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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


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 5, 20254 min read


Navy Pier Marina Opens!
Navy Pier Marina by S.I. Container Builds Opens in Chicago
Jul 24, 20251 min read


Shipping Container Home Foundations: Seven Options Explained
Shipping Container Home Foundations: Seven Options Explained
Jul 8, 20253 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 17, 20251 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 12, 20251 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 10, 20251 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 2, 20251 min read


Long-stalled Navy Pier marina opens
Chicago Sun Times covers the S.I. Container Builds' Navy Pier marina building which opens to the public in June 2025.
May 29, 20251 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 28, 20251 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 23, 20251 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 20, 20251 min read


Navy Pier Marina Set to Open
WGN9 News, Navy Pier Marina Set to Open
May 20, 20251 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 19, 20251 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 16, 20251 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 15, 20252 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 12, 20251 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 6, 20251 min read


Busting Myths: Old Stereotypes About Shipping Container Homes That No Longer Hold Up
S.I. Container Builds' debunks shipping container home stereotypes. They are the future of offsight construction. Read why.
May 3, 20254 min read
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