Pinkard Construction and Foothills Unitarian Church, and Ewers Architecture have completed the external structure for the $6.5 million, 16,600 sf expansion and remodel of their existing facility in Fort Collins. A topping-out ceremony was held at the site, with representatives from the project team, congregation, community, and local government in attendance.
“Pinkard is a community-driven organization, so working with clients who are such a vital part of the community is important for us,” said Tony Burke, President of Pinkard Construction.
Burke adds that Pinkard’20Bet online live casinos Preconstruction team was vital in the project’s progress, despite unprecedented complications due to the covid 19 pandemic. “I am proud our team could work together to get a budget and design to make this project feasible and fulfill the church’s vision,” said Burke.
Ewers Architecture completed the schematic design in the summer of 2019. After a COVID-related project hold, the design resumed in 2021 with value engineering and savings measures to reduce the budget from the initial $9M plan. Construction documents 20Bet online live casinoand fundraising were completed in line with the new budget, and the project is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2023.
“The expansion results from years of visioning, planning, and the tremendous generosity of the congregation. It will allow us to be an even greater resource to our wider Northern Colorado community, especially to our partners, the BIPOC Alliance, Homeward Alliance, and the Food Bank for Larimer County,“ said Peg MacMorris, member of the Foothills Unitarian Building Expansion Team. "We are grateful 20bet casino appEwers and Pinkard were able to collaborate with us in reworking our design and budget to ensure the new space facility meets the needs of our nearly 600-person congregation and aligns with our vision for a growing future.”
The phased project consists of 13,200 sf of additional space and 2,900 sf of remodeled space. It includes a new 390-seat worship center, additional gathering spaces, classrooms, and office space to enable Foothills Unitarian to better serve its 120-year-old progressive faith community in Fort Collins.
