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Building for Eternity: When Hiring a Church Builder

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Tuesday, December 6, 2011. When Hiring a Church Builder. The church should not hire a builder simply based on cost. The "lowest bidder/general contractor" method of selecting a builder greatly increases the odds of a disaster. The church should look to hire a. CM) team rather than a. THE MORAL OF THE STORY. As a church leader, you should strive to receive value for the money sacrificially offered by your congregation and to show good stewardship and wisdom throughout the planning, design, and constructio...

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Building for Eternity: Before Buying Land for Your Church

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Monday, November 25, 2013. Before Buying Land for Your Church. A Due Diligence Clause in a purchase agreement may call for a period of 60-90 days for the buyer to review the following:. Wetlands and environmental concerns. Traffic control and vision distance from the exit drives. 8220;Buildable” acreage versus unusable acreage on site. The architect and civil engineer can help the church determine the feasibility of the property to meet the current. Avoid odd-shaped, steep, or heavily wooded property.

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Building for Eternity: July 2011

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Wednesday, July 20, 2011. Inspections and Billing Review. One of the many services provided by architects on church construction projects are site inspections and review of contractor billings. This is an optional service that may be of benefit to churches. The architect becomes a representative of the church during the construction process and attempts to insure that the church is not paying for work that has not been satisfactorily performed in accordance with the plans and specifications. Many archite...

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Building for Eternity: October 2011

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Monday, October 31, 2011. Happy Reformation Day 2011! Today is an important day in church history. On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the castle church in Wittenberg, sparking the Protestant Reformation. May our churches continue to proclaim the truth that "the righteous shall live by faith" (Rom. 1:17). Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). For 20 years, Omega Church Consultants. Has been your single source for church design and build services. Follow Us on Twitter.

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Building for Eternity: June 2011

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Tuesday, June 28, 2011. The Bidding Process in Church Construction. The architect can assist the owner in evaluating the bids and selecting a builder. The architect should know in advance how the project will be bid since this will affect his duties, how the drawings are prepared, and his fee. Monday, June 20, 2011. Church Design in Three Dimensions. Abundant Life Apostolic Church, Cincinnati, Ohio. Architectural Design: Omega Church Consultants. Tuesday, June 14, 2011. Since it is a daunting task, the c...

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Building for Eternity: Inflation and Your Construction Project: Should We Start Now or Wait?

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Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Inflation and Your Construction Project: Should We Start Now or Wait? It doesn’t sound like such a big, bad thing. So, any plans to delay the construction start date in order to raise money must take into account that a delay will increase the cost of the project. In the example cited, the first $100,000 raised in your capital campaign will go toward covering the effect of inflation. For example, if the church delays a year on the project cited above, and assuming the church has ...

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Building for Eternity: September 2011

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Thursday, September 29, 2011. Selecting and Purchasing a Site for Your New Church. If your church is planning to build a new facility at a new location, you need to know how to acquire a suitable piece of real estate. In this article, we will look at how to select and purchase your new site. Keep in mind that the cost of the land may seem "cheap" but the cost per acre could soar when the church accounts for the limited amount of usable land and the high development costs for the property. In Frankfort, I...

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Building for Eternity: January 2012

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Monday, January 23, 2012. How the ADA Affects Your Church Building. Churches are finding that when they plan a building addition or renovation, local authorities will require the church to upgrade most, if not all, of their existing facilities to the ADA codes. Let's look at an overview of some ADA requirements. Any church will benefit by making their building more accessible to the elderly and disabled. Remember, however, any renovation work involving the structural, electrical or mechanical systems...

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Building for Eternity: May 2011

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Tuesday, May 24, 2011. The Value of Good Plans. President of Omega Church Consultants, Inc. A complete and carefully prepared set of building plans is the real "foundation" of any building. It's difficult to place a value on the architectural design because it not only conveys most of the intangible artistic elements that will give the building its unique "personality," but it includes the technical information required by the craftsmen who will work on the project. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).

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Building for Eternity: How the ADA Affects Your Church Building

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Monday, January 23, 2012. How the ADA Affects Your Church Building. Churches are finding that when they plan a building addition or renovation, local authorities will require the church to upgrade most, if not all, of their existing facilities to the ADA codes. Let's look at an overview of some ADA requirements. Any church will benefit by making their building more accessible to the elderly and disabled. Remember, however, any renovation work involving the structural, electrical or mechanical systems...