Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) Intro 101

Get the fundamentals of Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) and discover how they make designing and building smarter, faster, and more efficient
About this Event

Join us for an in-person session built for architects and designers, where you'll explore the fundamentals of Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) — a building system that is Fire Resistant, Energy Efficient, and Insurable.

Perfect for those new to the technology, this event gives you a solid introduction to what ICF is, how it works, why it's becoming a game-changer in construction, and how you can start specifying it in your own projects. It's casual, hands-on, and a great way to connect with peers who are curious about building smarter and more efficiently. Don't miss out!

Why it matters for architects & designers:

• Understand how ICF shapes the thermal envelope, energy performance, and occupant comfort of a building
• Factor in fire resistance and insurability early in the design phase
• Learn detailing and assembly solutions for accurate specification in your drawings
• Earn AIA/CEU credit hours toward maintaining your license

Food & Beverage included:

• ☕ Coffee & Bagels at 8:00 AM
• 🍽️ Lunch served at 11:30 AM

AIA - 3 LU
CEU - 4 Units




Agenda

🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Check-in — Coffee & Bagels
🕑: 08:30 AM - 08:45 AM
Welcome, Safety, and Format
🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:30 AM
ICF Materials and Testing
Host: Brian Bordier
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Concrete Resiliency and Durability
Host: Brandon Wray
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Morning Break
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
ICF Construction
Host: Jonathan Childs
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Optimizing ICF Structures: Design Strategies, Cost, Carbon, and Construction
Host: Erin Alders
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Lunch
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:15 PM
Insurability of ICF in Fire Zones
Host: Jen Goodlin
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:00 PM
Net Neutral Schools
Host: Frank Gordon
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Panel Questions and Closing Comments