UKIAH, Calif. – Homeowners and builders face a number of options when considering how they want to construct a home.

The Mendocino College Sustainable Construction and Energy Technology program is offering a workshop to help homeowners and builders make wise decisions throughout the process.

The workshop, “Pre-Fabricated vs. Custom Built Homes: Weighing Your Options” will take place on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Room 4210, in the Library Building at the Mendocino College Ukiah campus.

Participants will learn from building professionals including a local contractor, prefabricated home manufacturer, and a panelized building kit provider about what to consider when making a choice, an overview of each building type and how to get started.

This panel of professionals include local contractor Randy Dorn, who brings decades of experience in building homes in Mendocino County to address questions about construction costs, timelines and the benefits of a custom-built home.

Steven Lefler, vice president of Modular Lifestyles and an Advanced Certified Green Building Professional, will walk participants through considerations for choosing a prefabricated home including costs, timelines, and financing.

Ann Zollinger from North Coast Packaged Homes will share the benefits, details and considerations to take when choosing panelized building kits.

Following this information-packed presentation will be a Q&A and an opportunity to meet and talk with the professionals.

RSVP soon to lock in your seat for this educational home building workshop. To RSVP/register for this workshop, visit https://buildingoptions.brownpapertickets.com. A $5 materials fee will be charged.

The workshop is part of a series, so mark your calendars for the next two! Energy Rebates for the Home, will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Register for this free evening workshop at https://energyrebates.brownpapertickets.com.

The final workshop in the series, Building FireWise: Construction Design, Materials & Landscaping, will take place in November with the date to be announced.

To learn more about the workshops contact Jen Riddell at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 707-468-3080, and visit https://www.mendocino.edu/department/sustainable-technology-program to learn more about the Sustainable Construction and Energy Technology Program at Mendocino College.