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Battle Creek, Michigan

Faith Baptist Church of Springfield

15,510 sf

$1.2 million

Description
First Baptist Church was master planned for future growth. The facility sits toward the rear of the site to accommodate a future, large sanctuary addition with music and classroom additions. The circle drive, perimeter parking, and storm water system were designed to accommodate future expansions. The church had the assistance of many experienced and willing volunteers within their congregation as well as volunteer assistance from the National Baptist Volunteer Groups.

The 15,612 square foot slab-on-grade, pre-engineered steel superstructure was designed, bid, and value engineered to bring construction cost within tight budget constraints. Building utilized structural insulated roof panels and metal stud side walls and wood-frame construction of side wings. This blend of systems brought the cost down and allowed more use of volunteers familiar with residential construction.