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The Pre-Construction phase
The procedures defined above constitute the initial steps in the partnered design-build methodology. They prepare the project for the “pre-con” or “pre-construction” phase, during which, all of the architectural, structural, civil, mechanical and electrical plans are competed. It is also during the “pre-con” when all zoning, subdivision, land development, utility companies and building [...]
Features of the Design development phase
It is during this portion of a “partnered design-build” scenario when the consultant, architect, structural engineer and civil engineer, together, develop the design documents. Related site-work and performance specifications applicable to the mechanical and electrical systems are also established.
As this process moves forward, and the design progresses, the contractor will produce [...]
The Preparation Period
At the appropriate time, your building consultant will advise the general contractor to have performance specifications drafted by the electrical and mechanical contractors.
These specifications will serve in lieu of expensive complete documents. Later, these same sub-contractors will produce final plans and specifications, pursuant to their contract with the general contractor.
Sub-contractor-generated documents will [...]
THE ULTIMATE BUILDING SOLUTION
“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on a rock.” Matthew 7:24
Here it is …the ultimate building solution!
Called a “partnered design-build” contractual arrangement, it is a collaboration between the three primary entities involved in the building project… [...]
Traditional Design Build
This is not a bad choice from the church’s perspective, but it does leave a few things to be desired.
Here are some positive aspects of this arrangement….
The builder is held accountable for everything included or not included on the plan. Why? Though it sounds strange, it is true! The fact is that the [...]
Construction Option Two DESIGN/BID/BUILD
Nearly every building committee I have ever met had already convinced themselves that this was the proper choice for them. If the church were to possess unlimited financial resources, it might be fine. However, assuming the resources were available, the question still remains, “Does it represent good judgment or responsible stewardship?”
No! … [...]
Option 1 -DESIGN/SELF-BUILD
This method might work fine if you were adding a room onto your home, but, it is otherwise fraught with land mines… especially so when it applies to projects such as those involving moderate–to-large churches.
The Design/Self-Build model requires a high level of client knowledge and time, neither of which are likely commodities in [...]
There are many choices one can choose when building a church. Many churches just think there is one option.
You do have a choice!
Here are the most common types of contractual arrangements used between owners and contractors:
Design/Self-Build
Design/Bid/Build
Construction Manager (CM)
Traditional Design/Build
Partnered Design/Build
In later post we will explain the major differences between each of these options and share [...]
Church financing, if handled properly, can be an effective vehicle to assist you in
the expansion of your ministry. Let’s briefly consider bond issues, another financing option that works well in some situations… What does it mean to “float a bond issue”?
Church bonds have been popular for the last twenty years, or more. Until recently it [...]
Preparing the “Financial Package
The collection of documents which lenders require in support of a Loan Application is referred to as the “Financial Package”. It is wise to begin accumulating this information as soon as you have decided to pursue outside financing. Some items will already exist in a form acceptable to lenders. Others will need [...]
“...to have completed our new headquarters within budget is an enormous achievement and one for which we will be permanently indebted to you.”
Dr. Clive Calver,
President of World Relief
Building for Ministry, by Richard White