Church Renovation vs. New Construction
Table of Contents
The decision framework
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The renovation trap: code-triggered upgrades
[Placeholder paragraph explaining the renovation trap. This section will cover how older buildings often require substantial, unexpected budget allocations for seismic, ADA, and fire life-safety upgrades once a renovation triggers current building codes.]
When renovation wins
[Placeholder paragraph for when renovation wins. We will outline the scenarios where updating an existing structure is financially and logistically the right stewardship choice for a congregation.]
When new construction wins
[Placeholder paragraph for when new construction wins. This section explores why, in some cases, the premium paid for a ground-up build is justified by long-term maintenance savings and purpose-built ministry spaces.]
The hybrid: phased campus development
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Running the numbers before you decide
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[Placeholder closing paragraph. The choice between renovation and new construction shapes the next fifty years of your ministry. If your building committee needs clear numbers to make this decision, learn more about our church project feasibility and budgeting services.]
Min Kang, CCM
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