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S.I. Container Builds
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![Container homes reduce construction waste by 50-70%](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b07fb3_ee06e7a0ae9d4db89877d458ba69ccb6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_305,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/b07fb3_ee06e7a0ae9d4db89877d458ba69ccb6~mv2.webp)
Dec 121 min read
Container homes reduce construction waste by 50-70%
Building a S.I. Container Builds' tiny home provides significant reductions in energy use compared to a stick-build home.
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![Loop North News, Navy Pier Marina](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b07fb3_5e0a0b9072c74b45b05da023c062b8e5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_306,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/b07fb3_5e0a0b9072c74b45b05da023c062b8e5~mv2.webp)
Nov 181 min read
Loop North News, Navy Pier Marina
Construction has officially begun on the highly anticipated Navy Pier Marina using shipping containers built by S.I. Container Builds
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![Alderwoman Hadden visits S.I. Container Builds](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b07fb3_4757c04290544308b86f67e8150878ee~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_305,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/b07fb3_4757c04290544308b86f67e8150878ee~mv2.webp)
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.
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![Navy Pier Marina construction starts, on track for 2025 opening](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b07fb3_bcba23e511a6486aa8cab9540c4812ee~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_305,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/b07fb3_bcba23e511a6486aa8cab9540c4812ee~mv2.webp)
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.
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![Construction energy use can be reduced by 40-60% for a container home](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b07fb3_d4d1b9557ec84cfdbea23b58e3f818f7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_306,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/b07fb3_d4d1b9557ec84cfdbea23b58e3f818f7~mv2.webp)
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.
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![Bennett College Launches SheCare Wellness Pods](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b07fb3_f7aa102c49b94610bf7b205bf8d482e1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_305,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/b07fb3_f7aa102c49b94610bf7b205bf8d482e1~mv2.webp)
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.
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![Container homes reduce GHS emissions 30-50%](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b07fb3_e01ee27209a741baab676a38011c49f8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_305,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/b07fb3_e01ee27209a741baab676a38011c49f8~mv2.webp)
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.
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![What's not to love about Evanston, Illinois?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b07fb3_74bf7b48f2794be5b6f0194b3705b0ab~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_306,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/b07fb3_74bf7b48f2794be5b6f0194b3705b0ab~mv2.webp)
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.
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![Weather Resiliency in a Shipping Container Home](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b07fb3_c333e17602554c6e84987e787b66b1a0~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_305,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/b07fb3_c333e17602554c6e84987e787b66b1a0~mv2.webp)
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.
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![Steel Frame Container Structures — What's Possible.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/afd53d_bd224aac66e04b489fb41013c75379a4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_305,h_229,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/afd53d_bd224aac66e04b489fb41013c75379a4~mv2.webp)
Sep 31 min read
Steel Frame Container Structures — What's Possible.
S.I. Container Builds Steel Frame Container Structures — What's Possible.
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