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How SI Container Builds Partners With the Offsite Dirt Network to Advance Modular Housing
SICBS' partnership with the Offsite Dirt Network is such a natural fit.
6 days ago2 min read


Portable Housing, Reimagined: How SICBS P3 Housing is Making Worksites Smarter
Modern worksites are busy, fast-moving places. Whether it’s a construction crew in the mountains, an energy project in the desert, or an emergency response team setting up on short notice, one big question always pops up: Where do people sleep, work, and recharge? SICBS P3 Portable Power Pods is the answer!
Jan 304 min read


ULI Chicago’s Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Initiative
For people working with or in search of buying a shipping container from SI Container Builds, the insights from ULI Chicago’s ADU initiative can be particularly valuable.
Jan 232 min read


Shelter Youth & Family Services Holds Ribbon Cutting for Illinois’ One-of-a-Kind DCFS-Licensed Home for Youth Survivors of Human Trafficking
Shelter Youth & Family Services Holds Ribbon Cutting for Illinois’ One-of-a-Kind DCFS-Licensed Home for Youth Survivors of Human Trafficking
Dec 17, 20251 min read


JOIN OUR CAPITAL RAISE
We are raising $2 million as our business explodes—$220 million pipeline and several key projects closing—for salespeople, equipment, production space, and operating cash.
Dec 11, 20251 min read


Her Husband Said Buy a Sports Car (She Built a Factory Instead)
Rory Rubin is interviewed on the CEO BROS.
Nov 21, 20251 min read


Transforming Shipping Containers into safe, sustainable, and fully certified buildings
Rory Rubin was interviewed by Dave Cooper Live 11.12.25
Nov 14, 20251 min read


The Power of Deconstruction: Saving Money, Reducing Waste, and Building a Better Future
When most people think about removing an old home or structure, demolition comes to mind—big machines, dust, and debris heading straight to the landfill. But there’s a better way to do it: deconstruction.
Nov 13, 20253 min read


2025 Crain's Chicago Business Notable Leader in Sustainability
Rory Rubin, a notable leader in sustainability two years in a row! 2024 & 2025.
Nov 10, 20251 min read


Most Leaders Don’t Celebrate Their Wins—But They Should
Rory Rubin, the CEO of S.I. Container Builds, was interviewed by the Harvard Business Review
Nov 10, 20251 min read


"Our bounty comes from the sea!"
S.I. Container Builds' First Halloween Kickoff Party Was a Spooky Success.
Nov 5, 20251 min read


Daily Herald Article: Unique home for trafficked teen girls opening soon in Palatine
A home in Palatine for teenage girls who escaped trafficking constructed out of shipping containers, courtesy of the Buffalo Grove-based S.I. Container Builds Inc.
Oct 23, 20251 min read


Rory Rubin from SICBS interviewed on Real Finds Podcast
Rory, from SI Container Builds, breaks down how steel-framed, factory-built homes are a great solution.
Oct 22, 20251 min read


WGN Noon Business Lunch: Container Homes with SICBS
SI Container Builds is doing remarkable things with used containers by turning them into affordable housing.
Oct 21, 20251 min read


S.I. Container Builds on Investor Fuel Podcast
In this Investor Fuel podcast episode, Rory Rubin discusses the challenges and opportunities in the real estate and construction industry, particularly focusing on affordable housing solutions using shipping containers.
Oct 13, 20251 min read


Shipping Containers as Modern Sheds: A Smart, Sustainable Trend
Shipping containers aren’t just for global trade anymore — they’ve become one of the most stylish and sustainable ways to create functional spaces right in your backyard. S.I. Container Builds has backyard sheds for multiple purposes.
Oct 13, 20252 min read


Chicago Passes ADU Bill! Why a SICBS Container "Granny Flat" is the Smartest Move You Can Make
Homeowners across the city can now add S.I. Container builds' backyard homes, in-law suites, or rental units right on their property. It’s one of the biggest steps Chicago has taken to tackle the housing crisis, and it opens up a ton of opportunity for families.
Sep 30, 20252 min read


S.I Container Builds is Named One of the Top 100 Finalists for the 24th Annual Chicago Innovation Awards
Out of 315 nominees, S.I. Container Builds of Buffalo Grove, IL has been selected as one of the Top 100 Finalists still in the running for the 24th annual Chicago Innovation Awards. The awards celebrate the most innovative new products and services in the Chicago region across all organization sizes, sectors and industries. Over 700 business and civic leaders will come together to honor the winners when they are announced on November 13th at the UIC Forum.
Sep 19, 20252 min read


Regenerative Building with Permaculture: Rising Stronger After Fire
S.I. Container Builds shipping container homes are a powerful example of resilient, sustainable design. Our steel structures make them naturally fire-resistant, and with proper insulation and thoughtful siting, they are incredibly durable against weather extremes—from heavy storms to heatwaves.
Sep 16, 20252 min read


We Build Cheaper!
SICBS Can Build Cheaper Than Traditional Building. Modular is the Solution. Our solution is not only greener but also impossible to ignore.
Sep 2, 20252 min read
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