"So you have decided to build your own home but you don't actually want run the excavator, hammer any nails, install the window or do the wiring and plumbing. There is still a major role for you in this housebuilding process. You can run the entire project. The biggest setbacks to being your own general contractor are not knowing what you want, not knowing how it should all go together and not being able to communicate effectively with the builders you hire.




Building a home is like any other consumer situation, you need to have done your research and you need to be comfortable with your purchasing options. Shelter Institute is dedicated to creating educated consumers. We have been teaching energy efficient home building for over 35 years to people from all walks of life. This class is a compressed version of our full blown Design Build Class. Our students walk away with the qualification and ability to be their own general contractor from land selection, to planning your design build process and materials selection, to writing your contracts with subs and ensuring you have the proper insurance. This class will prepare you to run this project and build the home of your dreams within your budget all without pulling all of your hair out! Building your dream home is within reach."