Recent times have forever changed the way we utilize the spaces we inhabit.

From remote office positions to home businesses, it’s projected that more than 36 million people in the U.S. will be working from home by 2025, an 87% increase over pre-pandemic levels.

Unfortunately, in adjusting to this reality, many have discovered that working from the dining room table just doesn’t make the cut. Whether you need dedicated workspace simply to be able to focus or you’re looking to start or sustain a home business, there has to be a better way.

And there is.

While adapting to the new reality of work and study from home for all, many have discovered that more space for working, learning, practicing drums, getting a massage, or just living – makes all the difference. Enter S.I. Container Builds!

Made from recycled shipping containers in a variety of sizes, in as little as 3-4 weeks, our custom units are a perfect solution for those looking for an eco-friendly and cost-effective solution. The applications for this unique and sustainable space solution are as vast as your imagination. That’s why our units are BUILT FOR YOUR PURPOSE.

And our units are produced quickly. Clients can have a fully-built unit delivered to their location in as little as THREE TO FOUR WEEKS, versus the six months of inconvenience associated with an on-site build or addition!

*Images are computer generated renderings of different options for S.I. Container Builds.

With so many working from home, the market for backyard spaces is absolutely booming.

Within the U.S., municipalities are also evaluating and accepting (and even incentivizing) accessory dwelling units (ADU's) at an increasing rate. Across North America approximately 130,000 new small ADUs are being added each year.

*The expected market share is based on the company's opinion and projections. This is forward looking information and there is no guarantee that the company will ever meet this expectation.

*Image is a computer generated rendering of an option for S.I. Container Builds.

We've taken our experience as custom on-site home builders, and transformed to serve the growing ADU market. Since early 2020, we have leased a warehouse in Canada; built prototypes; completely revamped our website, blog posts and marketing plan; and raised $100,000 in funding.

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We are in discussion with several potential customers. We have what we believe to be a healthy business pipeline, and we are in active discussions with several prospective clients!

We are committed to creating cost-effective products using sustainable materials whenever feasible. And to ensure quality for our clients, our builds only use “one-trip” containers, which have made only one trip from overseas to North America carrying cargo. We use only “high cube” containers, which are 1.5 feet taller than standard containers, for extra space and headroom.

For our clients who are contractors or serious do-it-yourselfers, we offer our DIY builds--standard with all cutouts, doors/windows, framing, electric/plumbing, and eco-friendly insulation--and the rest is up to them. This offers unparalleled flexibility for customization – and a much quicker turnaround time to get our products into the market.

It’s important for us to be true to our ideals. That’s why we will be pursuing LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and GBB (Green Business Bureau) certifications for our builds. It’s also important for us to give back. That’s why we plan to donate 1% of each build’s revenue to a charity through our membership in www.pledge1percent.org.

Backyard Offices & Businesses

• Designed for people working remotely or running home-based businesses (e.g., personal trainers, hairstylists, therapists, etc.)

• Delivered in as little as three weeks!

• Size: 80, 160, or 320 sq ft.

• DIY– put your hands on a rough build and customize!

• Turnkey–place and plug in!

Backyard Dwellings

• Ideal for casual living spaces to keep family close, guest suites with additional privacy, or simply relaxing lounge space

• Delivered in as little as five weeks!

• Size: 160 or 320 sq ft.

• Turnkey or DIY

Rental Properties

• Created as a source of both short term rental income  like Airbnb and VRBO hosts, campground owners, etc. or long-term rentals

• Delivered in as little as six weeks!

• Size: 160 or 320 sq ft.

• Significant flexibility provides the option to receive a roughed-out unit the owner can then finish onsite for style an cost-saving purposes

• Turnkey or DIY

Competitors in our market include Dwell Containers/Alternative Living Spaces, Bob’s Containers, Honomobo, Studio Shed, and Tuff Shed, among others. Based on our knowledge, none of these competitors has a specific focus on sustainability. Given that most Americans are considering climate impact when making purchase decisions, we believe this will be a huge boon to our business.

Additionally, we see very little if any competitor activity geared directly toward the “B2HB” (Business to Home Business) market that we are targeting—personal trainers, hair stylists, etc.—which we believe is a significant, though time-limited, advantage for us.

Also, as mentioned above, we will be pursuing LEED and GBB certifications for our builds.

Our vision is to scale production each year by building in a controlled environment and eliminating inefficiencies and inconsistencies within the building process as we grow. Our approach of delivering a near-finished product (for our full-build products) limits interruption and inconvenience at the target site versus a traditional stick build.

We have several clients interested in using our units for a variety of purposes and believe these early adopters will enable us to grow and build our reputation quickly in both the DIY and Full Build categories. Our business plan calls for an expanded footprint with an additional production facility when we grow to over 50 units per year in approximately 18-24 months.

Five years from now, we anticipate producing at least 150 units per year.

We are also already considering additional future sources of revenue, such as leasing our structures for short-term use, either in a lease-to-own situation or for short-term needs.

With Rory Rubin as founder and CEO, we are a woman-owned enterprise, the value of which cannot be understated within the construction industry. Our direction and vision are set by a woman who has significant perspective and experience within the design and construction industries.

Family is important to us at S.I. Container Builds – including our work family! We believe we have created an environment for each of us to individually thrive, in our own ways, while delighting our clients. Sustainability, extra space, and outdoors activities are important to each of us, and is what has fueled us to create a company that is efficient, profitable, and in line with our values. We've realized that it's possible to build a successful company while being true to what is important to us, and we can't wait to take the next steps.