New Training Course: Pouring an ICF Project
As part of our ongoing commitment to ICF education, BuildBlock is proud to present our newest training course, Pouring an ICF Project. When working with ICFs, it is very important that what you put inside your walls is just as good as the ICFs themselves. Concrete makes ICF walls strong…
The Benefits of ICF Bucking
The Benefits of ICF Bucking. If you’ve spent any time researching Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) you probably know a few things. They create walls that are incredibly strong They provide a high R-Value (Check out this story to learn more) They create “tight” structures with low air infiltration They make…
The Wrinkler Residence
A Small Space Yields Big Results in Idaho The Wrinkler Residence in Boise, Idaho is described as a high-performance piece of art. Constructed with BuildBlock ICFs and coupled with passive solar capturing devices, this is one of the most energy efficient, comfortable, healthy homes in Boise! The Project 3,800 square foot…
BuildBlock Projects Recognized at the 2018 ICF Builder Awards
Each year, dozens of ICF projects from all over the country are submitted to the ICF Builder Awards. This year was extremely competitive and BuildBlock is proud to have 3 projects recognized at the 2018 ceremony. These homes go above and beyond the already high standards of ICF construction. They are…
The River House
A BuildBlock Home on the Mississippi River is Recognized as One of the Best Projects of the Year The River House in Scott City, Missouri has a very fitting name. It sits directly on the banks of the Mississippi River and offers tranquil views year round. The location is far…
The Dong – Rule Project
Oakland couple Nick Dong and Jeff Rule have successfully built one of the most beautiful and functional ICF homes ever. The house serves four distinct purposes; home, working artist studio, greenhouse, and art gallery. Each of these areas is built in a way that is unique but also cohesive and elegant.…
The Graber Home
Perfect Location, Perfect Product, Perfect Home The Graber family loved their home and community but felt like it was time for a change. They had lived for years in a beautiful neighborhood that surrounds a lake in Oklahoma City. Their house was wood framed with an ICF addition and they…
The BuildBlock Corporate Office Has Moved
The BuildBlock Corporate Office, located in Oklahoma City, has relocated to a new office space. Just a mile north of our previous location, BuildBlock is now located in the Boldt Builds Building at 101 West Hefner Road. We are excited to share space with Boldt, an industry leader in construction.…
ICF Pool Construction in 25 Steps
ICF Pool Construction Made Easy As part of our ongoing to commitment to ICF education, BuildBlock is proud to present this abbreviated walkthrough of the ICF pool building process. Many of the principles and techniques of traditional ICF construction apply to pool construction. Think of an ICF pool in the…
BuildBlock Expands Product Manufacturing to South Dakota
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 13, 2017 Contact: Brian Corder Phone: (405) 212-3131 Oklahoma City, OK 73114 buildblock.com BuildBlock is proud to be expanding product manufacturing to South Dakota. BuildBlock ICFs will soon be manufactured at Benchmark Foam in Watertown, South Dakota. With the loss of Plymouth Foam as an EPS molder,…