The Three Little Pigs got one thing right about building a stronger home. Here's what that means for SIPs vs. stick frame when the wind picks up.
September 2, 2026
The oldest synagogue on Long Island needed a renovation and room to grow, all without losing 125 years of history. Three SIP wall thicknesses and two roof thicknesses later, the 1898 sanctuary looks exactly like it always did.
August 24, 2026
You know that first minute walking into your house on a scorching afternoon, and how long it takes the AC to catch up. In a SIP home, it doesn't take long, because it never has to.
August 20, 2026
A family wanted out of the suburbs: land big enough to farm, mountain views, and a home that could hold two generations under one roof. What they built in Riner, VA is a SIP home with a 22-foot vaulted roofline, no trusses, and a 2025 SIPA Building Excellence Award to show for it.
August 18, 2026
SIP construction takes more upfront planning than stick frame. That is not a downside, it is the trade-off for a better home or building. Here are the five things worth knowing before you build, from cost to moisture control.
July 28, 2026
Sixteen new apartments in Blacksburg, built with ACME Panel SIPs, are saving families $1,134 to $1,323 a year on energy compared to conventional construction, up to $21,200 total across the project. One two-bedroom unit reported an all-electric bill under $50 a month, heat and air included. For families living at 50 to 60 percent of area median income, that is real money back every single month.
July 26, 2026