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UC alumnus uses construction industry expertise to give back

August 2023, UC News

Steve Kuhn creates nonprofit ‘construction dating service’

https://www.uc.edu/news/articles/2023/08/uc-alumnus-uses-construction-industry-expertise-to-give-back.html

Sharing Is Caring

Construction Executive June 2023

ShareBuilt is a “dating service” collaboration platform that connects charitable groups and people in need with construction professionals who can help them.

https://sharebuilt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Construction-Executive-Magazine-June-2023-Sharebuilt.pdf

ShareBuilt Awarded 501(c)3 Non-Profit Status

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 11, 2023)

ShareBuilt, a Nashville-based organization established to connect non-profit organizations with design and construction firms willing and able to help, announced today the receipt of their official determination letter from the IRS. The official status as a 501(c)3 enables ShareBuilt to move toward achieving its vision of “Shepherding Projects – Improving Lives.”

https://sharebuilt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ShareBuilt-Nonprofit-Status-PR-011122.pdf

Learning Series: Project Design and Construction: Keys to Success

WorshipFacility December 2022

Just as there are many steps to take when actually executing a design-build project, there are also many steps to take before and during the process to ensure that it all goes smoothly, is completed on time, and stays on budget. Delve into the process with this detailed whitepaper.

https://www.worshipfacility.com/2023/01/12/learning-series-project-design-and-construction-keys-to-success/

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The Owner’s New Building Checklist

December 2022

Building additions or renovations can be so challenging that the temptation is very real to “take the foot off the gas” near the end of the project when a successful project completion is within sight. Don’t do it!

https://www.worshipfacility.com/2022/12/15/finishing-your-project-well-and-preparing-for-occupancy/

Are You an Owner of Choice?

November 2022

Let’s face it. The current economic environment is arguably unprecedented when considering the combination of supply chain challenges, inflation, labor constraints, and geopolitical uncertainty.

https://www.worshipfacility.com/2022/11/17/six-things-design-and-construction-firms-expect-from-good-owners/

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Construction Project Delivery Methods

June 2022

There is probably no more important decision a project owner team is faced with than what delivery method they will select for their capital project.

https://www.worshipfacility.com/2022/06/16/the-proper-approach-is-essential-for-project-success/

Owner Direct Purchase Program Benefits

October 2022

In the current inflationary climate for construction projects, churches and other non-profits should not be passing up any opportunities to reduce their rapidly rising project costs. Leveraging their exemption from paying state sales tax is among the most beneficial approaches.

https://www.worshipfacility.com/2022/10/20/leverage-your-tax-exempt-status-for-project-cost-savings/

Setting a Realistic Design & Construction Budget

September 2022

Setting and adhering to a realistic target project budget is one of the most critical yet most difficult tasks for any project owner. It is often made more difficult in challenging economic times of labor and material availability uncertainty and rising inflation, making the inclusion of realistic contingencies essential.

https://www.worshipfacility.com/2022/09/15/avoiding-budget-surprises/

Selecting your Design & Construction Team

WorshipFacility December 2022

Last month we covered the three primary project delivery methods; Design-Bid-Build, Construction Management, & Design-Build and reviewed the advantages and disadvantages of each method considering the challenging current construction market conditions.

https://www.worshipfacility.com/2022/07/14/make-the-right-decisions-for-the-right-reasons/