Zion Christian Academy
New School Campus
Columbia, TN
Tennessee
Church Builder
& Tennessee 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
Grace Apostolic Church
12,328 SF of New Construction
Nashville, TN
Rightway Christian Center
58,487 SF Worship Center
Mobile, GA
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Certified BGW Builders
Tennessee Church Contractor
& Tennessee Christian School Builder
SB Construction Group: Serving faith-based organizations throughout the Central and West Tennessee Regions, SB Construction has successfully completed a wide range of non-profit 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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Mark WrightMinistry Project Development
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SB ConstructionMark WrightMinistry Project Development
SB ConstructionAfter 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.
Ferry Construction Services – Maryville, TN: Serving faith-based organizations throughout the East Tennessee region, the team at Ferry Construction truly understands what it means to be good stewards. They provide a different client experience by assisting, educating, and taking churches and Christian schools from vision to reality. It’s not about a building, it’s about the people. With a Christ-like culture applied throughout the consulting and construction process, Ferry Construction focuses on providing excellence in quality and an individualized client experience to deliver your project from concept to completion.
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Scott FerryPrincipal
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With 20 years in the construction industry, Scott Ferry has held many titles from project coordinator to regional manager. Scott has been blessed with extensive experience, allowing him to develop an aptitude to assess and manage construction projects in a way that has earned him a reputation as one of the most trusted and respected names in the local building industry. It is this gift of knowledge combined with a passion for assisting you throughout the entire project that sets Ferry Construction apart from other consulting firms or general contractors.
Your Trusted Experts
Tennessee Church Builders
& Tennessee Christian School Builders
& Tennessee 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.
