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ConstructionMaine, United States11-50 Employees
Shelter Institute is a third-generation, family-owned construction-focused organization based on a 68-acre campus in Woolwich, Maine. Since 1974, it has operated across three specialized divisions: a building school that teaches energy‑efficient homebuilding from site design to engineering, a design‑build arm offering timber frame design and construction with energy‑efficient solutions, and a tool shop that curates woodworking tools and provides customer guidance. The company serves students and professionals seeking practical expertise in sustainable construction, as well as clients needing timber frame projects and related building services. Positioned within the construction industry, Shelter Institute combines educational offerings with hands-on design and construction services, supported by a curated retail component for woodworking enthusiasts. Its operations reflect a long‑standing commitment to hands‑on learning, structured around its Woolwich location in the northeastern United States and its integrated, multi‑division model.