Insulating Concrete Forms Group Appointed James Facette
The trade association has named the veteran Canadian industry leader as its new executive director.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in People
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The Insulating Concrete Forms Manufacturers Association has officially appointed James Facette as its executive director. Based in Ottawa, Facette brings 25 years of experience leading Canadian industry associations to the role.
Why it matters
The appointment coincides with the launch of a new three-year strategic plan designed to expand the association's market presence across North America. The organization intends to increase its membership and strengthen its advocacy efforts regarding building codes.
James Facette joins the association with 25 years of industry experience and will oversee a three-year strategic plan. He conducted interviews with all 8 members of the board of directors prior to his appointment.
The players
James Facette
He is the newly appointed executive director of the Insulating Concrete Forms Manufacturers Association with two decades of leadership experience.
Insulating Concrete Forms Manufacturers Association
This is a trade organization that works to establish concrete construction standards and represents the interests of the ICF industry.
National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
This is the leading industry advocate for the ready mixed concrete manufacturing industry in the United States.
The details
Facette, who joined the association in August 2026, officially took on the leadership role following a board of directors meeting held in Toronto. The association recently completed an NFPA 285 fire testing study in collaboration with the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association.
Timeline
James Facette joined the association in August 2026.
The appointment was announced following a board meeting on October 9, 2026.
Market Landscape
This appointment follows the association's technical validation work under the NFPA 285 fire testing standard, which governs assembly fire propagation. It signals a move toward professionalized leadership as the group seeks to expand its regulatory influence against competing building materials.
Building industry professionals can expect a more aggressive advocacy presence from the organization regarding regulatory and code updates in the coming years. Increased membership efforts may also lead to broader availability of technical resources and standards for contractors.
The takeaway
The selection of a long-time association leader indicates a shift toward a more structured, regulatory-focused growth model for the ICF sector. Companies in the construction space should monitor the association for potential changes in building code advocacy that could affect future project compliance.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Construct Connect.
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