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Pre-engineered Steel Buildings Help Churches Save Money While They Grow

By Linda Falorio

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Published: 16Jul2008
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In today's economy, we are all looking for the best way to take care of business in the most cost effective way.

When faced with the need to spend their congregation's money well, to keep design and construction costs within budget and maintenance costs low, many churches look to pre-engineered steel buildings as an attractive alternative to more conventional stone, brick or wood construction.

Advanced technology helps when churches need to build.

There comes a time in every successful ministry when the congregation has grown and the church recognizes a need to expand and build. This is an exciting time for the church - but also one that needs to be approached with budget in mind!

Whether the design of the new church building is small and simple or a whether the design is for a large and complicated structure there are many practical considerations.

The new worship sanctuary will need to accommodate the growing congregation, and there may be other important ministries to provide for such as Sunday school, Bible study, social activities, and recreation programs. The challenge to church leaders is to build a place of worship and a church facility that will meet the needs of the growing community while minimizing cost and one that will serve the community well for generations to come.

With an eye toward the future, many congregations have embraced the trend to nontraditional church designs - favoring the clean lines and pleasing geometrical shapes of pre-engineered steel buildings. The advanced technology of pre-engineered steel buildings allows for soaring, spiritually uplifting spaces with high ceilings. Another positive is the post free and visually unobstructed interiors. Ministers won't have to worry about the congregation's ability to see well from any seat.

Quicker Results

Pre engineered steel buildings technology is helping congregations see their church building projects reach fruition in a matter of months, not decades. With the many advantages and cost savings offered by pre-engineered steel building technology, many congregations are now able to realize church building projects that would have been impossible only a few years ago.

The benefits of pre-engineered steel buildings for church construction:

Pre-engineered steel buildings are both attractive and functional inside and out. No more worrying about form versus function. You can have them both.

Save time and don't stress - The engineers work closely with architects to achieve project goals.

Trust you will get the look you want: buildings can achieve the look of stone, stucco, brick, or wood.

Feel confident that your new structure will blend beautifully into any surrounding.

Peace of mind: it is easy to expand any facility.

Enjoy true versatility: 'steel buildings can be designed for diverse needs such as a sanctuary, classrooms, gymnasium, offices, or meeting halls.

Don't worry about the future: buildings are warrantied.

Save money and time on future maintenance. Pre-engineered steel buildings are virtually maintenance-free - no need to paint, ever.

Save money (again!) These steel buildings are fire resistant - lower insurance costs.

Less hassle: all local code specifications are designed and engineered into the building.

Structural elements are pre engineered and prefabricated at the steel building factory.

No surprises or cost over runs. All building components ship directly to the job site.

See results quickly. All structural elements are in place on the job site - construction times are cut in half.

Save the congregation's hard-earned money. Pre-engineering saves up to 50% in construction costs.

Eliminate the worry that normally comes with expansion projects. Project comes in on time and on budget every time.

Linda is Director of eMarketing of Olympia Steel Buildings and self-proclaimed steel buildings evangelist. Linda can be reached at Linda@steel-building.us. Reprint rights granted. No alterations to the article are allowed. You must include the author bio and a link to our website: http://www.olympiabuildings.com.

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