A fabricated concrete foundation wall is provided with a plurality of
insulation panels and reinforcing ribs to improve strength and reduce the
density of the wall panel. The foundation wall panels are easily placed
and interconnected together to quickly provide a foundation adapted to
support the main walls of a home, for example. The foundation panels in
one embodiment generally include a facewall that may have at least one
carbon fiber band positioned horizontally therethrough to provide
additional stiffness.