Church Design & Build Blog

10 Questions – Choosing a Church Designer-Builder
When it is time to address space and facility issues, here are 10 questions your church should ask as you look for a church designer or architect and builder.

Church Relocation or Stay Here?
Many churches today are faced with this difficult question. The ramifications and implications are worth looking at. Here are some of the Pros and Cons of staying in your current location:
What Every Church Desires
What every church desires, as they begin the new building/renovation process, is a partner—someone they can trust and believe they can work with in a flexible and cooperative manner. COSCO & Associates, Inc. is bent on starting clients off on the right foot, as a...

Define the Scope of Project
A program is a list of current and future needs that help a design professional know how to design your building. This list should agree with your church's mission statement. You must make a decision early on- "are we going to design a building that will meet the...

Top 10 Things Most Churches Appreciate about Their Design/Builder
They understand MINISTRYProvide correct tool to grow churchExcellent listening skillsGood communicatorsPositive attitudeDemonstrates patienceHonesty and IntegrityRelationalTakes personal responsibilityFair Price

Tested Design-Build Process
“Design-Build” construction is a system of contracting in which the owner teams up with a firm committed to perform design, architectural, engineering, and construction work.