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Top Considerations for Project Cost Modeling in High-Performance Buildings
For high-performance builders looking to create sustainable, efficient, and innovative structures, cost modeling takes on a..
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The Power of Premier SIPS in LEED 4.1 Residential & Commercial Building Certification
LEED-certified buildings save about 25% in energy consumption. SIPS buildings deliver turnkey LEED basic certification with..
Understanding Warranted R-Values for SIPs Insulation
Our SIP panels offer higher R-values, contributing to increased energy efficiency, lower heating and cooling costs, and..
Uncover Game Changing Advantages of Offsite Construction
Offsite construction can be a game changer for contractors, saving valuable time & money in the field, while delivering a..
Premier Leads the Way: First to Achieve ICC Seismic Testing Compliance & Code Report Recognition
Premier SIPS are the first to test panels for structural loads in seismic zones per the ICC criteria and has achieved the..
Watch: See the Benefits of SIPS vs Sticks
Watch a jobsite overview about SIPS vs Sticks to kick off our installation video series walking through a Premier SIP Panel..
Understanding SIP Ventilation and Air Sealing Requirements
Uncover the significance of proper ventilation and sealing for energy-efficient construction in SIP structures. Learn proper..
Embracing Energy Efficiency: How SIPs Comply with Title 24 Building Codes
Discover how Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) align with California's Title 24 requirements, offering energy efficiency,..
Accelerating Construction: The Remarkable Speed of SIPS
Accelerate construction with Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS). Discover how SIPS technology revolutionizes building speed,..
Embracing the 2021 Building & Energy Codes: How SIPs Lead the Way in Efficiency and Performance
SIPs excel in 3 crucial areas of the 2021 building and energy code changes, propelling us toward a greener, more efficient,..
Understanding HERS Ratings: Unlocking the Value for Building Owners
The HERS rating system offers valuable insights into a property's energy performance and provides a roadmap for making..
How Easy Is Structural Insulated Panels Installation?
Learn from an industry expert about the advantages of SIPs' prefabricated panels, easy on-site assembly, and time and labor..
Stick Framing vs Structural Insulated Panels Cost Comparison
Discover the cost comparison between stick framing and structural insulated panels. Contact Premier SIPS for personalized..
Engineered Wood Advantages vs. Dimensional Lumber: A Game-Changer for Builders
Engineered wood products & assemblies (like SIPs) offer advantages that dimensional lumber can't match. Including..
What’s in Your Walls? SIPs Cost Savings Quantified
Explore how SIPs streamline construction, meet code requirements, improve energy efficiency, and more. Opt for a sustainable..
What Are SIPs? The Basics of Structural Insulated Panels
Learn the basics of structural insulated panels (SIPs) and discover how Premier Building Systems' award-winning panels can..
Premier SIPS Receives Top Recognition with #1 Structural Brand Award
The Premier SIPS brand is the top Structural Brand in Green Builder Media's Sustainable Brand Awards 2023, and at the center..
One Step Ahead On The Path To Net Zero Building
Net Zero construction is simplified with offsite construction like SIPS and Canada's Step Code is targeting this energy..
Cut to the Chase: Electrical Chases in SIPs Simplify Electrical Work
Preparation is important for everything in life but is especially key when performing electrical work in structural..
Premier SIPS Home SWEEPS Country's Top Sustainability Awards
Premier SIPS home, showcases sustainable construction and wins multiple national awards for the next generation of net-zero..
How SIPs Help Cut Through Construction Scheduling Hassles
Learn how using SIPs can simplify construction scheduling and reduce project delays by accomplishing three vital building..
Energy Efficiency Tax Credits & Incentives Pay Back In Big Ways With Premier SIPS
New construction energy efficient tax incentives (IRA Tax Credits or Deductions) are simplified with high performing Premier..
Structural Insulated Panels Help Builders Meet Tough Energy Codes
The vast majority of builders in the U.S. now face demanding energy codes. Learn more about those energy codes on our blog..
Tech Talk: Evaluating Accurate Performance With The U-Factor Method
The U-Factor Method is the most accurate for determining performance values. This Premier Tech Talk explains the U-Factor..
The Cost Benefits of Building Green
Does it cost more to build green? Only in the short term! Read our blog to discover the cost benefits of building green..
2022 Reflections: The Most Awarded SIPS Brand
In 2022 PSIPs has had a lot of success. Reflect on awards, and view the projects that received energy efficiency and design..
SIPs Selected for the Award-Winning American Indian Hall in MT
Premier SIPS selected for award-winning American Indian Hall at Montana State University, offering design flexibility & the..
Watch: Jobsite Video #3 Floors & Foundations
Watch the 3rd video walking through key considerations for installing SIPs floors and prepping foundations and other floor..
Watch: Jobsite Video #4 Standing Walls
Watch the 4th video in our installation series showing the important elements of connecting and standing prefabricated..
Watch: Jobsite Video #2 Prep & Getting Started
Watch the 2nd video in our installation video series walking through recommendations for preparing your jobsite for a..
What Do You Want (or Not Want) in Your New Build? Just Tell Your Builder You Want SIPs
Do you know what you don't want when it comes to your new build? With SIPs, you can tell us what you want or don't want and..
Solar Array Attachment For SIP Technology
To conserve natural resources, generating energy from the sun is one of the smartest and easiest renewable energy sources..
Ready to Assemble High-Performance Building Envelopes
More and more building owners and operators are seeking energy-efficient, high-performance building envelopes. Find out why..
SIPs — Engineered to Maintain a Healthy Building
Building homes with SIPs provides much healthier indoor air quality levels compared with traditionally framed homes. Read..
SIPs Deliver High Energy Savings and Fast Installation
Saving energy is important. That’s why using SIPs can help you save energy and time on installation. Read more details on..
Premier SIPS Now Part of Premier Building Systems Family of Brands
We've got updated news for you about Premier SIPs! Keep reading to learn about all the new updates that are happening with..
SIPs Save Energy & Natural Resources - Sustainable Building With SIPs
Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are a sustainable solution for builders, saving energy and material resources and..
Design & Build With SIPs: Here is Your Sign!
Looking for a sign to work with Premier SIPS? Well, here it is! Read our blog to learn why choosing to work with Premier..
Tech Talk: Why True High Performance Buildings Incorporate Durability & Resiliency
Premier SIPs make durable, reliable materials so you don't have to worry about your home falling apart in a storm. Keep..
The Only Track-Side Car Storage in the U.S., Arizona Club Chooses PSIPS for Luxury Track Side Garages
Are you an Apex Motor Club fan? Ever wonder where they store their cars? Keep reading to learn about how Premier SIPS built..
PSIPS Projects Take Top Honors: 2022 National Building Excellence Award Winners
Premier SIPs took home quite a few awards at the 2022 National Building Excellence Award Event. Keep reading to see our..
Arizona’s Casa Monterosa Chose Sustainable Materials and Wins Award
Arizona's Case Monterosa chose Premier SIPs and won a national award! Read more to learn about their choice and how they..
HERS Rating & Premier SIPs
The Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index is the industry standard for measuring a home’s energy efficiency. Get to know..
Life Cycle Analyses of SIPs
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) are the more environmentally friendly option. Check out these independent studies..
Good. Better. Best. Explore Options for Superior Roof & Wall SIPs Assemblies
It's important to know the best materials when it comes to building your roof and walls. That's why Premier SIPS has you..
Tech Talk: The Power of Evaluation and Listing Reports
Reports and evaluations can be important when figuring out if your products follow the model building codes. Keep reading..
Tech Talk: Balance Costs by Prioritizing Function and Affordability of High Performance Building Envelopes
How do code approved building envelope assemblies, like SIPS, enable contractors and designers to best balance costs &..
Spotlight on Thermal Bridging and the IECC Code
Thermal bridging is a key component of energy loss. The best way to combat this is with continuous insulation framing..
No. Cal. Youth Treatment Center “Sacred Oak” Pairs SIPs & Solar For Net-Positive Energy Award Winning Facility!
The SIPs & Solar building envelope design enabled Sacred Oaks Regional Youth Treatment Center to achieve Net-Zero Energy,..
Premier SIPS Create Healthy “Certified Clean Air” Indoor Environments
Energy efficient & healthy indoor air are just a few of the reasons why Premier SIPS create the ultimate envelope for..
Tech Talk: Comfort, Health & Energy Conservation Converge In True High Performing SIPs Buildings
The performance of High Performing Premier SIPs can be viewed specifically in three areas of product features and customer..
Award Winning Coopers Hawk MultiFamily Project Chose SIPs & Solar For Optimal Net-Zero Energy Performance
The SIPs & Solar design enabled the 18 multifamily units to generate energy to power themselves, two cars per unit, an..
Tech Talk: Comparing High Performance Building Envelope Assemblies & Systems
Compare High Performance Building Envelope component assemblies and systems available for energy efficient design and..
Tech Talk: SIPs Save Time & Offer Ease of Construction
Choosing to work with Premier SIPs can save you time and offer some ease with the construction process. How? Keep reading to..
Tech Talk: High Performance Envelope: The Core of Construction
Every structure needs to be built with a High Performance Building Envelope (HPBE). Here are the top attributes every HPBE..
Rising Lumber Costs & Superior SIPs Framing Systems
With rising lumber costs builders & designers are exploring superior advanced framing systems like SIPs. Structural..
How Do you Get a Low HERS Score?
The Home Energy Rating System Index is the industry standard for measuring a home’s energy efficiency. It is also the..
SIP Shear Walls: Exceptional Performance in High-Seismic Regions
Are Structural Insulated Panels a good choice buildings in crucial seismic zones?
SIPS Provide Dual Sound and Fire Performance
Find out how Structural Insulated Panels provide protection from fire and sound.
Build Using Advanced Framing Techniques with PSIPs' Structural Insulated Panels
When a framer wants to build using advanced framing techniques, they use Premier’s Structural Insulated Panels Here are just..
The Environmental Benefits and Cost Savings of Building and Living in a SIPs House
With a SIPs home, you'll be ensured that it can perform at high-levels of structural soundness while also providing benefits..
The Net Zero Building 12-Step Program
Net Zero means a building that only uses as much energy as it can produce on an annual basis. SIPs construction is the..
A New Kind of Multi-Family Housing Emerges
Ever heard the term, GrandFamily? It’s a term we use in the U.S.when grandparents or close family relatives raise a child..
What We Build: The Impacts (and Facts) On Where We Live, Work & Play
The built environment includes all of the physical structures engineered and built by people–the places where we live, work,..
From Arizona to Alaska: SIPs Stand Up to Extreme Heat and Cold
SIPs Stand Up to Extreme Heat and Cold Structural insulated panels and have become the increasingly popular material of..
Why Use SIPs Instead of Sticks in Homes
We understand builders are all trying to differentiate in a competitive market. SIPs save you time, labor and costs when..
Using SIPs to Build High-Performance Homes: Lower ACH and HERS for Maximum Efficiency
Green Builder Magazine’s 12th annual “Green Home of the Year Awards” has once again awarded projects constructed with..
Structural Insulated Panels = Improved Indoor Air Quality = Healthier Buildings
On average, Americans spend nearly 90 percent of their time indoors. Learn more on our blog about how SIPs improves indoor..
Premier Wins Best Overall Building Excellence Award!
Premier is honored to partner with our customers to create spaces that are recognized as the best of the year. See more..
Net Zero Community Center Sports Enormous West Coast Solar System
When it came time to design and build a new community center, The Skokomish Tribe knew that energy efficiency was critical...
Reduce and Recycle Jobsite Waste with SIPs
The social shift toward environmentally responsible building practices has pushed builders to pursue building methods that..
Top 10 New Home Features (Energy Efficiency is Key!)
When 13,000 homeowners responded with their top new construction features, we were thrilled that Energy Efficiency is in..
Save Time, Save Money: Using SIPS to Slash Building Time
The saying “time is money” has never been truer than in building construction. Learn how you can save building time by using..
Building Green: Solutions for Sustainable Structures
Solutions for Sustainable Structures in the last few decades, the shift of the public’s focus to environmental..
Another Example Where SIPs Saved Homeowner Money
Another Example Where SIPs saved a homeowner cost savings with Structural Insulated Panel benefits first-hand. Keep reading..
Why suffer the pain of high heating & cooling bills?
There are many paths to energy efficiency. Some are easier than others. Especially when it comes to choosing the framing for..
Engineered Wood Structures: A Fast Growing Solution for Mid-Rise & Multifamily
Engineered wood structures (including SIPS) are one of the fastest growing structural solutions for mid-rise multifamily..
Design Versatility
Design versatility. Beautiful complex project with outside the box creativity. 2,300 sq ft of 12” roof panels. The SIP..
High-Performance Buildings
High performance is becoming energy code, regulators adopt more extensive measures like continuous insulation all achieved..
Simplifying STC with SIPS
Because of their high energy efficiency, SIPs are commonly used for exterior walls and roofs, but a new noise-reducing SIP..
Project Feature: Custom Montana Residence
New project feature for you! This one is all about a custom Montane residence! Make sure to check out our blog to see even..
PROECT FEATURE: Lightweight SIPS Saves Floating Home Building Costs
Lightweight, strong, easy to use, environmentally friendly, and super insulating, there are so many benefits to using..
Better Design for Rural Disasters
Just over a year ago, Lake Chelan Building Supply burned down in the 2015 devastating forest fires. They chose to rebuild..
SIPS: Efficient Building Practice to Combat Labor Shortage Challenges
Even though the construction industry continues to grow, builders across the country continue to have challenges filling job..
Project Feature: Net-Zero Energy Cabin using new Platinum SIPS
This project feature is all about the net-zero energy cabin that used Platinum SIPs! More details are on our blog so go..
PSIPs to Create “Super Plant” to Manufacture Structural Insulated Panels
To enhance efficiencies in the manufacturing of its energy-saving structural insulated panels, SIPs will expand the..
ZGF Architects named ARCHITECT Magazine’s #1 Firm
ZGF Architect was named Architect Magazine's #1 Firm! Read more on our blog about this accomplishment!
Premier SIPs Now Offers Structural Insulated Panels with 20% Higher R-Values
Recognized for its leadership in developing advanced, energy-efficient building products, SIPs introduces Premier GPS..
PROJECT FEATURE: New Platinum Powered SIPS in Action
We have a new project feature out! Check out our blog to see more details and learn about the new style that's taking over!
Award-Winning Buildings Constructed With Premier SIPS
As a testament to the energy-saving features and architectural adaptability of its advanced panels, several projects built..
A Fresh Look at SIPs
Facing a shortage of skilled labor with no end in sight, and increasingly stringent building codes that require higher..
The Energy Impact of Your Envelope
Is your building still using more energy than it should be? A hidden leak in your envelope could be the culprit. Read our..
PROJECT FEATURE: SIPs in Canada
New project feature! This time SIPs is in Canada! Check out our blog to read more details about this fun project!
Commercial SIP Installation in L.A. County | VIDEO
7 guys + machine = SIP installation in 13 days 7,000 sq. ft. restaurant in L.A. county. 7 guys+machine in 11 days of actual..
Quality & performance continue to be important in brand loyalty
View the full survey results from the 2016 Readers’ Choice awards In recognition of their role in helping reduce home..
Premier SIPs Wins a Greenest Structural Product Award
Readers of Green Builder magazine choose Premier’s high-performance structural insulated panels (SIPs) over other structural..
TC Legend Homes Wins Home of the Year Award from Green Builder® Magazine
TC Legend Homes Green Builder Media recently announced the winners of its 8th Annual Green Home of the Year Awards,..
Timber Frame Cabin in the Mountains
We love to see our friends and clients tell their own SIPS stories. This project in Colorado included our SIPs as the..
PROJECT PROFILE: Affordable Senior Housing in Arizona
Check out our new project profile! This one is all about affordable senior housing in Arizona! More details are on our blog..
Quiet Multi-Family Spaces
It’s a challenge to get a stick-framed structure to meet both sound transmission and fire resistance ratings, but with SIPs,..
PSIPs Pass Testing Requirements for Sound Transmission and Fire Resistance
Company’s Structural Insulated Panels help provide an energy-efficient, comfortable and safe indoor environment in townhomes..
4 Person Crew Installed 2,200 Sq. Ft of SIP Roof Panels
No need for a skilled team of framers to install this structural insulated panel roof in Washington State… Check out why on..
SIPS Provide Fast Construction During Hot Phoenix Summer
SIPs provided fast construction during the hot Phoenix summer. Keep reading our blog to see how SIPs helped provided a..
Project Profile: Affordable Multi-Family Housing for Non-Traditional Families
This project profile is all about affordable multi-family housing for non-traditional families. Check out our blog to see..
Project Feature: A Home that Provides Enough Energy to Power a Car
A 3-bedroom home that provides enough energy to power the house for 100% of its annual energy needs, but also energy to..
A Building Envelope Solution for Meeting Stringent Energy Codes
Buildings Buzz Building professionals throughout the U.S. are faced with meeting increasingly stringent energy codes in new..
Energy Efficient SIPs Projects Recognized by Industry Association
Premier SIPs was recognized during the Structural Insulated Panel Association’s 13th Annual 2015 Building Excellence Awards..
The Year of the Tiny House
Artisan Tiny House Newsletter, April Update After spending over thirty years trying to get folks to build smaller, more..
Addressing Skilled Labor Shortages with SIPs
The good news is commercial construction is picking up after several dismal years. Keep reading to learn all about the labor..
Modular Marvels
Seattle-based GreenPod offers factory- and site-built homes that are sustainable to the last detail. See more details about..
PROJECT PROFILE: Arizona Retirement Community
We have a new project profile out! This one is all about the Arizona Retirement Community! Check out our blog to read more..
U.S. Department of Energy’s Housing Innovation Award Recognizes Industry Leaders
Premier SIPs provides a highly insulated building envelope for this DOE Housing Innovation Award Winning project by TC..
New Bellingham Solar Co-Housing Project Powers Itself & Two Electric Cars
Construction began this month on a new kind of home that will generate more energy than it uses. Nicknamed the Power House,..
All Together Now: SIPs Offer a More Efficient Envelope
If you have ever met an ultralight backpacker, you know they are fanatical about reducing the weight they need to carry...
Streamline Building Projects to Alleviate Labor Shortages
Although construction and housing, markets are recovering from the recession, finding and hiring workers continue to be a..
The Science Behind SIPs
Before you start comparing numbers, you need to determine the true energy efficiency of your building envelope. Read our..
Project Profile: Mixed Income Senior Apartments
As part of the SIPA Building Excellence Awards, one of the Community Development Programs Center of Nevada’s mixed-income..
Are All SIPs Created Equal?
Since SIPs are recognized on a limited basis by the IRC it is important to make sure your SIP supplier has a code report..
Project Profile: Commercial Facility Meets Energy Requirements with SIPs
Our new project profile features the new Pearl Izumi North American headquarters. Check out our blog to see more details..
Building Made Easy: Residential Time Lapse Video
Building systems with an acceleration advantage is key these days for builders and developers. Watch our time-lapse video to..
Project Profile: LEED PLATINUM Missoula Federal Credit Union
Check out our new project profile on LEED Platinum Missoula Federal Credit Union! More details are on our blog so check it..
Energy Efficient Buildings Built with SIPs Recognized
Building Excellence Awards highlight innovative projects using SIPs as the basis for energy-efficient, green buildings. See..
Prefabrication & Energy Efficiency- New Book Released
Due to a shortage of skilled labor, and a workforce that doesn’t want to work outside in extreme conditions, prefabricated..
Project Profile: Jacob E. Manch Elementary
We have a new project profile for you! Check out the Jacob E. Manch Elementary building! More details on our blog!
SIPs in the Alaskan Bush – A Winning Perspective from the Designer
Structural Insulated Panels, SIPs, have been used for many years in many different applications. Check out how SIPs is used..
Project Profile: Puyallup Tribal Longhouse
We are excited to add a ‘Project Profiles’ section to our blog. Check out our first one all about the Puyallup Tribal..
Thermal Loss Thwarted
When it comes to insulation, R-value the measure of thermal resistance – seemingly rules. In other words, the higher the..
System Approach to the Building Envelope
Air barrier, weather resistive barrier, continuous insulation, HEERs rating, building envelope…. When did construction get..
12 Steps to an Energy Efficient Home from Award Winning Builders
Whether you are talking about green building, sustainability, or Zero Net Energy, I think the common theme between these..
Build Like the Wind
Wind can be a dangerous thing during the building process. Watch this video to see how PSIPs allows buildings to be built in..
Retail Stores Pursue Energy Efficiency with Advanced Building Method
Retail stores are looking for energy efficiency with their buildings. Learn how SIPs can help with this on our blog!
Building for Tomorrow, Today
Building structures to code isn’t enough. Smart contractors and architects design and construct buildings that go a step..
Reducing School Operating Costs via Building Material Choice
The U.S. Department of Energy reports the country’s school districts spend more than $6 billion per year on energy. Check..
Rebuilding Colorado. Better. Smarter.
Last month’s Colorado floods are leading to massive rebuilding efforts, this is the opportunity to redo things differently...
How To: Mounting Solar on SIPS
A SIPs roof has no embedded lumber in the structure, and therefore nothing substantial for attaching PV array and solar hot..
Ultra-green Modular Classroom Prototype Relies on Premier SIPS
Method Prefab and SEED Collaborative have designed and built the first modular building to pursue the Living Building..
Energy Efficient Culinary Institute to be Certified EA Gold
An energy-efficient culinary institute is going to be certified EA Gold! Check out our blog to read more about this building..
Green Building Projects Built with SIPS Recognized
Building Excellence Awards highlight innovative projects using SIPs as the basis for energy-efficient, green buildings. See..
Structural Insulated Panel Electrical Installations
A licensed electrical contractor in the state of Washington takes on his first SIP residential project. Watch the video now..
Canadian Builders Use High Performance Building Solutions
Premier SIPS Canadian dealers Trout Creek Enterprises and SIP Building Systems Inc. (SIP-BS) are featured in the April..
SIPS Help Combat What Builders Fear Most – Labor Shortages
While the construction and housing markets are certainly recovering, builders are still faced with many challenges. Keep..
A Southern California Rustic Home, Big in Style & Small in Footprint
Want to reduce your footprint and build a house with low environmental impact? Read our blog for more information on how you..
The SIMPLE Kind of PreFab- the PopUP House
A couple of years ago House Port released a SIMPLE and new sustainable alternative to traditional manufactured homes called..
SIPS & Timber Framing, A Natural Blend
Timber framing, a timeless beauty, has been around for centuries and has been used in almost every architectural style..
A Net-Zero-Energy House for $125 a Square Foot
The housing bubble had burst, the banks weren’t lending, and we were newlyweds who had no business even thinking about..
Build Fast & Tight
Have you ever needed to meet the dual challenges of rapid construction and high energy efficiency? Take a look at our..
Using SIPS to Meet Green Building Goals
The Western states are home to some of the country’s greenest buildings. Check out our blog to see which ones used SIPs to..
Tribal SIPS Project Receives USGBC Project of the Year and International SEED Award
The Puyallup Tribal Longhouse, a multifamily housing project on the Puyallup Tribe reservation in Tacoma, WA is receiving..
Historic Native American Architecture Successful with SIPs
Last month, students, staff, and the Zuni Pueblo community in northwestern New Mexico dedicated the new Zuni Christian..
Preserving Affordable Housing for Seniors in Arizona
The costs to rent or purchase housing remains increasingly less affordable to millions of Americans, both for those on fixed..
Project Inspiration: San Fran Urban Infill Residence
This four-story modern-style row home is wedged into an infill lot with architecture abutting the sidewalk and its neighbor..
Innovative Multi-Family Housing Driving Revitalization Effort In Las Vegas
Down the road from the bright lights of downtown Las Vegas is an area with aging buildings, homeless individuals roaming the..
Oregon Museum to Showcase Alternative Energy
Ever wonder where a french fry comes from? How does it go from a ground-grown potato and end up on your plate curly,..
Project Inspiration: Energy Efficient Residential Expansion
Situated in a pocket of classic oak woodlands of Portola Valley, California, the completed Hillside House is an extensive..
Eco-Fabulous Home Down the Street wins National Green Building Award
Good friend and partner, TC Legend Homes & Zero-Energy Plans was one of eleven home building professionals awarded in a..
Premier SIPS Bring Home Top Honors in 2012 Building Excellence Awards
We were thrilled to be honored during The Structural Insulated Panel Association’s (SIPA) 10th Annual 2012 Building..
2011 Year in Review: Top 10 SIP Projects that Provide a Green Punch!
It’s the end of the year, what do we all do at the end of the year to count down to the next year coming? Top 10….of course!..
Wood is Good
Wood has many attributes that make it an obvious choice for green buildings. It grows naturally, using energy from the sun,..
Part 2: Building an Eco-Fabulous Home: does it cost more than a new townhome?
This Seattle couple had just set out on their adventure of building a zero-energy home. 5 months later, they just moved..
Is your house in need of a winter sweater?
Your house gets cold too. Help it retain heat, reduce energy costs and increase your comfort. Learn more about keeping your..
SIP Built National Wildlife Refuge Complex, Funded by ARRA
SIPs build a National Wildlife Refuge Complex! Check out our blog to see more about this complex we built, which was funded..
Native American Communities on a Sustainable Course…
The buildings in which we live, work and play protect us from Nature’s extremes, yet they also affect our health and..
Saving Energy is SEXY! Especially when mixed with a little bit of science
When you strip down the walls, roof, and floors of a building there is a simple and sexy story about how the building..
Community Recreation Center Gets an Environmental Facelift
If you have children…or maybe your inner child needs to let loose, the new Lynnwood Recreation Center will be a perfect fit...
Building an Eco-Fabulous Home: Does it Cost More Than the A Townhome?
So you have a goal for your next house…. sustainable and energy efficient. Find out how you can make that happen now on our..
SIPs help meet tight construction schedule during harsh Montana winter
The project team for the Little Big Horn College Health & Wellness Center faced a daunting schedule. Time was running out to..
First Passive Home in San Mateo County, California: Come See for Yourself
Want to see the first Passive Home? Come see for yourself during this weekend's open house! You won't want to miss this..
Oregon Government Project wins Environmental Design & Construction Design Award
Each year, Environmental Design & Construction Magazine holds its Excellence in Design Awards to honor projects that..
When a Zero on the Report Card Is Good
In light of tight capital and operating budgets, more districts are aggressively pursuing ways to reduce energy consumption..
Project Look-back: Fascinating Designs, SIPs Have International Presence
SIPs was used in British designer Mark Merer’s contemporary studio (2009) near the small town of Somerton in Somerset,..
Green Living for an Aging Population
We were excited to see Glenn Croston blog in Fast Company about one of our Premier SIPs projects with Pepper Viner Homes, La..
Problems & Solutions: Roof Structure Improvement on Washington Church
St. Paul Episcopal’s Church in Kennewick WA, built in 1958, had a roofing issue and needed help. They had a problem and we..
Fire Protection & SIPs, Magical Poo Goo Coatings vs Gypsum Wall Board
How do Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) react in a fire? Check out this article to learn more.
Studies Prove That SIPS Framed Buildings Help Reduce Global Warming!!
Two studies were recently published giving SIPS advantages over other building practices for providing substantial energy..
SIPS TIPS: This isn’t your grandmother’s stick framed structure!
Do you really know how a Structural Insulated Panel System works? Check out our blog to learn more about how our SIPs work!
PSIPS receive SIPA awards for energy efficient & sustainable SIP projects
Building Excellence Awards highlight innovative projects using SIPs as the basis for energy-efficient, green buildings. See..
Marketing Matters: It’s all about a true sales cycle…
It’s rare these days when clients and prospects get a glimpse of a true customer relationship. At Premier SIPs we want to..
Stimulus Funds Help Construct National Wildlife Refuge
The new Audubon National Wildlife Refuge headquarters and visitor center is the first of 11 buildings completely renovated..
From The Drafting Board: SIPs May Cause Pets To Go Boneless!
SIPs may cause your pets to go boneless! Learn more about how SIPs help keep your pets comfortable and lazy with our heating..
The Green Access Home at Suncadia: Contemporary Mountain Cabin Showcases Affordable Sustainability
In the Cascade Mountains of Washington State, a vacation home tucked in the pines shows that green construction can be..
Multi-Story Building Envelopes: Run Best on Blend of Insulation & Circulation
Experts agree that an energy efficient building starts with the building envelope. Learn more about how SIPs can help energy..
Net-Zero, Passive, Living Buildings, What Does It All Mean?
With so many energy efficiency building terms and challenges out there, what is what? We laid this out in laymen’s terms and..
It’s Your Green…Start Off Right
Deciding to build green can mean you have to change relationships and make tough choices. Learn more about going green on..
From The Drafting Table: CalGreen Is Here- What’s a Californian To Do?
I don’t mean to rub it into the rest of the country, who have had heinous winter weather to deal with this season, but here..
Are We Trashing Our Future?
Are we trashing our future? Keep reading our blog to learn some facts about trash and landfills and how they impact the..
EnergyValue Housing Awards® Winners Rely on Premier Building Systems
The EnergyValue Housing Awards Gold and Silver Winners relied on Premier Building Systems for their roofing needs. Check it..
Green Begets Green: Why Can’t We Get Past the ‘Perceived’ Cost of Building Green?
Unfortunately, the perceived cost of going green is what deters most from building green and energy-efficient. Learn more on..
Premier Building Systems SIPs Rated Tops in Brand Preference Survey
Building industry professionals have rated Premier Building Systems as the preferred brand of structural insulated panels in..
From the Drafting Table: Moving from Sticks to SIPs in your Designs
The 2030 Challenge is on and here in California, we have officially begun the CalGreen era where NetZero buildings are the..
Bringing Multifamily Housing Quality and Affordability
If you are designing or building a multifamily project, why not use a material that can save everyone involved in the..
Park City, Utah Makes National Headlines. PSIPs Ecstatic To Be Part Of It!
GreenBuilder Magazine stated, “This year’s most outstanding green home is not only dazzling to behold but it’s also heated..
Increase The Predicted Energy Efficiency of Homes and Commercial Buildings
A SIP building envelope has an extremely high whole wall R-Value and low levels of air infiltration, reducing the overall..
Bertschi School Science Wing uses Premier SIP panels
This amazing education building project was designed PRO-BONO by the Restorative Design Collective. Keep reading to learn..
New Net-Zero Energy Ready Seattle Area Public School for 47% Less Energy Use than Stringent EnergyStar Target
The Lake Washington School District in suburban Seattle is building a new public school designed to be more energy efficient.
Ask a SIP Expert: life expectancy of SIP
Ask a SIP Expert: life expectancy of SIPs on a timber frame. “Ask a SIP Expert” is a great new weekly feature from the..
Zuni Christian Mission School Breaks Ground on New Facility Using Advanced Building Method
Native American students in northwestern New Mexico will enjoy a new, environmentally friendly school constructed with..
New Camp Buildings Model Green Construction for Southern California School Children
Camp Cuyamaca chooses Premier Building Systems for their green construction in their lodging. Check it out!
Premier SIPs Used in Several EnergyValue Housing Awards Homes
Three of the winning homes in the NAHB Research Center and U.S. Department of Energy nationwide “2010 EnergyValue Housing..
News Release – Building Wrap, Weather Barrier from PBS Sips
PSIPS Building Wrap and Weather Barrier provides a strong, breathable, water-resistant barrier for reliable protection of..
Premier Building Systems Introduces New Zero-VOC Mastic
In keeping with its company mission to improve the environment, Premier Building Systems has introduced a new zero-VOC..
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