Insulating Concrete Forms Manufacturers Association

Basic ICF Installer Training Course - December 13th
2018-12-13 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Winnipeg – AMC Foam, 35 Headingley St. Headingley, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R4H 0A8, Canada
Logix ICF will be conducting an ICF Installer Training Course
Course title: Installer Training Course
Dates: Oct 18th, Nov 15th and Dec 13th
Time: 9AM – 3PM
Training Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Contact: David Beek
Phone 204-633-8800 or email training@amcfoam.com to register
Registration Fee: $50

ICF Basics For Commercial Installers at World of Concrete (ICFWE)
2019-01-23 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | Las Vegas Convention Center – WOC, 3150 Paradise Rd, Room N119, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Tuesday, January 23 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Presenter: Bill Clymer
This new interactive training course is designed for commercial contractors who are new to Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs). A team of expert teachers will cover typical
commercial ICF details, integration with other elements and expected support from ICF suppliers. The class will also include tips for general contractors, including letting bids,
selecting ICF brands and maximizing chances of success on the first job i.e. whether to self-perform the install and/or how to select an ICF installation subcontractor. Attendees
will have an opportunity to handle and work with ICF materials being demonstrated.

ICF Roundtable & Site Tour Event- Phoenix
2019-02-05 16:00 - 2019-02-06 16:30 UTC | Hampton Inn & Suites East Mesa, 1825 N. Higley Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85234, United States
About The Event
Join us for a two-day roundtable and site tour event where we’ll explore the latest innovation in concrete construction: Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs). You’ll learn how ICFs are helping hotel operators, school districts, churches, apartment building owners and other developers provide high-performance concrete buildings at a competitive first cost and low operating cost.
More information and a registration link will be available in the coming months.
February 5: We’ll start with a bus ride from the Hampton Inn to the iconic Frank Lloyd Wright designed Taliesin West for a tour, reception, and dinner.
February 6: At the Hampton Inn you’ll learn from design professionals and building owners about their experiences designing and building with ICFs. You’ll learn about energy efficient ICF hotels, schools, and churches in the Phoenix area. Then we’ll take a bus tour of two ICF hotels, one completed and one under construction, and an ICF school before returning to the Hampton Inn.
This event qualifies for 6 AIA-CES HSW Learning Units
Who Should Attend
Architects, engineers, developers, building owners, and contractors. Product manufacturers and distributors will also benefit.
Registration Fee
$245 for the first attendee (SPONSOR), free for accompanying guest.

ICF Contractor Training Course (Utah)
2019-04-30 07:30 - 13:30 UTC | Associated General Contractors of Utah, 2207 South 1070 West, Salt Lake City, UT, 84119, United States
Lighter, faster and more cost effective than other forms of construction, Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) are quickly becoming the construction method of choice for all forms of construction including single and multi-family, hotels, schools, and offices. Concrete contractors, masons, and framers have an opportunity to learn how their trade can work with ICFs to enhance their competitiveness in today’s construction environment. This course will give you the training you need to begin building with one of the fastest growing building systems on the market – ICFs.
AGENDA
7:30 am: Continental Breakfast
8:00am – 12:00pm: ICF Contractor Training

Demonstrate the specific characteristics of ICFs
Describe the benefits of ICF construction
Explain the construction advantages and efficiencies
Demonstrate the interaction between trades and ICF installation requirements and techniques
Recognize that ICF technology can expand your business opportunities.

12:00pm – 1:30pm: Lunch and Continued Product Demonstration
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Concrete Contractors, Masonry Contractors, Wood, and Steel Framers. Design professionals and product manufacturers may also benefit.
REGISTRATION FEE
This is a free event and includes meals, ICF training manual, hands-on instruction and certificate of completion. If you have questions, contact URMCA Brad Stevenson at 801-550-7058 or bstevenson@urmca.org, or AGC of Utah at 801-363-2753.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Earn 4 AIA-CES Learning Units and 4 Professional Development Hours (PDH)

ICF Build For a Lifetime - Innovations of Concrete (Idaho)
2019-07-30 11:00 - 13:30 UTC | 1649 W Shoreline Dr, 1649 W Shoreline Dr, Suite 100, Boise, ID, 83702, United States
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Lighter, faster and more cost-effective than most other forms of construction, Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) are quickly becoming the construction method of choice for all forms of construction including single and multi-family, hotels, schools, offices – all forms of residential and commercial construction. Concrete contractors, masons, and framers have an opportunity to learn another trade to compete in today’s competitive construction environment.
AGENDA
Box Lunch: 11:00AM – 11:30AM
Presentation: 11:30AM – 1:30PM

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: General Contractors, Concrete Contractors, Masonry Contractors, Engineers, Architects, Schools, Building Officials, Building Owners.
REGISTRATION FEE: This is a free event, but registration is required.
QUESTIONS: If you have questions contact Daryn Bundtrock at 208-919-8007 or Idaho Associated General Contractors at 208-344-2531

Build Strength with ICFs - Denver
2019-10-15 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Doubletree – Denver, 3203 Quebec st., Denver, CO, 80207, United States
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Learn to make money and grow your business using ICFs. Explore the tips and tricks of the trade as we walk through the ICF Constructions Process and answer any questions you may have about the technology. ICF construction is becoming more popular in Colorado – come discuss details with industry experts!
AGENDA
Presentation: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Break for lunch, which is included
If you have questions contact Emma Dolan 303-270-9902 or emma@coloradocaa.org
Learn more about Build with Strength buildwithstrength.com/
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Concrete Contractors, Masonry Contractors, Wood and Steel Framers. Design Professionals and product manufacturers may also benefit.
REGISTRATION IS FREE
Click here to register online

ICF Installation Training Course (Maryland)
2019-10-24 07:30 - 13:00 UTC | Chaney Enterprises, 2410 Evergreen Road, Gambrills, MD, 21054, United States
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Lighter, faster and more cost-effective than other forms of construction, Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) are quickly becoming the construction method of choice for all forms of construction including single and multifamily, hotels, schools, and offices. General contractors, masons, and framers have an opportunity to learn how their trade can work with ICFs to enhance their competitiveness in today’s construction environment. This course will give you the training you need to begin building with one of the fastest-growing building systems on the market – ICFs.
AGENDA
7:30 am: Continental Breakfast
8:00am – 12:00pm: ICF Contractor Training
• Demonstrate the specific characteristics of ICFs
• Describe the benefits of ICF construction
• Explain the construction advantages and efficiencies
• Demonstrate the interaction between trades and ICF installation requirements and techniques
• Recognize that ICF technology can expand your business opportunities.
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch & Continued Product Demonstration
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
General Contractors, Masonry Contractors, Concrete Contractors, Wood and Steel Framers. Design professionals may also benefit.
REGISTRATION FEE
$45.00. Seats are limited. This fee includes meals, ICF training manual, hands-on instruction and certificate of completion. If you have questions, contact Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association, Mindy Green at 301-694-4899 or mindy@marylandconcrete.com.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Earn 4 AIA-CES Learning Units and 4 Professional Development Hours (PDH)

ICF Contractor Training - Tennessee
2019-11-07 07:30 - 13:00 UTC | Tennessee Concrete Association, 12872 Old Hickory Boulevard, Antioch, TN, 37013, United States
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Lighter, faster and more cost-effective than other forms of construction, Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) are quickly becoming the construction method of choice for all forms of construction including single and multifamily, hotels, schools, and offices. Concrete contractors, masons, and framers have an opportunity to learn how their trade can work with ICFs to enhance their competitiveness in today’s construction environment. This course will give you the training you need to begin building with one of the fastest-growing building systems on the market – ICFs.
AGENDA
7:30 am: Continental Breakfast
8:00am – 12:00pm: ICF Contractor Training
• Demonstrate the specific characteristics of ICFs
• Describe the benefits of ICF construction
• Explain the construction advantages and efficiencies
• Demonstrate the interaction between trades and ICF installation requirements and techniques
• Recognize that ICF technology can expand your business opportunities.
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch & Continued Product Demonstration
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
General Contractors, Masonry Contractors, Concrete Contractors, Wood and Steel Framers. Design professionals may also benefit.
REGISTRATION FEE
$85.00. This fee includes meals, ICF training manual, hands-on instruction and certificate of completion. If you have questions, contact TN Concrete Association, Alan Sparkman at (615) 360-7393 or asparkman@tnconcrete.org.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Earn 4 AIA-CES Learning Units and 4 Professional Development Hours (PDH).
Click Here To Register

Business Cases & Best Practices for ICF Construction (Saskatoon)
2019-11-13 08:30 - 16:30 UTC | Delta Bessborough, 601 Spadina Crescent E, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Part 1 – Business cases for Insulating Concrete Forms for:

Residential Basements & Complete Homes
Commercial Multi-Family Mid-Rise Buildings. This section is targeted to architects, engineers, developers, policymakers, and government officials. Concrete contractors and product suppliers will also benefit.

Part 2 – Best practices for the installation and construction aspects of Insulating Concrete Forms.
This section is targeted to contractors with detailed classroom and hands-on instruction. Design professionals, developers, policymakers, and government officials are welcome to participate.
Part 1: 8:30 am – 11:45 am
The Business Cases for Insulating Concrete Form Construction
1. Homes and Basements (90 minutes)
National and provincial building codes will change significantly over the next 12 to 15 years and builders will be challenged to adapt their construction practices to the quickly evolving requirements. They will be seeking the most cost-effective solutions while looking to avoid a myriad of costly, and risky, unintended consequences. As the national and provincial building codes evolve over the next decade, insulating concrete forms will play an increasing role in the construction of foundations and full height homes. This section will overview the business case for both residential applications.
2. Mid-Rise Multi-Family Buildings (75 minutes)
Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs), combining the strength and durability of reinforced concrete with the versatility and energy efficiency of rigid insulation, provide an ideal solution for both commercial and mid-rise multi-family buildings. With a comparable first cost to wood, steel and CMU construction, ICFs improve occupant safety, fire resistance and noise transmission for commercial and mid-rise multi-family buildings. This section will address how the thermal properties of ICFs, combining the high R-value of rigid insulation with the thermal mass of concrete, offer building owners significant energy savings over the long term. The session will also provide guidance on how to minimize the cost of ICF construction to take full advantage of these benefits, resulting in investments that are secure and generate long-term value.
Part 2: 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Best Practices for Insulating Concrete Form Installations
Lighter, faster and more cost-effective than other forms of construction, Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) are quickly becoming the construction method of choice for all forms of construction including single and multifamily, hotels, schools, and offices. Concrete contractors, masons, and framers have an opportunity to learn how their trade can work with ICFs to enhance their competitiveness in today’s construction environment. This course will give you the training you need to begin building with one of the fastest-growing building systems on the market – ICFs.
• Demonstrate the specific characteristics of ICFs
• Describe the benefits of ICF construction
• Explain the construction advantages and efficiencies
• Demonstrate the interaction between trades and ICF installation
• requirements and techniques
• Recognize that ICF technology can expand your business opportunities.
• Product demonstration and hands-on instruction

Business Cases & Best Practices for ICF Construction (Winnipeg)
2019-11-15 08:30 - 16:30 UTC | Hilton Winnipeg Airport Suites, 1800 Wellington Ave, Winnipeg, MB, Canada

ICF Workshop (Edmonton)
2019-11-28 08:30 - 14:00 UTC | Knelsen Sand and Gravel, 11211 Winterburn Road NW, Edmonton, AB, Canada
About the Workshop:
Are you an architect, design professional, engineer, developer, policymaker, government official, contractor, or just have a general interest in the benefits of concrete? ICFs are quickly becoming a fundamental building technique for single-family homes, multi-family homes, schools, and commercial buildings. This is due to the resiliency, energy efficiency, and ease of use. Join us to find out what makes ICFs the best choice for your next building project.
Morning Workshop: 8:30 AM – 11:45 AM
The morning portion of the workshop will cover the business case for choosing Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) for 1) Residential Basements & Complete Homes, and 2) Commercial and Multi-Family Mid-Rise Buildings. This section is targeted to architects, engineers, developers, policymakers and government officials. Concrete contractors and product suppliers will also benefit.
Homes and Basements (90 minutes) – National and provincial building codes will change significantly over the next 12 to 15 years and builders will be challenged to adapt their construction practices to the quickly evolving requirements. They will be seeking the most cost-effective solutions while looking to avoid a myriad of costly, and risky, unintended consequences. As the national and provincial building codes evolve over the next decade, insulating concrete forms (ICFs) will play an increasing role in the construction of foundations and full height homes. This section will overview the business case for both residential applications.
Mid-Rise Multi-Family Buildings (75 minutes) – Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs), combining the strength and durability of reinforced concrete with the versatility and energy efficiency of rigid insulation, provide an ideal solution for both commercial and mid-rise multi-family buildings. With a comparable first cost to wood, steel, and Concrete Masonry Unit construction, ICFs improve occupant safety, fire resistance and noise transmission for commercial and mid-rise multi-family buildings. This section will address how the thermal properties of ICFs, combining the high R-value of rigid insulation with the thermal mass of concrete, offer building owners significant energy savings over the long term. The session will also provide guidance on how to minimize the cost of ICF construction to take full advantage of these benefits, resulting in investments that are secure and generate long-term value.
Lunch 12 PM – 9 PM
Lunch Keynote Speaker – Douglas Bennion, Quad-Lock
Topic: Support for ICF Technology Adopters
Douglas Bennion will talk through the steps to become an ICF technology adopter and successfully move forward with an ICF construction project. He will also identify the support that is available through ICF providers for your residential and commercial projects, and how to access that support. The entire workshop team will be available at the close of the workshop to answer more specific questions that attendees may have about ICF construction.

ICF Workshop (Calgary)
2019-11-29 08:30 - 14:00 UTC | The Glenmore Inn, 1000 Glenmore Ct SE, Calgary, AB, Canada

ICF Contractor Training Course (Denver)
2019-12-03 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Lowry Conference Center, 1061 Akron Way, Denver, CO, 80230, United States
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Lighter, faster and more cost-effective than other forms of construction, Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) are quickly becoming the construction method of choice for all forms of construction including single and multifamily, hotels, schools,
and offices. Concrete contractors, masons, and framers have an opportunity to learn how their trade can work with ICFs to enhance their competitiveness in today’s construction environment. This course will give you the training you need to begin building with one of the fastest-growing building systems on the market – ICFs.
AGENDA
7:30 am: Continental Breakfast
8:00am – 12:00pm: ICF Contractor Training
• Demonstrate the specific characteristics of ICFs
• Describe the benefits of ICF construction
• Explain the construction advantages and efficiencies
• Demonstrate the interaction between trades and ICF installation requirements and techniques
• Recognize that ICF technology can expand
your business opportunities.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
General Contractors, Masonry Contractors, Concrete Contractors, Wood, and Steel Framers. Design professionals may also benefit.
REGISTRATION FEE
$50.00. This fee includes meals, ICF training manual, hands-on instruction and certificate of completion. If you have questions, contact CO Ready Mixed Concrete Association, Emma Dolan at (303) 290-0303 or emma@coloradocaa.org.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Earn 4 AIA-CES Learning Units and 4 Professional Development Hours (PDH)

ICF Workshop - Ontario, January 23, 2020
2020-01-23 10:30 - 14:30 UTC | Candadian Concrete Expo, 6900 Airport Rd, Phoenix Room C, Mississauga, ON, L4V 1E8, Canada
About the Workshop
Are you an architect, design professional, engineer, developer, policymaker, government official, contractor or just have a general interest in the benefits of concrete?ICFs are quickly becoming a fundamental building technique for single-family homes, multi-family homes, schools, and commercial buildings. This is due to the resiliency, energy efficiency and ease of use.Join us to find out what makes ICFs the best choice for your next building project.
January 23rd, 202010:30 AM – 2:30 PMPhoenix Room C

Global Concrete Summit
2020-11-30 09:00 - 2020-12-10 13:30 (America/New_York) | AZ
Join the ICFMA for the first ever Global Concrete Summit conference and expo, online from 9am-12:30pm each day November 30 to December 10.
The ICFMA is a proud Sponsor of the Global Concrete Summit and is offering a 40% discount on registration fees. Click here to learn more and to register! Use Discount Code ICFMA40 at checkout to receive the discount.
Hosted by the NRMCA and Grey Matters, the Summit is designed to bring practitioners, researchers and policy makers together to exchange the latest ideas, knowledge, and tools to build the future of concrete construction. The conference provides learning and networking opportunities on the latest innovations, technical knowledge, continuing research, tools and solutions for sustainable concrete design, construction and manufacturing.
​SPEAKERS Experts from around the world will present on the latest developments related to design, specifying, manufacturing, testing, construction, maintenance, and research of concrete as it relates to sustainable development.
Related Links:
See below for some of the pieces that the ICFMA have put together to support why building with concrete, specifically concrete within Insulated Concrete Forms is the better way to build:

Thermal Study
ICF Mid-Rise Design Guide

ICF Contractor Training - Mesa Arizona
2022-03-01 | East Valley Institute of Techlogy, 1601 W Main Street, Mesa, AZ, 85201, United States
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Lighter, faster and more cost effective than other forms of construction, Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) are quickly becoming the construction method of choice for all forms of construction including single and multifamily, hotels, schools, and offices. Concrete contractors, masons and framers have an opportunity to learn how their trade can work with ICFs to enhance their competitiveness in today’s construction environment. This course will give you the training you need to begin building with one of the fastest growing building systems on the market – ICFs. Register today as seats are limited!
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
General Contractors, Masonry Contractors, Concrete Contractors, Wood and Steel Framers. Design professionals may also benefit.
REGISTRATION
$150.00. This fee includes breakfast, lunch, ICF training manual, hands-on instruction, and certificate of completion. If you have questions, contact Arizona Rock Products Association, Brianna Kadlec at brianna@azrockproducts.org.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Earn 4 AIA-CES Learning Units and 4 Professional Development Hours (PDH).
AGENDA
7:30 am: Continental Breakfast Sponsored by EVIT
8:00am – 12:00 pm: ICF Contractor Training
• Demonstrate the specific characteristics of ICFs
• Describe the benefits of ICF construction
• Explain the construction advantages and efficiencies
• Demonstrate the interaction between trades and ICF installation
• Requirements and techniques
• Recognize that ICF technology can expand
• Your business opportunities
12:00 pm: Lunch
