Premier SIPS: Structural Insulated Panels

10/23/2026

25 buildings, all roofed with Premier SIPS. The team built roof sections on the ground, then lifted them into place.

After a wildfire devastated Enchanted Hills Camp for the Blind in Napa, CA, the rebuild had to meet California’s Title 24 net-zero energy requirements and some of the region’s strictest fire codes, across 25 buildings from 960 SF to 6,700 SF.

The approach: stitch 10" EPS SIP roof panels together at ground level, then lift large sections into place. It saved tremendous labor and cut 3 to 4 weeks from the schedule, letting the camp get back to its mission much faster than anticipated.

SIP roofs also cut HVAC needs by roughly half, which let the team heat and cool with micro units. See the full project: https://hubs.ly/Q04B_YNM0

Architect: Perkins&Will
Contractor: Shell Building Systems

10/22/2026

Builders, GCs & developers: framing, sheathing, insulation, and air sealing usually mean four trades on four schedules. With SIPs, it's one crew and one install: structure, insulation, and air barrier in a single panel.

That's what we're digging into at Built Beyond Average, a free, live webinar for builders.

Wed, Nov 4 · 11 AM PT / 12 MT / 1 CT · 60 min with live Q&A

See how leading builders are handling tighter codes, labor pressure, and weather delays with a SIPS envelope, and what changes for your crew and trades.

Can't make Nov 4? The same session runs Tue, Dec 8.

Save your seat → https://hubs.ly/Q04BJGJs0

Architect or designer? Your session, with a free AIA HSW/LU, is Thu, Nov 5.

10/21/2026

What a beauty this is in Whitefish, Montana.

The Lesar Family Mountain Center for DREAM Adaptive Recreation is taking shape at Whitefish Mountain Resort, and Premier SIPS is proud to supply the roof system.

Once complete, it will give DREAM a fully accessible, year-round home on the mountain for the adaptive programs they’ve provided the Flathead Valley since 1985.

Great work by Bt Construction and Development alongside Dick Anderson Construction, on a design by Cushing Terrell that pairs the SIP roof with exposed timber beams. More to come as the build progresses.

10/19/2026

One of the best ways to understand the benefits of a well-insulated home is to hear from someone living in one.

"It has been a mild autumn, but to date, we have rarely turned on the heating system. With a tight envelope and super-insulated walls, the home easily maintains comfortable temperature levels throughout the day and night." -Molly Blakley

See more about this project → https://hubs.ly/Q04Bxyk_0

Architect: Molly Blakley
Contractor: Homewrights

10/17/2026

If it can be framed in wood, chances are it can be built with SIPs.

Custom homes, schools, restaurants, multifamily buildings, and plenty in between. Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) can be engineered for a wide range of Type V residential and commercial projects.

And there's more to the story than versatility. Independent testing has shown SIPs can install up to 55% faster than conventional framing, while SIP buildings can use 40–60% less energy under the conditions studied.

Curious how the two building methods compare?

See SIPs vs. stick framing →

SIPs offer superior thermal performance, faster construction, enhanced durability, and more, making them a better choice over traditional framing methods.

10/16/2026

This is such a great project, and we're proud that our Western Canada partner, WEST-ECO SIPs, was part of it. There's something pretty special about seeing a community rebuild after a devastating fire, especially in a place as unique as Telegraph Cove, British Columbia.

After the December 2024 fire, SIPs were chosen to help rebuild two beloved waterfront landmarks: the Whale Interpretive Center and the Pub & Restaurant.

With materials arriving by ferry and construction taking place in a remote coastal location, factory-built SIPs were a great fit. Large panels helped reduce field assembly while providing continuous insulation for the region's wet, cool climate. The panels also incorporated zinc borate-treated OSB for added protection against fungal decay and termites.

And the two buildings put SIPs to work in different ways:
✓ Whale Interpretive Center: 6" and 8" SIP walls reaching nearly 20 feet high
✓ Pub & Restaurant: 8" SIP roof panels

Both buildings reopened in August 2026, welcoming visitors back to this historic waterfront community.

A great example of how SIP construction can adapt to different building needs, especially when location and logistics add another layer of complexity.

Take a look at this incredible rebuild →
https://hubs.ly/Q04Bntw70

SIPs Distributor: WEST-ECO SIPs
Architect: Pro Mountain Drafting
Structural Engineer: Allester Engineering
Contractor: Abernethy Contracting Ltd.

10/15/2026

55% faster to frame than stick. That's what the RSMeans time and motion study clocked for SIPs.

On Wed, Nov 4, Jim Christ and Phil Ligon of Premier SIPS walk builders through where that time comes from on a real jobsite, and what changes for your crew. Free, live, one hour, with time for your questions.

Wed, Nov 4 · 11 AM PT / 12 MT / 1 CT
Save your seat: https://hubs.ly/Q04BbYX90

Can't make it live? Register anyway, and we'll send you the recording.

10/14/2026

Labor is tight, schedules are tighter, and you can’t always pick who shows up. What if more of the job was already figured out before they got there?

SIPs don’t replace the need for a skilled crew. They move more of the measuring, cutting, and detailing off-site, so crews can spend less time making field decisions and more time getting the building together correctly.

And a little preparation goes a long way. Our free SIPs Building Best Practices series covers installation, layout drawings, roof and wall assemblies, and more to help your crew know what to expect before day one.

Download the free series → https://hubs.ly/Q04zdRM60

10/13/2026

Missed our September SIPS TIPS email? It's all here.

Every framing method claims to perform better. So we put SIPs and stick framing side by side using independent test data: up to 55% stronger racking, 40 to 60% lower energy use, and up to 15 times more airtight. We also looked at what a stretched-out framing schedule costs you before the building is even dried in.

Read the full issue:

Every framing method claims to perform better. This month we lined SIPs up against stick framing on strength, energy use, and airtightness using independent test data, and looked at what a stretched-out framing schedule costs you before the building is even dried in.

10/10/2026

Labor. Schedules. Weather. Cost. Coordination. Builders have a lot working against them on any given jobsite.

We pulled together 10 of the biggest challenges builders are facing and how SIP construction can help tackle them. Download the guide → https://hubs.ly/Q04zdSp30