Build Smart Home Builders Series

Series 1: The 30,000-Foot View

The Build Smart Home Builders Series begins with Series 1: The 30,000-Foot View, presented by Rum River Consultants and hosted by Performance By Design.

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This kickoff session is designed to give builders, homeowners, and future clients a clear, big-picture understanding of high-performance home building, with a strong emphasis on Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) and smart decision-making before construction begins.

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📅 Date: Monday, January 12th 2026 @ 6:30pm
📍 Location:
Performance By Design
23340 Cree St. NW
St. Francis, MN 55070

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📞 Phone: 763-220-0004
🌐 More details: www.pbdmn.net/homebuildseries
🏗️ MN Builder’s License: BC782020

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About the Event

This educational workshop takes a 30,000-foot view of the home-building process—helping attendees understand how early planning, system choices, and construction methods impact energy efficiency, durability, comfort, and long-term cost.

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Rather than focusing on a single home style, this session explores foundational building principles that apply across custom homes, rural builds, and modern residential projects.

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You’ll hear from experienced professionals who work across multiple areas of the industry and are available to help answer real-world questions in a practical, approachable way.

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Topics & Areas of Expertise Include

• Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) & energy-efficient building systems

• High-performance home design & layout considerations

• Zoning, permitting, and land-use planning

• Real estate insight for buying, selling, and building

• Doors, windows, and building envelope performance

• Banking, financing, and early budget considerations (as available)​

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Why Attend?

• Gain clarity on SIP construction and high-performance building concepts

• Understand how major decisions connect across design, zoning, and financing

• Ask questions and learn directly from experienced industry professionals

• Connect with others interested in building smarter from the start

 

This session is ideal for anyone who wants to step back, see the whole picture, and build with intention—before getting into the weeds