Kentucky
Church Builder

& Kentucky 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

Buck Run Baptist Church
52,000 SF Addition with Sanctuary
Frankfort, KY

Grace Baptist Church
43,000 SF Multi-Use Building
Somerset, KY

First Christian Church
54,357 SF Worship Center (2 Phases)
Elizabethtown, KY

Northside Christian Church
14,700 SF Worship Facility
Georgetown, KY

First Baptist Church
7,000 SF Addition & Remodel
Mt. Vermon, KY

Florence Baptist Church
56,351 SF Multi-Phase Expansion
Florence, KY

Zion Christian Academy
New School Campus
Columbia, TN

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Center Pointe Christian Church
21,280 SF Addition / 15,000 SF Remodel
Liberty Township, OH

Lifespring Community Christian Church
18,437 SF Church / Childcare Center
Harrison, OH

Northview Church
3 campuses of approx. 24,000 SF
Indianapolis, IN

Southland Community Church
24,585 SF Addition
Greenwood, IN

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Certified BGW Builders

Kentucky Church Contractor
& Kentucky Christian School Contractor

SB Construction Group – 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.

Mark Wright
Ministry Project Development
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Mark Wright
Ministry Project Development

After 36 years as a lead pastor, Mark joined the team at SB Construction Group in 2019. He came to SB with a passion for cultivating relationships with pastors and other church leaders and with valuable experience in building church facilities. Over his career, Mark led the construction of six church buildings, the acquisition of three properties, eight capital campaigns, and the master planning for a successful church relocation.

Mark’s experience as a church leader allows him to offer valuable wisdom and understanding to church clients and he is uniquely qualified to help ministries see their vision for construction come to fruition. Mark and his wife Sarah were married in 1983 and they have three kids and four grandkids.

Hargett Construction (Lexington, KY) – Hargett Construction is a family-owned contractor that has been serving churches and Christian schools, as well as a wide range of commercial / retail clients throughout central Kentucky since 1937. The company has built dozens of central Kentucky’s most iconic structures. In the 87 years, Hargett Construction has maintained a strong reputation for being on time, on budget and fully committed to meeting client needs and expectations.

The Hargett experience is rooted in their transparent communication with clients and their strong reliability.

Ron Hargett
Owner
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Ron Hargett
Owner

Throughout his thirty years of professional experience, Ron has been responsible for negotiating, planning, designing, and construction of a variety of project types including athletic, educational, institutional, hotel, retail, office, state and local government, non-profit organizations, manufacturing facilities, churches, and Christian schools. He consults with owners and architects to help plan projects, project goals, and objectives. Ron has been actively involved in the development of properties like Wellington at Reynolds Road in Lexington which expands over 450 acres and the development, design, and renovation of a 210,000 sq.ft. manufacturing facility which became the main campus of the Lexington Christian Academy. Ron has worked with the National Development Council, (non-profit owners of the former Reynolds Road property), Realtors and Developers, and was involved in the master plan, design and construction at Kentucky Christian University in Grayson, Kentucky.

Your Trusted Experts

Kentucky Church Builders
& Kentucky 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.