Planning Your Church Project with General Steel
When you started thinking about building a new church, chances are you started by searching the internet for photos, floor plans, and common designs to get ideas for your project. During this process many church leaders stumble upon something they believe is just what they need, but the problem is, no two projects are the same. Fortunately we have developed a church design package that will get you and your congregation headed in the right direction towards a successful project.
You Need a Design Package
- If you are just started to plan your church project
- If you are starting a capital campaign
- If you need to know the cost of the full project
- If you need to communicate a vision
- If you don’t want to hire an expensive architect
- If you need to evaluate your local codes
Design Package Includes
- 3D renderings
- 2D floor plans
- 3 design changes
- Zoning and code analysis
- A.I.A. certifiable cost analysis
- Project Coordinator
Zoning and Code Review
Before deciding what to build you have to determine what you can build according to your local zoning guidelines. This step includes answering questions like setbacks, height restrictions and occupancy guidelines.
Site Restrictions
- Landscaping
- Parking
- Drainage
Municipality Restrictions
- Height Restrictions
- Buildable Area Ratios
- Setbacks
A.I.A. Certifiable Cost Analysis
An A.I.A. certifiable cost analysis is provided as part of a General Steel church design package. This comprehensive document is a line by line description of how much your church project will cost from start to finish. Since it is A.I.A. certifiable, this cost analysis can be used as part of a loan package to secure funding for your church project.
Your Point of Contact
When you purchase a metal building through General Steel you are assigned a Project Coordinator at no additional charge. This experienced industry professional is your single point of contact at our corporate office who is responsible for answering any questions you have and making sure your project is finished on time and on budget.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a design package cost?
If you purchase a pre-construction services package through General Steel, the cost of the Design Package is credited back to you at the time you buy your metal building. That makes the project feasibility study outlined below essentially free!
How much does an architect cost?
Architects charge by the hour ($80-$125 per hour), by the square foot ($1.25 to $5 per SQFT) or as a percentage of construction costs (8%-15%).
Do metal building designs require an architect?
The answer is no. Many General Steel building designs only require MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) drawings that can cost as little as $1 per square foot.
Church Design Case Studies
Young Israel Synagogue
We were asked us to design a building that could withstand strong winds, learn how this design endured a hurricane.
Enduring Hurricane Sandy
Bonita Park
Used our church pre-construction program to design and build one of the largest church camps in the United States.
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