Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Church Construction Partners
S & B Construction was founded in 1972 with a mission to provide high-quality construction management, general contracting, and design/build services tailored to the unique needs of churches and Christian schools. With over five decades of experience, we have completed more than 100 church projects across multiple states, combining industry expertise with a deep understanding of ministry-specific requirements. Our team prioritizes client relationships through transparent communication and a budget-focused approach that ensures financial predictability. We integrate biblical principles of stewardship and partnership into every project, from pre-construction planning to facility completion. Our services span tenant improvements, ground-up construction, and renovations, supported by a proprietary charrette-based design process that accelerates vision realization.We maintain industry-standard practices while offering innovative solutions to maximize value for faith-based organizations. Our leadership team brings cumulative expertise in construction management, budgeting, and project execution to every engagement, ensuring projects meet both functional and spiritual goals. Client testimonials highlight our ability to deliver complex projects on time without compromising quality. We remain committed to ethical practices, community impact, and continuous improvement while serving religious and educational institutions nationwide.
Services
Church Construction
Design/Build Services
Pre-Construction Planning
Tenant Improvements
Ground-Up Construction
Facility Renovations
Funding Strategy
Ministry Assessment
Conceptual Design
Construction Management
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- Specialized in church construction with 100+ completed projects
- Proprietary charrette design process accelerates vision realization
- Transparent budgeting prevents cost overruns
- Experienced leaders averaging 25+ years in ministry construction
- Biblical principles guiding every project decision
What people say
Gospel focus
Exceeded expectations
Budget-conscious
Innovative design
Seamless process
Services
Church Construction
We specialize in constructing church facilities that align with ministry visions while maintaining budget integrity. Our process begins with understanding each church's unique mission through initial assessments and collaborative design charrettes. With over 100 completed church projects across multiple states, we implement proven methodologies to ensure project success. Our services cover new construction, expansions, and facility modifications that enhance worship experiences while meeting practical requirements.
Design/Build Services
Our proprietary charrette process enables rapid design development through three-day intensive workshops. This collaborative approach involves ministry leaders, architects, and our construction team to create comprehensive master plans within 75-90% completion during initial sessions. We maintain design consistency through subsequent construction document phases while continuously monitoring budget parameters, ensuring clients maintain control over project scope and financial commitments throughout the design phase.
Pre-Construction Planning
We begin with ministry assessments to understand organizational needs and feasibility considerations. This phase includes land evaluation, facility purchase analysis, and financial viability assessments. Our team facilitates vision casting sessions to establish clear project objectives before any design work commences, ensuring alignment between physical space requirements and ministry goals through structured introduction and assessment processes.
Funding Strategy
We coordinate with specialized funding partners to develop comprehensive financial strategies for church construction projects. Our network includes traditional lenders, planned giving experts, and fundraising specialists experienced in faith-based initiatives. This service provides churches with multiple financing options while maintaining budget transparency throughout the construction process through regular financial reporting and cost monitoring.
Construction Management
We provide comprehensive construction management including daily supervision, subcontractor coordination, and weekly progress meetings. Our approach emphasizes cost control through value engineering while maintaining construction quality. We utilize open-book accounting practices that allow client audits, returning 100% of any cost savings to the client while ensuring construction timelines accommodate ongoing church operations.
People
William Cooper
Chairman and CEO
William Cooper directs daily operations and strategic planning for S & B Construction Group. With construction industry experience since 1976 and leadership since 1987, he focuses on client satisfaction through quality service delivery while maintaining the company's community commitment.
Chase Cooper
President
Chase Cooper leads strategic development while overseeing project execution and administrative functions. With construction experience since 2003, he ensures projects meet timelines and budgets while maintaining quality standards. He manages accounting and administrative departments to support operational excellence.
Joe Smith
Vice President of Church Division
Joe Smith oversees church facility development with 25+ years of sales and ministry leadership experience. He trains ministry project executives in vision casting, budgeting, and construction processes while maintaining active church leadership roles to better understand client perspectives.
Mark Wright
Ministry Project Executive
Mark Wright brings 36 years of pastoral experience to church construction projects. He understands both client and builder perspectives having led six church construction projects, multiple capital campaigns, and facility master planning while maintaining strong client relationships during complex building processes.
David Shaulis
Director of Field Operations
David Shaulis oversees construction supervision with over a decade of management experience. He implements project timelines while maintaining budget commitments, coordinating teams across architects, subcontractors, and owners to ensure successful project delivery through effective resource management and communication.
Questions
What makes S-B Construction different for church projects?
We specialize in faith-based construction with biblical principles integrated into our approach. Our unique charrette process accelerates project timelines while maintaining budget control.
How does your church construction process work?
Our six-step process includes introduction, ministry assessment, charrette design, funding solutions, construction documents, and onsite management with weekly meetings and cost monitoring.
Can you help with church construction financing?
Yes. We coordinate with specialized funding partners including lenders and fundraising experts to develop tailored financial strategies for construction projects.
Do you handle both renovations and new church construction?
Yes. We provide ground-up construction, renovations, expansions, and tenant improvements with experience in projects ranging from 1,000 to 100,000+ square feet.
How do you handle budgets during construction?
We monitor project costs throughout, provide regular budget updates, and implement value engineering to maximize savings, returning 100% of any cost savings to the client.
What states do you serve?
We work with ministries across the Midwest and South including Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, Arkansas, Illinois, and Ohio.
