What buildblock cnyllc does

BuildBlock CNY LLC, operating as BuildBlock of Central New York, is a privately held regional distributor based in North Norwich, NY that sells Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) and related green building products across New York State and Northern Pennsylvania. The company operates as a National Distributor for BuildBlock Building Systems, distributing the BuildBlock ICF block system — hollow Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) foam blocks stacked as exterior wall forms, reinforced with steel rebar, and filled with concrete — alongside complementary products including BuildLock knockdown blocks, BuildDeck floor/roof decking, BuildBuck and VBUCK door/window bucking, Form-A-Drain foundation products, Crete Heat radiant flooring, BuildBlock Hardwall for commercial concrete-faced walls, FASTFOOT commercial footing forms, and Platon and TAMKO TW-60 waterproofing membranes.

The core technology centers on BuildBlock's ICF platform, which is differentiated by fully reversible blocks (reducing install waste to 1-2%), built-in cut lines and tape measures, and 6-inch web spacing for superior concrete-pour attachment (vs. industry-standard 8-12 inches). Patents on web and form designs are pending with the manufacturer. Energy-efficiency and disaster-resilience claims (44% less heating energy and 32% less cooling energy vs. standard frame construction; protection from winds up to 250 mph; 4-hour fire rating on BuildLock walls) are sourced from the manufacturer's marketing.

Revenue mechanics are quote-based (no public pricing) and operate through direct job-site delivery, warehouse pickup, factory-direct truck fleet for large commercial or development projects, and standard carriers (UPS, USPS, FedEx, Freight) for smaller orders. Customer segments include homeowners and home builders (primary), commercial construction (stairwells, elevator shafts, warehouses), and disaster-resistant/safe-room projects. An equipment-rental stream (braces and scaffolding) extends the offering. The company markets through Facebook, Instagram, and the manufacturer's training platform, and has co-marketing partnerships with home-plan designers (Robert Kob Designs, Nelson Design Group). Leadership is Dana Merkt (President, quotes/estimating) and Lynne Robertson (Accounting).

Name

buildblock cnyllc

Legal name

BuildBlock CNY LLC

Website

https://buildblockofcny.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

BuildBlock CNY LLC is a privately held regional distributor in North Norwich, NY that sells BuildBlock Insulating Concrete Forms and complementary green building products to homeowners, builders, architects, and commercial projects across New York State and Northern Pennsylvania.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Distribution

NAICS

Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing (32614), Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing (326140)

SIC

Plastics Foam Products (3086)

akta.pro primary industry

Polymer Foams & Cellular Materials (PU Foams, EPS/XPS, Structural Foams) (IMAEANAL)

Keywords

• Insulated concrete forms
• ICF distribution
• Green building materials
• Energy efficient construction
• Residential commercial construction

Headquarters

HQ city

North Norwich

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. ICF Product Distribution: Distribution of Insulating Concrete Forms and related building products including BuildBlock ICFs, BuildLock knockdown blocks, Form-A-Drain, waterproofing membranes (Platon, TAMKO TW-60), Crete-Heat radiant floor systems, BuildBuck door and window bucking, and ICF accessories. Products are sold and delivered to residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects.
2. Equipment Rental: Rental brace trailers with 50 sets of braces and scaffolding delivered to job sites or picked up/returned on schedule (2 inch ball hitches).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

BuildBlock CNY LLC is a National Distributor for BuildBlock Building Systems, distributing Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) and related green building materials throughout New York State and Northern Pennsylvania. The company sells hollow foam blocks (EPS) used to construct energy-efficient, disaster-resistant walls, floors, and roofs for residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects, with direct delivery to job sites, warehouse pickup, and multiple shipping options.

Product overview

BuildBlock CNY LLC is a distributor of Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) and related green building products. The core product line centers on BuildBlock ICFs - the primary interlocking foam block forms that create walls when filled with concrete. Supporting products include BuildLock Knockdown ICF Blocks (an alternative knockdown-style system), BuildDeck for floor and roof decking, and Form-A-Drain for foundations. The accessory portfolio includes BuildBuck and VBUCK for door/window bucking, Crete Heat for radiant floor heating, BuildBlock Hardwall for concrete-faced applications, Platon and TAMKO TW-60 waterproofing membranes, and FASTFOOT commercial footing forms. The company serves as a National Distributor for BuildBlock Building Systems in New York State and Northern Pennsylvania.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BuildBlock ICFs The primary Insulating Concrete Form product — hollow foam blocks (EPS) stacked to form exterior walls, reinforced with steel rebar, and filled with concrete. Features fully reversible blocks, built-in tape measure, horizontal and vertical cut lines, and high-density plastic webs on 6-inch centers. Sold to homeowners, home builders, architects, and commercial contractors.
• BuildLock Knockdown ICF Blocks High-performance knockdown ICF wall system using two separate 2½-inch Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) panels connected by high-density plastic webs on 6-inch centers. Available in 4", 6", 8", 10", 12" or greater core widths with patented web design and 3-axis positive locking attachment. Sold to builders for residential and commercial wall construction.
• Form-A-Drain A 3-in-1 foundation solution that forms footings, provides an integrated drainage system, and can be adapted to vent radon. Made from PVC with recycled materials in 12-foot lengths available in 4", 6", and 8" sizes. Sold to builders and contractors for ICF foundation installations.
• BuildBuck ICF Door & Window Bucking Integrated ICF bucking solution for door and window openings combining 2-inch thick EPS foam with embedded plastic webs and I-beam web design for seamless ICF wall transitions. Dimensions are 2" thick and 52" long. Sold to ICF builders.
• Crete Heat Radiant Floor System Insulated floor panel system combining modular board insulation, vapor barrier, and radiant tube holding grid for simplified hydronic radiant floor heating installation. Available in 3" (R-15) or 2" (R-10) solid EPS foam with 10-mil polystyrene film vapor barrier. Sold to builders for residential and commercial floor heating projects.
• BuildDeck ICF Floor & Roofing System Lightweight, stay-in-place ICF made of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) used to construct monolithic insulating concrete floor and/or roof decking systems. Compatible with hydronic in-floor heating systems and features a patent-pending drainage system. Sold to builders for residential and commercial projects.
• BuildBlock Hardwall System using BuildLock Knockdown ICFs to create an insulated ICF wall on one side and a bare concrete wall on the other. Used primarily in commercial applications such as emergency stairwells, elevator shafts, and warehouses where no flammable material may be present.
• FASTFOOT Commercial Footing Forms Commercial concrete footing forms designed for use in commercial construction projects. Sold to commercial contractors for foundation work.
• VBUCK Vinyl Block-Out System Vinyl block-out system for windows that snaps together and installs quickly in ICF blocks. Available in 14 widths and various custom shapes and sizes; provides a safer alternative to wood block-outs. Sold to ICF installers and builders.
• Platon Waterproofing Membrane Dimpled high-density polyethylene (HDPE) membrane that creates an air gap and vapor barrier for foundation waterproofing. Proven to solve basement leakage problems with 30-year product warranty. Sold to builders and contractors.
• TAMKO TW-60 Waterproofing Membrane Flexible, self-adhering rubberized asphalt sheet waterproofing membrane, 60 mil thick, suitable for below-grade waterproofing of foundation walls, tunnels, ICF forms, plaza decks, and parking decks. Sold to builders and contractors.
• ICF Brace and Scaffolding Equipment Rental Rental brace trailers with 50 sets of braces and scaffolding delivered to job sites or picked up/returned on schedule (2-inch ball hitches). Sold/rented to ICF installers and builders in NY State and Northern PA.

Quantifiable outcome

• 44% less energy to heat and 32% less energy to cool compared to standard frame houses
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BuildBlock Building SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuildBlock CNY LLC is a National Distributor for BuildBlock Building Systems and related green building products in New York State and Northern PA. The company handles product sales, warehouse inventory, and direct delivery to job sites.
• Robert Kob DesignsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNationwide partner providing custom ICF home designs. When customers purchase Robert Kob custom ICF home designs along with BuildBlock ICF products, the companies work together to provide complete construction solutions.
• Nelson Design GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNationwide partner offering a catalog of 2,500 home plans available to BuildBlock customers. BuildBlock discounts the cost of ICF conversion when customers purchase block products along with Nelson Design Group plans.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Reward Wall Systems: ICF manufacturer providing EPS foam forms for residential and commercial walls, sold through a regional distributor network. Comparable as a competing ICF brand pursuing the same energy-efficient construction market.
• Nudura: ICF manufacturer offering wall, floor, and roof systems distributed through dealer networks in the U.S. and Canada. Comparable as a directly competing ICF brand with overlapping product categories and a similar distributor-led go-to-market model.
• Quad-Lock Building Systems: ICF manufacturer with a knockdown block system similar to BuildLock, distributed through regional dealers in North America. Comparable product offering and competing distribution model for the same builder segment.
• Logix ICF: ICF manufacturer with a network of regional distributors serving residential and commercial builders. Comparable because it competes for the same builder customers with a similar EPS-foam ICF product line and distributor-supported sales motion.
• Amvic: Manufacturer of ICF wall systems and EPS foam products for residential and commercial construction, sold through a distributor network. Comparable as a competing ICF brand with similar product positioning and dealer-supported distribution.
• SuperForm Products: ICF manufacturer with EPS-based block systems distributed through dealers across North America. Comparable as a direct competitor offering similar ICF technology to the same builder customer base.
• Fox Blocks: A leading ICF manufacturer selling direct and through regional distributors across North America. Comparable as a competing ICF brand that competes for the same builder/contractor customers BuildBlock CNY serves in NY/Northern PA.
• BuildBlock of Florida: Another regional BuildBlock distributor covering Florida. Comparable because it operates the same business model — exclusive BuildBlock National Distributor for a defined territory — making it a sister-company peer in the BuildBlock distribution network.

Broad incumbents

• BuildBlock Building Systems: The manufacturer of BuildBlock ICFs and the parent brand BuildBlock CNY distributes for. Comparable because BuildBlock CNY's product portfolio, training resources, and brand identity are entirely built around BuildBlock's technology and ecosystem.

Others

• Form-A-Drain: Manufacturer of the PVC foundation forming/drainage product that BuildBlock CNY distributes as an accessory. Comparable as a product-line peer whose products are part of BuildBlock CNY's broader bundled offering to ICF builders.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BuildBlockofCNY
• Instagraminstagram.com/buildblockcny

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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