Meet the Team

Great Spaces is a Montana-owned construction company founded and run by a family of generational builders. Since 2000, we’ve developed a company that strives to do it right. We use the latest knowledge in building science to craft longer-lasting, more durable homes that reduce energy consumption and our carbon footprint.

No matter the size of your project - from a bathroom remodel to light commercial buildings - you can count on us to provide high quality, science-backed, efficient buildings.

Emmon Snyder

General Contractor, Building Science Generalist & Inspector

Emmon Snyder is the 4th generation in a family of contractors and finds the business of building science endlessly fascinating. When he’s not furthering his education by obtaining additional degrees and certifications, you’ll find Emmon reading building magazines or acting as an expert witness in structure-related trials.

Emmon officially began working at Great Spaces with his dad, Paul, in college and became part-owner in 2005. In addition to this work, he spent 2 years as an insurance adjuster conducting investigations, property appraisals, developing diagrams and estimates related to loss, as well as determining cause and origin of claims. He began his own inspection and consulting company, E.S. Ventures in 2012, where he conducts residential and commercial inspections as an ASHI certified inspector.

Based on everything he’s seen and learned in his career, Emmon has garnered a deep-rooted motivation to create sustainble, long-lasting structures.

“We just need to build better for the environment and for the health and comfort of the inhabitants.”

Education

  • South Seattle University Bachelor of Applied Science Sustainable Building Science Design
    - Currently enrolled

  • University of Toronto Certificate in Building Science Practice
    - Currently enrolled

  • University of Montana Graduate BA Sociology 2005-2009

Credentials

  • Building Performance Institute Building Analyst (BA-T)(BA-P) # 5065844

  • ASHI Certified Inspector #: 258354

  • Montana Licensed Home Inspector #: HI0153

  • Montana Registered Contractor #: 47025

  • Certified Passive House Trades Person: #h7656

  • ITC Level 2 Thermographer

  • MICRO Certified Mold Inspector (CMI) # 84032

  • MICRO Certified Mold Remediation Contractor (CMRC) #84130

  • International Association of Certified Indoor Air Consultants #IAC2-73659

Paul Snyder

Company Founder, General Contractor

Paul founded Great Spaces, Inc in 2000. He is the 3rd of 4 generations of contractors in his family. He started working with his dad at 11 years-old and hasn’t stopped since, meaning he’s been in the business for nearly 55 years!

Paul runs Great Spaces with a combination of basic construction knowledge, up-to-date building science, and a commitment to working with subcontractors driven to produce a quality product. By utilizing a devil’s advocate business approach, Paul takes time to discuss a client’s wants with the best possible outcome. This ensures a comprehensive evaluation of the project so risks can be properly assessed and flaws are not overlooked. He works closely with his team of architects and designers to make sure the client is heard and happy with the end result.

Paul is proud that he can pass on his business to his son, Emmon, who has not only carried on the family tradition, but has taken it upon himself to become the most knowledgeable and certified contractor in western Montana.