The techniques developed over the last 40+ years by IMFS are based on a reinforced concrete shell with a core of expanded polystyrene.  Large floating foundations (or pontoons, docks, floats) are built in one piece where launching and transportation is practical.  In other cases, a large float can be built in components and assembled as a single piece close to its ultimate location.  Marinas and walkways are joined using a patented proprietary connector which allows articulation between sections.

The following features are requirements in each and every IMFS floatation platform:

• UNSINKABLE: Not a vessel, unsinkable under any condition, no bilge pumps/alarms required
• FIREPROOF: Non-combustible, no wood walers used to connect floats together
• MAINTENANCE-FREE: You never need to haul-out for painting or scraping below water line
• ONE PIECE CONSTRUCTION: Floating homes and commercial structures are built in one piece
• MASS OR WEIGHT: Foundations are heavy with a low canter of gravity providing a safe, gentle ride
• DURABLE: Floating foundations must last longer than the structure built on it
• RIGID: Built on land with rigidity to withstand lifting and launching stresses
• INSULATED: Floating foundation is completely insulated
• INSURABLE: Qualify for standard insurance
• PORTABLE: IMFS has towed platforms over 400km and trucked floats across North America
• FLEXIBLE: All services can be designed to be incorporated into the platform
• ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE: Concrete is an inert material
• CONNECTOR: Patented “Danbuoy” connector eliminates dependence on structural wood walers
• ENGINEERING: IMFS will provide conceptual & layout design with the engineering outsourced to 3rd party professional registered engineers