Events

High Performance ICF Building Construction Basics
With Douglas Bennion

Presented by AirFoam

This half day long workshop features hands-on technical training for construction of high-performance, resilient residential and commercial ICF/concrete structures. Basics of IF concrete wall construction are addressed first, including corners, angles, window/door openings, and waterproofing. Next, a popular floor/roof system will be connected to the wall structure, featuring typical wall-to-floor connections. Special focus will be on code compliance to current BC minimum codes as well as Step Codes.

In this hands-on seminar, we will discuss:

• Hands-On IF Construction Basics
• “Net-Zero Ready”* Concrete Walls
• Meet and Exceed BC and all CDN Energy Codes
• Installation of punched openings; Windows, Doors• Plumbing & Electrical Installation
• Exterior & Interior Finish Basics
• Review of new ‘how to’ IF resources now available in BC
• BC Housing “Building Envelope Guide for Houses” IF details
• New ICFMA “Prescriptive ICF Design Guide for Part 9 Structures”