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Amvic Releases a NEW ‘T-block’ Insulated Concrete Form (ICF)

Amvic responds to the growing needs of the commercial Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) market segment with the release of a T-block which will increase job-site efficiency and productivity, resulting in greater profits for their customers.

Once again Amvic Building System demonstrates excellent responsiveness to the needs of their customers as the company continues to innovate and expand their Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) product line. On August 15th, 2008 Amvic will release a NEW T-block ICF for the company’s current 6” and 8” ICF lines for field testing. 

The T-Block is designed for applications where two walls intersect. In most cases this occurs where an interior ICF wall connects to an exterior ICF wall. In residential construction this is uncommon since typically interior walls are constructed with either wood or steel framing. The demand for a T-block recently arose due to the increased growth of ICF use for commercial projects such as schools and hotels. Previously, installers would construct a T-block on site using straight forms, the process was time consuming and the intersection would require special attention and additional bracing. Now, with this exciting new product the ICF installation process can reach even higher levels of efficiency and productivity which will translate to quicker occupancy and greater profits for Amvic’s customers.

The NEW Amvic T-block will be available in two configurations. For both models, the top of the ‘T’ will be the same length but the direction of the longer side will be inversed. One model will have a short leg (bottom of the T) and one will have a long leg. This is so when the wall is installed the forms can be alternated to ensure that the joints are staggered, which will increase the strength of the wall at the intersection during the concrete pour and reduce the need for additional bracing. In addition, the outside wall panel for each form will contain additional built-in internal polypropylene reinforcement to provide extra strength.

Like all Amvic forms, the T-block will feature the patented 1” deep FormLockTM reversible interlock which connects the forms tightly together without the need for gluing or taping.  They will also contain the same 100% recycled polypropylene webs which will hold the three panels of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) together, hold reinforcing steel and act as furring strips for interior and exterior finishings. The design of the new forms in conjunction with these features will provide exceptional strength and virtually eliminate the chance of form failure.
 

Amvic responds to the growing needs of the commercial Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) market segment with the release of a T-block which will increase job-site efficiency and productivity, resulting in greater profits for their customers.

Once again Amvic Building System demonstrates excellent responsiveness to the needs of their customers as the company continues to innovate and expand their Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) product line. On August 15th, 2008 Amvic will release a NEW T-block ICF for the company’s current 6” and 8” ICF lines for field testing. 

The T-Block is designed for applications where two walls intersect. In most cases this occurs where an interior ICF wall connects to an exterior ICF wall. In residential construction this is uncommon since typically interior walls are constructed with either wood or steel framing. The demand for a T-block recently arose due to the increased growth of ICF use for commercial projects such as schools and hotels. Previously, installers would construct a T-block on site using straight forms, the process was time consuming and the intersection would require special attention and additional bracing. Now, with this exciting new product the ICF installation process can reach even higher levels of efficiency and productivity which will translate to quicker occupancy and greater profits for Amvic’s customers.

The NEW Amvic T-block will be available in two configurations. For both models, the top of the ‘T’ will be the same length but the direction of the longer side will be inversed. One model will have a short leg (bottom of the T) and one will have a long leg. This is so when the wall is installed the forms can be alternated to ensure that the joints are staggered, which will increase the strength of the wall at the intersection during the concrete pour and reduce the need for additional bracing. In addition, the outside wall panel for each form will contain additional built-in internal polypropylene reinforcement to provide extra strength.

Like all Amvic forms, the T-block will feature the patented 1” deep FormLockTM reversible interlock which connects the forms tightly together without the need for gluing or taping.  They will also contain the same 100% recycled polypropylene webs which will hold the three panels of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) together, hold reinforcing steel and act as furring strips for interior and exterior finishings. The design of the new forms in conjunction with these features will provide exceptional strength and virtually eliminate the chance of form failure.
 

NextGen Home Wins Recognition

The NextGen "First to the Future" Demonstration Home has won the Washington State "Residential Concrete ICF Home of the Year" award for 2008. The award was announced at the 40th annual, "Excellence in Concrete Construction" Awards dinner attended by more than 300 industry professionals on May 1st, 2008.

"We are very pleased to receive this important recognition as the home is the first of its kind in the Pacific Northwest to also receive the Institute for Business & Home Safety's, Fortified...for safer living® designation", said Paul Barnett, president of iShow.com Inc. and producers of the NextGen Home Experience® series of demonstration homes across the country.

The Fortified...for safer living® designation works in concert with programs that promote green, sustainable construction. Building homes that better withstand nature's wrath will not only reduce the amount of construction debris that ends up in landfills after a disaster, but decrease demand on valuable resources that would have to be used to rebuild. The Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), is an independent nonprofit research organization supported by the insurance industry.

The home was built using an insulated concrete forms (ICF's) system provided by Amvic which received both the BuiltGreen™ and Energy Star Northwest™ certifications.

"The NextGen Home Experience® is where you can find the next, in next generation residential construction for the American Home. Concrete delivers a strong, energy efficient home with many green attributes, which are important factors related to the future of home construction" advised Barnett.

About The NextGen Home Experience: The NextGen Home Experience™ www.nextgenhome.com is produced by iShow.com Inc. based in Bellevue, Wa. The NextGen Home Experience is the place to see the next-next thing in green building systems, building products and consumer electronics for the home at major trade shows, online, on national TV and print.

The NextGen "First to the Future" Demonstration Home has won the Washington State "Residential Concrete ICF Home of the Year" award for 2008. The award was announced at the 40th annual, "Excellence in Concrete Construction" Awards dinner attended by more than 300 industry professionals on May 1st, 2008.

"We are very pleased to receive this important recognition as the home is the first of its kind in the Pacific Northwest to also receive the Institute for Business & Home Safety's, Fortified...for safer living® designation", said Paul Barnett, president of iShow.com Inc. and producers of the NextGen Home Experience® series of demonstration homes across the country.

The Fortified...for safer living® designation works in concert with programs that promote green, sustainable construction. Building homes that better withstand nature's wrath will not only reduce the amount of construction debris that ends up in landfills after a disaster, but decrease demand on valuable resources that would have to be used to rebuild. The Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), is an independent nonprofit research organization supported by the insurance industry.

The home was built using an insulated concrete forms (ICF's) system provided by Amvic which received both the BuiltGreen™ and Energy Star Northwest™ certifications.

"The NextGen Home Experience® is where you can find the next, in next generation residential construction for the American Home. Concrete delivers a strong, energy efficient home with many green attributes, which are important factors related to the future of home construction" advised Barnett.

About The NextGen Home Experience: The NextGen Home Experience™ www.nextgenhome.com is produced by iShow.com Inc. based in Bellevue, Wa. The NextGen Home Experience is the place to see the next-next thing in green building systems, building products and consumer electronics for the home at major trade shows, online, on national TV and print.

Amvic Awarded Certificate of Recognition from the Minister of Small Business and Entrepreneurship

On Monday February 25th, 2008 Mr. Harinder S. Takhar, Minister of Small Business and Entrepreneurship toured the Amvic Building System facility in Toronto, ON.  Amvic was selected for this visit so the Minister could recognize the tremendous growth the company has experienced since starting in 1999.

On behalf of the government of Ontario, Mr. Takhar presented Amvic Building System with an Award of Recognition to honor the success of the company.  This award recognizes entrepreneurial companies who have contributed to Ontario’s economy. The certificate signed by Harinder Takhar, reads,

“Entrepreneurship is vital to Ontario’s continued prosperity.  Building a business requires, vision, hard work and dedication – I appreciate your commitment to excellence.  Ontario applauds all your efforts that help keep our economy strong and vibrant.”

Amvic is greatly honored to have received this award and would like to thank the Mr. Takhar, the Government of Ontario and the local community for their continued support.  The company plans to continually innovate and develop new green solutions for the building industry. Amvic looks forward to continued growth and success in the future.

On Monday February 25th, 2008 Mr. Harinder S. Takhar, Minister of Small Business and Entrepreneurship toured the Amvic Building System facility in Toronto, ON.  Amvic was selected for this visit so the Minister could recognize the tremendous growth the company has experienced since starting in 1999.

On behalf of the government of Ontario, Mr. Takhar presented Amvic Building System with an Award of Recognition to honor the success of the company.  This award recognizes entrepreneurial companies who have contributed to Ontario’s economy. The certificate signed by Harinder Takhar, reads,

“Entrepreneurship is vital to Ontario’s continued prosperity.  Building a business requires, vision, hard work and dedication – I appreciate your commitment to excellence.  Ontario applauds all your efforts that help keep our economy strong and vibrant.”

Amvic is greatly honored to have received this award and would like to thank the Mr. Takhar, the Government of Ontario and the local community for their continued support.  The company plans to continually innovate and develop new green solutions for the building industry. Amvic looks forward to continued growth and success in the future.

NextGen 'First to the Future' Home

NextGen 'First to the Future' Home Open House Announced

On September 25th, 2007 Amvic Building System, in conjunction with Anderson Construction Group, will be hosting an open house at the NextGen Home in Seattle, WA.

The open house is aimed at educating builders, developers and designers interested in learning more about green and energy efficient construction .

During the open house, the home will be part-way through construction, displaying the exterior ‘shell' of the home, before finishings are applied. In place of typical frame construction for the walls, Amvic insulated concrete forms (ICFs) were used.

NextGen 'First to the Future' Home Open House Announced

On September 25th, 2007 Amvic Building System, in conjunction with Anderson Construction Group, will be hosting an open house at the NextGen Home in Seattle, WA.

The open house is aimed at educating builders, developers and designers interested in learning more about green and energy efficient construction .

During the open house, the home will be part-way through construction, displaying the exterior ‘shell' of the home, before finishings are applied. In place of typical frame construction for the walls, Amvic insulated concrete forms (ICFs) were used.

New Corner Form

Amvic 6" and 8" 90 degree corner forms now have a new 1 1/2" x 5" corner attachment piece on each side, top and bottom of the forms. When the corner blocks are stacked and interlocked they now provide a 3" x 5" attachment area on both sides of the form. The new corner strip is embedded into the foam and has a tab that extends into the concrete core, giving you exceptional connection strength at the corner. The corner dowel has been eliminated for these sizes and the corner is now solid foam and Amvic's patented FormLockTM interlock continues right through the corner.  This adds new strength and exceptional performance to our corner block.

Amvic 6" and 8" 90 degree corner forms now have a new 1 1/2" x 5" corner attachment piece on each side, top and bottom of the forms. When the corner blocks are stacked and interlocked they now provide a 3" x 5" attachment area on both sides of the form. The new corner strip is embedded into the foam and has a tab that extends into the concrete core, giving you exceptional connection strength at the corner. The corner dowel has been eliminated for these sizes and the corner is now solid foam and Amvic's patented FormLockTM interlock continues right through the corner.  This adds new strength and exceptional performance to our corner block.

VISION House '06

Amvic Sponsors Green Builder Magazine VISION House '06

The Vision House is the first completely sustainable demonstration house that validates the benefits of building green.  The Vision House will set the green standard by using ONLY the best sustainable products and practices available to home building professionals everywhere.

One of the sustainable products used in the construction of this house was Amvic ICF for the exterior walls. The use of Amvic ICF which greatly contributed to the energy efficiency of the structure.

This beautiful custom house has 4,000 sq. ft. of conditioned space, 5,500 total of covered square feet, an elegant fire-and-water feature, and an exquisite view of the Sandia Mountains.

Amvic Sponsors Green Builder Magazine VISION House '06

The Vision House is the first completely sustainable demonstration house that validates the benefits of building green.  The Vision House will set the green standard by using ONLY the best sustainable products and practices available to home building professionals everywhere.

One of the sustainable products used in the construction of this house was Amvic ICF for the exterior walls. The use of Amvic ICF which greatly contributed to the energy efficiency of the structure.

This beautiful custom house has 4,000 sq. ft. of conditioned space, 5,500 total of covered square feet, an elegant fire-and-water feature, and an exquisite view of the Sandia Mountains.

Awarded one of Top 25 Products

AmDeck Floor & Roof System Awarded one of Top 25 Products by Concrete Contractor Magazine

The AmDeck Floor and Roof System form from , has been named as one of the Top 25 Products of the Year by the readers of Concrete Contractor magazine. The Top 25 Products of the Year will be featured in the August/September 2007 issue of Concrete Contractor.

“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.”

AmDeck Floor & Roof System Awarded one of Top 25 Products by Concrete Contractor Magazine

The AmDeck Floor and Roof System form from , has been named as one of the Top 25 Products of the Year by the readers of Concrete Contractor magazine. The Top 25 Products of the Year will be featured in the August/September 2007 issue of Concrete Contractor.

“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.”

New AmDeck End Cover

Amvic Introduces New AmDeck End Cover

Amvic has designed a NEW AmDeck End Cover for AmDeck forms. This product is specifically designed to cover the forms at the ends of each row to prevent the concrete leakage. They also are expected to save approx 20 minutes in time for each row and are an extremely cost effective. They are available in 2 sizes to accommodate both cut and whole forms.

Amvic Introduces New AmDeck End Cover

Amvic has designed a NEW AmDeck End Cover for AmDeck forms. This product is specifically designed to cover the forms at the ends of each row to prevent the concrete leakage. They also are expected to save approx 20 minutes in time for each row and are an extremely cost effective. They are available in 2 sizes to accommodate both cut and whole forms.

"Best in Show Award"

Amvic Wins Green Builder Magazine "Best in Show Award"


Amvic Building System was a Green Builder Magazine's 2006 Best of Show' Honorable Mention selection from the National Green Building Conference.

Amvic Wins Green Builder Magazine "Best in Show Award"


Amvic Building System was a Green Builder Magazine's 2006 Best of Show' Honorable Mention selection from the National Green Building Conference.

2007 MIP (Most Innovative Product)

Amvic Design Software Wins 2007 MIP (Most Innovative Product)

The votes are in! Held each year at World of Concrete, the MIP (Most Innovative Product) contest showcases many of the new products being exhibited at WOC and gives show attendees a chance to vote for the products they believe are the most innovative. A panel of industry experts also reviews the products in terms of what they bring to the industry.

Amvic Design Software was selected as the 2007 MIP Attendees' Choice winner for Business Tools.  There were over 25,000 products displayed at World of Concrete and Amvic's is only one of 21 products selected to WIN for this contest.

Amvic Design Software Wins 2007 MIP (Most Innovative Product)

The votes are in! Held each year at World of Concrete, the MIP (Most Innovative Product) contest showcases many of the new products being exhibited at WOC and gives show attendees a chance to vote for the products they believe are the most innovative. A panel of industry experts also reviews the products in terms of what they bring to the industry.

Amvic Design Software was selected as the 2007 MIP Attendees' Choice winner for Business Tools.  There were over 25,000 products displayed at World of Concrete and Amvic's is only one of 21 products selected to WIN for this contest.

BioHaus Project

Amvic Provides Building Materials for the Concordia Language Villages'  BioHaus Project

The BioHaus at Waldsee is a cutting edge sustainability project conducted by Concordia Language Villages in Bemidji, Minnesota.  In tune with the philosophy of the Language Villages' immersion methodology, this project is based upon the German Passivehaus standard.  The concept of the building in all its details of sustainable construction is that its design will facilitate learning.

The BioHaus is a leading example of high performance building design as a result of the severe cold weather conditions in Minnesota.  The application of Passivehaus standards in this project is a first for such severe cold climate conditions, and as designed, the BioHaus will be about 85% below the current Minnesota energy code (a comparatively stringent code within the US).

Amvic has been a major contributor to this project by working with the architects and Concordia Language Villages by providing innovative and technologically cutting-edge building systems and components including Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) foam insulation, Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) and EIFS Insulation for the construction of the BioHaus.

The combination of Amvic ICF walls, EPS floor and wall insulation as well as other construction materials have helped to make the structure "one of the tightest buildings in America".

Click here to view the BioHaus brochure.

For more information or to view a live webcam recording of the project visit:
http://www.concordialanguagevillages.com/

Amvic Provides Building Materials for the Concordia Language Villages'  BioHaus Project

The BioHaus at Waldsee is a cutting edge sustainability project conducted by Concordia Language Villages in Bemidji, Minnesota.  In tune with the philosophy of the Language Villages' immersion methodology, this project is based upon the German Passivehaus standard.  The concept of the building in all its details of sustainable construction is that its design will facilitate learning.

The BioHaus is a leading example of high performance building design as a result of the severe cold weather conditions in Minnesota.  The application of Passivehaus standards in this project is a first for such severe cold climate conditions, and as designed, the BioHaus will be about 85% below the current Minnesota energy code (a comparatively stringent code within the US).

Amvic has been a major contributor to this project by working with the architects and Concordia Language Villages by providing innovative and technologically cutting-edge building systems and components including Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) foam insulation, Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) and EIFS Insulation for the construction of the BioHaus.

The combination of Amvic ICF walls, EPS floor and wall insulation as well as other construction materials have helped to make the structure "one of the tightest buildings in America".

Click here to view the BioHaus brochure.

For more information or to view a live webcam recording of the project visit:
http://www.concordialanguagevillages.com/

NEW AmDeck Floor & Roof System

Amvic Launches NEW AmDeck Floor & Roof System

In early 2006, Amvic Building System launched the innovative new AmDeckTM Floor & Roof System that is unmatched in the industry.  The system is perfectly suited for use with Insulated concrete Form (ICF) construction, but can be used independently with other wall systems.

AmDeckTM implements full 10 inch deep lightweight steel joists to support construction loads.  As a result, the shoring requirements are minimized and can be placed up to 20 feet on center.  This is 4 times less than the shoring required for competing products which results in significant cost savings.

One-way concrete floor/roof joists formed with this system can span approximately 30-35 feet.  Spans greater than 40 feet can also be easily achieved using higher strength concrete and post-tensioned reinforcing cable strands.

Unlike many competing products, the Amvic system is assembled using small, standardized, lightweight modular units.  This makes the system much easier to use and handle.  The Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) used in the decking system also provides built-in continuous thermal insulation and reduces noise travel from one storey to another.

Overall, the system is very well engineered and easy to use.

Amvic Launches NEW AmDeck Floor & Roof System

In early 2006, Amvic Building System launched the innovative new AmDeckTM Floor & Roof System that is unmatched in the industry.  The system is perfectly suited for use with Insulated concrete Form (ICF) construction, but can be used independently with other wall systems.

AmDeckTM implements full 10 inch deep lightweight steel joists to support construction loads.  As a result, the shoring requirements are minimized and can be placed up to 20 feet on center.  This is 4 times less than the shoring required for competing products which results in significant cost savings.

One-way concrete floor/roof joists formed with this system can span approximately 30-35 feet.  Spans greater than 40 feet can also be easily achieved using higher strength concrete and post-tensioned reinforcing cable strands.

Unlike many competing products, the Amvic system is assembled using small, standardized, lightweight modular units.  This makes the system much easier to use and handle.  The Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) used in the decking system also provides built-in continuous thermal insulation and reduces noise travel from one storey to another.

Overall, the system is very well engineered and easy to use.

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