BuildBlock Insulating Concrete Forms

27/10/2026

🏗️ THERE’S STILL TIME TO GET HANDS-ON WITH ICF!

Join Habitat for Humanity, BuildBlock, and industry partners for hands-on ICF construction training in Aurora, Illinois!

📅 November 2–5, 2026
📍 1921 Jericho Rd., Aurora, IL

Choose the day that works best for you and get hands-on experience learning how ICF construction comes together in the field.

Tuesday is fully booked, but spots are still available for Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday!

Whether you’re a contractor, designer, architect, supplier, or simply want to learn more about ICFs, this is a great opportunity to learn from industry professionals and build with your own hands.

👉 Register now: https://loom.ly/gqhw6rU

Event Partners:
Carrier, Nicor Gas, Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley, Northern Illinois Home Builders Association, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, Illinois Ready Mixed Concrete Association. ICF Manufacturers Association

26/10/2026

🏗️ Building for What’s Next: Why ICF Wins

BuildBlock’s Frank Gordon was recently featured in Concrete Products with his latest article, “Meeting Modern Project Demands: Why ICF Wins.”

As construction faces rising energy costs, unpredictable weather, housing shortages, and growing demand for durable buildings, Frank explores how Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) can help us build stronger, more energy-efficient, and more resilient structures for the future.

📖 Read the full article: https://loom.ly/i20Jq_o

23/10/2026

🏡 Micah’s Creek, Georgia, Is Taking Shape!

The progress at Athens Area Habitat at Micah’s Creek community is becoming easier to see with every stage of construction.

With homes already underway and more taking shape, it’s exciting to see the foundation being laid for a community that will create new opportunities for affordable homeownership in Athens.

We’re proud to support the work happening at Micah’s Creek and can’t wait to see this neighborhood continue to grow! 👏

📸 Aerial photos provided by Spencer Frye of Athens Area Habitat for Humanity.

👉 Check out Athens Area Habitat to follow the progress!

21/10/2026

YOUR PROJECT. OUR ICF EXPERTISE. 📐🧱

You don’t have to figure out Insulated Concrete Forms on your own. Whether you're an architect, builder, or homeowner, our team is here to help you bridge the gap between design and construction.

We provide design assistance for:
🔹 ICF layouts
🔹 Wall details & corner configurations
🔹 Window & door opening planning
🔹 Material takeoffs
🔹 On-site construction & technical questions

Got an ICF project in mind? Let's talk before you start laying blocks.

👉 Send us a message or visit https://loom.ly/8zgoxSY to connect with our technical team today!

20/10/2026

🏡 Building More Than Homes. Building Futures.

We’re proud to support Manatee County Habitat for Humanity in Florida as they celebrate the first completed home in Kings Cross Place—a new 27-home community creating opportunities for families to build a brighter future.

Congratulations to Karlee and her daughter, Kalea, on their new home, and to all the sponsors, volunteers, and partners helping make this community possible!

👏We’re excited to see the next 26 homes take shape and be part of the impact this project will have for years to come.

👉 Check out the original post to learn more!

Our most recent home dedication ceremony marked a major milestone for Manatee County Habitat for Humanity as we celebrated the first completed home in Kings Cross Place, our newest 27-home community!

As we welcomed Karlee and her daughter, Kalea, into their new home, we celebrated not only their brighter future but also the beginning of 26 more homeownership journeys to come.

Thank you to our incredible sponsors, volunteers and community partners who helped make this milestone possible!

Read more on our blog: Our most recent home dedication ceremony marked a major milestone for us as we celebrated the first completed home in Kings Cross Place, our newest 27-home community!

As we welcomed Karlee and her daughter, Kalea, into their new home, we celebrated not only their brighter future but also the beginning of 26 more homeownership journeys to come.

Thank you to our incredible sponsors, volunteers and community partners who helped make this milestone possible!

Read more on our blog: https://manateehabitat.org/a-new-chapter-begins-at-kings-cross-place-celebrating-karlees-new-home/

16/10/2026

READY TO GET HANDS-ON WITH ICF? 🏗️

There’s still time to join us for four days of hands-on ICF construction training in Aurora, Illinois!

📅 November 2–5, 2026
📍 1921 Jericho Rd., Aurora, IL

Join Habitat for Humanity, BuildBlock, and industry partners to learn how ICF construction comes together in the field. Whether you’re a contractor, designer, architect, supplier, or simply want to learn more about ICFs, this is an opportunity to learn from industry professionals and build with your own hands.

Event Partners:
Carrier , Nicor Gas , Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley, Northern Illinois Home Builders Association, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, Illinois Ready Mixed Concrete Association. ICF Manufacturers Association

👉 Register today: https://loom.ly/gqhw6rU

14/10/2026

🌱 ICFs Can Build More Than Just Homes

This unique Vermont project, submitted to us by Henry, is the foundation for an underground greenhouse, designed to help capture heat and provide insulation.

It’s another great example of the versatility of ICF construction. From homes and commercial buildings to pools, foundations, and one-of-a-kind projects like this—ICFs can be adapted to all kinds of construction.

What would you build with ICF?

08/10/2026

BuildBlock is excited to congratulate Jim Facette on joining the ICF Manufacturers Association (ICFMA) as Executive Director!

We look forward to seeing the continued growth and advancement of ICF construction and are excited to see what’s ahead for the industry under Jim’s leadership.

07/10/2026

🏫 Built for Learning. Built to Last.

The Canadian Valley Technology Center expansion in Chickasha, Oklahoma, showcases how BuildBlock ICFs can provide durability, energy efficiency, and resilient construction for educational facilities.

This project features a large ICF storm shelter as part of the expansion, demonstrating how ICF construction can help create safer, high-performance spaces for students, staff, and the community.

What can ICF bring to your next commercial or educational project?

👉 Check out the full case study to see how BuildBlock ICFs were used on this project: https://loom.ly/A4zIauI