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 21st, 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.