Completion Date:
February 1998

Duration:
24 months

Work Performed by Brandt Construction, Inc.:
Coordination of Entire Project, Concrete, Misc. Carpentry, Safety & Protection

Project Manager:
Jon Gable

Owner:
St. Luke’s United
Methodist Church

Project Architect:
Browning Day Mullins
Dierdorf

Mechanical Engineer:
R.E. Dimond &
Associates, Inc.

Electrical Engineer:
Barth Electric Co., Inc.

Civil Engineer:
Congdon Engineering
Associates, Inc.

Structural Engineer:
Congdon Engineering
Associates, Inc.

References:
Dr. Kent Millard
Sr. Pastor
(317) 846-3404

Johnathan Hess
Browning Day
Mullins Dierdorf
(317) 635-5030

In February of 1996, Brandt Construction, Inc. was hired as the construction manager for St. Luke United Methodist Church's, “Expect a Miracle Project”. Brandt Construction, Inc.’s initial responsibility was to provide preliminary budgets and scheduling for the overall construction of the project. To meet the owner’s use and occupancy requirements, the project was divided into three major phases. These were the classroom addition and remodel, addition of the sanctuary and narthex, and conversion of existing sanctuary space into a spiritual life center and prayer chapel. These phases also included many sub projects, such as extensive site and parking modification, remodel of the fellowship hall, and addition of a columbarium. During the course of the 24 month construction period there were 2 major OSHA inspections, each resulting in no violations.

Features:

• Phase I involved the addition of an education wing, which was constructed of structural steel, masonry block and brick walls, limestone exterior trim and copper roofing. It included 18 classrooms, 4 restrooms, a kitchen, and a state of the art choir practice facility.

• Phase II included a new 1,700 seat sanctuary. Clerestory windows light the ceiling which soars to a breathtaking 75 feet. Extensive rift cut red oak trim work, flooring and wall panels fill the pulpit area. Also involved was the renovation of an existing fellowship hall and classrooms, and an addition of a new multi-use narthex.

• Phase III included main entry walks with brick pavers that lead to a new columbarium built of limestone, brick and granite. It also involved the renovation of existing areas into a spiritual life study room with fireplace and library. In addition, the front parking lot was expanded.