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InsulTech ICMS from Oldcastle APG is an Architizer A+Awards finalist

Words: Marylee AntonVote for InsulTech ICMS, the insulated concrete masonry system that is helping to revolutionize the future of masonry, for the People’s Choice Award now through April 1st! Vote here: http://awards.architizer.com/public/voting/?cid=88

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