We're Open: Manuel Builders and last updated 2021-01-15 19:16:01-05 Helping Acadiana residents build their dream home, Manuel Builders in Lafayette can now say, "We're Open!" The new office and design studio on South College features custom styles, finishes, and amenities for homeowners to select during their build process. "When we sell, we are looking at number of lives changed, not numbers of houses sold," explained owner Greg Manuel. "It is a good feeling because most of our homes are entry level, first move up, and the excitement of they have to come in to a beautiful place, make their selections, it's a fun process to see people go into."