Insulated Concrete Forms Course Available for HBAs
The public debut of the Concrete Home Building Council's first NAHB JV Education Program, "Building With Insulating Concrete Forms" — an educational resource that is now available to all home builders associations for presentations to their members — drew 55 builders to Richmond, Va. last month. Co-sponsored by the Home Building Association of Richmond and the Virginia Concrete Advisory Council, and taught by Portland Cement Association’s Jim Niehoff, the eight-hour course attracted experienced and novice ICF builders, as well as a few interested in experimenting with the building technique. Attendees learned how to evaluate whether ICFs make sense for their particular business and how to become an ICF builder. The course also provided information delineating the advantages and costs of ICF construction, the components and materials used, design, and important business and marketing considerations. Builders completing "Building with Insulating Concrete Forms" receive credits toward earning an NAHB University of Housing designation. The next scheduled course presentation will be on Thursday, Nov. 10, following the Building Systems Councils SHOWCASE event and trade show. For more information, e-mail Dawn Faull at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8362. To schedule a course, e-mail Tara Occhipinti at the University of Housing, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8153. | 
