Fuqua Construction was hired to build a new church building for Milton United Methodist Church in Milton, Kansas. The project was a design/build model which allowed Fuqua to manage costs and the building process more efficiently. Fuqua worked closely with the church committee to design a building within the congregation's limited budget that met their needs. An unforeseen fire destroyed the original church building before construction was completed, but Fuqua helped the congregation through the setback and finished the new building on time and on budget. The congregation has been pleased with the high-quality building and Fuqua's commitment to customer service for many years since completion.
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“They’re our first choice, and we won’t waste time considering other options,” said Director of Ministry Operations George Freebersyser. Triangle Community Church’s first experience with Butler Builder® Bobbitt Design Build, Inc., was so good, they came back when they needed a youth ministry center. Butler provides extensive support to its builders, helping to create happy (and repeat) customers.
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Milton United Methodist Church
1. Fuqua Construction Inc.
A Design/Build General Contractor
Specializing in Church & Nursing Home Construction
www.fuquabuilds.com
620.585.2270 ● Inman, Kansas
PROJECT PROFILE
Milton UMC: Milton United Methodist Church
quality space,
Location: Milton, Kansas
limited budget Completed: 2000
Project Scope: New Church Building
Square footage: 7,840 sq. ft.
While many people may Design Build Fuqua Construction &
have had building experience
Team: Kelly McMurphy,
in constructing a new home,
Landmark Architects
few have had the experience
of building a new church. For
most congregations that’s
said.
something that happens maybe once every 50 to 75 years --
As it turned out, opting for the design/build model was a
if then.
blessing that the church couldn’t have imagined when they
For the small congregation of the Milton United
started the process.
Methodist Church in Milton, Kan., it was a new experience
“I had no idea how many decisions you had to make be-
when they decided to replace their circa 1919 building. The
fore you get started (on construction),” Casner said. “And,
aging building had a flat roof that had leaked almost since it
there were hours spent drawing and redrawing the plans with
was built and a bi-level entry that was not handicapped ac-
the architect (Kelly McMurphy of Landmark Architects in
cessible. After the church received a generous donation, the
congregation looked into installing an elevator, but decided
the cost, added to the Sunday school space they would lose,
made it a poor proposition, according to church member Judy
Casner. After months of discussing what to do, one gentleman
made the bold move of suggesting that they tear the church
down and build a new one. And, that was the decision that
was made. Additionally, the church opted to move the loca-
tion to land donated by a church member along Highway 42.
“We got an idea of how much money people would
pledge to the building and came up with a bit of a plan and
started talking to builders,” said Judy Casner, who along with
her husband, Jack, served on the building committee.
The project became a design/build project almost by ac-
cident as the church took the approach of just finding a
builder who would do the job. Casner said the committee Natural light in the sanctuary was important to the congregation.
looked at “gobs” of churches over the next few months to get The windows were designed for maximum natural light at the
further ideas. Fuqua Construction was contacted because of front of the sanctuary with minimal glare.
work the company had done on the Mennonite Church in
Hutchinson). Max met with both the committee and the en-
Kingman. The company got the job because of references
tire congregation and walked us through that process.”
from friends who were acquainted with Max Fuqua and the
What made it easier was Fuqua’s knowledge of construc-
fact that he was willing to work with them to achieve what
tion and ability to manage the project, Casner said. He knew
they were looking for. Of the other two builders contacted,
how to listen to what the committee said they wanted and
one suggested a metal building and the other just wasn’t in-
terested.
continued on back
“We wanted a brick building, something nice,” Casner
Fuqua Construction Inc.
2. then was able to make suggestions that would fit those needs. team had a little more control over how the budget was man-
An example of that was the church foyer, which was drawn aged. Casner said when they opted for a higher quality coun-
in the plans as nearly 15 feet wide, and an eight-foot wide tertop and found a bid that was less than the one he had
hallway that provided access to a classroom and the me- received, he told them to go ahead and order from their sup-
chanical room. Casner said for the congregation’s size, that plier. He also listened when the committee rejected his frugal
just seemed like wasted space. They felt the space was better choice for lighting fixtures in the fellowship hall.
used for the chancel area, so the plans were redrawn to their “After I saw those fixtures, I asked him what he had
wishes. picked out for the bathrooms and he just smiled and said,
Sometimes the committee’s planning process could be- ‘You’re not going to like it’,” Casner remembered. “He did
come a little contentious – whether it was picking out coun-
tertop, carpet or the floor plan — and the building committee
relied on Fuqua’s expertise in the decision-making process.
“Max has a way with words. He could calm things down,”
Casner said.
Having a design/build team rather than bidding the sub-
contracting out separately saved the church needed funds,
Casner said. For example, Fuqua explained that having the
same company for heat, air, electrical and plumbing would
save time, as there would be no waiting on one subcontrac-
tor to come in before the next could do his job, and ultimately
money. A subcontractor who worked in the area was recom-
mended by Fuqua and hired.
It also allowed the budget to be more closely monitored.
Casner said Fuqua was very sensitive to their budget con-
The cross on the sanctuary end of the Milton United Church is a
cerns while working with them to achieve the building they distinctive feature.
wanted. And, while they did go over budget, Casner said it
was because the congregation opted for several higher-priced tell us that lighting was very important and we got the shades
options after the job was started – not because Fuqua had un- we wanted. He’s really concerned about quality. In the things
derbid something. that are really important about the construction he’s way
“Max worked feverishly to bring that project in under above average. On the inside attractiveness, he’s above aver-
budget,” McMurphy said. “It was about the lowest budgeted age, but he’s not a real ‘showy’ person. He wants the money
project on which we had worked. But, he was able to do some to go into the construction. He was a great help on things like
very nice things with brick detailing on the outside and win- picking out the carpet. We had spent days looking for carpet
dows placed to provide lots of natural light in the sanctuary and when it came down to the decision, he told us we would-
without glare, which was what the congregation wanted.” n’t be happy with how one of the samples would hold up and
Complicating the budget issue was that the congregation recommended a different one. It still looks great. I’m so glad
had intended to use a number of things from the old building Max influenced us on that. We have loved it.”
in the new one – including the stained glass windows, a pan- And, Fuqua furnished the materials and time for the crew
eled folding door, the pews and a cross from the sanctuary. to construct a new cross as a gift to replace the one lost in the
The new church was built to accommodate the odd-sized fire, which was much appreciated, according to Casner.
windows and doors. The Milton church was designed as a two-phase project so
Then disaster struck. The original building burned to a it can be expanded in the future. After eight years of using
charred brick shell due to a gas leak the day before crews the church, the congregation is still pleased with the the build-
were scheduled to take out the windows, doors and pews and ing and the way that the Fuqua Construction crew partnered
move them to the new construction. with them to achieve it. There was a problem last year when
“We were devastated,” Casner said. “Not only did we lose some of the screws started popping out of the sheet rock.
things we had intended to use in the new church, we also lost They called Fuqua and his crew came back, repaired the walls
things we had intended to auction to help with the new church and repainted at no charge. That’s how important doing qual-
expenses. We didn’t know what we were going to do.” ity work is to the company, Casner said.
New windows and pews were ordered and the church re- “We were just overwhelmed when we moved into the
ceived enough additional donations to complete the project, building,” Casner said. “It was so wonderful, absolutely won-
but Fuqua continued to be mindful of budget, while still re- derful. It took lots and lots of time to do, but they worked
specting the committee’s wishes. This was an easier propos- with us all the way. It was a good decision.”
tition since Fuqua Construction, as part of the design/build
written by Cindy Baldwin, Baldwin Creative Services