1230 Media Founder Carl Barnhill and Worship Facility editor Gene Lass discuss the best takeaways related to facilities management from the 2023 season of podcasts. Points include: How to communicate facility needs to church leadersip How to plan facility needs...
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Building a New Synagogue for Brooklyn’s Kosev Congregation
The Project Brooklyn-based Kosev Congregation contracted commercial and worship architecture firm IMC Architecture to design a prominent Jewish cultural institution in Brooklyn. Specifically, they wanted to build a new synagogue to accommodate: 300+ visitors a series...
Retrofitting Church on the Move and Forward City Church
While the concept of retrofitting isn’t new, we are seeing it gain traction and increasing popularity in the world of construction and church facilities. A large part of this is a very practical reason: time and cost savings. You can purchase and renovate a building...
Church Facility Projects – You’ve Moved In…But You’re Still Not Done
You’ve moved into the new facility and are enjoying the “new car smell” and excitement that comes with seeing the vision become reality. As you celebrate this momentous occasion, there’s still work to be done to keep this new building running at peak...
Worship Facility Podcast: Building Project Planning on a Budget
A growing church is a great problem to have, but at what point is it time to grow your physical building to facilitate your growing ministry? Join the Churches by Daniels team as they discuss preparing for a renovation or expansion, new construction, and the ins and...
Church Facility Projects – Preparing for the Capital Campaign
There's a phase with every church facility project that is all about raising money. While that may sound unappealing in ministry, the practical reality is any building project will require a significant financial investment. Thankfully, raising funds...
Are Your Facilities a Barrier to Your Ministry? Part II
Last week, we discussed how a church’s building design communicates to its attendees. While growth is the goal for a church, commencing a church expansion project requires careful consideration. If you expand too early, you might not see the return on your investment....
Are Your Facilities a Barrier to Your Ministry?
A church’s building design communicates to its attendees before they even step through the doors. While growth is the goal for a church, commencing a church expansion project requires careful consideration. If you expand too early, you might not see the return on your...
CFX is Looking for Facilities Speakers
The 2023 Church Facilities Expo (CFX) is looking for church leaders who are passionate about helping others! Come share your tips and strategies that will help attendees build their skills and training so they can focus more on their mission and less on the...
Discover the Facilities Track at CFX Essentials
At the first-ever CFX Essentials mini-conference in Charlotte April 28-29, attendees will be given the full conference experience in a shorter time, for less money. With the shorter amount of time allotted, there will only be two tracks: Production, which we looked at...
Learning Series: Project Design and Construction: Keys to Success
REGISTER AND DOWNLOAD NOW Just as there are many steps to take when actually executing a design-build project, there are also many steps to take before and during the process to ensure that it all goes smoothly, is completed on time, and stays on budget. Delve into...
Owner Direct Purchase Program Benefits
In the current inflationary climate for construction projects, churches and other non-profits should not be passing up any opportunities to reduce their rapidly rising project costs. Leveraging their exemption from paying state sales tax is among the most beneficial...
Setting a Realistic Design & Construction Budget
Setting and adhering to a realistic target project budget is one of the most critical yet most difficult tasks for any project owner. It is often made more difficult in challenging economic times of labor and material availability uncertainty and rising...
An Accurate Project Scope of Work
A project scope of work, often referred to as “SOW” is an essential aspect of any design and construction project. It defines what is expected as an outcome of the project and is an essential first step in any project. Anyone who has ever planned a home...
CFX Facilities & Operations Seminars Teach about Building Management, Construction, and Operations
Facilities Managers, Executive Pastors, Elder Boards, and administrative staff all share the burden of being good stewards over the building and business operations of the church. That's why it's important for them to have the knowledge and skills needed to carry out...
Selecting your Design & Construction Team
Last month we covered the three primary project delivery methods; Design-Bid-Build, Construction Management, & Design-Build and reviewed the advantages and disadvantages of each method considering the challenging current construction market conditions. This...
Construction Project Delivery Methods
There is probably no more important decision a project owner team is faced with than what delivery method they will select for their capital project. So, what does “project delivery method” mean? Most people are familiar with the primary roles...
Retrofitting: The Future of Church Construction?
We can all agree that the last two years have been crazy. Real estate has skyrocketed, supply issues are affecting everything from paint to plastic to plywood, and the cost of everything has gone up. Each of these presents a problem in daily life for each of us, but...
Need a New Church Facility? Consider Purchasing an Existing Building
Practical advice on determining if an existing property can work for your next church building
CFX 2021 Panel Question: Finding Reputable AVL Consultants and Integrators
Answers from this question asked at the CFX 2021 “Ask the Experts Panel on Technology” offer valuable insights in finding the right integrator for your needs
Interior Design on a Budget—From a Biblical Perspective
Design should be intentional; you should make sure it makes guests and attendees feel welcome, but are you thinking about why they feel welcome?