Church properties often have a variety of facilities to manage, from public meeting spaces, to libraries, community resource hubs, washrooms, as well as the HVAC systems heating and cooling them. The more people use these assets, the more value they provide to your...
Have you ever heard the old adage about the 2 happiest days of boat ownership? “The day you buy it and the day you sell it." If you're a boat owner, this saying may best describe your ownership experience. So what about our ministry tools? While most of us will never...
Worship Facility editor Gene Lass and Dale Shirk, Senior Applications Engineer, Loudspeaker Solutions Group for Biamp discuss how to overcome acoustical challenges of different church spaces. Takeaways include: Types of audio challenges How Sanctuary architecture can...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Building additions or renovations can be so challenging that the temptation is very real to “take the foot off the gas” near the end of the project when a successful project completion is within sight. Don’t do it! The manner in which a new project owner works...
Moving forward, how churches will operate is evolving before our eyes. As a result, churches and campuses will have to evolve as well. We reached out to architects, builders, and designers and asked them to share some resilient and enduring trends that promise to influence the future of church design.
REGISTER AND DOWNLOAD NOW Although churches are technically exempt from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), many of these requirements have now been instilled into the International Building Code, which any organization, including churches, must adhere to when...
Let's face it. The current economic environment is arguably unprecedented when considering the combination of supply chain challenges, inflation, labor constraints, and geopolitical uncertainty. Those factors combine to make it very difficult for any construction...
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...
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...
Practical advice on determining if an existing property can work for your next church building
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
Design should be intentional; you should make sure it makes guests and attendees feel welcome, but are you thinking about why they feel welcome?
Finding the right people to lead a new build or remodeling project can ensure a smoother process for everyone
Two days, three streams, and an incredible line-up of leading speakers packed with sessions designed to unlock your creativity and achieve your goals
It’s important to include families and individuals with special needs in a safe and welcoming place at your church
The journey to bring this church to a place of growth has been challenging, but rewarding
Understanding how to create an interior space that is welcoming to everyone who enters your doors is crucial