Alternative Construction Technologies, Inc. engages in the research, development, and marketing of proprietary products for the construction industry in the United States. It manufactures and distributes patented, galvanized-steel, and interlocking structural insulated panels (SIPs), which are used in various facets of the construction industry. The company offers the ACTech Panel System, a SIP system used as an alternative to conventional materials, such as lumber and bricks; and patented in-house safe rooms under the Universal Safe Room trade mark, which are used for the protection of valuables in the event of weather disasters or home intrusions, as well as . Alternative Construction Technologies provides its products and services primarily to builders, developers, and end users. It also offers various consulting, architectural, and engineering design services. The company was founded in 1997. It was formerly known as Alternative Construction Company, Inc. and changed its name to Alternative Construction Technologies, Inc. in 2007. Alternative Construction Technologies is headquartered in Melbourne, Florida.