This publication highlights the benefits of construction using insulating concrete formwork (ICF). These include fast construction, high levels of thermal insulation and design flexibility. ICF ...

The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of an important new publication for concrete industry professionals—ACI 560R-16 Report on Design and Construction with Insulating Concrete ...

Insulated concrete form (ICF) is a strong and energy-efficient system of formwork, which utilizes hollow block components that are dry-stacked together. It is manufactured using polystyrene foam, ...

This two-storey house over a basement is constructed using insulating concrete formwork blocks of dense polystyrene called Neopor. Above ground, the external walls are formed with 1,000 x 250 x ...

They have their virtues, but concrete and petrochemical sandwiches shouldn't be on the green building menu. Insulated Concrete Forms are a clever building system where two slabs of insulating foam are ...

KIMBERLY — The Magic Valley affiliate of Habitat for Humanity is taking a new route in constructing a house in southeast of town. It’s an ICF home, short for insulated concrete formwork. Foam blocks ...

Formwork, the temporary or permanent molds used to hold wet concrete until it sets, is a crucial element in concrete construction. Just as important is selection of the right formwork, as it greatly ...

With the aim of generating a significant impact on the responsible and sustainable consumption of resources and energy in the construction industry, ETH Zürich in collaboration with FenX AG is using ...