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ECO-SPAN is a non-combustible beam and block structural system that replaces wood floors, ceilings, and trusses — the horizontal structural envelope. It is manufactured from 87% recycled EPS and precast concrete beams, rated to 4 hours of fire resistance under ASTM E119.
Major insurers have withdrawn from California's residential market because wood-frame structures cannot survive wildfire conditions at scale. When a structure cannot be insured, it cannot be financed. ECO-SPAN provides a non-combustible alternative that qualifies for insurance coverage in WUI zones.
ECO-SPAN uses advanced composite blocks manufactured from 87% recycled EPS combined with precast concrete beams. The system is tested and rated under ASTM E119 — the standard fire resistance test for building construction. The non-combustible material composition prevents ignition and structural failure for a minimum of 4 hours under test conditions.
Yes. ECO-SPAN is designed for rapid deployment. The beam and block system reduces labor dependency compared to conventional wood framing, and is compatible with fast-track modular construction timelines. This makes it particularly effective for high-volume rebuild programs like the Palisades mandate.
Ohana First Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides affordable, fire-resilient housing for veterans and their families. ECOCORE partners with Ohana First to supply ECO-SPAN materials at cost for qualifying veteran housing projects in WUI zones.
Ascend Shard Housing provides transitional housing for individuals in addiction recovery and those reentering society after incarceration. Built with ECO-SPAN, Shard residences are non-combustible, durable, and designed to support the stability that recovery requires. ECOCORE partners with treatment programs and reentry organizations to deploy Shard housing.
Yes. ECOCORE INC. is a woman-owned manufacturer. The company is committed to hiring veterans and is establishing its corporate headquarters in Laughlin, Nevada. All ECO-SPAN™ structural components are manufactured in America with no tariff exposure.
ECOCORE offers platform participation opportunities for qualified participants through the participant portal. Participation details, structure, and access are available through the portal. ECOCORE does not publish participation terms on public-facing pages.
ECOCORE's corporate headquarters is being established in Laughlin, Nevada. ECO-SPAN™ structural components are manufactured domestically using the MEC-140-ELEKTRO automated manufacturing system, capable of producing 3,000 to 4,000 blocks per day at 14-second cycle times. Full monthly capacity: 66,000 units.
ECO-SPAN addresses the horizontal structural envelope — floors, ceilings, and trusses — which ICF does not. ICF (Insulated Concrete Forms) addresses vertical wall systems. ECO-SPAN and ICF are complementary systems. ECO-SPAN is the foundation of a broader structural system for wildfire-resilient construction.