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09/10/09 Presentation title INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities Ann McLennan
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],What we do 09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Presentation Outline 09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
Sustainable Construction We rely on Principles of Energy Efficiency 09/10/09 wood construction ICF construction http://www.cs-construction.com/icf-construction.htm INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
Sustainable Construction: Water reduction & reuse ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
09/10/09 Sustainable Construction:  Site Waste Management  INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
EPS Material & ICF Production 

 1.  Pre-expansion 
 Polystyrene granules are expanded by free exposure to steam to form larger beads, each consisting of a series of non-interconnecting cells. 

2.  Conditioning 
 After expansion, the beads still contain small quantities of both condensed steam and pentane gas. As they cool, air gradually diffuses into the pores, replacing, in part, the other components. 

3.  Moulding 
 The beads are moulded to form boards, blocks or customised products. The mould serves to shape and retain the pre-foam, and steam is again used to promote expansion. During moulding, the steam causes fusion of each bead to its neighbours, thus forming a homogeneous product.  

  09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities 5 manufacturing stages
EPS Material & ICF Production 
 4.  Shaping 
 Following a short cooling period, the moulded block is removed from the machine, and after further conditioning, may be cut or shaped as required using hot wire elements or other appropriate techniques. 
 5.  Post-production processing 
 The finished product can be laminated with foils, plastics, roofing felt, fibre board or other facings such as roof or wall cladding material.  09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
EPS/ ICF Assessments & Certifications Products:  ETAG, CE, BBA, BRE, IPT, ABNT, INMETRO Processes:  Carbon Foot-printing (CF), Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Site Waste Management Program (SWMP) Buildings:  BREEAM, LEED AQUA   09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
ICF Product Certification:  ETAG , CE, BBA, BRE,IPT, ABNT, INMETRO 09/10/09 ETAG 009 Edition June 2002 GUIDELINE FOR EUROPEAN TECHNICAL APPROVAL  OF NON LOAD-BEARING PERMANENT SHUTTERING KITS/SYSTEMS BASED ON HOLLOW BLOCKS OR PANELS OF INSULATING MATERIALS AND SOMETIMES CONCRETE  www.eota.be INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities www.eumeps.org/whiteb.htm
EPS/ICF Process Assessments: Carbon Footprint,  LCA 09/10/09 ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
ICF Building Assessments: LEED ,  BREEAM , AQUA ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
ICF History   09/10/09 ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Systems Design  FOOTING  DECK  WALL  ROOF  09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
ICF Wall Systems  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
ICF Design: Wall systems -1 Post & Beam 09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
ICF Design: Wall systems - 2 Waffle/Grid 09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
ICF Design: Wall systems - 3 Flat Panel 09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
ICF Design: Wall Systems Tall Walls Commercial 09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
ICF Engineering: Types of ICF Buildings  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
09/10/09 http://www.quadlock.com INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
Some Benefits of ICF Systems  Operational  & HRM considerations 09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
Speed of build 09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities This house  example 100m 2
Lightweight logistics  09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
EPS & ICF Recycling – Energy & new products from waste  09/10/09 compacting densifying new product development INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
Supply chain & site management issues logistics & EPS/ICF recycling are interlinked  09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
On-site training, E learning, Professional Accreditation, Reduced labour  09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
09/10/09 Luxury residence UK  BREEAM  - Code for Sustainable Homes 5 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
Freedom of design - Built on site 09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
Code for Sustainable Homes 6 – concept CREO House BRE  UK 09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities http://www.creoprokoncept.com/?page_id=295 ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Code for Sustainable Homes 6 – actual CREO House BRE  UK 09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities http://www.insite09.com/progress-blog.jsp Outline Energy Strategy Envelope   Walls - U value 0.15 W/m 2 k Roof -U value 0.15 W/m 2 k Windows -U value 0.16 W/m 2 k  Air-tightness – 2.5 m 3 /m 2 /hr 50 Pa Low Impact heating/cooling & Power ASHP-  air source heat pump MVHR & hot water -  mechanical ventilation heat recovery PV Panels -  photovoltaic
Easy engineering – Steel &/or fiber reinforcement  09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
External finishes  - Silicone render  09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
External finishes – Render, wood, stone, aluminimum 09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
External finishes EPS external insulation refurbishment with silicone render system 09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
Sustainable ICF Solutions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
Strategic  Innovation ,[object Object],[object Object],09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
Strategic Innovation ,[object Object],[object Object],09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Conclusions   09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Conclusions 09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
Thank You  09/10/09 download this presentation at  www.slideshare.net visit us at  www.buildicf.co.uk   &  www.noncongroup.com   INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS  Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities

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Build ICF Brazil short version

  • 1. 09/10/09 Presentation title INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities Ann McLennan
  • 2.
  • 3.
  • 4. Sustainable Construction We rely on Principles of Energy Efficiency 09/10/09 wood construction ICF construction http://www.cs-construction.com/icf-construction.htm INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
  • 5.
  • 6. 09/10/09 Sustainable Construction: Site Waste Management INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
  • 7. EPS Material & ICF Production 

 1. Pre-expansion 
 Polystyrene granules are expanded by free exposure to steam to form larger beads, each consisting of a series of non-interconnecting cells. 

2. Conditioning 
 After expansion, the beads still contain small quantities of both condensed steam and pentane gas. As they cool, air gradually diffuses into the pores, replacing, in part, the other components. 

3. Moulding 
 The beads are moulded to form boards, blocks or customised products. The mould serves to shape and retain the pre-foam, and steam is again used to promote expansion. During moulding, the steam causes fusion of each bead to its neighbours, thus forming a homogeneous product. 

 09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities 5 manufacturing stages
  • 8. EPS Material & ICF Production 
 4. Shaping 
 Following a short cooling period, the moulded block is removed from the machine, and after further conditioning, may be cut or shaped as required using hot wire elements or other appropriate techniques. 
 5. Post-production processing 
 The finished product can be laminated with foils, plastics, roofing felt, fibre board or other facings such as roof or wall cladding material. 09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
  • 9. EPS/ ICF Assessments & Certifications Products: ETAG, CE, BBA, BRE, IPT, ABNT, INMETRO Processes: Carbon Foot-printing (CF), Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Site Waste Management Program (SWMP) Buildings: BREEAM, LEED AQUA 09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
  • 10. ICF Product Certification: ETAG , CE, BBA, BRE,IPT, ABNT, INMETRO 09/10/09 ETAG 009 Edition June 2002 GUIDELINE FOR EUROPEAN TECHNICAL APPROVAL OF NON LOAD-BEARING PERMANENT SHUTTERING KITS/SYSTEMS BASED ON HOLLOW BLOCKS OR PANELS OF INSULATING MATERIALS AND SOMETIMES CONCRETE www.eota.be INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities www.eumeps.org/whiteb.htm
  • 11.
  • 12.
  • 13.
  • 14. Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Systems Design FOOTING DECK WALL ROOF 09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
  • 15.
  • 16. ICF Design: Wall systems -1 Post & Beam 09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
  • 17. ICF Design: Wall systems - 2 Waffle/Grid 09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
  • 18. ICF Design: Wall systems - 3 Flat Panel 09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
  • 19. ICF Design: Wall Systems Tall Walls Commercial 09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
  • 20.
  • 21. 09/10/09 http://www.quadlock.com INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
  • 22. Some Benefits of ICF Systems Operational & HRM considerations 09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
  • 23. Speed of build 09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities This house example 100m 2
  • 24. Lightweight logistics 09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
  • 25. EPS & ICF Recycling – Energy & new products from waste 09/10/09 compacting densifying new product development INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
  • 26. Supply chain & site management issues logistics & EPS/ICF recycling are interlinked 09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
  • 27. On-site training, E learning, Professional Accreditation, Reduced labour 09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
  • 28. 09/10/09 Luxury residence UK BREEAM - Code for Sustainable Homes 5 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
  • 29. Freedom of design - Built on site 09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
  • 30.
  • 31. Code for Sustainable Homes 6 – actual CREO House BRE UK 09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities http://www.insite09.com/progress-blog.jsp Outline Energy Strategy Envelope Walls - U value 0.15 W/m 2 k Roof -U value 0.15 W/m 2 k Windows -U value 0.16 W/m 2 k Air-tightness – 2.5 m 3 /m 2 /hr 50 Pa Low Impact heating/cooling & Power ASHP- air source heat pump MVHR & hot water - mechanical ventilation heat recovery PV Panels - photovoltaic
  • 32. Easy engineering – Steel &/or fiber reinforcement 09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
  • 33. External finishes - Silicone render 09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
  • 34. External finishes – Render, wood, stone, aluminimum 09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
  • 35. External finishes EPS external insulation refurbishment with silicone render system 09/10/09 INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities
  • 36.
  • 37.
  • 38.
  • 39.
  • 40.
  • 41.
  • 42. Thank You 09/10/09 download this presentation at www.slideshare.net visit us at www.buildicf.co.uk & www.noncongroup.com INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS Innovative, Sustainable & Strategic Opportunities

Editor's Notes

  1. Wall forms u-values vary Some ICF thicker on outside EPS leaf thickness from 50mm to 70mm
  2. 6 photos follow – large multiple elevation /use – Mexico, USA Forms vary in cavity size from 100mm to 300mm
  3. 13 slides follow - Beyond the obvious product benefits ( thought there are some slides for design, engieering etc… here) – logistics, recycling , waste management, fewer skilled labour, smaller crews, faster building
  4. 13 slides follow - Beyond the obvious product benefits ( thought there are some slides for design, engieering etc… here) – logistics, recycling , waste management, fewer skilled labour, smaller crews, faster building
  5. 7 pics of external finishing
  6. 1 slide here
  7. 2 slides
  8. Note NA , EU, UK roll out products before training KPIs need to be SMART – not just sales turnover