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Her Husband Said Buy a Sports Car (She Built a Factory Instead)
Rory Rubin is interviewed on the CEO BROS.
5 days ago1 min read
Transforming Shipping Containers into safe, sustainable, and fully certified buildings
Rory Rubin was interviewed by Dave Cooper Live 11.12.25
Nov 141 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 133 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 101 min read
The New Wave of Housing: How Zoning Changes Are Making Communities Healthier, Greener, and More Affordable
The New Wave of Housing: How Zoning Changes Are Making Communities Healthier, Greener, and More Affordable
Aug 54 min read
Navy Pier Marina Opens!
Navy Pier Marina by S.I. Container Builds Opens in Chicago
Jul 241 min read
Shipping Container Home Foundations: Seven Options Explained
Shipping Container Home Foundations: Seven Options Explained
Jul 83 min read
Reduced Carbon Footprint in Construction
In a metropolitan area like Chicago, construction generates significant emissions. Shipping container homes reuse existing materials, reducing the carbon footprint of new build.
Jun 171 min read
Episode 380: Innovation in Modular Housing With Rory Rubin
Rory Rubin shows Straight Up Chicago Investor first hand how S.I. Container Builds is bringing high quality, low maintenance steel dwellings to help solve the housing supply shortage!
Jun 121 min read
Constructing Hope: How Recycled Steel is Building a Sustainable Housing Legacy | Rory Rubin
Interview on Jen Porter Podcast. Rory Rubin is Reshaping Communities with Recycled Shipping Containers!
Jun 101 min read
Sustainable Transportation Integration
Many parts of Chicagoland are car-dependent which contributes to carbon emissions and air pollution. A well-planned container home community can integrate with public transit options, biking paths, and electric vehicle infrastructure.
Jun 21 min read
Shout out from WGN 9 News at Stakeholder's Event
Shout out from WGN 9 News to SICBS at Stakeholders Event for Navy Pier Marina
May 281 min read
The Containerized Amenities House Is Being Assembled At Navy Pier Marina
The Navy Pier Marina was designed by Town Studios of Northbrook, with S.I. Container Builds as the general contractor.
May 231 min read
Community-Based Resource Sharing
In the Chicagoland area, a SI Container Builds' shipping container community of 20 homes can enhance climate change resiliency in several ways.
May 201 min read
Navy Pier Marina Set to Open
WGN9 News, Navy Pier Marina Set to Open
May 201 min read
Episode 157: ‘The Housing Crisis & Modular Alternatives’ In The News
Episode 157: ‘The Housing Crisis & Modular Alternatives’ In The News with S.I. Container Builds
May 191 min read
Episode 77: UnContained, How One Manufacturer is Helping to Change the Way Chicago Builds
Episode 77: UnContained, How One Manufacturer is Helping to Change the Way Chicago Builds
May 161 min read
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — S.I. CONTAINER BUILDS’ Modular Shipping Container Marina Building Installed at Navy Pier Marina, Marking Major Construction Milestone
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — S.I. CONTAINER BUILDS’ Modular Shipping Container Marina Building Installed at Navy Pier Marina, Marking Major Construction Milestone
May 152 min read
Modular’s The Magic To Make Workforce Housing Work
Modular’s The Magic To Make Workforce Housing Work - S.I. Container Builds
May 121 min read
Localized Resilience to Chicago's Extreme Weather
Chicago is subject to a range of extreme weather events. S.I. Container Builds' shipping container homes are designed to withstand very harsh weather conditions.
May 61 min read
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