Insulated Concrete Forms vs. Traditional Formwork
Posted on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
This project presents a cost comparison between Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) and traditional formwork for constructing the foundation wall of a residential building. A set of drawing plans and specifications for a small residential structure was provided, enabling the creation of cost estimates using both methods. The estimates, developed through pricing take-offs on MS Excel, considered material quantities, transportation costs, labor costs, and the time required for each method. The analysis provides a side-by-side comparison of the results, highlighting the key differences and price tags for each method.