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24 02, 2022

Testimonial: ICFs and Habitat for Humanity

By |2022-02-24T10:11:56-06:00February 24, 2022|Video|

We talked to Rob Lochner, Construction Director with Habitat For Humanity Santa Fe, about his experience using Insulating Concrete Forms on two recent Habitat builds. These builds are part of a national program spearheaded by the NRMCA in association with Habitat for Humanity International, the ICFMA, and the ACPA. To read more about this initiative, click here: https://icf-ma.org/the-icfma-to-partner-with-the-nrmcas-build-with-strength-2-0-coalition/ For a brief overview of this project, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74H03QsDQ1o For more testimonials, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIXi7hit91A To learn more about the ICFMA, click here: https://icf-ma.org/ Video Transcript: So I've been with Santa Fe Habitat for about 10 years. Originally, as the Director of Volunteers and Family Services, and now as the construction director. As a construction director, my job is to make sure that everything on the site runs as smooth as possible. I make sure everybody's safe, make sure we got supplies, and that the builds come off in a nice way, and that everybody has a good time. I understood the process pretty much, not all the little details and and whatnot, and I think things ran pretty smooth, uh was quite an adventure, uh quite a herculean task I think in some ways uh, to do two houses in [...]

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18 02, 2022

Press Release: IntegraSpec to Join the ICFMA

By |2022-02-18T13:28:24-06:00February 18, 2022|News Releases|

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ICFMA Suite 460 11-300 Earl Grey Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K2T 1C1   IntegraSpec to Join the ICFMA Ottawa, ON., February 18, 2022– The Insulating Concrete Forms Manufactures Association (ICFMA) is proud to announce the addition of a new primary member, IntegraSpec. With decades of experience and innovation in the Insulating Concrete Formwork industry, IntegraSpec continues its commitment to excellence by offering a versatile ICF system to build exceptionally energy-efficient, sustainable, healthy and environmentally friendly structures. Michael Lain, IntegraSpec’s Senior Vice President, comes from a background in custom home building and stated that “as codes change, we’re seeing that ICFs are just the right choice. We have been impressed by the marketing and education [of the ICFMA] and want to be a part of educating the general public, continuing to promote ICFs as a sustainable building product for the future.” IntegraSpec is an excellent addition to the ICFMA as they offer a wide variety of products and services to an ever-growing market. The IntegraSpec ICF building envelope is extremely energy efficient and airtight and outperforms all conventional building envelopes on the market. IntegraSpec, along with each ICFMA member company, is committed to the promotion of [...]

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7 02, 2022

ICF Contractor Training – Mesa Arizona

By |2022-02-24T10:24:06-06:00February 7, 2022||

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 [email protected]. 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 • [...]

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26 10, 2021

Hands-on Training and Education: Build With Strength 2.0, Santa Fe, New Mexico

By |2021-10-26T14:30:20-05:00October 26, 2021|Training|

Event Description: Build with Strength is partnering with Habitat for Humanity International and the Insulating Concrete Forms Manufacturers Association to fortify decent, affordable, and sustainable housing across the U.S. This initiative will help to provide incredibly strong and sustainable homes for dozens of Habitat Partner Families over the course of several years. This build in Santa Fe, NM includes two houses being built side by side. Alongside construction, the NRMCA and ICFMA partner and supplier BuildBlock will be hosting on-site training events and hard hat tours for anyone interested in learning about the benefits of building residential homes with ICFs. This is an opportunity to learn in an actual construction environment, meet industry professionals, and lend a hand as the walls go up on these special projects. Who Should Attend? Contractors, designers, architects, suppliers, and anyone interested in learning about the benefits of building with Insulating Concrete Forms and concrete. Register: Proof of a Covid-19 vaccination is required to volunteer. Please visit santafehabitat.org/volunteer to learn more and santafehabitat.volunteermatrix.com to register. Location and Schedule: Address: 12 Blue Feather Road Oshara Village Santa Fe, NM November 18:30 AM - Volunteer training | ICF Stacking Begins November 28:30 AM - Volunteers Arrive | [...]

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