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Jul 29, 20242 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.


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


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


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


May 17, 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 3, 20241 min read
Unlocking Affordable Housing: Inside S.I. Container Builds with Rory Rubin
Episode 283, Straight Up Chicago Investors

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


Apr 19, 20242 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 6, 20241 min read
small lot, BIG SOLUTION
For the first time ever in Cook County and Chicago proper, two container homes are being installed!


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


Mar 11, 20242 min read
Staying in a Short-Term Rental Shipping Container Home: A Spacious Retreat!
An article from a happy customer I have been enamored with Shipping Container homes for many years and for many reasons. First, I love...


Feb 14, 20242 min read
THE HIGH COST OF GROWING OLD IN THE USA
SICBS Founder and CEO, Rory Rubin, shares her story When it’s your own parent.... For years we had begged my parents to move closer to us...


Jan 29, 20241 min read
WE GOT YOU COVERED
Shipping Container Homes & Snow Load If you live in snowy climates, the structural integrity of your home becomes paramount. When it...


Jan 10, 20243 min read
Unveiling the Framework: Navigating Building Codes for Modular Construction
In recent years, modular construction has emerged as a revolutionary method in architecture and construction. With its potential to...


Dec 15, 20231 min read
Grandparent flats(aka the granny flat) & Container Homes: A Current & Sustainable Living Solution
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), historically called Granny Flats, have become a focal point in the housing crisis. Outdated zoning laws,...


Dec 1, 20231 min read
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


Nov 1, 20233 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20232 min read
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!
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