The ICFMA is proud to be in partnership with the National Ready Mix Concrete Association (NRMCA) and Ohio Concrete helping sponsor Industry Recognized Construction Credentials for Highschool and adult learning programs in the state of Ohio.
The Ohio Board of Education has approved the ICFMA Installer training course as part of their construction trades credentialing program for a total of six credit hours. Students who are part of any construction trades program in the State of Ohio are required to get a total of 12 hours of credential credits to graduate. These credential courses are typically produced by local industry and serve as a way for local businesses to educate students about potential opportunities in the field of construction. Quote from Micah Garrett, Chair of the ICFMA Education Committee “We are very excited about making this course available for trades students in the State of Ohio. This is the first time we have been able to get a program of this type approved on a state-wide level, and this represents a great opportunity to introduce and train the next generation of ICF installers.” This program would not be able to take place without the direct support of Ohio Concrete, and the National Ready Mix Concrete Association. Both organizations have been instrumental in helping getting the course approved and offer it on a local level to trade schools around the state. Currently the ICFMA is committed to [...]
https://youtu.be/ephyBvps8DY Nudura, a member of the ICFMA, partnered with Habitat for Humanity to build a new home for Charles Timothy Peay. Charles is an army veteran living in Joplin, MO. Habitat for Humanity International, the #ICFMA and the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association plan to build fifty ICF homes across fifty states in the next five years. Nudura donated ICF products for three of these residential builds.
Traditional concrete has widespread usage across building and roadway construction and is known for its superior structural strength. But what if we told you that it could have even more resiliency without the need for rebar? Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (FRC) technology incorporates micro and/or macro synthetic or steel fibers into the concrete mix itself for added resistance to deterioration, as outlined and specified in ASTM C1116. What is Fiber-Reinforced Concrete? Concrete cracking is not uncommon due to drying shrinkage, structural loads or other forms of stress. The use of fibers in concrete can help mitigate age-related cracking and improve spall protection and freeze-thaw durability. Macro-synthetic fibers, sometimes referred to as structural fibers, can be “engineered to be equivalent to conventional steel reinforcing” when correctly dosed and mixed in concrete. Applications for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Fiber-Reinforced Concrete has universal applications where strength and crack-resistance are needed, including: Vehicular uses such as roadways, bridges, parking garages, and driveways Structural walls, including with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) Shotcrete for foundations Precast concrete Benefits of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Fiber-Reinforced Concrete offers numerous short-term and long-term benefits to the building owner, contractor, and ready-mix concrete producers. Learn more here.
There are many advantages to designing your own home. Gone are the builder-basic styles, layouts that don’t work for your family, and exteriors you can’t tell apart from your neighbors’. To help with your planning, check out these pro tips: Find the Right Property There are no limits to what you can create with a custom-built home, but the size and quality of your lot do impose restrictions. While you don’t need to have everything decided when you purchase the property, make sure you have a general idea of what you need — your architect or contractor can help with this. Also, double check zoning laws, so you don’t wind up not being able to build your dream three-stories on a residential street that only allows bungalows. Built in Pismo Beach, California, the Bluff House took advantage of Nudura ICF's design flexibility. Consider Your Lifestyle What kind of lifestyle do you want? What’s important to you? From bigger elements like smart home automation and sustainability, to smaller considerations like storage and organization, think of these when designing the layout and built-in elements. For example, if you hate shoveling, now is the time to make sure you have the shortest driveway possible. Read [...]
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