April/May 2011
$4.95
Taking Advantage of the Green Revolution
Better, Faster Footings
Project Profiles: The Large Residential Winners
Build Your Business with Bracing
AVAILABLE AS DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ONLY
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Taking Advantage of the Green Revolution
Even in the worst construction downturn since the Great Depression, green building is making astronomical gains. Due to their energy-efficiency and incredible durability, no product is better for Green Building than ICFs. Yet there’s still much to be done to maximize the industry’s positioning.
Better, Faster Footings
By Richard Fearn
By coupling an innovative fabric form with adjustable supports, it’s now possible to “monopour” footings that are level and square at the same time as the first few courses. Besides eliminating a cold joint and saving time, it eliminates one of the pumper’s trips to the jobsite.
Project Profiles: The Large Residential Winners
These striking homes are some of the greenest on the continent. And they’re built with ICFs.
- Green Dream Home
- Park-Raines Residence
- Salero Residence
Build Your Business with Bracing
Turnbuckle bracing not only keeps your walls straight and plumb, but they can also improve your company profitability and help win bids on larger projects.
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| Weight | .25 lbs |
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| Magazine Format | Digital Download Magazine, Print Mailed Magazine |
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