benjamin kelley

president

About

We design and build homes on the island of Martha's Vineyard. With extensive building science training, your home will be safer and healthier than the typical houses. We offer a communication oriented construction process that enables us to deliver you and your family's dream home that is beautiful, comfortable, durable, resilient and safe. From the beginning our process takes into account your true cost of homeownership like maintenance and operation- spend more time with your family and doing what you want, not worrying about your home. We are the first construction company in Massachusetts to be Certified Passive House Builders, we are a Certified Green Building Professional firm, EPA Lead Safe certified, Certified Passive House Consultant and trained for Home Energy Raters (HERS) as well as certified by Building Performance Institute (BPI). By staying on the cutting edge of building science we can build your home that truly serve you. Please visit www.buildingshelter.com or email me at info@buildingshelter.com Thanks!

Country

united states

City

yarmouth

Industry

construction

Skill

green building, construction, sustainable design, building science, energy efficiency, contractors, renovation, whole house renovations, new custom homes, submittals, residential design, budgets, projects

Experience

owner

fine carpentry

1999-1 - 2006-1 · 7 yrs 1 mo

Contracting services such as framing, finish work and challenging construction projects.

president

building shelter

2006-1 - Present · 20 yrs 9 mos

I'm a second generation builder. I arrived on Martha's Vineyard with $186 and today I run one of the most ambitious building companies on the island with a proven track record. I'm motivated to serve my client's long term interests by building innovative homes that utilize building science and cutting edge materials and methods- because of this I can build you the most beautiful, safest and healthy home you could hope for for you and your family- I guarantee it.

Education

shoreline community college

1990-1 - 1993-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Delivered commencement address. Activities and Societies: Chair, Brown Bag Lecture Series; Director, Legislative Action Committee; member, Student Government Executive Board.