Builder Training for the Gilbertson Oahu Manis Home
The Gilbertson Oahu Manis project connects a custom home in
Lanikai, Hawaii, with house inspection and builder training in Bali. For
readers considering Bali prefab homes for Hawaii, it offers a project reference
focused on the people involved in bringing a home to completion.
Design and Inspection in Bali
Bale Maker began design and construction in late 2011 for
Russ and Wendy Gilbertson. Oahu Manis was described as one of the company’s
newer designs at the time.
During their house inspection in Bali in 2012, the owners
expressed strong appreciation for the quality and standard of the custom home.
Training the Builder and Supporting the Oahu Team
The owners sent their on-site builder to Bali for one week
of intensive training. They also flew one of Bale Maker’s expatriate trainers
to Oahu to help train the local building team and get work started on site.
The team, led by David Farkash and architect Aulden
Badenhop, completed the house in February 2013. Bale Maker reports that the
home attracted local interest for its quality and how it blended with Lanikai’s
tropical surroundings.
Read the Gilbertson–Oahu Manis project account for the
original record.
Discuss Your Hawaii Home Project with Bale Maker
If you are planning a custom tropical home in Hawaii,
contact Bale Maker to discuss its design and construction services, your
intended building location, and coordination with your local project team.
The Gilbertson experience can provide a starting point for
questions about inspections, builder preparation, and on-site assistance. Ask
Bale Maker which support services can be included in your own project scope.
For the architectural features of the design, explore the
separate Oahu Manis design article. You can also browse
Bale Maker’s completed international projects.