About
BuildBlock Building Systems was formed in 2004 by founder Mike Garrett who led the company until 2017. He pioneered the use of ICFs in Oklahoma. Mike had been a top distributor for two other major ICF companies and spent more than 12 years in ICF construction and distribution and another 15 years in residential and small commercial construction.
BuildBlock ICF forms were created to overcome many of the problems and costs encountered with other ICF forms. Extensive experience building custom homes and small commercial structures over the past 15 years combined with his 12-year involvement in ICF distribution and construction helped lay a solid foundation to create one of the most installer friendly ICF on the market today.
Mission
We envision a world in which the benefits of energy-efficient, safe, healthy, comfortable and sustainable ICF constructed buildings and homes are brought to millions of people worldwide through the synergy of BuildBlock’s ICF Technology and the uncompromising integrity of BuildBlock’s Team of Distributors, Dealers, and Customers.
Vision
- To harmoniously use the extraordinary gifts and talents of our Distributors and Dealers to fulfill the goals and dreams of millions of people who want to build better structures as reflected by our motto: “Build it once. Build it for life.”
- To manufacture one of the most affordable and highest quality Insulating Concrete Forms available in the world today.
- To build greatness by providing the resources and services needed for building successful ICF businesses and sustainable ICF structures.
- To build an enduring, profitable company while conducting business with Godly character, fairness, and integrity.
Environmental mission and strategy (ESG)
EPS foam’s chemical makeup consists of carbon and hydrogen. When completely combusted, it gives off water vapor, carbon dioxide, and trace levels of ash – the same as paper. It also takes a great deal of heat to make EPS foam burn. In normal situations, it simply melts.
Yes, EPS foam is recyclable. Many manufacturers recycle their waste beads and reuse all materials or convert it into other products. The EPS Industry Alliance works closely with the plastics industry to develop recycling techniques and technology that are both efficient and economical. The goal of manufacturers is zero EPS in landfills.
Traditional EPS foam does not biodegrade, it is benign to the environment and provides a stable fill material similar to earth, rock or concrete.
EPS foam will break down in presence of UV light or sunlight. When protected form the sun, such as when used in wall insulation it lasts indefinitely and does not break down as other forms of insulation do.
Our goal is to limit waste construction materials which is why the BuildBlock 1-inch repeating interlock pattern is so important. This means that you will never need to cut off more than 1-inch of foam to maintain connections. Most other ICFs use a much larger pattern and have a greater amount of waste.