Sustainable Development requires a balance to be maintained between development and the environment. It promotes inter-generational equity, i.e. better quality of life for present and future generations. Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) do exactly just that! ICF building structures are sustainable…
Building Constructed with Energy-Efficient, Cost-Saving Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) Charleston, SC, USA – Earlier today, representatives from EYC Companies, Amvic Building System, and Build With Strength, a coalition of engineers, architects, fire service professionals and industry experts gathered for a…
“The Toronto” photo courtesy of Innovative Custom Homes – Sky Mesa Division, Meridian Idaho May 1st 2017, Meridian Idaho Local Homebuilder – Innovative Custom Homes has taken innovation to the next level. With 38 unique home builders featured in the…
The National Association of Home Builders reported that complete home panelization is the fastest growing segment of residential new construction. Panelized construction is the improvement of traditional construction by combining the knowledge of “stick frame” construction and bringing it into…
The ICF expo is the first exposition and conference focusing exclusively on Insulated Concrete Forms. Taken place at the Metro Research Centre in Delta, British Columbia on March 9th, the ICF expo emphasized the importance of thermal performance in all…
A beautiful residential home located in Austin Texas, over 6,000 sq.ft was uniquely built with ICF and concrete which did not interfere with the facade or compromise the complexity of the design
The international Builders’ Show held in Orlando, Florida brought many building industry professionals from across the globe into what turned out to be a great attendance for Amvic
A recent study by Health Canada found that 7% of the 14,000 homes they tested had levels of radon gas that exceeded the 200 Bq/m3 guideline limit. In the US, one in every fifteen homes has radon levels that pose a health risk to homeowners.
It was a pleasure seeing the Amvic Insulated Pex Panel for radiant heating on Cityline earlier this year. Karen Kayne, Toronto based designer, is a regular guest expert on Cityline’s Home Day Show.
As the temperatures drop, you must be sure to stay safe when working on your jobsite. It is also imperative that you ensure your crew is safe at all times. ‘Cold stress injuries’ cover those illnesses and injuries that occur as a result of exposure to extreme cold and include frostbite, hypothermia and trench foot.
