Homewood Suites ICF Hotel

Newcon Insulated Foundations used Amvic™ ICF and AmDeck to build Homewood Suites Ottawa Airport, a six-storey hotel near Ottawa International Airport. The insulated concrete form system helped crews continue working through Ontario’s winter conditions while providing fast installation, rigid continuous insulation, energy efficiency, and sound attenuation throughout the building. The project also required tight timelines and accuracy for a precast build, making Amvic™ ICF a practical choice for durable hotel construction and long-term occupant comfort.

Q&A:

Q. What was the major benefit of using Amvic™ ICF and the AmDeck Floor System for this residential building?

A. “The construction of the building began in November meaning the insulated nature of the material was essential to the budget and timing of the project. Window openings were temporarily tarped closed and the building was effectively heated so that other trades could work efficiently as the exterior walls went up. The building is the second of its type by the same key stakeholders along a major traffic artery close to an international airport in the country’s capital. The ribbon cutting ceremony was attended by the regional MPP, Mayor, and multiple city councilors.”

Alleguard Advantage

• Rigid continuous insulation
• Speed and ease of installation
• Energy-efficient and sustainable
• Lightweight, durable, and easy to handle
• Innovative insulation solutions
• Warm, comfortable, and efficient

“An existing relationship with both the owner and GC meant the bar was set high for the performance of our crews. By using Amvic™ ICF we were able to meet the rigorous timelines and exacting accuracy required by a precast project such as this. We were able to achieve this regardless of the challenging weather conditions of an Ottawa winter.”

— Mitch Schaefer, ICF Installer