Kent ConstructionHow much will it cost? How long will it take? What’s it going to look like? These are all questions you may be asking when you think about starting the process of building your worship facility. Whether it’s renovating, adding to, or starting from scratch, the process can be more than just a little overwhelming; But don’t let it get to you! We’ve broken it down step-by-step so you know exactly what you’re getting into when starting your project.

First thing’s first: You’ll give us enough information to pick a design builder to fit your needs using our Cost Evaluation Form. We’ll send the information on and they’ll contact you with a “ballpark” estimate of the cost. From there. you’ll work with them and begin making crucial decisions about your facility. Money is saved in the Preliminary Design/Build Services (planning) phase, not in the construction phase. Items addressed in this phase are:

  • Needs Assessment
  • Master Planning
  • Preliminary Design
  • Budget Estimate

Needs Assessment includes meetings with the Building Committee and Staff to gather information about ministry objectives, congregation demographics, and budget parameters that will help you nail out all of the details of your facility. You’ll discuss long-range plans and goals, financial needs and abilities along with potential lenders, and a master plan of the ministry.

After Needs Assessment is complete, a Master Plan of the existing campus will be developed to document the vision of the Church. The Master Plan will identify all future structures, their usage and their placement on the property.

Finally, a schematic architectural design will then be developed to further establish the size and character of the project. The schematic design will include the floor plans and elevations for the initial facility of the Master Plan and further define the building layouts. The schematic design package will provide information to develop a preliminary budget estimate for the initial facility.

Derrick Building Solutions is a member of the National Association of Church Design Builders and has three Certified Church Consultants on staff: Mark Johnson, and Bill Derrick. Contact any of them to begin discussing projects for your congregation via e-mail or at 715-246-2320.

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