Concrete Homes: Concrete Home Building Coalition

Building concrete homes can offer solid, disaster-resistant construction, greater comfort and security, lower energy bills, lower maintenance, as well as a home that’s healthier to live in and easier on the environment. Learn more about the various cement-based systems available and the numerous benefits of being involved in NAHB’s Concrete Home Building Coalition.

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Building Systems for Soldiers: Gizzarelli Home Members of the Building Systems Councils and Operation Finally Home recap their experience designing and constructing a systems-built home near Camp LeJeune for wounded Marine Vincent Gizzarelli and his family. 6/29/2012	Video File
What a Housewarming Party! NAHB's Building Systems Councils and partner Operation Finally Home give the keys to a mortgage-free systems-built house to Iraq War veteran SSGT Vincent Gizzarelli and his family. 5/1/2012	Web page
Tilt-Up Concrete Construction a Fast, Efficient Alternative for Single-Family Builders Tilt-up concrete construciton offers single family builders a unique alternative. 4/5/2012	Web page
Ancient Japanese Art Form the Inspiration Behind Modern, Concrete Green Home The "origami-loft" -- a concrete home -- shows off the possibilities of residential concrete construction. 12/19/2011	NBN Article
Building Systems Manufacturers, Builders Awarded for Marketing and Design Excellence The DeSocio II residence by Honest Abe Homes, log home winner in the 3,001-4,000 square feet category The Building Systems Councils (BSC) presents the 2012 winners of the Jerry Rouleau Awards for Excellence in Marketing and Home Design, presented by the BSC and Log Homes … 10/31/2011	Web page
Overview: Concrete Building Systems The BSC is your information resource for concrete home construction. 10/12/2011	Web page
Solar Decathlon Contenders Demonstrate Advantages of Building Systems Technology   The University of Maryland modular submission Representing universities from New York to New Zealand, the teams participating in the Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Sept. 23-Oct. 2, … 10/3/2011	Web page
Six State-of-the-Art Systems Available for Waterproofing, Damp-proofing Basement Walls Six state-of-the-art systems are available to builders who use concrete masonry, a common material choice for foundation wall construction, to help prevent water from penetrating basement walls. Building codes typically require that basement walls are waterproofed where hydrostatic pressure exists … 9/5/2011	Web page
Concrete vs. Nature: Commentary on the Strength, Efficiency, and Beauty of Concrete Homes In the face of severe weather, such as Hurricane Irene, concrete homes withstand nature, and do it beautifully. 9/1/2011	External Link
Builder Magazine Special Section on Systems-built Housing Builder magazine recognizes building systems for their construction speed, design options and green properties. 7/18/2011	External Link
Benefits of Joining the Building Systems Councils Membership with the Building Systems Councils (BSC) has many advantages. Not only will you be linked with one of the most recognized and respected names in home building — the NAHB — but it further distinguishes         you as an expert in … 4/5/2011	Web page
Concrete Home Building Coalition Directory With so many different types of residential concrete construction available, how will you find the one that is best for you? The Concrete Home Building Coalition is NAHB's cement-based building product resource for the housing industry. Using this directory, you can search for concrete construction … 4/5/2011	Directory
Free E-Brochures from the Building Systems Councils The Building Systems Councils and its members have a wealth of information about concrete, log, modular and panelized homes. Preview the individual brochures below.   If you would like more information about one or more of these types of homes, please fill out the form at the bottom of the … 4/5/2011	Form
Glossary of Terms for the Concrete Home Building Industry A B C D E F G H & 7/20/2009	Web page
Systems-Built Advantage The Systems-Built Advantage is the monthly e-newsletter of the Building Systems Councils of NAHB. Bi-monthly	E-Newsletter
Fast Facts: Concrete Homes An increasing number of American homeowners and builders are looking for alternatives to wood-framing. A variety of concrete wall systems are available.  Masonry uses concrete blocks to form the basic structure of the home.  Cast-in-place forms are filled with concrete to create … 6/11/2009	Web page
Concrete Home Building Council: Interlocking Concrete Pavement Concrete Pavers   Concrete pavers are modular units that tightly fit together to create large areas of hard-surface paving. Concrete pavers are superior in strength and durability. They can be used for practically any kind of pavement and are preferred because of their beauty, low … 5/18/2009	Web page
Free Concrete Home Building Video     A  video by the Concrete Home Building Coalition, part of the Building Systems Councils, shows how concrete systems can be used in more than just a home's foundation. A free video by the Concrete Home Building Coalition and Building Systems … 3/23/2009	Web page

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