ICFs/SIPs

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June 2025 Product Focus: ICFs/SIPs

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:30:16 -0400

How to Build Better With ICFs

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:46:30 -0400

Building a better space starts with better materials. ICFs combine structure, energy efficiency, and resilience into one system, transforming retail construction for a greener, stronger future.

USGBC California to Host 24th Annual Green Building Conference in San Francisco

Sat, 17 May 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Largest and longest-running gathering of leading advocates across California's public and private sectors welcomes both professionals and the green-curious.

Construction Job Openings Decreased by 38,000 in March

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:29:09 -0400

ABC reports industry job openings decreased by 38,000 last month and are down by 90,000 from the same time last year.

Navigating Tariffs: How Global Trade Policies Shape the Wall and Ceiling Industry

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:00:49 -0400

From steel framing to drywall and insulation, the wall and ceiling industry faces significant challenges and opportunities due to shifting tariff policies, with wide-ranging effects on costs, supply chains, and innovation.

New Trade Tariffs and Their Impact on BuildBlock

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:02:00 -0400

Newly imposed tariffs on imports from the current White House administration have prompted questions regarding the pricing impact they might bring upon the manufacturing industries.

AltusGroup Adds C-concrete as International Affiliate

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The company will be licensed to produce CarbonCast Enclosure System products in its European market area among other product uses.

PCI Honors Members, Install New Board Members at Convention

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) held a successful and busy 2025 PCI Convention February 4-7 in Indianapolis, highlighted by welcoming Carlos Cerna as the new PCI board chair, honoring members, and holding a variety of special events.

PCI Honors Exceptional Precast Concrete Projects That Last

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute has honored several precast concrete projects from the past 50 years with PCI Longevity Awards.

Optimized Continuous Insulation Solutions for New Construction

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 06:05:07 -0500

Michigan’s drastic difference between seasons requires high thermal performance in building materials.

SIPA Names the Annual Building Excellence Award Winners

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Trade association recognizes outstanding projects that use SIP construction to deliver a superior building envelope.

USGBC Announces Top 10 States for Green Building

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:25:00 -0500

Massachusetts rises in annual ranking recognizing commitment to LEED certification and sustainable communities.

BuildBlock Adds Commercial Development Director

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400

BuildBlock announced that Russ Nicely has joined the company as commercial development director. Nicely will focus on continuing education and promotion for architects, engineers, general contractors, specialty subcontractors, owners and developers, as well as working to further develop commercial construction projects across North America.

BuildBlock Adds Frank Gordon, Assoc. AIA, as Strategic Development Vice President

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400

BuildBlock Building Systems, the manufacturer of BuildBlock Insulating Concrete Forms, announced the addition of Frank Gordon, Assoc. AIA, as the vice president for strategic development. Gordon will be leading the marketing, sales and technical teams and bringing them together to build relationships with industry leaders, stakeholders, developers, industry professionals and more, supporting BuildBlock’s growth initiatives.

BlackStar SIPs Launches Affordable and Eco-Conscious Building Solutions

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The BlackStar Companies, LLC announced the launch of a new business division called BlackStar SIPs. BlackStar SIPs is the company’s latest entry into sustainable, cost-efficient and high-performance construction solutions for residential, commercial and government clients.

Product Focus: ICFs/SIPs

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Structural Insulated Panel Association Names 2024 Building Excellence Award Winners

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

A K-12 school in rural Alaska, a zero-energy-ready timber-frame home, low-income housing with a high-performance shell...the winners of this year’s Building Excellence Awards are a strong testament to the benefits of SIP construction.

Structural Insulated Panel Association Names the 2023 Annual Building Excellence Award Winners

Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The Structural Insulated Panel Association announced the winners of its annual Building Excellence Awards, an off-site construction awards program that recognizes outstanding residential and commercial projects.

Why Spray Foam? Efficiency, Energy Independence & Weather Resiliency

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 05:00:01 -0500

How spray foam can fight climate change and help companies achieve their energy goals.

Top 25 Insulation Contractors

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Walls & Ceilings’ annual roster of the country’s top insulation contractors.

Innovative Insulation Solutions for an Energy-Efficient Home

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Ways to decrease your home’s energy output and save you money.

JLG Supports National Safety Month

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

JLG Industries Inc. supports National Safety Month in June with new job site safety information on its #DirectAccess blog. Hosted by the National Safety Council, this year’s National Safety Month focuses on four key themes.

SIPA Announces 20th Annual Building Excellence Award Winners

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 15:00:00 -0500

One of the most prominent offsite construction award programs, the Building Excellence Awards showcase the projects that best demonstrate the design flexibility, long-lasting energy performance and resiliency of SIPs.

SIPS: A Panel That Meets the Needs of Homebuyer's

jack@sips.org (Jack Armstrong) — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Mitigate the Industry’s Labor Shortage With Forward-Thinking Construction Practices

jack@sips.org (Jack Armstrong) — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 12:27:00 -0500

Without question, the building and construction industry has been impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. Approximately 1.1 million construction jobs were eliminated in the first two months of the pandemic prior to the industry’s designation as “essential.” While the industry has recouped nearly 80 percent of its workforce since then, companies will need to hire another 1 million workers over the next two years to meet the country’s insatiable demand for new home construction and improvement.

Product Focus on ICFs/SIPs

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

June 2021's product focus.

Western Specialty Contractors Provides Safety Tips to Protect Construction Workers in Summer Heat

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:15:00 -0400

Summer is a great time for construction work, but a brutal time for construction workers. Excessive heat and sun exposure pose significant dangers, such as sunburn, dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Every year, construction workers become ill on the job and some even lose their lives due to heat exposure.

Eastern Shore of Md. First Multi-Story Multi-Use Commercial Building Constructed from ICF Complete

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:31:00 -0400

Chaney Enterprises, a ready-mix concrete, aggregates, custom blends, and related construction supplies provider, announced its customer, Eastern Bay Management Corporation completed the first multi-story, multi-use commercial insulated concrete form (ICF) building on the Eastern Shore in Maryland.

Climate Action

Mon, 24 May 2021 00:00:02 -0400