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BuildBlock Appearing Across U.S.
 
Home show season is in full swing and BuildBlock distributors and dealers are presenting BuildBlock ICFs at home shows throughout the U.S.  See our Events Calendar for a complete list of events where you can see BuildBlock products.  Also, look for BuildBlock in booth #646 at the Construction Expo in Atlanta May 14th & 15th.



BuildBlock Featured in Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Episode

The Vitale Family episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition aired December 9th on ABC, featuring a "green" home built with BuildBlock Insulating Concrete Forms for the foundation and walls. 

The exciting project is being featured in numerous publications across the country. 
Click here for details and articles.


BuildBlock Building Systems, LLC receives official ICC-ES approval.

We are proud to announce that BuildBlock Building Systems, LLC has received confirmation from ICC Evaluation Service, Inc. (ICC-ES), that our BuildBlock Insulating Concrete Form System complies with the provisions of the 2006 International Building Code, 2006 International Residential Code, BOCA National Building Code, 1999 Standard Building Code, 1997 Uniform Building Code, 1998 International One– and Two- Family Dwelling Code. Our system has been evaluated on Structural capacity, Surface Burning Characteristics, Crawl Space fire evaluation, Fire Resistance, Noncombustible construction. Please familiarize yourself with this report, and share this information with whoever you feel may be interested. Thank you very much for your patience and patronage.

BuildBlock Building Systems, LLC receives official ICC-ES approval. Please reference report number ESR 1911 at icc-es.org for further information.

Evaluation Report PDF




BuildBlock ICFs Installed in Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Project

A volunteer installation crew led by New Form Building Systems (BuildBlock Master Distributor for the State of Maine) and BuildBlock's Jason Fisher accomplished what some thought couldn't be done: In 18 hours straight they installed the ICFs for an almost 3000 sq.ft. structure in a remote area of Athens, VT. It's all part of an Extreme Makeover: Home Edition project underway now. Special quick curing concrete allowed for work on the rest of the house to continue within hours of the pour.

BuildBlock Donated the ICFs and on site technical support, BuildBlock Master Distributor The McKernon Group (Brandon, Vermont) is the general contractor for this exciting project. Click here to visit our Extreme Home Makeover mini-site for details.

2008 BuildBlock International Convention for Distributors, Dealers, and Foreign Licensees

BuildBlock's first International Convention was held January 9-12 at the Renaissance Hotel and Cox Convention Center, 10 North Broadway in Downtown Oklahoma City's enchanting Bricktown district!

Click here for details.




CCMC Logo Canadian Construction Materials Centre National Research Council Canada - Code Approval CCMC 13283-R.

BuildBlock has received approval confirmation from The Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC). "BuildBlock Insulating Concrete Forms" can serve as a wall forming system, resulting in a monolithic concrete wall in compliance with the intent of the National Building Code of Canada (NBC) 1995
Evaluation Report PDF


BuildBlock ICFs Can Contribute Toward 27 LEED Points According to Independent Assessment

BuildBlock ICFs are a clear choice for building designers to maximize points in the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system.

GWS LEED Accredited Professionals performed a third-party assessment and reported that BuildBlock ICFs can furnish the basis for up to 27 LEED points if the guidelines outlined in the report are applied in the building design and construction. Click here to view the entire report. Possible LEED points include: 

 


BuildBlock ICFs named in Top 25 Products of the Year by Concrete Contractor Magazine

    BuildBlock ICFs has been name as one of the Top 25 Products of the Year by the readers of Concrete Contractor magazine.

    “Every year, we run hundreds of products in Concrete Contractor,” said Editor Rebecca Wasieleski. “This special recognition goes to the products that have drawn the most interest from the more than 30,000 concrete contractors that subscribe to our magazine.”

    The Top 25 Procuts of the Year will be featured in the August/September 2007 issue of Concrete Contractor and in an online photo gallery at www.ForConstructionPros.com.


    New Products Now Available from BuildBlock

    We're proud to announce the release of our 4-inch Product Line, now available through our Missouri facility. The line consists of a straight, 90-degree corner, and 45 degree corner and features the same patented web design, strength, and advantages as our 6-inch and 8-inch ICFs. Freight subsidies are currently available on qualified 4-inch product orders. Click here for details (PDF will open in separate window.)

    Our new 6-inch Double Taper Top Form is now available through our facilities in Alabama, Colorado, Indiana, Idaho, Massachusetts, and Wisconsin. Our 8-inch Double Taper Top Form is available through our Indiana and Alabama facilities by; a freight discount is currently available for qualified Double Taper Top Form orders.
    Click here for details.

    To view your pricing, log onto your MyBuildBlock Online Ordering System account or click here to view retail pricing.


    Articles featuring BuildBlock
     
     
       
    WallTech Products, a BuildBlock Distributor in Michigan, is featured in the The Builder's Journal / SC Michigan Edition. Click here to read article.
       
    The NE Wisconsic Edition of The Builder's Journal features an article about BuildBlock Distributor ICF Supply. Click here for article.
    The April 2005 issue of Permanent Buildings and Foundations magazine features a two-page review about BuildBlock. Click here to view article.    
     
    BuildBlock Adds Manufacturing Plant
      ICF Builder Magazine, April/May 2007
       
    New ICF Manufacturer Begins Production (PDF)
      Permanent Buildings & Foundations Magazine, March 2005
       
    BuildBlock Building Systems LLC Launches ICF Building System (PDF)
      Concrete Homes Magazine, Feb/March 2005
       
     

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