Build Smart Home Builders Series – Session 1: Start With the 30,000-Foot View

Are you thinking about building your own home — but feeling overwhelmed by where to begin? You’re not alone.

At Performance By Design, we know that the decisions you make before construction starts are some of the most important ones you’ll ever make — affecting comfort, efficiency, cost, and long-term value. That’s why we’re proud to partner with Rum River Consultants to bring you the Build Smart Home Builders Series, a free community education event designed to help you build with clarity, confidence, and a smarter plan from day one.

What is the Build Smart Home Builders Series?

The Build Smart Home Builders Series is a free, in-person educational session created for future homeowners, DIY builders, and anyone preparing to navigate the homebuilding process. Rather than diving straight into plans or construction, this series focuses on the big picture first — the foundational knowledge that sets a project up for success.

Performance By Design is proud to sponsor this workshop, ensuring that the information you get is trustworthy, accurate, and grounded in real-world experience. The session is presented by Rum River Consultants, experts in planning, zoning, permitting, and inspections — all critical pieces of the homebuilding puzzle.

Session One: Intro to Building Your Own Home

Date: January 12, 2026

Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Location: Performance By Design Training Room23340 Cree Street NW, St. Francis, MN 55070Cost: Free (limited seats)

This kickoff session — Intro to Building Your Own Home — offers a 30,000-foot view of the process so you can understand the steps ahead before committing to one.

Who Should Attend?

Whether you’re:

• A future homeowner preparing to build,

• Someone considering acting as your own General Contractor,

• A hands-on planner who wants to understand the process,

• Or an investor planning future construction projects,

  
  

this session gives you essential context before you dig into land, design, budgeting, or construction.

What You’ll Learn

By attending this workshop, you’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of:

✅ The homebuilding process — from land to move-in

✅ What it really means to be your own General Contractor

✅ Budgets, timelines, and contingencies

✅ Permits & inspections — and what trips most people up

✅ Common pitfalls that cost time and money

✅ Where to start to set your build up for success

This is not a sales pitch — it’s an education designed to empower you with knowledge most people learn the hard way.

Why This Matters

Building a home is one of the largest financial and emotional investments most people make — and yet, it’s often approached without a clear roadmap. Starting with the right information helps you:

✔️ Avoid common mistakes that delay progress

✔️ Save money over the life of your project

✔️ Feel confident and informed, no matter who you work with

✔️ Understand the why behind important decisions

At Performance By Design, our mission is to help homeowners make decisions that support comfort, energy performance, and long-term value — because a well-built home is not just for today, but for decades to come.

Reserve Your Spot Now

Seats for this live, in-person training are limited and fill quickly. Once this session is full, a waitlist will open — so don’t miss your chance to start your homebuilding journey with the right information.

🔗 Reserve your seat here: www.pbdmn.net/homebuildseries

We hope to see you on January 12 at 6:30 PM — where smarter building starts with understanding!