The Cement Industry: Paving its way Towards a Carbon Neutral Future
The cement industry is responsible for a significant share of global CO₂ emissions — but serious work is underway to change that. New production methods, supplementary materials, and whole-lifecycle accounting are reshaping how we think about concrete as a building material.
Always in Search for a Better Way to Build — Part Two
Part two of our series on continuous improvement in ICF construction — looking at how alignment, pour sequencing, and crew communication affect the finished wall.
Always in Search for a Better Way to Build — Part One
How continuous improvement shapes the way Forming Solutions approaches product supply, technical support, and the relationship between distributor and installer.
2017 Event Recap
A look back at the training events, product demonstrations, and industry gatherings that shaped 2017 for Forming Solutions and the Southern California ICF community.
Disasters Don’t Have to be Devastating
When wildfire, earthquake, or severe storm strikes, the structural system of a building determines what survives. ICF construction changes the calculus significantly.
Built to Last Over a Century
ICF construction is often discussed in terms of energy performance — but its most compelling case may be longevity. A concrete building is a long-term asset in a way a wood-framed building simply cannot match.
Flyover: Multi-Residential ICF Project on the West Coast
Aerial documentation of a multi-residential ICF project demonstrates the scale at which concrete form construction can operate — and what coordination between trades looks like at that scale.
Women in Sustainable Architecture: Highlighting Two Outstanding Architects
Two architects working at the intersection of sustainability and structural innovation — and why their work matters for the future of concrete construction.
Overview of a 12,000 Square ft. Custom Home
A large-format custom home built with a complete ICF structural system — wall assembly, deck integration, and the coordination required to execute at that scale.
Myth-busting Basements with ICFs
Basements and below-grade construction with ICF carry a set of persistent misconceptions — about moisture, about cost, and about what the concrete wall system actually provides.