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Construction has officially begun on the highly anticipated Navy Pier Marina using shipping containers built by S.I. Container Builds
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S.I. Container Builds
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Nov 121 min read
Alderwoman Hadden visits S.I. Container Builds
S.I. Container Builds was thrilled to host a visit from Alderwoman Maria Hadden of the 49th District a few days ago.
Nov 121 min read
Navy Pier Marina construction starts, on track for 2025 opening
The S.I. Container Builds Navy Pier building will provide a modern facility with retro shipping container style.
Nov 121 min read
Construction energy use can be reduced by 40-60% for a container home
Building a S.I. Container Builds' tiny home provides significant reductions in energy use compared to a stick-build home.
Oct 241 min read
Bennett College Launches SheCare Wellness Pods
S.I. Container Builds is thrilled to again, be the builder on this third installation of SheCare Wellness Pods at Bennett College.
Oct 181 min read
Container homes reduce GHS emissions 30-50%
Building an electric S.I. Container Builds' tiny home provides significant reductions in GHG emissions compared to a stick-built home.
Oct 22 min read
What's not to love about Evanston, Illinois?
What's not to love about Evanston, Illinois? S.I. Container Builds is helping the residents take advantage of an ADU ordinance.
Sep 233 min read
Weather Resiliency in a Shipping Container Home
Why S.I. Container Builds' Shipping Container Buildings Are Resilient Against Harsh Weather in a Changing World.
Sep 121 min read
Leading the Way in Sustainable Innovation: Offsite Innovators Article
A Conversation with Rory Rubin of S.I. Container Builds & Gary Fleisher of Offsite Innovators . As the founder and CEO of S.I. Container...
Sep 31 min read
Steel Frame Container Structures — What's Possible.
S.I. Container Builds Steel Frame Container Structures — What's Possible.
Aug 31 min read
P3 Pods Featured in OffSiteDirt
SICBS article in OffSiteDirt
Jun 243 min read
The Dilemma of Affordable Employee Housing in Vacation Destinations
Employee Housing - Solutions Are Available at S.I. Container Builds
May 31 min read
Unlocking Affordable Housing: Inside S.I. Container Builds with Rory Rubin
Episode 283, Straight Up Chicago Investors
Apr 291 min read
Crain's Chicago Business
Rory Rubin, a notable leader in sustainability, 2024. Crain's article
Apr 51 min read
A shipping container in your backyard
Profile, Rory Rubin, Chicago INNO
Jul 26, 20221 min read
Business Wire: S.I. Container Builds Opens 32,000-Square-Foot Production Facility
The SICBS space will equip the company to significantly grow its partnerships in the B2B housing marketplace
May 16, 20221 min read
Ithaca College Alumna Thinks Outside the Box
Rory Rubin ’92 transforms recycled shipping containers into living spaces.
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