
Builder Education

SIPA's BEST program is a FREE 10-hour series of online videos and tests offered through this website. The BEST program covers the basic principles and techniques to get started building with structural insulated panels. This is the first step to join a prestigious group of builders who are changing the landscape for high-performance, advanced building envelope construction.
Click here to learn more and sign up for the full SIP training program.
SIP Best Practices
Download these free quick reference PDFs for building with structural insulated panels.
- Do's and Don'ts for Handling and Installing SIPs
- Building with SIPs - NEED TO KNOW
- SIP Basic Connection Details
- Free digital resources for builders
SIPA Manufacturer Training
SIPA Manufacturing members provide a wide range of webinars, face-to-face and field training. Contact individual manufacturers using our SIPA Member Directory for more information on training opportunities.

Builder's Guide to SIPs
For more comprehensive description and dozens of illustrations, see the authoritative Builder's Guide to SIPs by building science expert Joseph Lstiburek – available through this SIPA's store or on Amazon.