Saint Bartholomew Lutheran Church and School
Kawkawlin, Michigan
Michigan
Church Builder
& Michigan 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
Water's Edge United Methodist Church
10,000 SF Worship Facility
New Buffalo, MI
Faith Baptist Church
29,573 SF Worship Facility
Canton, MI
Ann Arbor Baptist Church
17,657 SF Expansion
Ann Arbor, MI
Tabernacle of David Worship Center
21,372 SF Worship Center
Lansing, MI
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Certified BGW Builder
Michigan Church Contractor
& Michigan Christian School Contractor
Graham Construction – Saginaw, MI: Since its inception in 1991, Graham Construction has grown steadily to become one of the leading construction organizations in Mid-Michigan with over 50 full-time employees. Steady growth, a strong financial status and a commitment to quality have allowed Graham to provide customers with top-notch construction services throughout Michigan.
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Graham Construction’s reputation as a leader in the industry is based on their greatest asset, their people, and their ability to provide a variety of contract services. From pre-construction and foundations to casework to completion, Graham provides self-perform services for all industries and project scopes. Depending on your required level of assistance, their design/build services can be tailored to meet your needs, allowing you to remain focused on your business priorities. Graham’s commitment is to provide the critical pre-construction and construction services you need to get your project built, renovated or completed on time and on budget by attending to the details.
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Brooke MeunierFaith-Based Projects Rep / Project Manager
Click here for BioBrooke MeunierFaith-Based Projects Rep / Project Manager
Brooke earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications from University at Buffalo in 2006 and her Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Canisius College in 2008 and joined Graham in 2009. She began her career at Graham working in Business Development and has evolved into her current role as Project Manager. Brooke’s strong communication skills, ability to multi task, stay organized and build relationships with our clients is what allows her to be an integral part of the management team at Graham Construction.
Your Trusted Experts
Michigan Church Builders
& Michigan Christian School Builders
& Michigan 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.
