Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are a sustainable building material offering limitless creative design opportunities. The Building Education with SIPs Training (BEST) program is a 10-part online video series covering basic principles and techniques for building durable, healthy and high-performance homes.

SIPA offers a $50 membership discount to builders who complete a 10-hour online SIPs course, the first step in joining a prestigious group of builders who are changing the landscape for high performance, advanced building envelope construction.

By completing the BEST course work you are considered a "Builder in Training" and can join SIPA as a member with $50 off the first year membership fee (pay only $85). The next step is to register and enroll in the SIPA Registered Builder Program to achieve "Registered Builder" status and then on to the "SIPA Master Builder" certification. Go to the SIPA Registered Builder Program page to see details.