When specifying insulated panels for a project, builders have an array to choose from. But when looking at two of the most popular types— structural insulated panels or insulated metal panels, it is ...

In recent years, the construction industry has witnessed a transformative shift with the advent of more integrated building materials. One such product is structural continuous insulation for the ...

Among the many breakthroughs in building materials and home construction, structural insulated panels (SIPs) are one of the best. SIPs are rigid foam sandwiched between factory-bonded oriented strand ...

As an architect, I’ve been using structural insulated panels (SIPs) since 1992, when they were relatively new. Since then, I’ve designed several hundred residential and commercial projects using SIPs.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. PREFABULOUS FOR EVERYONE will be released April 18th 2023. Although structural insulated panel (SIPs) houses still only account ...

The demand for better-built homes continues to rise as codes get stronger and homeowners realize the many benefits of a high performance home. Never before have so many construction methods been ...

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Jan. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) announced the winners of the 2025 Building Excellence Awards at its annual meeting in San Juan, ...

Stick frame homes are not the only materials out there to build with, many alternative building techniques exist. In this Homestead tour, we visit a home North of Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii ...