Download or read book Managing Church Building Projects written by Chris Ekpekurede and published by Strategic Book Publishing. This book was released on 2014-03-11 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For twenty-five years I have been involved in extensive infrastructural projects for churches as a volunteer project manager. These were multi-million-dollar projects that delivered the wealth of experience set down in this book. They have opened my eyes to project strategies that work, and those that do not work. The book is a vital tool for church operators and organizational leaders alike.Church and communal projects do not only pose engineering challenges, but are predominantly a hearts-and-minds issue. The book covers how a church project should be conceived, planned, and executed. It thrashes issues such as the part-time status of building committee members, the use of uncompleted facilities in concurrent operations, contractor selection, managing stakeholder expectations, and the technical and spiritual qualifications of project officials. It outlines viable options for funding church projects and strategies for preserving church infrastructural investments.
Download or read book Firm Foundations written by Lance Moore and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a common language for ministers, church boards, contractors, and designers. Point by point, start to finish, Dan Michal, an architect involved in a variety of church building projects, and Rev. Lance Moore, a pastor and the son of a pastor, warn of common follies and guide you in sorting out the best choices for your church. A copy for all involved in planning or building your facility may be the best investment you make
Download or read book Buildings for Mission written by Walter Nigel and published by Canterbury Press. This book was released on 2015-09-29 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A money-saving handbook for all who care for and maintain church buildings, this practical and comprehensive guide provides expert advice from a leading church architect and an experienced heritage buildings specialist. They also show how church buildings can be tools for contemporary mission, packed with potential for community engagement.
Download or read book Church Buildings written by Katie Burch and published by . This book was released on 2016-08-31 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can church leaders make wise decisions when planning, designing, and constructing their church's facilities? How do church leaders address the needs and wants of the church while staying within their budget? When should they begin planning their future facility? Pastors, elders, and leaders beginning the process of renovation or construction are faced with the questions of where to begin, when to hire professionals, and how to successfully oversee the many details of their building project. In "Church Buildings," PlanNorth Principal Architect Katie Burch draws from extensive industry experience to give church executives the tools and knowledge to successfully lead their church's renovation or new building construction from beginning to end. Leaders will learn useful tips and advice of how to: Refine the vision and purpose for their church Create an informative, clear fundraising campaign Ensure their facilities meet the unique needs of their congregation Creatively work within their church's budget Navigate the terms and processes of the design and construction industries Whether church leaders are just beginning their ministry or are knee-deep in a growing congregation, this book will serve as an excellent reference guide for an organized, informed approach to facilities. Most importantly, leaders will walk away understanding how to ensure their church facility will serve people for decades to come.
Download or read book Church Administration and Management written by Dag Heward-Mills and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2011-03 with total page 547 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - Achieving excellence in church management - Vital information on proper, ethical conduct for God's servants - Clear information on achieving the frugal use of resources - A valuable and timely resume of the full-time ministry - Takes you beyond mediocrity in church administration
Download or read book Building for the Gospel written by Julia E. M. Cameron and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-25 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A handbook for church leaders considering undertaking a building project at their church, whether a new build, an extension or re-ordering. It focuses not just on the practical, but the spiritual aspects of managing a church building project, and illustrates it with case studies.
Download or read book Disaster Prevention Guide written by Jon Elliot and published by . This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Church building projects can be fraught with challenges that threaten to burn out the pastor, place the church in financial bondage, and cause deep divisions in the church. The Disaster Prevention Guide for Church Building Projects will help you eliminate unnecessary stress and pending problems as you sail through smoother waters toward a building project you can look back on with satisfaction. Developed by a church-planning consultant (who is also an experienced engineer and church business administrator), this guide will explain how to properly plan your building project as you examine your church's needs, abilities, and potential and lay out a plan for success. Even Jesus recognized the need to plan in Luke 14:28-30 You will... Learn why planning is essential Determine how much you can spend Find out how not to save money Discover how to make the most of your money Learn when to involve an architect Understand communication, funding, and design planning Explore loans, permits, and more Discover how to preserve your pastor Use this guide to... Turn your visions into blueprints Avoid pastor burn-out Prevent wasted time and money Protect your church Determine the best solution for your space needs Overcome problems that lie ahead-through planning Develop a plan for a successful building project Includes: 77-page printed guide and instruction on 2 CDs.
Download or read book Building a Church written by Terry Harpool and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2017-11-02 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Navigating the church construction process can be a daunting task for a seasoned professional and even more so for a first time project manager. In his book, Terry Harpool discusses many of the aspects of this process beginning with prayer. Prayer is an absolutely essential requirement in seeking God's will from the very start of the project to its completion. Paramount to the success of the construction process is the selection of a qualified project manager to oversee the construction. This is vital, along with selecting a group of church experts, to help provide the needed inputs for requirements and budget. The book also provides tips on how to select the most qualified architect and general contractor based on the specific needs of the church. This ensures the building is specifically designed to meet church requirements and that it can be built on time and on budget. Also in the book, there is a discussion of the bid letter contents. These include special instructions to the general contractor, which help outline the parameters of the project and also prevents confusion during the construction phase. The book discusses many of the pitfalls that can occur during the construction phase with valuable insight on how to avoid these pitfalls. Additionally, there is a discussion of the dreaded "change order" and how it can impact the project. The critical relationship of "time, quality, and money" is addressed in the book, providing insight of how these three elements are interrelated in church construction. And finally, the book emphasizes the importance of giving thanks to God for the successful completion and celebration of the new church building. With project completion, the ultimate realization for the project manager is knowing that he has laid up treasure for his faithfulness in a job "well done."
Download or read book Smart Church Management A Quality Approach to Church Administraton written by Patricia S. Lotich and published by Bowkers. This book was released on 2020-01-17 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Church leaders understand that managing the day-to-day operations of a church can be challenging because of limited resources, managing volunteer labor, and supporting the needs of the congregation. Smart Church Management: A Quality Approach to Church Administration, Third Edition is an updated guide for managing the resources of a church - which is people, time and money. This book provides tools and examples for decision making and problem-solving for church administration that is easy to understand and more importantly, quick to implement! This book also includes discussion questions to provoke thought and discussion for church teams. This book is ideal for ministry students, church boards, church leadership and church administrators.
Download or read book Managing Construction Projects written by Graham M. Winch and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-12-30 with total page 551 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Project management is of critical importance in construction, yet its execution poses major challenges. In order to keep a project on track, decisions often have to be made before all the necessary information is available. Drawing on a wide range of research, Managing Construction Projects proposes new ways of thinking about project management in construction, exploring the skills required to manage uncertainty and offering techniques for thinking about the challenges involved. The second edition takes the information processing perspective introduced in the first edition and develops it further. In particular, this approach deepens the reader’s understanding of the dynamics in the construction project process – from the value proposition inherent in the project mission, to the functioning asset that generates value for its owners and users. Managing Construction Projects is a unique and indispensible contribution to the available literature on construction project management. It will be of particular benefit to advanced students of construction and construction project management, as well as contractors and quantity surveyors. Reviews of the First edition: "A massive review of the art and science of the management of projects that has the great virtue of being a good read wherever it is touched. It spills the dirt on things that went wrong, elucidates the history so you can understand the industry's current stance, draws on other countries experience and explains the latest management processes. Throughout it is liberally sprinkled with anecdotes and case histories which amply illustrate the dos and don't for practitioners wishing to deliver projects on time to expected quality and price. A valuable book for students and practitioners alike." —John D Findlay, Director, Stent "This is a valuable source for practitioners and students. It covers the A-Z of project management in a confident contemporary manner, and provides a powerful and much needed conceptual perspective in place of a purely prescriptive approach. The engaging presentation introduces a range of challenges to established thinking about project management, often by making comparisons between practices in the UK and those of other countries." —Peter Lansley, Professor of Construction Management, University of Reading "A refreshing and unique study of information management and its impact upon international construction project management.... The book is well presented and written, logical and succinct and is flexible enough to allow readers to either read from start to finish or to dip into selected chapters. This book deserves to be an established text for any construction or civil engineering under - and/or postgraduate course." —CNBR, 25th November 2003 "Generous use is made of anecdotes andc case histories throughout to support the theory. the book illustrates the mistakes made by others, and the means to deliver projects on time and to cost." —Building Services Journal, April 2004
Download or read book Church Building and Society in the Later Middle Ages written by Gabriel Byng and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-12-14 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The construction of a church was undoubtedly one of the most demanding events to take place in the life of a medieval parish. It required a huge outlay of time, money and labour, and often a new organisational structure to oversee design and management. Who took control and who provided the financing was deeply shaped by local patterns in wealth, authority and institutional development - from small villages with little formal government to settlements with highly unequal populations. This all took place during a period of great economic and social change as communities managed the impact of the Black Death, the end of serfdom and the slump of the mid-fifteenth century. This original and authoritative study provides an account of how economic change, local politics and architecture combined in late-medieval England. It will be of interest to researchers of medieval, socio-economic and art history.
Download or read book Building by Faith written by Joseph Brice and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-06-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding Overcharging in the Construction Industry and how to save money. If you are planning to build, in the planning stages, in the construction process, or currently building, you should read this book! With over three decades of experience in commercial construction, I have acquired extensive expertise in estimating, building, budgeting, and field operations, in the office and on-site settings. Throughout my career, I have completed projects across various sectors, including banking, retail, warehousing, cinema, dining, car rental, education, infrastructure, restaurants, roads, highways, bridges, and churches. This diverse experience has given me unique insights into the challenges and opportunities within the construction industry, particularly in the context of church construction. My focus is for the church to be treated with the respect it deserves, acknowledging its significance and rightful ownership, especially regarding fair market pricing. Unnecessary change orders can significantly inflate project costs and strain church budgets. Proper management and oversight are essential to minimize these impacts. The issue of unnecessary change orders is a significant concern in church construction projects. Change orders involve making modifications to the original project scope, often leading to increased costs and extended timelines. While some change orders are essential, others can be avoided with careful planning and foresight. Change orders have various types and causes, including design changes, scope creep, and errors and omissions in the original plans or specifications. Additionally, miscommunication and contractor manipulation can contribute to unnecessary change orders. Poor communication between the church and contractors can lead to misunderstandings, and some contractors may take advantage of change orders to increase their profits. The financial impact of unnecessary change orders on church projects is substantial, as they can significantly inflate project costs and strain church budgets. Therefore, it is crucial to have proper management and oversight to minimize these impacts. Pre-construction Planning and Due Diligence Before starting any construction project, it is essential to focus on comprehensive planning and thorough due diligence. This involves a detailed examination of all aspects of the project, from site selection and design to budgeting and scheduling. By doing so, potential challenges and risks can be identified and addressed early on, preventing costly delays and issues later. This careful preparation lays a solid foundation for the project's success, ensuring that it proceeds smoothly and efficiently. Common Areas of Overcharging The site work is quite complex for an inexperienced client, and rightfully so, as it is a complicated part of the job. Site work typically involves, but is not limited to, clearing trees, excavating, grading, installing water and sewer systems, building detention and retention ponds, installing stormwater systems, and sometimes putting in hydrants and water lines. Labor Costs: Charging higher than market rates for labor. Material Costs: Marking up the cost of materials beyond reasonable margins. "Project Delays: Extended timelines and delays can lead to increased costs. A clear schedule and budget are essential for staying on track and completing the project on time. The schedule will help you monitor progress throughout the construction process and avoid unexpected delays." These resources offer comprehensive guidance on various aspects of church construction, from planning and budgeting to project management and execution. By exploring these materials, church leaders and project managers can gain valuable insights and knowledge to ensure the successful completion of their building projects.
Download or read book Planning Church Buildings 1921 written by Henry Edward Tralle and published by Kessinger Publishing. This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Download or read book Construction Conflict Management and Resolution written by P. Fenn and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-09-02 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings together over 40 papers presented at the 1992 International Construction Conflict Management & Resolution Conference held in Manchester, UK. Six themes are covered, including alternative dispute resolution, conflict management, claims procedures, litigation and arbitration, international construction, and education and the future. With papers from arbitrators, architects, barristers, civil engineers, chartered surveyors and solicitors, this book represents the first multi-disciplinary body of knowledge on Construction Conflict and will act as a unique source of reference for both legal and construction professionals.
Download or read book Money and Buildings written by Ben Harder and published by . This book was released on 2007-02 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book This Old Church written by Ion Grumeza and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the squeaky floors to the crumbling towers and from peeling paint to the falling ceiling, parishioners love to talk about any restoration work, as many have already had similar experiences with their own homes. But to move from talking to action is a long and costly road. Proper planning of any restoration work is a must to ensure good results. Such planning requires many groups of competent people. --Ion Grumeza This Old Church is not a book about how to build a new church building; it's a book about how to restore the church building you already have. Grumeza has taken his many years of experience as a church restoration planner and estimator and compiled his knowledge into one handy, how-to guide on restoring church buildings. The book: ¥ describes in thorough detail the logistical procedures to be followed before, during, and after the restoration process ¥ includes advice on how to relate to contractors, to your congregation, and to the public ¥ offers a wealth of easy-to-comprehend information for the various phases of a complicated and costly project Through this guide, Grumeza shows how to do everything from identifying the building's problems to choosing the right general contractor, and provides helpful checklists every step of the way. Also includes photographs that show the processes Grumeza outlines in this handy resource.
Download or read book Financing Church Building Projects written by United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. Board of National Missions and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
