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| Philosophy
of Service |
We
are committed to assist each church client accomplish their
unique mission of service through the design and building
of facilities that meet the growing needs of the congregation.
We utilize the following points:
| Team
approach |
| Ministry
oriented |
| Flexibility
of services available |
| Variety
of approaches to construction |
| Phasing
and master planning of projects for affordability |
| Congregational
involvement in process |
| Realistic
cost projection |
| Lower
then normal fees, more services |
| Fee
payments in easy installments |
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| Corporate
Goals |
Our
goal, as a team member, is to assist each church in accomplishing
their stated goals. Buildings should not dictate ministry,
rather the ministry of the church should influence and shape
the facility.
The process should
be an enjoyable experience, full of excitement and anticipation,
not divisive, but a time of unity in the congregation.
We have the experience, skills, and combination of services
to make this goal a reality.
We believe people
and ministry are more important than buildings. Above
all else, we want to work with the client in determining
God's direction. We believe these objectives set us apart
from most other architects.
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Pre-Design
Service Packages
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Prior
to embarking on the design process, it is often expedient
for the church to complete one or more of the services
offered below. The intent of these services is to assist
the leadership in establishing a specific and logical
process for the church to develop the required building
facilities.
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| Pre-Design
Services Package |
A/E Technologies will bundle the group of services that
best accommodate the needs of your church. This package
approach allows the church to receive all needed services
at a considerable discount in service fees. It also allows
the church to commit to a substantially smaller contract
package, initially, until a definitive direction can be
determined. Once that direction has been firmly established
and supported by the congregation, leadership can confidently
move into the design process. |
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Visionary
Planning
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We
offer assistance to your leadership in determining specific
direction for your long-term
growth, helping you to discover your unique "mission,"
evaluate your current available resources, and establish
a plan to enable you to reach that potential.
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| Feasibility
Studies |
Before
the design process begins, many churches require a Feasibility
Study. This report is garnered from your church's
information about attendance, the space you currently
have, and its use. We collect detailed data about church
programs, ministry needs and goals - both immediate and
long-term. We then use this information combined with
your church's growth ratio to give you an informed estimate
regarding your future attendance and the space requirements
you will need to meet this congregation level. We
offer an in-depth analysis and a written report of assessment.
These studies will provide guidance to the church before
the design process begins.
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Demographic profiles for the church and community
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Growth studies of church
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Past
statistics
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Projection for future growth
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Evaluate
present finances
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Financial
capability studies
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Forecast
capital fund raising potential
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determine
debt service capability
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Facilities
and site evaluation
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Adequacy
in accommodating immediate and long-range
needs and goals
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Implementation
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specific
written options outlining solutions and recommendations
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size
and type of space required for the next phase
of construction
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| Space
Planning |
Taking the adopted option as established in the Feasibility
Studies and developing floor plan layouts and exterior views.
General targets for space use as determined in the Feasibility
Study are developed into specific assignments for use in
the various functions.
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Establish
a detailed inventory of current space usage
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Prepare
a detailed written space plan for each level as
established in the Feasibility Study
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recap
capacity goals for each function
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determine
best use of existing space
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establish
type and amount of new space needed (short
and long term)
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Prepare
space plan drawings, arranging spaces in logical
relationship to each other and planning proper pedestrian
flow
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Develop
exterior elevation view of the proposed level
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Master Planning
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Develop the "footprint" of the space plan as developed
above, and locate facilities on the site, showing existing,
proposed, and long-range site development (buildings and
parking) as a preliminary site plan drawing. These drawings
are preliminary in nature and are intended as a guide for
early planning and are subject to final drawings prepared
by the civil engineer.
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Show
"footprint" of existing, proposed and
future buildings and parking
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Preliminary
investigation of retention, drainage and utility
requirements
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Preliminary
investigation of environmental issues connected
with site
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Preliminary
investigation regarding zoning, setbacks and parking
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Major
Metropolitian Areas: Additional Planning and Zoning
requirements beyond the normal services and plan costs
may be required. A/E Tech can provide these services for
an additional fee. Please contact our office for additional
information and cost.
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| Capital
Funding |
A/E Technologies, Inc. will assist leadership in planning,
organizing, and training for a capital funding campaign
to increase the cash flow in current congregational giving
for a specific building project.
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Provide
orientation manuals to all leaders
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Provide
assistance in selection of the funding team members
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Conduct
orientation and training sessions for general organization
of the campaign
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Conduct
orientation and training sessions for visitation
teams
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Consultation
on an as-needed basis during the campaign
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Assistance
in the preparation of a "Loan Portfolio"
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A/E
Technologies can assist you in your fundraising needs
with our Stewardship Program, a spiritual based financial
guide for your churches building program. This training
seminar and series of manuals is an invaluable tool in
helping you to raise additional building funds over a
36-month period, equivalent to one year’s annual
income. This program has a GUARANTEE TO RAISE AN AMOUNT
(over a 36 month pledge period), EQUAL TO YOUR ANNUAL
INCOME WITHOUT AFFECTING YOUR REGULAR TITHES AND OFFERINGS…
if you do not succeed in receiving pledges over a three
year campaign, equal to your annual income, you will owe
nothing for this program. We are that sure of the success
you will have.
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Design
Services
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the most advanced technologies, we will assist the church
in working through the design process. Upon completion of
these services, the church will feel confident that the
best design solution has been developed to adequately support
their ministry goals, within the stated budget restraints.
Click on the links on the left for more detailed information
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| Preliminary
Design
Services |
Computer-aided drafting (CAD) allows for quick, flexible,
viewer-friendly preliminary planning. Converts space planning
concepts to well developed preliminary design drawings.
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Preparation
of space plan studies to determine scope of project |
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Development
of floor plan, exterior views, and master plan
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Determination
of building structural systems most suitable
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Design development drawings, including sections and
other critical details |
| Information
allowing accurate preliminary cost estimates |
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| Presentation
Material |
When presenting the proposed project to the congregation,
it is critical that the visual aids and graphics be exciting
and easy to understand. Our standard Presentation Package
would include color floor plan, site plan and evaluation.
Options for this presentation include:
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scale models |
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Computer visualization renderings |
| PowerPoint
Presentations |
| Presentation
boards |
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| Working
Drawings |
With engineering
and drafting done by computer (CAD), the drawings are
more accurate, done more quickly, and are better detailed.
This translates into lower cost to you, the owner.
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Complete working drawings, including architectural,
structural, HVAC, mechanical, and electrical
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Value engineering of building design
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Progress meetings to review documents with owner
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Shop drawing review
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Required site inspections and owner representation
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Optional Pre-Bid service
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Post
Design Services
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As
important as the design process is, the real purpose is
to complete structures that will effectively complement
the church's ministries. With that in mind, A/E Technologies,
Inc. has made available several additional services to
ensure that turning your vision into reality is actually
accomplished.
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| Construction
Options |
Each client church has unique factors that dictate which
building delivery system should be used. A/E can assist
in this process through two different construction options.
We will present the strengths and weaknesses of each system
and will assist the church in evaluating and selecting the
best system for your project. We can also provide the church
access to companies that are competent in each of these
systems.
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Construction Management - The
Owner, Construction Manager and Architect work together
during all phases of the project. Experience and
resources can be utilized during all phases of the
project to provide the most economical building
consistent with the owner's requirements. The owner
accepts most of the risk on the project, but the
contractors and designers have ethical and reputation
standards. The architect may be the construction
manager. As well the construction manager can be
the architect. This method is the most cost effective
way to build.
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Design Build - The
design build method is a single source contact for
the owner. The owner contracts with the design build
firm for all services and in most cases the whole
package. The disadvantage to the owner is not knowing
what they are getting prior to signing the contract
or what the project is going to look like. The architect
used by the design/builder represents the design/
builder not the owner, therefore the owner has no
one to look out for his interest. Design Builders
cannot give a good dollar value for all the accounts
because he has to make a certain amount of profit
and overhead on each account. This method is most
expensive to owners in some cases. There is no volunteer
labor from within the church allowed in most cases.
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| Update
Evaluation |
Upon completion of your project, a dialogue is helpful to
determine the continued validity of the vision and long-range
plan for your church. We will help you in evaluating your
funding and the fulfillment of the vision you have for your
church. We have developed a number of evaluation tools to
assist the church in determining if the church is tracking
predictably toward the Master Plan or if corrective measures
need to be undertaken. We also suggest that the Capital
Funding Program be evaluated at appropriate intervals throughout
the pledge period to monitor results and incorporate new
giving units. In addition, we have a follow-up evaluation
form - "report card," that we encourage each client
church to complete, thus allowing A/E to improve our level
of service to each church.
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Project report card |
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Funding evaluation |
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Vision fulfillment |
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Related
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| A/E
Technologies, Inc. is a firm that is focused on the design
of church-related facilities. This has allowed us
to develop expertise in the whole process of church-related
expansion. We also realize that a church that is embarking
upon a building program will require services and products
beyond our scope of expertise. Having assisted hundreds
of churches over more than twenty years, we have developed
confidence in many product supply companies. We readily
share this with you to assist your church in your project. |
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Network Related
Services |
Very
often, A/E can make suggestions and initiate contacts on
behalf of the client for services that might be required,
but are not a part of our services package. This approach
removes the search and coordination challenge from the shoulders
of the client, while maintaining the lowest possible cost
by allowing the client to deal directly with the specific
service, rather than paying additional layers of costs generated
by having the architect directly responsible for sub-contracting
the required service. NOTE: A/E can assist the church in
evaluating any prospective site.
Property
search and evaluation
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A/E can assist the church in evaluating any
prospective site for function, visibility, and
accessibility. More technical information, such
as environmental audits, geo-technical information,
etc., would come from other professionals.) |
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| Site
engineering, surveyors |
| Environmental
consultants |
| Church
bond financing firms |
| Construction
managers |
| Design-builders
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| General
contractors |
| Sub-contractors
for churches acting as their own contractor |
| Specialty
suppliers such as pews, baptisteries, chairs, etc |
| Sound
professionals and acoustical engineers |
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