She Care Wellness Pods Expand to Second HBCU Campus
In an effort to destigmatizing mental health, The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation & kate spade ny again partner with S.I. Container Builds
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SICBS Insider
Stay up to date on container news, sustainable lifestyles, and industry trends.
- Nov 1
- 3 min
Women in Construction: Pioneers Breaking Barriers
Women have been steadily breaking down barriers in various industries, and construction is no exception. They are increasingly making...
- Oct 13
- 1 min
Women Talk Construction - with Rory Rubin of S.I. Container Builds
Episode 82: Our founder, Rory Rubin talks with the Angela Gardner and Christi Powell of Women Talk Construction Podcast fame. Episode 82...
- Sep 21
- 1 min
EVERYONE DESERVES HOUSING WITH INTEGRITY
Resolving the affordable housing crisis in Chicago requires a myriad of changes to the status-quo. S.I. Container Builds has a solution!
- Sep 7
- 2 min
REAL ESTATE WISDOM: HOMES IN GREAT CONDITION BRING HIGHER VALUE!
Proper maintenance techniques for your shipping container home can extend its life 50+ years to a lifetime!
- Aug 16
- 3 min
Too Good to Be True?
How quality takes a back seat for some shipping container home builders.
- Aug 1
- 1 min
Why we build with one-trip shipping containers
A one-trip shipping container, also known as a one-way container, refers to a shipping container that has been used only once before...
- Jul 14
- 3 min
Common Questions for a Container Home Builder
S.I. loves to educate builders about shipping container homes because they often add "container home builder" to their service offerings
- Jul 1
- 1 min
Architect Magazine Article: Wellness Structures on HBCU Campuses
The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation has partnered with Kate Spade New York on a program that will provide mental health resources for...
- Jun 28
- 2 min
REDUCED ENERGY CONSUMPTION
...IN A SMALLER, MODULAR HOME. When comparing energy savings between a truly functional and a standard size home, there are several...
- Jun 13
- 3 min
NO DEAD SPACE
It’s not about cost per square foot. It’s about quality of life, reduction of greenhouse gas, and the money & time homeowners will save.
- May 10
- 1 min
Tiny House Container Village Is Here!
Petite Retreats is officially opening it's Tiny House Container Village at Yukon Trails. Tours are available to explore the container...
- Apr 28
- 2 min
How to Insure Your Shipping Container Home
As the popularity of modular homes increases, insurance options are becoming more widely available. However, you must not consider a shippin
- Apr 21
- 2 min
Every Day is Earth Day for SICBS
The theme for Earth Day 2023 is 'Invest in Our Planet' This year's theme calls out businesses, governments and civil society as equally...
- Apr 17
- 1 min
Partnering with Boris L. Henson Foundation and Kate Spade New York to Make an Impact
"With a shared goal of destigmatizing the mental health conversation in the Black community, The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation and kate s
- Mar 28
- 2 min
Integrity and Trust with SICBS
S.I. Container Builds was founded because we wanted to make a difference.
- Mar 9
- 2 min
What is the SICBS Difference?
Simply put, we prioritize sustainability first.
Shipping container homes are a sustainable housing option for several reasons.
- Feb 28
- 2 min
We Strive to Build Passive Homes!
'Passive housing' is a construction concept and building standard that is truly energy efficient, comfortable, affordable and ecological...
- Jan 23
- 2 min
What is the First Step in Starting a Tiny Home Community Project?
Building plans, Investors and Value Calculations. Let's get started! If you need investors to fund your project, you must determine the...
- Jan 6
- 1 min
The Scoop on Economical Housing
Shipping container homes are quick to build, reasonably priced, stand up to extreme weather and fires, and take advantage of a monumental...
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