ICF Training

Overview

The Installation Training Session is a one-day seminar to contractors, architects, owner-builders or homeowners interested in learning about construction using insulating concrete forms (ICF). Classes provide a mixture of lecture presentation and hands-on-demonstration of the basics of construction of residential and light commercial structures using insulating concrete forms (ICF).

The class covers all of the requirements & skills needed to construct the ICF shell of a typical 1-3 story residence or light commercial structure. The course is targeted at professionals, however prospective homeowners with a basic understanding of construction practices will be able to fully participate and benefit from the course.

Specifically the class covers:

  • Features & Benefits of ICF construction
  • Tools required
  • Footing types and preparation
  • Basics of block installation and assembly
  • Rebar placement & installation
  • Window and door installation
  • Top plate/sill & truss/rafter installation
  • Bracing and pouring ICF walls
  • Elevated concrete floors & roofs
  • Utility installation: electrical & plumbing
  • Below grade installation and waterproofing
  • Multi-story applications
  • Wall claddings (stucco, siding, etc.)

Toronto, Ontario

Conductor: John Krzic, Amvic Inc.

Duration: 8:30am-5pm

Cost: $50. Includes: Lunch, refreshments, brochures and basic training materials.

Amvic ICF Technical & Installation Manuals will also be available for purchase.

  • Black and white – $18
  • Full Colour – $80
  • CD – $5

We accept cash and personal cheques. The class fee and manual costs will be rebated on the first block order placed with Amvic.

2012 Schedule:

February 25th, 2012.
March 24th , 2012.
April 28thth, 2012.
May 26thth , 2012.
June 23rdth, 2012.

Advanced reservation required. To register online, please click here.

For more information or to register by phone or e-mail, please contact Elaine Laidlaw at 1 877 470 9991 or elaidlaw@amvicsystem.com.

Northern California & Nevada

Conductor: Bill Juhl, Amvic-Pacific

Duration: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Cost: $135 US. This includes a training binder with copies of all slides presented, a technical manual, refreshments through the day, and lunch. 50% of the class fee is rebated on the first block order placed with Amvic Pacific.

2011 Schedule: Fall sessions to be advised

For more information, including a schedule of upcoming seminars, locations, and registration, visit Amvic-Pacific.

Registration accepted online, by fax, mail, or telephone 1 800 296-1971.

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Other Sessions

Throughout 2011, there will be ongoing education opportunity at an ICF job site in the Los Angeles, CA area.