New Construction

Planning and Development

Three CRITICAL PHASES

of a Building Program for any Church

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The Survey Phase

There is first the need to determine the surveys need, a community survey as well, and a building survey that checks the structural condition of existing buildings. Then recommendations can be made to you Church.

For a complete breakdown, write or call us. We will be happy to give you details about how to Structure the Organization, the size of the Committee and it’s best suited makeup. We will cover Subcommittees and their Functions. ( Publicity – Church Growth – Property – Programs – NEW TECHNOLOGIES – Furnishings – Finance – Plans –Members needed, Duties of Officers – Purpose of each Sub Committee – The Relationships of them and the work of each Sub Committee.

The Planning Phase

Property use development – property acquisition - program graphics – tentative cost proposals – cost estimates on furnishings-the architects schematics – reviewing the architects schematics – Church Architecture Department or Committee reviewing the schematics – reviewing cost proposals – considering alternatives – giving recommendations to the Church – Project Design – and review of the Project Design.

Studying the surroundings of the Church Community - Relating environmental conditions to Church Planning – When to make a Study – Who should make the Study – Determining the Data that will be required – Information Sources – Demographics – Conditions of the Economy locally and otherwise – Cultural, Social and Economic Conditions – Moral, Religious and Community Conditions – Physical Conditions – Visual Presentation of Data / Information – Values of the Community Survey etc.

Space needed For Church Programs - It is important to correlate the programs and space needs for Worship for example. Decide upon the Interim and Final Auditorium Structure – Vestibule . Everything from Pulpit Platform and Choir / Praise Team areas, as well as where the Musicians will be set in place. The Auditorium, Chapel, and Prayer Room, and or Dining Area seating must be laid out.

Providing for Physically Handicapped and Exceptional Needs Members and GuestsOne must plan the site to accommodate the disabled – parking, walks and ramps, entrance doors etc. It is critical to plan your building to be Handicapped Friendly. Corridors, Stairs, Elevators, Bathrooms, Class and Department Rooms.

Selecting, Retaining and Working with the Architect.Of course this is if you were to not work with us. We will facilitate all the things listed on these pages if selected to take all those burdens off of the Pastor and the Committee. We want and require approvalFrom both, every step of the way when contracts are ratified.

Planning Church Grounds and Parking Lots - We can assist or do the Development of the Master ( s) Plan. Assess the pattern of grown and plan for it, while working with the influences of codes and ordinances – zoning processes – parking required – rules of thumb for building, land and parking space – proper property utilization . It is important to take a realistic look at the needs and possibilities- local buildings by use – relating buildings and grounds – circulation – respecting the site and neighborhood. We could write a whole book on all this, more than likely. Contact us for more details.

CONSIDERATIONS needed to be made for includeImproving New and Old Through Good DesignDesigning for Low Maintenance Financing for Building, Upgrading and MaintenancePromotion of the Building Program

The Construction Phase

Construction Drawings – Construction Bids – Furnishing Bids – Construction and Furnishing Loan – Project Construction – Inspection of Work – Building Furnishing – Final Inspection – ( Beyond Construction Phase is the Maintenance and Financing)

The Energy IssuesEnergy Conservation in Existing BuildingsDesigning Energy Efficient New BuildingsSolar Energy.

New Construction

Part 1 - The Survey Phase

There is first the need to determine the surveys need, a community survey as well, and a building survey that checks the structural condition of existing buildings. Then recommendations can be made to you Church.

Part 2 - The Planning Phase

Property use development – property acquisition - program graphics – tentative cost proposals – cost estimates on furnishings-the architects schematics – reviewing the architects schematics – Church Architecture Department or Committee reviewing the schematics – reviewing cost proposals – considering alternatives – giving recommendations to the Church – Project Design – and review of the Project Design

Part 3 - The Contruction Phase

Construction Drawings – Construction Bids – Furnishing Bids – Construction and Furnishing Loan – Project Construction – Inspection of Work – Building Furnishing – Final Inspection – ( Beyond Construction Phase is the Maintenance and Financing)

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