Training the Next Generation of ICF Installers at Mid Del Technology Center
In June of this year, BuildBlock was able to help Dolese Bros Co. in sponsoring a portion of the Mid Del Technology Center’s Summer Tech 23 for masonry students. The purpose of the week-long training camp is to promote early interest in masonry and other trade programs offered at Mid…
Welcome to the New BuildBlock Website
We’re excited to have you visit our brand-new website and encourage you to explore the pages and view the changes we have made to our design and information.
What you need to know before starting your ICF build
By Justin Wallace, Technical Director, BuildBlock Building Systems After spending weeks and hours staring at your screen researching and weighing all of the different construction options available to you, ICFs have prevailed as the most cost-effective solution to reach your construction goals. So, what now? Putting theory into practice takes…
The Secret of Andrew Mazzella’s Success – Build With Strength
This story is brought to you by Build With Strength. ICFs are a great option for those who are looking to start their own construction company! This article tells the story of how ICFs helped Andrew Mazzella start and grow his business in Bozeman, Montana. Andrew taught himself how to…
Santa Fe Habitat for Humanity Builds Two Net Zero Ready and Disaster-Resilient Concrete Homes with BuildBlock Insulating Concrete Forms
BuildBlock is proud to expand awareness of the benefits of cost-effective concrete construction through building energy-efficient, disaster-resilient, and sustainable housing with the NRMCA, Build With Strength and Habitat for Humanity. Build with Strength, a program of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association is partnering with Habitat for Humanity International to…
Video: Restoring Old Buildings With ICFs
Hear longtime BuildBlock ICF Installer, Jay Ladwig, discuss the incredible possibilities of restoring old buildings with Insulating Concrete Forms. We also met with Richard Simunek, who chose BuildBlock ICFs to restore an old gas station, turning it into a beautiful Airbnb. Video Transcript: "We're in Hennessey, Oklahoma and the project…
Video: ICFs and Habitat for Humanity
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…
ICF Review: First Time ICF Builders Give Their Honest Impressions
About This Video BuildBlock visited Santa Fe New Mexico in November of 2021 to assist in the build of 2 Habitat for Humanity Homes. Watch this video to hear from several volunteers on what it was like building with BuildBlock ICFs for the first time! These builds are part of…
Green Casa Maryland Wins the ICF Builder Award for Best Large Residential
Green Casa Maryland is a nonprofit committed to showcasing sustainability in construction. To do this, they built a beautiful 5,200 square foot, LEED certified, net zero model home. The team at Green Casa Maryland came to the conclusion that the only way to accomplish this goal is to pair…
Video: Project Overview: Santa Fe Habitat For Humanity Builds With ICFs
In November 2021, BuildBlock traveled to Santa Fe, New Mexico to assist on two ICF builds in partnership with the ICFMA, NRMCA, and Habitat For Humanity International. Over the next 5 years, the NRMCA hopes to build an ICF home in each US state and BuildBlock is proud to be…