The Build With ICF Podcast

Welcome to the Build With ICF podcast, where hosts Trevor Brown and Heather Hering Brown harness their over two decades of experience in ICF installation to bring valuable insights and expertise to the table. Join them as they delve into the evolving world of Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) construction. In this episode, the hosts are joined by key industry figures from Burmon and ClearCo Fasteners...

Join hosts Trevor Brown and Heather Hering-Brown on an exciting episode of the Build with ICF podcast. With over 20 years of combined expertise in insulated concrete forms (ICF), this dynamic duo shares their experiences from recent industry events, including the Builder Show in Vegas and the Superform Dealer Conference in Canada. In this episode, they discuss the impact of tariffs on Canadian-sou...

Welcome to episode 45 of the Build With ICF Podcast! Join our hosts, Trevor Brown and Heather Hering-Brown, as they dive deep into the fascinating world of Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) with their special guest, a commercial contractor from New Hampshire with over two decades of ICF experience. Discover how Dave first encountered ICF at an International Builders Show in 2001, which sparked a jour...

Welcome to the Build With ICF podcast, where hosts Trevor Brown and Heather Hering Brown delve into the world of Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) alongside industry experts. In this episode, they are joined by Ben Snuffer from Monolith ICF to discuss the innovative advancements in ICF technology. Ben shares his journey of discovering ICF and his determination to find the most resilient building meth...

Welcome to the Build With ICF podcast, your ultimate source for all things related to Insulated Concrete Forms. In this episode, hosts Trevor Brown and Heather Herring Brown bring their combined 20 years of experience to the table to explore recent events in the ICF industry. They delve into the highlights from the World of Concrete, including groundbreaking new products and the ever-growing ICF c...

Welcome to the Build With ICF podcast, hosted by Trevor and Heather Herring Brown, two experts with over 20 years of experience in ICF installation. In this episode, they dive into listener questions and discuss various trending topics in the ICF industry. Tune in to hear about the increasing recognition of ICF at the World of Concrete event and the growing interest in fire-resistant ICF solutions...

Welcome to the Build With ICF podcast, where experts Trevor Brown and Heather Herring dive into the pressing issues surrounding the ICF industry with over 20 years of experience. In this episode, Trevor takes the stage to discuss his personal insights on disaster preparedness and the role of ICF in enhancing home safety against fires, particularly in light of recent events in California. The conve...

Welcome to the Build With ICF Podcast, where hosts Trevor Brown and Heather Herring Brown bring over 20 years of ICF installation experience to the mic. In this episode, they are joined by Scott Carpenter, the Technical Education Manager for Quad Lock, to delve into the innovative world of Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF). Discover the journey and evolution of Quad Lock, a leading name in the ICF in...

Welcome to a special episode of the Build With ICF podcast, where hosts Trevor Brown and Heather Herring Brown dive deep into preparations for the much-anticipated World of Concrete event in 2025. With over 20 years of combined experience in ICF installation, Trevor and Heather share valuable insights and tips on navigating this vast trade show. In this episode, they discuss everything you need to...

Welcome to the Build with ICF podcast with your hosts, Trevor Brown and Heather Herring Brown. With over 20 years of ICF installation experience, the duo reflects on their journey over the past year, marking 38 impactful episodes. Throughout this inaugural year, they've shared insights, conducted interviews with industry experts, and addressed listener questions, guiding both DIY enthusiasts and p...

Two experts and over 20 years of ICF installation experience come together in this exciting episode of the Build With ICF podcast, hosted by Trevor Brown and Heather Herring Brown. They introduce a groundbreaking product in the ICF industry, with special guest Andy Lennox, from Logix/Element ICF Block. This episode uncovers the latest innovation that's been the talk of the industry – the Element I...

In this episode of the Build With ICF podcast, hosts Trevor and Heather Herring Brown dive into the unique challenges and advantages of constructing with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) during the winter months. With over 20 years of experience, the duo shares their insights on keeping construction projects moving even when temperatures drop. Discover practical tips on maintaining site accessibilit...

Welcome to Episode 35 of the "Build With ICF" podcast, hosted by Trevor Brown and Heather Herring Brown. With over 20 years of experience in the ICF industry, Trevor and Heather bring a wealth of knowledge to the table. Join them as they dive into the world of Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) and share their insights on various topics. In this episode, Trevor and Heather address a common question fr...

Welcome to the Build With ICF Podcast with your hosts, Trevor Brown and Heather Herring-Brown. With over 20 years of ICF installation experience, Trevor and Heather share their expertise in sales, marketing, and construction. Heather, the owner of an award-winning ICF construction and design company, also brings her financial acumen with a master's in accounting. In this episode, recorded remotely...

Welcome to the Build with ICF podcast with your hosts, Trevor Brown and Heather Herring-Brown. With over 20 years of ICF installation experience, Trevor shares his expertise on sales, marketing, and training. Heather, aka the Girl Boss, adds her insights as the owner of an award-winning ICF construction company and a drafting and design company specializing in ICF. In this episode, Trevor and Heat...

Welcome to the Build with ICF podcast with your hosts, Trevor Brown and Heather Herring-Brown. In this episode, Trevor is joined by Ken Burgess, a political consultant and lobbyist, to discuss the importance of regulatory issues in the building industry. With Heather on a mission for another job, Ken steps in to share his expertise on legislative matters that impact the building industry. They div...

Welcome to Episode 31 of the Build With ICF Podcast with your hosts, Trevor Brown and Heather Herring-Brown. In this episode, Trevor and Heather are thrilled to welcome Carl Simpson from Renewable Energy Northwest. Carl, an expert in solar, radiant heat, and geothermal systems, shares his vast knowledge on energy efficiency and sustainable building solutions. Discover how Carl's innovative approac...

Welcome back to the Build with ICF Podcast! We're celebrating our 30th episode, aptly named "Dirty 30." In this special edition, we dive into another round of listener questions and explore some key topics that have been on everyone's minds. First, we tackle the ever-popular subject of DIY ICF projects. We discuss the pros and cons, share listener experiences, and give shout-outs to notable contri...

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) with Sean Murphy from Hollyhock Construction, a leading expert with a massive Instagram following. Join us as we discuss the power of social media in the construction industry and how Sean has successfully used it to grow his business and educate his audience. Sean shares his journey from starting with conventional form...

Welcome to the Build With ICF podcast, hosted by the dynamic duo, Trevor Brown and Heather Herring-Brown. With over 20 years of combined experience in ICF installation, sales, marketing, and training, Trevor brings a wealth of expertise. Meanwhile, Heather, an award-winning construction company owner and a master in accounting, adds her unique perspective to the mix. In this episode, Trevor takes...

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Build With ICF podcast! Join your hosts, Trevor Brown and Heather Herring-Brown, as they navigate an unplanned episode due to a surprise summer snowstorm in the mountains. With over 20 years of experience in ICF installation, Trevor shares his expertise in sales, marketing, and training, while Heather, an award-winning ICF construction company owner, offe...

Welcome back to the Build With ICF podcast with your hosts, Trevor Brown and Heather Herring-Brown! After a brief hiatus due to the busy building season, we're excited to bring you episode 26, where we dive into the latest happenings in the world of Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF). In this episode, Trevor and Heather share their experiences from the National Association of Home Builders' Spring Lea...

Welcome to episode 25 of the Build With ICF Podcast, hosted by Trevor Brown and Heather Herring-Brown. With over two decades of experience in ICF installation, Trevor and Heather dive deep into the world of ICF construction, offering valuable insights on sales, marketing, and training. In this episode, they tackle a frequently asked question: how to convert stick frame plans to ICF. The duo discus...

Immerse yourself in the world of Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) homes with Heather Herring-Brown and Trevor Brown in the BuildWithICF podcast. With two decades of experience in the field, they expertly navigate you through a riveting journey into building, maintaining, and living in these energy-efficient homes. In this episode, we break down commonly asked listener questions and misconceptions sur...

n the latest episode of 'Build with ICF', seasoned hosts Trevor Brown and Heather Herring-Brown engage in a lively chat with Cameron Ware, a distinguished figure from leading ICF manufacturer - Nudura. Get ready to follow Cameron's captivating journey from being an engineer to becoming a critical part of Nudura, along with his unique introduction to the world of concrete and ICF. Cameron shares hi...