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.
Navy Pier Marina Opens!
Boaters from Chicago and around the Great Lakes now have a modern mooring facility in the heart of Chicago.
Long-stalled Navy Pier marina opens
The privately funded marina on the north side of the pier will welcome its inaugural group of boaters June 14.
The Containerized Amenities House Is Being Assembled At Navy Pier Marina
Yimby article about the Navy Pier marina.
Navy Pier Marina Set to Open
May 20, 2025—WGN9 TV Lourdes Duarte & Andrew Schroedter, Navy Pier Marina
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — S.I. CONTAINER BUILDS’ Modular Shipping Container Marina Building Installed at Navy Pier Marina, Marking Major Construction Milestone
The modular centerpiece of the new Navy Pier Marina has officially arrived. On May 28, 2025, S.I. Container Builds—a Chicago-based, woman-owned modular construction company—will open the installation of the shipping container-based marina building at Navy Pier, marking a key milestone in the development of the city’s newest waterfront destination.
Loop North News, Navy Pier Marina
Construction has officially begun and will continue through winter on the highly anticipated Navy Pier Marina, with plans for its grand opening in the 2025 boating season.
Navy Pier Marina construction starts, on track for 2025 opening
Boaters from Chicago and around Lake Michigan and the Great Lakes along with boating groups seeking unique and modern mooring facilities will find a home in the heart of Chicago.
