Jerry Coombs, President
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LOCAL PROJECT WINS NATIONAL AWARD
Affordable, Energy-Efficient Design Was Key

A private residence in Princeton, Texas, just outside of Dallas, was recently recognized as one of the most innovative projects in the country, winning a prestigious ICF Builder Award. The awards are presented annually to projects that demonstrate outstanding innovation, quality, and craftsmanship in insulated concrete forms construction.

The all-concrete home won the title of Best Unlimited Residential because of its outstanding design and other use considerations. Coombs Engineering, P.C., of Plano, Texas, provided the structural design for the building, which was approximately 15,600 square feet, including balconies and covered patios. The total height of the building to the top of its viewing deck is 71 feet. Judges cited the complexity of the design, its striking architecture and the challenges the construction team overcame to set a new standard for the custom home and ICF industries.

The honor was presented as part of the ICF Builder Awards, an international competition designed to showcase the advantages of building with ICFs. The presentation, attended by hundreds of construction professionals, took place recently at the World of Concrete trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The home’s construction consists of concrete floors, foundation and walls using ICFs for the walls and Insuldeck Concrete joist system for the floors. ICFs are hollow foam blocks that are stacked and then filled with steel-reinforced concrete. The finished structure combines the strength of concrete with the insulating properties of foam, which stays in place to insulate and protect the walls.

This construction method can reduce energy bills by up to 70 percent, eliminate exterior noise and is extremely disaster resistant. For those reasons, it is one of the most popular ways to “build green,” costing only 5 to 10 percent more than regular frame construction.

Photographs and profiles of all the winning projects can be viewed on the ICF Builder Awards website, www.builderawards.com.

“The variety and scale of projects being built with ICFs is truly astounding,” said Clark Ricks, editor of ICF Builder magazine and organizer of the competition. “It’s time these outstanding projects received industry-wide recognition, and we feel privileged to take a leading role in that.”

More information about the construction is available at www.CoombsEngineering.com, or by contacting info@CoombsEngineering.com.

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Coombs Engineering supplies structural engineering calculations, details, reports, repair design and layout, and construction drawings. We are proficient in residential, municipal, large commercial, and retail construction. Our goal is to develop a personal relationship with every client. You can be confident that every project has a high level of importance. Coombs Engineering will meet your needs where others fail—and we will do so thoroughly, accurately, and on time.

JERRY COOMBS

Jerry Coombs began his engineering career in 1978 and has provided quality, structural design services, consultation, and management to architects, builders, contractors, and manufacturers. Mr. Coombs has over 30 years of experience in most any type of structure and material. His work is recognized and acclaimed throughout the local DFW Metroplex, the state of Texas, and across the country.
In 1990, Jerry Coombs formed Axiom Engineering to provide engineering services for those in need of structural design. In 2006, the name of the company was changed to Coombs Engineering Services and after incorporating in 2011, became Coombs Engineering, P.C. In addition to his affiliations and rewards, Jerry has also served in numerous leadership roles and on the board of several prestigious organizations.

Never one to shy away from a challenge, Jerry maintains his professional engineering career while expanding his team, experience, and practice. He has earned a reputation for successful collaborations with homeowners, architects, and contractors, making Coombs Engineering a valuable partner for any project.