Video: BuildBlock Helps Build 75+ Person Educare Safe Room Part 1
Learn about the development of an Oklahoma ICF school safe room and its role in providing protection for children during storms.
Moore Family Rebuilds Tornado Resistant Home
Explore how the Moore family rebuilds their tornado resistant home using BuildBlock Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) after the devastating 2013 tornado.
BuildBlock IRC/IBC Code Approvals Updated to 2012
BuildBlock Products 2012 IRC/IBC Code Approval Renewed BuildBlock ICFs received 2012 IRC/IBC code approval renewals through Intertek one of seventeen accredited Product Certification Agencies (PCA) providing product evaluation reports under the International Accreditation Service (IAS). (Oklahoma City, OK, April 16, 2014) BuildBlock Building Systems is proud to announce Intertek has updated…
Getting to Know: Andrew Laub
Meet Andrew Laub, BuildBlock’s Director of Sales, and learn about his role and experiences since joining the team.
EPS Foam Significantly More Energy Efficient Than XPS
There are many reasons BuildBlock ICFs are the premiere ICFs on the market, our use of EPS foam is one of those reasons. As reported by Concrete Construction, "what makes EPS and XPS different is their manufacturing processes. EPS uses steam and the blowing agent pentane to expand polystyrene…
ICF Construction Tip: Bracing
Explore the benefits of Fab Form Zont bracing for ICF installations. Ensure walls remain straight and plumb during pours.
Mazzella Construction Builds ICF Playhouse for Charity
Learn how Mazzella Construction used BuildBlock ICF to create a stunning playhouse. Support local charity by visiting the display!
Press Release: BuildBlock Launches All Foam ICF
Discover GlobalBlock ICF, the innovative all foam insulating concrete form that enhances energy efficiency at a low cost.
Show Season 2014
At World of Concrete in January BuildBlock CEO, Mike Garrett, was asked to speak during the PCA panel on "Resilient ICF Construction." Mike shared that ICFs are consumer driven and the most important amenity is home that withstands disasters. The panel noted education and training as critical for installers and contractors as…
Getting To Know: Alfonso Nieves
Today in our get-to-know we meet Alfonso Nieves, BuildBlock’s Latin American Sales Executive. Alfonso joined the BuildBlock team in October of 2013 and has been an integral part of our Latin American and GlobalBlock projects. We finally cornered him for a sit down and asked Alfonso a few questions. BuildBlock: Why…