Note: This blog post features Logix ICF, the predecessor to Element ICF. For the most up-to-date benefits and insights, we encourage you to explore our latest Element ICF Blog Posts.
Yesterday in Kingston Ontario a large partially built wood-framed student housing complex erupted into flames. By all accounts this was a very serious blaze as evidenced by the coverage and accompanying images:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/kingston-mayor-had-concerns-about-wooden-building-before-fire-1.2468478
Coincidentally, just last week, Michael McSweeney, President and CEO of the Cement Council of Canada cautioned policy makers of this very danger:
To learn more about the benefits of Logix-and-concrete-built mid-rise multi-family buildings (which require a minimum level of heating and hoarding during construction), please watch the informative presentation at the top of the following linked webpage:
http://logixicf.com/index.php?o=page&id=logix-videos