Custom Built Homes and Renovations

Custom built homes and renovations built by Shiels Builders continue to set themselves apart from the competition in the Berkshires. Flexibility in home design and architecture while incorporating elements of the beautiful local landscape.

Our projects feature:

Concern for the environment embracing green building techniques to improve your home’s efficiency

Custom amenities following trends that create smart home technology and features that improve lifestyles

Multigenerational and universal design that can increase your home’s value by opening the market to any future buyers, despite age or ability.

Timber Frame Homes

Timber Frame Homes built by Shiels Builders are beautiful frames that are built to last. Michael Shiels has been a Certified Builder Dealer with Woodhouse Timber Frame Company for 20 years. Tree species and support elements add a special look to every Timber Frame home. Timber Frame Homes are eco-friendly, energy efficient, and durable to the elements. We are committed to the principles of sustainable building and the Timber Frame Home benefits to clients and the environment.

Project Management

It takes a team mentality in the construction business to create something great, but it also takes a great manager to direct everyone towards completion of a successful project. 40 years of experience as a self directed, self employed contractor working hands on to produce and coordinate quality work are the keys to success in Michael Shiels' project management.

Project Management Responsibilities include:

Planning
Creating Benchmarks
Time Management
Risk Management
Distributing Resources
Budget Management
Managing communications with crew, architects, owners/stakeholders

My first project with Shiels Builders resulted in the successful renovation of the former Schweitzer Center in Great Barrington. This was a challenging project, due to the removal of a large barn space and its effect on the rest of the building, but Mike and his carpenters handled any and all aspects of the job with dependability, confidence and skill. Shiels Builders hold themselves to a high standard, offering quality work of their own and expecting the same high quality from their subcontractors. I was so satisfied with the Schweitzer Center renovation that I contracted them for a new barn building, completed in the fall of 2019. I couldn’t be happier with the result and experience, and highly recommend them for any building project.

- Laura Jordahl

As architects, we work with many builders, and can easily say that Mike Shiels is among our favorites to work with. He is a careful builder, with a consistent attention to detail. He is organized, his job site is always tidy, and his advance planning means no wasted trips to the lumberyard for forgotten supplies. He goes the extra mile for his clients - all of whom will attest to his thoroughness, courtesy and honesty. A pleasure to work with!

- Ann McCallum
  Burr & McCallum Architects

I can highly recommend Shiels Builders to anyone who will undergo a construction project. Our new building project was huge, and from the very beginning Mike Shiels performance was exemplary.  He was a good coordinator, he was responsive and available on any day, he had excellent rapport with the sub-trades.  The job site was always neat.  I am confident in recommending Shiels Builders and do so without hesitation.

Sincerely,
Patty Levy

As architects, we work with many builders, and can easily say that Mike Shiels is among our favorites to work with. He is a careful builder, with a consistent attention to detail. He is organized, his job site is always tidy, and his advance planning means no wasted trips to the lumberyard for forgotten supplies. He goes the extra mile for his clients - all of whom will attest to his thoroughness, courtesy and honesty. A pleasure to work with!

- Ann McCallum

Office: 413-854-4262
Cell: 413-441-5367
Michael J. Shiels, INC
Shiels Builders
P.O. Box 174
Sheffield, MA 01257