Structural Insulated Panel Association

06/03/2026

The problems builders encounter in the field rarely start in the field. This month Premier SIPS: Structural Insulated Panels went upstream in their latest blog on SIPs.

Specifying SIPs requires key decisions at schematic design. Learn what architects must establish — panel thickness, structural spans, mechanical coordination, and lead time — before design is locked.

06/02/2026

Even in inclement weather Erskin Construction and his crew are closing in this Montana SIP home. SIPs installs take talented builders; however, a lot of the pains in homebuiding are eliminated upstream with drawings, pre-planning and precision SIP manufacturing.

06/01/2026

Find consistency, testimony and building science for all things SIPs.

https://www.sips.org/blog/sipa-in-the-news

05/29/2026

Earlier this year, SIPA announced the Building Excellence Awards. We share a couple winners each month, and you can browse the full list of award-winners at your leisure.


https://www.sips.org/blog/sipas-2026-building-excellence-award-winners

05/27/2026

The SIP roof system wasn’t just about performance—it shaped the design of this high-altitude project in Frisco, Colorado.

Premier SIPS: Structural Insulated Panels
https://www.sips.org/sip-rest-area-roof-frisco-co

05/25/2026

Week 4 of is about ensuring every person, regardless of age, ability or circumstance, can move through and use the spaces around them.

Let's do our part and build selectively (with better materials) and inclusively (conscious of others). Find your inspiration.

https://www.sips.org/residential-sip-projects
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05/22/2026

"Alchemy designed a single-story house of about 700 sq. ft., built from structural insulated panels, and triple-glazed windows and doors. The exterior is clad in pine siding that has been thermally modified for durability." The New York Times

Alchemy Architects pioneered the weeHouse after building a home for Stephanie Arado. Decades later, she wanted another one — this time with plumbing.

05/21/2026

It's Building Safety Month and SIPA maintains that streamlined jobsite installation is a key way to reduce accidents. Finish closing in a project in days or weeks. Switch to Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs).


https://ow.ly/YXRK50YMi5c

05/19/2026

Week 3 of Building Safety Month focuses on how smart design and strong codes work together to reduce the impact of disasters.

SIPs:
IECC 2024 ✅
High-Velocity Hurricane Zones ✅
Wildfires ✅
LA County ✅
You name it. ✅

05/18/2026

With panels manufactured to spec offsite, SIPs reduce jobsite waste and minimize coordination between trades, helping projects stay on track and within code.


https://www.sips.org/builders