NEx Webinar (October 8): Insulating Concrete Forms — Product, Design, and New Research

Date: October 8, 2025

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Speaker: Micah Garrett, Chief Operating Officer, BuildBlock Building Systems

Continuing Education Credit: 0.10 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) and 1.0 Professional Development Hour (PDH)

Join us for a live session with Micah Garrett, COO of BuildBlock Building Systems and Chair of the ICFMA education committee, as he presents an in-depth look at Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs).

This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of ICF products, their common design applications, and the latest collaborative industry research. Attendees will learn about advancements in energy performance testing, the development of engineering tables for the Canadian market, and the recent successful completion of NFPA 285 testing. Micah will also share real-world project case studies demonstrating the benefits of ICF design across multiple market segments.

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Description

Insulating Concrete Forms are reshaping the building industry, offering durable, energy-efficient solutions for a wide variety of construction projects. This session will highlight how ICFs are designed, where they are most commonly applied, and the results of recent testing and research collaborations. Case studies will illustrate practical examples of ICF applications across different markets, providing participants with knowledge that can be applied directly to their work.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Explain the basic features and product design of Insulating Concrete Forms.

Identify the most common market applications for ICFs.

Understand ICF energy performance, engineering tables, and NFPA 285 testing.

Explore case studies demonstrating how ICF design benefits can be leveraged across different market segments.

Speaker Bio

Micah Garrett is the Chief Operating Officer of BuildBlock Building Systems and the Chair of the ICFMA education committee. He has played a key role in expanding education and awareness of insulating concrete forms for a wide variety of audiences, including the architecture/engineering community, contractors, and trade schools.