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Spirit of Grace Church, Coon Rapids, MN So you’re ready to get started on the project you’ve been dreaming about for years? That’s great! We can’t wait to work with you! But before ..

River Valley Church, Apple Valley, MN Many congregations face the question of moving or staying. Moving can be emotional and disruptive, yet staying may leave the congregation with no way for change or ..

Great River Federal Credit Union, Sauk Rapids, MN “Form follows function - that has been misunderstood. Form and function should be one, joined in a spiritual union.” - Frank Lloyd Wright Form and ..

Meadow Spring Church, Chaska, MN Code Issues and Other Things to Know Before Building Are you renting a house with no railings on the staircase or working in an office that clearly had ..

It's common knowledge that construction and remodeling projects often take a significant amount of time, money, and resources in order to complete. But why is it that so many have the tendency to fail? In ..

Beginning a church construction or remodeling project can be daunting.  For smaller congregations, it can feel almost impossible.  With time, money, and resources at stake, it's certainly not uncommon to feel a little discouraged when ..

Looking to start a new project but can't decide whether to go with a traditional build contract or design-build firm?  In this blog, we will explore the differences between both and explain some of the ..

Every building starts with a vision.  Architects bring these visions to life.  But what does the architectural design process entail? How does a vision go from a conceptualized idea to something tangible?  In this blog ..

Climate change is the fundamental design flaw of our modern-day era.  It’s the elephant in the room we have yet to confront head-on.  While other concerns such as healthcare, education, unemployment, etc. are all profoundly ..

Banks are an intrinsic piece to our timeline—they’ve been around for as long as we can remember—dating all the way back to Mesopotamia. However, even though the concept of storing one’s valuables in a safe, ..

A trend is more than something that will simply be forgotten. Trends are building blocks for progress.  They give direction and work to represent a generation. Many people confuse trends with fads, thinking that they ..

God shaped the world so that natural systems render no waste. One organism’s waste is another organism’s food – this is the mystery that we, humans, have yet to crack – a simple yet beautiful ..

A church is more than four walls and a roof. When you enter a church, you should feel something. Something that transcends normalcy. Something that makes you feel closer to heaven. But how is this ..

Construction projects fail for a variety of reasons, but more often than not complications can be avoided with proper planning, resources, and the right personnel in place! Vanman has a 98.8% completion rate for all ..

Modern banks are getting a face lift with added interior design features to improve the overall customer branch experience. Upgrading the in-store banking experience can help increase foot traffic and customer satisfaction. Take Capital One, ..