Concrete Home Industry Mirrors Overall Housing Market

As the housing industry started to realize it was headed for a downturn, it appeared no one was immune to the decline. Concrete wall systems were no exception, as 2007 market share dropped to 10.8% from 13.2% in 2006. According to Craig Schulz, PCA Director of Market Research, almost all of that decline can be attributed to the housing market in Florida. On a more positive note, insulating concrete form (ICF) systems actually increased market share from 3.2% to 3.4%.  More

Innovative Green Home Wins Multiple Homearama Awards

The Tidewater Builders Association drew more than 100,000 people for Homearama 2008 in Virginia Beach’s Ashville Park subdivision on October 3-19. The annual showcase featured seven homes with the latest innovations in design, products, architectural features, and landscaping. The home constructed by Miller Custom Homes of Virginia Beach won multiple awards in this year’s event. More

New American Home Construction Complete

Work is now complete on the 2009 New American Home (TNAH), the official Show Home of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).   For the 6th consecutive year, concrete products played an important role in the construction of TNAH..  More

ICFA Forms its Future in Portland

ICFA will kick off the 2008 Insulating Concrete Form Association Annual Meeting/EXPO in Portland, Oregon, from September 29 to October 1.  The theme this year is “Forming Our Future,” which focuses on the increasing market acceptance and bright future of the ICF industry.   More

 ICFA Design Winners Announced

The Insulating Concrete Forms Association (ICFA) announced the winners of the 2008 ICFA Excellence Awards at its annual Conference and Expo in Portland, Ore.  More

PCA 100-2007, Prescriptive Design of Exterior Concrete Walls for One- and Two-Family Dwellings

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