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Palatine site to become group home for human trafficking survivors
Daily Herald article covering the ground breaking of the DCFS human trafficking shelter. A secluded, wooded area in Palatine will be the...
Oct 31, 20241 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 24, 20241 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 18, 20241 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.
Oct 2, 20242 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 23, 20243 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 12, 20241 min read
Steel Frame Container Structures — What's Possible.
S.I. Container Builds Steel Frame Container Structures — What's Possible.
Sep 3, 20241 min read
Hampton University Wellness Pods Update with Dr. Kristie Norwood
Rory Rubin, CEO of S.I. Container Builds interviews Dr. Kristie Norwood, Director of the Student Counseling Center at Hampton University
Aug 30, 20241 min read
Creating a Brighter Future for Young Girls
S.I. Container Builds is excited to announce our latest passion project: a safe haven for trafficked girls in Palatine, IL.
Aug 5, 20241 min read
P3 Pods Featured in OffSiteDirt
SICBS article in OffSiteDirt
Aug 3, 20241 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.
Jul 29, 20242 min read
The Dilemma of Affordable Employee Housing in Vacation Destinations
Employee Housing - Solutions Are Available at S.I. Container Builds
Jun 24, 20243 min read
ABC 7 Eyewitness News
SICBS client, Thousand Trails, was featured on ABC 7 Eyewitness News for the Father's Day holiday.
Jun 10, 20241 min read
Rip Roaring Rory!
Fantastic article by Bill McLean at the JWC Media Group about our founder, Rory Rubin.
Jun 3, 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 17, 20241 min read
Unlocking Affordable Housing: Inside S.I. Container Builds with Rory Rubin
Episode 283, Straight Up Chicago Investors
May 3, 20241 min read
Crain's Chicago Business
Rory Rubin, a notable leader in sustainability, 2024. Crain's article
Apr 29, 20241 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 19, 20242 min read
small lot, BIG SOLUTION
For the first time ever in Cook County and Chicago proper, two container homes are being installed!
Apr 6, 20241 min read
A shipping container in your backyard
Profile, Rory Rubin, Chicago INNO
Apr 5, 20241 min read
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