SIP Cost and Budgeting

SIP pricing gets misunderstood constantly, mostly because people compare panel cost to stick-framing cost without accounting for what each system saves or adds elsewhere in the build. This section breaks down what actually drives a SIP quote, how panel pricing compares to conventional framing over the life of a building, and how to read a bid without getting misled by first-cost numbers alone. Written by Joe Pasma, PE, based on 40+ years evaluating SIP projects independently of any manufacturer's sales incentive.