diff --git a/lib/contracts/code_generator.js b/lib/contracts/code_generator.js
index e7adc4c92..9b45318a2 100644
--- a/lib/contracts/code_generator.js
+++ b/lib/contracts/code_generator.js
@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ class CodeGenerator {
     });
 
     this.events.setCommandHandler('embark-building-placeholder', (cb) => {
-      this.buildPlaceholderPage(cb);
+      self.buildPlaceholderPage(cb);
     });
 
   }