Structural Insulated Panel Association

09/08/2026

SIPs make reaching FORTIFIED Certification (Roof, Silver & Gold) easier. Check out this blog and learn more about continuous load paths, and steps to take to qualify your next SIP project.

Home insurance premiums are climbing fast. See how SIP construction already meets much of the FORTIFIED Gold standard — and what certification takes.

09/03/2026

Debunk the myths and start building with a better product.

Premier SIPS: Structural Insulated Panels

SIP Myths: These are the most common misconceptions our sales reps hear in the field, and we’re here to set the record straight.

09/02/2026

In a region where building codes are only beginning to catch up with modern standards, a new residential project is serving as a masterclass in high-performance design. This multi-structure build—comprising a 2,250 sq. ft. primary residence and a 1,150 sq. ft. studio ADU/office—is more than just a home; it is a thermal envelope breakthrough.

By utilizing Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), the project advocates for a "whole-system" approach to construction, proving that sustainability and striking architectural aesthetics can coexist even in challenging climates.


https://www.sips.org/sip-studio-office-house-lewiston-id

08/31/2026

Builders large and small, take a few minutes to complete Green Builder Media's data survey. It's a helpful tool for the industry.

Calling all builders: Green Builder Media's latest COGNITION Smart Data Survey is designed to uncover what's next. Your insights will help reveal where the market is headed in 2027—from renovation plans and purchasing decisions to business strategies, emerging technologies, sustainability, and the products people want most.

The results will be published in an upcoming COGNITION Smart Data report, giving the industry a first look at the trends that will shape the year ahead.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QSPWXJX

08/31/2026

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08/28/2026

What Are Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)?
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) are prefabricated building panels made of a rigid foam insulation core sandwiched between two structural facings, typically oriented strand board (OSB). SIPs serve as walls, roofs, and floors in a single component, combining structure, insulation, and air barrier into one factory-built system. Because the panels are manufactured off-site to precise specifications, SIP construction reduces on-site labor, framing lumber use, and air leakage compared to conventional stick-frame construction.


https://www.sips.org/blog/sip-builder-best-practices-the-complete-10-part-guide

08/27/2026

SIPs exceed and requirements which made for faster permitting on this project in Redwood City.

Plus, the SIPs were installed in only two days. Wowzer.

Energy Panel Structures Limited Green Galaxy Builders
https://www.sips.org/sip-house-adu-redwood-city-ca

08/24/2026

We love repeat customers and repeat customer stories.

Fischersips Habitat for Humanity

Frank Nelson, EnergyStar award-winning builder, has spent 20 years building homes with Habitat for Humanity in Highlands County, Florida. For the past 10 years, he has served as a Construction Manager, overseeing every stage of the building process- from permitting and site preparation to coordinati...

08/20/2026

This SIP village includes 30 120-sq-ft. units that are both comfortable and energy efficient. These affordably designed tiny homes in Albuquerque received a lot of national attention and several other cities are mitigating homelessness with this same concept.

Enercept

The Tiny Homes were built by volunteers from the local carpenters union. Using SIPs was an easy, effective way to quickly build 30 housing units. The Tiny Homes are very tight and energy efficient.