S.I. Container Builds Blog
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Shipping Container Buildings (And Why They’re Changing the Way We Build).
If you’ve ever wondered whether shipping container buildings are durable, affordable, sustainable, or just a trend — you’re not alone. At SI Container Builds, we hear the same questions every day: How strong are they? Are they code-compliant? Can they really be beautiful? The answer is yes — and so much more. From single-container ADUs to large-scale commercial and residential projects, container construction is redefining what’s possible in modern building. Here’s everything you need to know before starting your own container project.
Crain's Chicago Notable Leaders in Architecture, Engineering & Construction 2026
Rory Rubin, a notable leader in architecture, engineering, and construction for 2026.
Modular Advantage Award of Distinction: S.I. Container Builds Wins Green Building, Special Application
We are so thrilled to have won the WOM Special Application: Green Building Award for our Navy Pier Marina project. You can download our pages below.
2026 World of Modular Special Application: Green Building: SI Container Builds WINS!
WOM Green Building: SI Container Builds WINS!
2025 Crain's Chicago Business Notable Leader in Sustainability
Rory Rubin, a Crain’s notable leader in sustainability two years in a row—2024 & 2025.
S.I Container Builds is Named One of the Top 100 Finalists for the 24th Annual Chicago Innovation Awards
Out of 315 nominees, S.I. Container Builds of Buffalo Grove, IL has been selected as one of the Top 100 Finalists still in the running for the 24th annual Chicago Innovation Awards.
Crain's Chicago Business: Notable Leader in Sustainability
CRAINS: Rory Rubin, a notable leader in sustainability, 2024
