About this Event
Date and Time:
Thursday, January 29, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location:
Architectural Walls Systems – 1250 SE 25th Street, Grimes, IA 50111
Presented by:
Justin Olson – Fox Blocks
AJ Brown – Fox Blocks
Brett Walker, PE, Structural Engineer – ISG
Erica Schaefer, AIA, Architect – ISG
Presentation Summary:
Discover the fundamentals of ICF construction with a presentation by Fox Blocks, followed by a Case Study in which ISG will discuss their West Des Moines Water Works project and how they worked with the owner to choose ICF, and some of the design and construction detailing they worked through.
Learning Objectives:
- discuss how utilizing ICFs, in residential and commercial construction projects, offers an innovative, simple, high-performance, and sustainable wall assembly
- explain how ICFs, as energy efficient mass walls, enable lower operating and maintenance costs than typical wood, masonry or steel conventional wall assemblies
- discuss project management and construction advantages – efficiencies in design, construction, providing faster completion and occupancy rates
- explain how the durability of an ICF wall provides safety and resiliency, offering a secure environment from weather events – fire, high winds, floods, and flying debris
- explain building science characteristics of ICFs for the building envelope, enhanced thermal resistance, airtightness, and improved indoor air quality, facilitating the occupant’s productivity, comfort, and well-being
Lunch will be provided. Thank you to our Lunch Sponsor, Fox Blocks!
Tickets:
$10 BEC-Iowa Members
$20 Non-Members
Have a Membership Package? This event is FREE!
This event has been approved for AIA continuing education credits. Attendees will earn 1.0 LU/HSW.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Architectural Wall Systems, LLC, 1250 Southeast 25th Street, Grimes, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 23.18
