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Steel Frame Container Structures — What's Possible.
S.I. Container Builds Steel Frame Container Structures — What's Possible.
Sep 3, 20241 min read


Hampton University Wellness Pods Update with Dr. Kristie Norwood
Rory Rubin, CEO of S.I. Container Builds interviews Dr. Kristie Norwood, Director of the Student Counseling Center at Hampton University
Aug 30, 20241 min read


Creating a Brighter Future for Young Girls
S.I. Container Builds is excited to announce our latest passion project: a safe haven for trafficked girls in Palatine, IL.
Aug 5, 20241 min read


P3 Pods Featured in OffSiteDirt
SICBS article in OffSiteDirt
Aug 3, 20241 min read


Living in a Tiny Home is the New Black
Living in a SICBS smaller home is a lifestyle that offers substantial financial savings & a simplified, clutter-free existence.
Jul 29, 20242 min read


The Dilemma of Affordable Employee Housing in Vacation Destinations
Employee Housing - Solutions Are Available at S.I. Container Builds
Jun 24, 20243 min read


ABC 7 Eyewitness News
SICBS client, Thousand Trails, was featured on ABC 7 Eyewitness News for the Father's Day holiday.
Jun 10, 20241 min read


Rip Roaring Rory!
Fantastic article by Bill McLean at the JWC Media Group about our founder, Rory Rubin.
Jun 3, 20241 min read


Zoning & Permitting—YES, Shipping Containers Are Legit!
Zoning & Permitting, NO Lead Paint, Healthy & Regulated Shipping Container Homes by S.I. Container Builds
May 17, 20241 min read


Unlocking Affordable Housing: Inside S.I. Container Builds with Rory Rubin
Episode 283, Straight Up Chicago Investors
May 3, 20241 min read


Crain's Chicago Business
Rory Rubin, a notable leader in sustainability, 2024. Crain's article
Apr 29, 20241 min read


The Inflation Reduction Act: Seizing Opportunities for Growth
S.I. Container Builds is closely following the Inflation Reduction Act & how the provisions are being implemented in the construction sector
Apr 19, 20242 min read


A shipping container in your backyard
Profile, Rory Rubin, Chicago INNO
Apr 5, 20241 min read


Business Wire: S.I. Container Builds Opens 32,000-Square-Foot Production Facility
The SICBS space will equip the company to significantly grow its partnerships in the B2B housing marketplace
Jul 26, 20221 min read


Ithaca College Alumna Thinks Outside the Box
Rory Rubin ’92 transforms recycled shipping containers into living spaces.
May 16, 20221 min read


Building Better Backyards: CONSTRUCTION CANADA
SICBS article in Construction Canada.
Nov 10, 20201 min read
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