How to Price SIPs in Your Construction Project: Step-by-Step Guide
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Owners and developers of commercial buildings and multifamily housing reap the long-term benefits of sustainable structural insulated panels (SIPs).
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS) deliver speed, efficiency, and long-term value for commercial developers and business owners.
When time is money, SIPS offer a strategic edge. With faster construction timelines, you’ll open your doors sooner and start generating revenue quicker.
These high-performance prefab roof, wall and floor assemblies deliver superior energy efficiency, dramatically reducing operating costs while creating healthier, more comfortable indoor environments. Fewer pest and moisture issues mean fewer headaches, lower maintenance, and better long-term performance.
Whether you're building for tenants or for your own business, SIPS help create durable, efficient spaces that support growth, reduce turnover, and increase overall building value for years to come.
SIPs structures are 40-60% more energy-efficient than outdated site framing. Combine with solar or renewables for easy Net-Zero Energy projects, thanks to a superior building envelope with high thermal resistance and minimal air infiltration.
SIPs contribute to healthier indoor air quality by reducing air leaks and preventing pollutants from entering shared walls. This is a major benefit for multifamily housing, where air transfer between units can spread allergens, odors, and contaminants.
The solid core of SIPs significantly reduces sound transmission between rooms and units, creating a quieter, more comfortable environment. This is especially valuable for multifamily housing and commercial buildings where noise control is a priority.
Multifamily property owners know that insects can cause costly damage. SIPs feature double-sided sheathing and a solid core that naturally resists pests, reducing the need for chemical treatments and long-term maintenance issues.
Building owners and developers can receive significant tax credits for choosing energy efficient solutions like SIPs. Available environmental tax credits and deductions vary. Learn more about the incentives in your region.
Buildings constructed with SIPs often qualify for LEED certification, which can increase property value, attract eco-conscious buyers and tenants, and lead to higher appraisals.
SIPs arrive pre-cut and ready to assemble, allowing crews to frame and dry-in buildings up to 55% faster than traditional methods—accelerating timelines, reducing labor costs, and getting tenants in sooner.
SIPs are precision-manufactured for consistent quality, delivering superior load-bearing strength, airtightness, and thermal performance—ideal for meeting strict code requirements and long-term durability in multifamily builds.
With factory-cut panels and minimal need for on-site modification, SIPs drastically reduce construction waste, saving on disposal costs and helping projects meet green building standards.
With SIPS, speed meets exceptional strength. Pre-cut and ready to assemble, SIPs reduce job site labor demands, cut construction waste costs, shorten build times, and get you to occupancy faster—cutting loan interest, insurance, and overhead along the way.
You’ll dry in twice as fast, avoid weather delays, and keep interior work moving. Factory-installed electrical chases and straight, stable walls streamline every phase, from rough-in to finish.
Built for performance, SIPs offer lasting operational energy savings, reduced maintenance, and deliver superior durability —protecting your investment whether you're leasing space or operating your own business.
SPEED WINS
Build 55% faster with pre-cut, ready-to-assemble panels. Open doors sooner. Start collecting rent or operating income faster.
SLASH CARRYING COSTS
Faster builds = fewer months of loan interest, insurance, and overhead. That’s real money back in your pocket.
DRY IN TWICE AS FAST
Stay ahead of the weather. SIPs lock up the structure fast, keeping interiors dry and trades moving.
CUT WASTE, SAVE LABOR
Precision panels mean up to 30% less waste, no warping, built-in electrical chases, and engineered straight walls help every trade works faster.
PAY LESS FOREVER
Continuous insulation = low energy bills for the life of the building. A better bottom line every month.
BUILT TO LAST
Ready for everything Mother Nature throws your way. From earthquakes to forest fires, SIPs handle the elements and reduce long-term maintenance headaches.
STACK THE INCENTIVES
Up to $5/sf in commercial energy tax credits. PLUS $5,000 per unit for multifamily. That’s not a bonus—it’s a strategy.
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