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25 01, 2023

Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) Contractor Training Course on February 23rd

By |2023-01-25T11:01:18-06:00January 25, 2023|Featured, Training|

Concrete SASK Presents Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) Contractor Training Course on February 23rd, 2023 Location 601 Spadina Crescent Saskatoon, SK S7k 3G8 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 residential, hotels, schools, and offices. Design professionals as well as concrete contractors, masons, and framers have an opportunity to learn how to work with ICFs to enhance their competitiveness in today's construction environment. This course will give you the detailed knowledge to begin designing and building with one of the fastest-growing building systems on the market - ICFs. Register today as seats are limited! Who Should Attend Design Professionals, General Contractors, Masonry Contractors, Concrete Contractors, Wood and Steel Framers. Attend morning or afternoon or full day for the same low price. Registration Click Here to Register Cost of Event: $85.00 + GST Who to Contact? Ashley Campbell of Concrete SASK [email protected] Agenda 7:30 AM | Breakfast 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | ICF Presentations 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | ICF Contractor Training

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3 01, 2023

Thermal Study

By |2022-12-06T14:05:23-06:00January 3, 2023|Featured|

THERMAL STUDY PROVES AN INSULATING CONCRETE FORM WALL CAN ACHIEVE UP TO 60% ENERGY SAVINGS AND 58% GREATER R-VALUE/RSI FOR HOME AND BUILDING OWNERS The Insulating Concrete Forms Manufacturers Association (ICFMA) recently commissioned CLEB Laboratories (formerly known as Air-Ins Inc.) to conduct the first in a series of accredited whole wall thermal studies. This installment compared a 2” x 6” traditional insulated wood frame cavity wall to a standard 6 inch (150mm) core insulating concrete form (ICF) wall. The study was overwhelmingly revealing; confirming dramatically superior energy-efficiency performance and an overall better R-Value/RSI demonstrated by the ICF Wall assembly. Learn more here.

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28 12, 2022

ICFMA Members Support NRMCA Build With Strength Future Schools Summit

By |2022-12-28T15:07:54-06:00December 28, 2022|Miscellaneous|

ICFMA Members Support NRMCA Build With Strength Future Schools Summit by D.C. Mangimelli, Business Development Advisor – Fox Blocks The ICFMA and several member companies participated in the recent Future Schools Summit, a resilient and high-performance schools symposium held at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. This successful three-day event was held November 1st-3rd, 2022, and was organized by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA), Build with Strength (BWS) coalition. The audience included; architects, design professionals, civil and structural engineers, school board members, general contractors, building envelope professionals, mechanical engineers, and several state NRMCA representatives. All desired to learn more and share experiences about the holistic approach of Net Zero Energy (NZE) or near NZE school buildings. These buildings are constructed utilizing updated modern building components like ICF as the basis of design for the building envelope. When discussing the many features and benefits that ICFs provide for school buildings, the speakers shared common experiences. Including First cost savings; cost performance when evaluated against Steel Frame or CMU; reduced construction timelines, long-term maintenance cost savings, extreme energy efficiency lowering utility costs; high sound attenuation (quieter) creating a less distracting learning environment; and increased life, safety and security [...]

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21 12, 2022

Why ICFs

By |2022-12-06T14:05:05-06:00December 21, 2022|Featured|

Owners of ICF - built homes or buildings are delighted with the quality of their structures. ICF homes and buildings are: Sustainable – ICF homes and buildings are incredibly energy-efficient. The continuous insulation, thermal mass of the concrete and air-tight envelope all combine to create superior energy-efficiency in warm and cold climates. Resilient – The steel reinforced concrete core in ICF buildings is resistant to fire, hurricanes, and tornadoes and can be engineered for all seismic conditions. For more information, watch our video on disaster resilient construction. Read more here.

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15 12, 2022

Building with ICF

By |2022-12-06T14:04:48-06:00December 15, 2022|Featured|

Choosing to build with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) for your next project provides you with one of the most advanced building envelope products available in the construction industry. ICF’s can be used for a variety of building types, residential homes, commercial buildings, schools, hospitals and multi-story buildings. Insulated Concrete Forms provide a fast, easy, cost-effective and energy efficient solution for residential and commercial structures. ICFs combine 6 building steps into one easy building solution: Form system, air barrier, wall structure, vapor barrier, Insulation, Interior/exterior finish anchorage which replace wood studs. Compare that to wood where a multi-step construction process is needed, requiring multiple trades. ICF’s are a cost-effective alternative. Click here to read more.

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