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2025 North Central Region Conference
Wed 3/26 - Fri 3/28, 2025
Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District
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Building Safe & Resilient
Schools with ICF
CEU Credit:
1 AIA LU/HSW
Program Description:
This program introduces Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) as a construction methodology in addition to highlighting the benefits of ICF construction for architects, builders, and homeowners. By the end of the course, participants will have gained the information and knowledge required to design with ICF.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the fundamental components of Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) and explain how they
contribute to durable, safe, energy-efficient, and sustainable building practices.
Analyze the financial, environmental, and sustainability benefits of ICF construction,
including how it can contribute to LEED® certification and overall project efficiency.
Identify strategies for designing high-performance, energy-efficient, and resilient buildings,
with a focus on schools and commercial projects, supported by case studies.
Explain the ICF installation process, highlighting two critical elements of field installation and the importance of early involvement from engineers and architects to ensure structural integrity and cost efficiency.
Education Session Speaker
Bradley Adam Hovden, CSI
Sales Account Manager
Alleguard
Bradley Adam Hovden, CSI, has been a dedicated manufacturer's representative since 2006, collaborating with architects, contractors, and suppliers across the construction industry for nearly two decades. In January 2020, he joined Alleguard as a Sales Account Manager, overseeing territories including Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. His product expertise encompasses ICF/Amdeck, EPS construction products, and geofoam. Brad has been an active member of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) since 2021, further solidifying his commitment to advancing industry standards and practices.
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