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Sustainable Structures Webinar Series

PCI Midwest and the Minnesota Concrete Council are sponsoring the Sustainable Structures Webinar Series that was developed cooperatively by precast and cast-in-place concrete associations from the Midwest. The goal of the cooperative effort is to bring a greater awareness of the sustainable and resilient nature of concrete to the design, construction, and development communities via quality continuing education programs. Time: Noon CSTCredits: 1 PDH and/or 1 AIA LU / 1 AIA LU/HSW Better Design Through Embodied CarbonJan 13, 2021Presenter: Emily Lorenz, PEInfo: https://cvent.me/mqYLqX Concrete Systems 101 – An Intro to ICF's & Precast ConcreteJan 20, 2021Presenters: Micah Garrett (BuildBlock Building Systems) & Randy Wilson (PCI)Info: https://cvent.me/vvQrGw Resiliency – Consideration Beyond Code RequirementsJan 27, 2021Presenter: Shamim Rashid-Sumar, PE, FSFPE (NRMCA)Info: https://cvent.me/4BqYRe Building More than Just the Pedestal: An Owner/Developer’s Perspective on Building All Concrete MultifamilyFeb 3, 2021Presenter: Ryan Bedford (Bedford Development)Info: https://cvent.me/OKANRB Precast Concrete Storm SheltersFeb 10, 2021Presenter: Paul Todd (Todd Architecture)Info: https://cvent.me/MQWZwg

By Brian Corder|2021-01-20T09:33:03-06:00January 14, 2021|Training|

ICF Training Series: Penetrations
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ICF Training Series: Penetrations

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ICF Training Series: Penetrations

Penetrations, Beam Pockets, & Blockouts Welcome to the BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series. This 20 part video series is intended to be an educational walkthrough of the ICF building process. From the early planning phases to pouring concrete and finishing walls, this series will provide the basic knowledge you need to have a successful BuildBlock ICF build. In the 12th video in this series, we identify common penetrations in ICF walls that you may need to plan for. We also discuss different methods for creating, bracing, and sealing penetrations. The videos in this series are produced as a companion to the BuildBlock Installation and Technical Manuals available for free download on the Publications Page or for purchase via the BuildBlock Online Store. You can view more videos in this series via the BuildBlock Blog or by subscribing to the BuildBlock YouTube Page. For a more in-depth training experience, you can take the free Online ICF Installer Training Series. Video Transcript Penetrations, Beam Pockets, and Blockouts In this video we will identify common wall penetrations in ICF walls and take a look at different methods for creating, bracing, and sealing penetrations. There are several types of services where it may be necessary to create penetrations in ICF [...]

By Brian Corder|2020-10-15T14:20:56-05:00November 11, 2020|Training, Video|

ICF Training Series: Continuing Up the Wall
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ICF Training Series: Continuing Up the Wall

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ICF Training Series: Continuing Up the Wall

Continuing Up The Wall Welcome to the BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series: Continuing Up The Wall. This 20 part video series is intended to be an educational walkthrough of the ICF building process. From the early planning phases to pouring concrete and finishing walls, this series will provide the basic knowledge you need to have a successful BuildBlock ICF build. In the 11th video of this series, we discuss best practices for continuing up the wall after the first few courses are stacked and shimmed and trimmed to level. We also cover how to prepare for openings and penetrations as well as the best practices for communicating vertical rebar placement and locations of vertical seams. The videos in this series are produced as a companion to the BuildBlock Installation and Technical Manuals available for free download on the Publications Page or for purchase via the BuildBlock Online Store. You can view more videos in this series via the BuildBlock Blog or by subscribing to the BuildBlock YouTube Page. For a more in depth training experience, you can take the free Online ICF Installer Training Series. Video Transcript Continuing Up the Wall In this video we will cover best practices for continuing to stack the wall after the [...]

By Brian Corder|2020-10-15T14:07:09-05:00November 9, 2020|Training, Video|

ICF Training Series: Bracing and Alignment
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ICF Training Series: Bracing and Alignment

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ICF Training Series: Bracing and Alignment

Bracing & Alignment Welcome to the BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series: Bracing and Alignment. This 20 part video series is intended to be an educational walkthrough of the ICF building process. From the early planning phases to pouring concrete and finishing walls, this series will provide the basic knowledge you need to have a successful BuildBlock ICF build. In the 10th video of this series we identify the 4 basic components of an ICF Bracing and Alignment system as well as explain its 3 primary functions. The 4 components of BuildBrace The videos in this series are produced as a companion to the BuildBlock Installation and Technical Manuals available for free download on the Publications Page or for purchase via the BuildBlock Online Store. You can view more videos in this series via the BuildBlock Blog or by subscribing to the BuildBlock YouTube Page. For a more in-depth training experience, you can take the free Online ICF Installer Training Series. Video Transcript ICF Bracing and Alignment Welcome to the bracing and alignment portion of this training series. In this video we will identify the four basic components of an ICF bracing system as well as understand the three functions of an ICF bracing and alignment [...]

By Brian Corder|2020-10-15T13:52:41-05:00November 6, 2020|Training, Video|

ICF Training Series: Setting the First Few Courses
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ICF Training Series: Setting the First Few Courses

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ICF Training Series: Setting the First Few Courses

Setting the First Few Courses Welcome to the BuildBlock ICF Installer Training Series: Setting the First Few Courses. This 20 part video series is intended to be an educational walkthrough of the ICF building process. From the early planning phases to pouring concrete and finishing walls, this series will provide the basic knowledge you need to have a successful BuildBlock ICF build. In the 9th video of the series, we cover the basic procedure for setting the first 4 courses of ICF blocks, as well as identify necessary materials and preparation. The videos in this series are produced as a companion to the BuildBlock Installation and Technical Manuals available for free download on the Publications Page or for purchase via the BuildBlock Online Store. You can view more videos in this series via the BuildBlock Blog or by subscribing to the BuildBlock YouTube Page. For a more in-depth training experience, you can take the free Online ICF Installer Training Series. Video Transcript Setting the First Few Courses In this section, we will cover the basic procedure for setting the first four courses of ICF blocks, as well as identify necessary materials and preparation. Before stacking blocks, make sure the footing or slab is clean and ready [...]

By Brian Corder|2020-10-15T13:43:21-05:00November 4, 2020|Training, Video|