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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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Certified BGW Builders

North Carolina Church Contractor
& North Carolina Christian School Contractor

Bobbitt Group – Raleigh & Winston-Salem, NC: For 75 years, nonprofits, corporations, municipalities, and all types of businesses and organizations throughout the Carolinas have trusted Bobbitt to construct high-quality buildings. Over the years, Bobbitt has constructed dozens of churches and faith-based facilities and have developed a solid reputation and a specific understanding of the needs of faith-based communities. Their goal is to take the complex process of construction and make it easy – even enjoyable – for their ministry clients.

Brian Van Horn
Faith-Based Projects Executive
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Brian Van Horn
Faith-Based Projects Executive

Since joining Bobbitt, Brian has led project development on a wide range of Design-Build projects including office, flex, manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, commercial, religious, medical and laboratory facilities. Brian holds a Bachelors degree in civil and environmental engineering from the University of Wisconsin.

Hogan Construction – Greenville, SC: Serving BGW Clients in Western NC and throughout South Carolina and Georgia, Hogan is an organization that cares deeply about the communities in which they live and work. They take pride in maintaining relationships with subcontractors and vendors to promote a positive collaboration for a successful project delivered on time and within budget. Hogan brings a wealth of experience and a portfolio that includes a broad range of commercial and non-profit projects.

Chris Bowen
Vice President
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Chris Bowen
Vice President

Chris has a diverse work experience spanning multiple companies in the construction industry. He spent the first 15 years of his career as a Project Manager, including 8 years with York Construction Company and 7 years with Manhattan Constructon Company. Chris joined Hogan Construction as Vice President in 2009, offering general contracting, construction management and design-build services throughout South Carolina and the surrounding states. He attended The Citadel from 1993 to 1997, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.

Your Trusted Experts

North Carolina Church Builders
& North Carolina 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.