We are thrilled to announce that Alleguard has been honored with a prestigious ICF Builder Award for its outstanding contributions to the construction industry! Recognized for its commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainable building solutions, Alleguard continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF). This award highlights the company’s leadership in revolutionizing the way we approach energy-efficient, durable, and eco-friendly construction practices. In this post, we’ll dive into what makes Alleguard’s approach stand out and how this recognition underscores the growing impact of ICF technology in shaping the future of construction.

ICF Builder Awards Categories
Small Residential (3,000 sq. ft. or less)**
Large Residential (3,001 to 6,000 sq. ft)**
Unlimited Residential (Over 6,000 sq. ft)**
Multi-Family (Duplex, Apartment, Hotels)
Light Commercial (less than $5 million)
Heavy Commercial ($5 million or more)
Specialty Applications (Pools, Walls, etc.)

“Rockhaven” Parade Home

The “Rockhaven” Parade Home in Nampa, Idaho, built by Kingstud Construction, is an innovative ICF (Insulated Concrete Form) project. This small residential home, completed in 2021, spans 2,206 sq. ft. with 1,175 sq. ft. of ICF walls, saving time and cost over traditional methods. Unique features include a corner window with ICF headers, a modern window design, and ceiling height variations. The home’s construction showcased efficiencies, with a reduced timeline due to ICF, allowing it to meet the Parade of Homes deadline, where it won five first-place awards. Sustainability efforts included a HERS rating of 56, energy-efficient fixtures, and exclusive LED lighting. The home has sparked regional interest, driving new ICF projects and highlighting the advantages of ICF in energy efficiency and modern design.

Project Type: Small Residential
Location: Nampa, Idaho
Size: 2,206 sq. ft.
ICF Use: 1,175 sq. ft.
Cost: $477,000
Total Construction: 16 weeks
ICF Installation Time: 6 days

Bluffside Party Pad

The Bluffside Party Pad is a unique specialty building in White Salmon, Washington, designed to blend with its steep hillside surroundings while serving as both a garage and a rooftop entertainment space. Built using ICF construction by Highmark Design and Construction, the project presented challenges due to the terrain, which required significant excavation and the relocation of existing pathways and drainage. The structure includes reinforced walls to support a heavy load-bearing, waterproofed roof capable of hosting gatherings year-round, despite the Pacific Northwest’s wet climate. The project highlights craftsmanship in matching finishes to the owner’s adjacent home and showcases sustainable design through efficient insulation and airtight construction, enabling controlled temperature with minimal energy. The success of this complex project has garnered attention online and solidified client trust in Highmark’s capability with innovative ICF solutions.

Project Type: Specialty Applications
Location: White Salmon, WA
Size: 950 sq. ft.
ICF Use: 3,500 sq. ft.
Cost: $550,000
Total Construction: 11 months
ICF Installation Time: 5 days

Providence

 
The Providence project in Central Texas is a 6,800 sq ft residential home designed to last 1,000 years and blend historical aesthetics with modern ICF construction. Built by Mayberry Properties, the home includes a 12:12 pitched concrete ICF roof—a rarity in North America—and a 48-foot lookout tower. The intricate design required extensive planning, including custom angled blocks for the roof, and a foundation engineered to support 473 tons of concrete. Sustainability features include using ground temperature for passive cooling, antique furniture, and a focus on durability. Despite challenges from the pandemic and severe weather, the project achieved its ambitious structural and aesthetic goals, resulting in a highly energy-efficient, durable heritage home.

Project Type: Unlimited Residential
Location: Central Texas
Size: 6,800 sq. ft.
ICF Use: 12,630 sq. ft.
Cost: $1.5 million
Total Construction: 136 weeks
ICF Installation Time: 44 days

The Alexander Muskoka Residence

 
The Alexander Muskoka Residence in Gravenhurst, Ontario, is a retirement home built with Amvic ICF, featuring 102 units, of which 30 are affordable. Completed in 2024 with a budget of $19.5 million, the project faced challenges such as limited site access on one side due to a cliff and extreme winter conditions. ICF construction allowed year-round progress and provided durability and energy efficiency, meeting sustainability standards with features like triple-pane windows, LED lighting, and energy-efficient HVAC. The design integrates with natural surroundings and includes a skylit atrium. This project addresses local housing needs, with a focus on affordability and high energy efficiency.

Project Type: Multifamily
Location: Gravenhurst, Ontario
Size: 77,223 sq. ft.
ICF Use: 36,244 sq. ft.
Cost: $19,496,526
Total Construction: 106 weeks
ICF Installation Time: 221 days

The Alexander Condominium

 
The Alexander Condominium is a 39-unit residential building in Huntsville, Ontario, designed to be both environmentally friendly and community-oriented. This ICF (Insulated Concrete Form) construction allowed winter building progress and reduced construction time by two months compared to traditional methods, with no extra cost. The design incorporates sustainable features, like timber overhangs for passive heating and cooling, LED lighting, and permeable surfaces to reduce runoff pollution. The building integrates with nearby amenities, forming part of the Campus Trails wellness community, with easy access to healthcare and outdoor activities, promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Project Type: Multifamily
Location: Huntsville, Ontario
Size: 50,355 sq. ft. + 13,369 sq. ft. parking garage
ICF Use: 45,045 sq. ft.
Cost: $13,891,797.30
Total Construction: 92 weeks
ICF Installation Time: 170 days

Royal Canadian Legion

 
The 2025 ICF Awards entry for the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, showcases a multi-residential and commercial building with 108 residential units, underground parking, and multiple communal spaces. The building’s design includes a ground-floor Legion branch, a museum, and community gardens. Constructed with insulated concrete forms (ICF), it overcame cold Northern Ontario winters and minimized delays from weather. The ICF construction supports sustainability through energy efficiency, a VRF system, and EV-ready parking. Notable features include tenant amenities like a rooftop garden, accessible location, and architectural elements honoring veterans. This project addresses veterans’ housing needs and has garnered local and national attention, including visits from Canadian leaders.

Project Type: Multifamily
Location: Sault Ste Marie, Ontario
Size: 154,780 sq. ft.
ICF Use: 94,400 sq. ft.
Cost: $32.7 million
Total Construction: 72 weeks
ICF Installation Time: 184 days

Huron Poultry Barn

The Huron Farming Poultry Barn project in Brownlee, Saskatchewan, is a heavy commercial poultry facility designed to accommodate up to 60,000 laying hens with fully automated features. Completed in July 2020, it spans 37,000 square feet, with 19,500 square feet of ICF walls and under-slab insulation, making it energy efficient and durable in extreme weather. The structure’s main challenges included forming 20-foot-high walls with no cross supports, requiring columns every 18 feet, as well as managing harsh winter conditions during construction. The design used Amvic ICF blocks for added stability and insulation, offering advantages in sustainability. The barn demonstrates resilience, having withstood a tornado, and represents an advanced application of ICF technology in agriculture.

Project Type: Heavy Commercial
Location: Brownlee, Saskatchewan
Size: 37,000 sq. ft.
ICF Use: 19,500 sq. ft.
Total Construction: 50 weeks
ICF Installation Time: 40 days