Concrete Homes September 06


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	Zero-Energy-Cost Home Relies on ICFs Just off the Hudson River in New York, there is a beautiful home resting peacefully on a hillside. And while it might seem slightly bigger than most homes (3,160 square feet of finished space and 6,300 square feet of conditioned space), it leaves a footprint smaller than just about any other home in the state. More
	...PEOPLE AND PROJECTS
	Concrete Alternatives Available for New Orleans Hurricane Victims A coalition of New Orleans developers has revealed plans for a $15 million project that would build more than 1,000 mold-resistant, eco-friendly, hurricane-resistant homes in the Lower Ninth Ward. How can this be accomplished? They’re made of concrete and one can be erected in 10 days. More World Changers Making a Difference with Concrete Over 275 teenagers, 14 families in need, and a community with open arms, combined efforts during July to refurbish and repair homes in Lubbock and build a new ICF home as part of the World Changers mission to make a difference. More Concrete Connections Website Provides Concrete Countertop Information The Concrete Connections website launched in July 2006. It is a resource for networking and information for a group of professionals who currently construct or want to build concrete countertops. The website provides members with information and virtual networking on the discussion forums. More
	...NCMA NEWS
	NCMA Summer Meeting Recap NCMA members in attendance at the 2006 Midyear meeting in Victoria, BC participated in a wide variety of committee meetings, decision-making and networking. More
	...UPCOMING EVENTS
	Insulating Concrete Form Association Fall Meeting Milwaukee, Wis., October 23-25, 2006 More Gateway Builders Show & Conference St. Charles, Mo., October 24-25, 2006 More "Home & Building Construction to Weather Louisiana's Worst" seminars, various locations, October-December, 2006 Check Calendar for details "Storm Resistant Concrete Homes and Buildings" seminars, various locations, September-October, 2006 Check Calendar for details Concrete Countertop Industry Conference Raleigh, N.C., November 6-7, 2006 More
	...ON THE HORIZON
	Our next issue will feature the latest concrete homebuilding system market share numbers and will also profile an ICF development in Texas.
	...TOOLS OF OUR TRADE
	Residential Concrete Media Relations Guide The all-new Residential Concrete Media Relations Guide includes tips and guidelines for media interviews, putting together press kits, working with vendors and hosting media events. More than 35 samples of news releases, media alerts, and other sample materials are included, all of which can be downloaded and customized. 115 pages. 2006. SP408—$29
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Zero-Energy-Cost Home Relies on ICFs

NCMA Summer Meeting Recap