Northview Church
3 campuses of approx. 24,000 SF
Indianapolis, IN
Indiana
Church Builder
& Indiana Christian School Builder
The construction of BGW projects is delivered through a nationwide network of faith-based contractors that are leaders in church building and Christian school construction in their markets. Our builders have a heart for ministries and are uniquely qualified to come alongside your leadership team and help bring your God-inspired vision to life.
Through a unique delivery model we call the Trinity Partnership, BGW Builders work in close partnership with BGW Architects from the earliest stages of design, helping keep projects intact from a cost perspective as we launch ideas and explore solutions.
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Regional Project Portfolio
Crosspoint Church
15,731 SF Addition
Fishers, IN
Cornerstone Bible Church
23,300 SF Remodel / 5,500 SF Addition
Westfield, IN
Pre-Born!
17,970 SF Office Building
Indianapolis, IN
Christ's Church
Interior Remodel
Fort Wayne, IN
Sunshine Center
46,772 SF Special Needs Children’s Facility
Valparaiso, IN
Fair Haven Christian Church
9,993 SF Expansion & Remodel
Franklin, IN
Pendleton Christian Church
20,000 SF Multi-Phase Expansion
Pendleton, IN
St. Bartholomew Lutheran Church
13,307 SF Addition
Kawkawlin, MI
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Certified BGW Builder
Indiana Church Contractor
& Indiana Christian School Contractor
& Indiana Christian School Contractor
SB Construction – Indianapolis, IN: A recognized leader in faith-based construction, S&B Construction has completed a wide range of projects throughout the Midwest and South. The company was founded in 1972 and launched its ministry projects division in 1996. Since that time, the company has been blessed to work with over 70 ministries. President William Cooper and his team truly view their company as a ministry and they leverage their expertise in the construction industry to be a blessing to churches and Christian schools.
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Joe SmithVP of Church Division
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Joe oversees the Church Facility Division at SB Construction, leading a team of Ministry Project Executives that cover 9 states. Joe’s focus is on presenting the unique BGW process of facilitating vision, growth, funding, sustainability, design, and construction of church and Christian school facilities.
Joe has been involved in church leadership for over 40 years, working at almost every level, including lay and ministerial; he currently serves as an Elder at his church. As a result, he brings a unique insight and understanding to ministry-based projects. Joe and his wife have been married since 1975 and have two children and five grandchildren. Joe loves spending time with his family, and there is nothing better than a house full of grandkids.
What our Customers are saying
Beacher Ward
“BGW was awesome to work with. We were able to meet and actually do some virtual meetings with the architects and the team that were building this space. They answered questions about what we really felt like we needed, that our ministry needed.”
Beacher Ward
Chairman of the Stewardship Campaign for Overcoming Church | Indianapolis, IN
Chairman of the Stewardship Campaign for Overcoming Church | Indianapolis, IN
Your Trusted Experts
Indiana Church Builders
& Indiana Christian School Builders
& Indiana Christian School Builders
In addition to their local expertise with church building and Christian school construction, BGW Certified Builders are skilled in delivering the unique Building God’s Way Approach that has consistently proven to cut construction costs by reducing conflict, scheduling delays, change orders and product mark-up.
Collaboration During Preliminary Design
The involvement of a Certified BGW Builder is critical during this early stage of design, to help keep projects grounded from a cost perspective as we launch ideas and explore solutions. Even the best designers can often go down the road of cost-overruns during preliminary design as the project scope is developed. Our experienced builder partners offer valuable feedback on the cost implications and constructibility of each design decision, value engineering ideas and opportunities for cost savings, as well as expertise in developing a preliminary construction cost estimate.
Pre-Construction Stewardship
Unlike standard design and construction approaches in which the architectural plans are completed and then sent out to contractors for bid, BGW Certified Builders engage in a unique process to explore the plans at a much deeper level with the architect and the subcontractors prior to soliciting final bids. Through this series of pre-construction meetings, the goal is to break the pattern of conflict and poor communication that is typical in the construction industry by asking the subcontractors to take our drawings, review them, and then come back to discuss them in individual sessions.
In addition to value engineering ideas from subcontractors about more efficient and cost-effective ways to accomplish the work, this process allows the BGW team to make the necessary changes to the construction documents that can clear up any confusion in the plan set, which can significantly reduce or eliminate change orders. PCS also incorporates a survey exercise that helps to identify construction industry relationships that the ministry might have in the local community that can lead to additional value added to the project in reduced mark-up or gifting of materials or labor.
The Ministry of Construction
God has great plans for the ministry that will happen within your new building, but you don’t have to wait until the building is completed – you can start during construction! BGW Certified Builders are deeply committed to helping ministry clients impact the workers on their job sites with the love of Christ. An integral part of the BGW approach since its foundation, this program offers a step-by-step guide to organizing a successful outreach effort during construction. Through simple acts of kindness, hospitality and appreciation, your ministry will be able to build relationships with local construction workers.
