ICS Energy Solutions

04/27/2026

Wonderful business partners the past few years. Lakeside Lumber in Ashby!

It’s a gorgeous day to be unloading materials and delivering them to future homes right here in our area☀️🏡

Today’s load is ICF forms — the foundation for many new builds, creating strong, energy-efficient homes from the ground up.

Even better, these came from a trusted vendor located just about an hour from us. We love supporting local businesses whenever we can 🤝

Spring is in the air, and you can feel it… new homes are getting ready to rise! 🌱🔨

02/25/2026

How many of you would love to be able to heat an 8720 square foot building for $96 in January?

Check out this quick video below.

Adam learned the hard way that sometimes “cheaper” up front costs more in the end. After comparing continuous exterior insulation to ICF, what looked like a $188,000 job turned into $273,000 once all the labour, materials, and extra steps were added up. That was the turning point and from then o...

02/07/2026

Wonderful business partners!

02/07/2026

Element ICF installer training at ICS Energy Solutions! Jay was on his game and presented content that was loaded with value that contractors, builders and those looking at ICF for the first time all benefited from.

Thank you to Dan, Jay and AMC Foam for your support and to Logix Brands for continuing to create and market cutting edge solutions. We are ready for 2026 let’s go!

If you missed the in person training please let me know and I can direct you to the online classes or setup some 1-1 time to discuss.

01/31/2026

Looking for ideas on how to best handle openings above garage doors or large windows when working with Element ICF?

That would be a great question for our Element Installer training or open house on February 4th.

Message Ryan for additional details.

01/30/2026

Working in heavy Red River Valley Clay? This contractor used both Element ICF and Halo Subterra on this project from last summer in Horace, ND.

Our Element ICF Installer Training and open house would be a great opportunity to ask questions about working in clay vs. well drained sands and gravels. How does it potentially impact the width of the block used, rebar, etc.

For more information contact Ryan today for a seat in the training or stop in after lunch for our open house.

ICS Energy Solutions- Pelican Rapids, MN.

01/29/2026

Dog days of winter got you down? Get fired up for the upcoming building season with Element ICF!

Join us for our Element installer training and open house on Feb. 4th at ICS Energy Solutions in Pelican Rapids.

Message Ryan for additional details!

01/28/2026

Dealing with some potentially sticky jobsite conditions? Building on the side of a cliff like this contractor from last summer?

Learn tips to manage different jobsite conditions at the training and open house at ICS Energy Solutions in Pelican Rapids on February 4th.

Message Ryan for additional details!

01/26/2026

Step footing? No problem with Element ICF frost walls.

Want to learn more about handling all the little challenges that can become big challenges on a jobsite.

Join us for our Element Installer Training and Open house on February 4th. Spots are limited for the training so please reach out to Ryan today to secure your spot.

01/26/2026

Join us for a free Element ICF Installer training on Wednesday, Feb. 4th from 9 am to 12 pm.

Seating is limited for the training so please reach out today to secure your spot! Lunch will be provided for those registered to attend the training.

Open house to follow from 1 pm to 4 pm (no registration needed). The open house will include representation from Minnkota Windows.

Stop in to chat about Element ICF, Halo Subterra, Exterra and Interra Sheet Foam, Heat-Sheet and Minnkota Windows.

01/24/2026

Looking for Element ICF Bracing tips and tricks? Inside vs. outside- is it situation specific??

Join us for our training and open house Feb. 4th in Pelican Rapids.

Message Ryan for additional details.