Conference Sessions
ICFMA Part 9 Prescriptive Design Manual for Residential ICF Construction in Canada
Date & Time:
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Duration:
50 minutes
Location:
Room C
Registration:
$50 plus hst
Description
This session will cover designing ICF Homes to the latest Canadian Codes and Standards in the following areas:
- ICFMA Design Manual Applications
- Design Parameters
- Accommodating Seismic and Climatic Data
- Addressing footing specifications
- Below grade foundation reinforcing
- Above grade wall reinforcing
- Reinforcing openings
- Shear wall solutions
- Special design Conditions
There will be additional information on Update on progress on ICFMA joint research project with NRMCA on fire spread performance in accordance with NFPA 285 test standard for ICF walls.
Projects to be funded by the ICFMA in 2025.
Presented by
James Robinson, Senior Technical Trainer, Tremco Canada
James specializing in Nudura Insulating Concrete Forms. He is a construction industry professional with 25 years’ practical and project management experience. Currently is a contributing member of the ICFMA Technical Committee championing ICF education across Canada.
Robert Sculthorpe, P.Eng., LEED AP, Technical Specialist, ICFMA
Robert Sculthorpe has over 25 years experience with Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF) having held senior technical roles at several ICF manufacturers. Currently Robert serves as Technical Director at the industry association, the Insulating Concrete Form Manufactures’ Association (ICFMA). Robert has represented ICF technology at both Canadian and American code hearings. And he has participated in the development of standards at ASTM, ULC and the American Concrete Institute (ACI).
Sponsored by:
Insulating Concrete Forms Manufacturing Association