Planning and executing a new construction project can be an intimidating process, but it does not have to be. Whether you are building a new facility, planning an addition, or renovating your current place of worship, we can help make your vision become reality.
Why choose Imhoff Construction Services for your next church construction project?
Here is what we can do for you.
Imhoff Construction Services; our name says it all. We understand that there is more to construction than just building, buildings. Because of this we have developed a complete construction services package designed to meet any need our clients may have. From pre-construction planning, to construction and beyond, we have a service that will fulfill your construction needs.
While we have several highly specialized services, like Infrared Building Diagnostics, Green Construction, and our PriorityBuild¨ Design-Build system, we also have a solid core of traditional services that we offer to our clients.
Planning and Development - Every successful construction project begins by developing a plan of action to help keep the project on time and within budget. With over two decades of dedicated commercial construction experience, we have the knowledge and skills necessary to help you develop a comprehensive construction plan that will make your project a success.
Commercial/Industrial General Contracting - Our company was founded as a commercial general contracting company. Whether your project is a thousand dollars or ten million dollars, we have been there, and done that. There is no substitute for experience in commercial construction where time is money and you need a contractor that will get the job done right the first time.
Industrial/Building Maintenance - We have been providing industrial and building maintenance services to northern and central Ohio businesses since we first opened our doors in 1985. Our combination of experience and technology allows us to provide our clients with quick and cost effective solutions to their building maintenance needs. We are the only construction company in Wayne County to provide infrared camera building diagnostic services. This technology allows us to provide you with a quick and noninvasive diagnosis of potential problem areas, saving you valuable time and money.
Pre-Engineered Metal Building Systems - Are you looking for a cost effective solution to conventional construction. Pre-engineered metal building systems are an excellent way of maximizing the value of your investment. The applications for pre-engineered metal buildings are nearly endless. We have used metal building construction for commercial, industrial and institutional construction.
Masonry Specialists - It is hard to find a general contractor that performs their own work anymore. At Imhoff, we take pride in our work, and our masonry is no exception. We prefer to self perform our work because we can control the quality of the finished product to tighter tolerances than someone else who uses subcontractors. Our company follows a strict TQM program that covers every process during the construction of your facility to ensure that our work is the best in the industry.
Crane Service - Our 20 ton P&H crane is suitable for a number of different tasks. We offer crane services such as setting trusses, erecting metal buildings, loading and unloading trucks, and installing industrial machinery.
With so many different contracting methods available the decision may sometimes feel impossible. The three main contracting methods that are commonly used are design-bid-build (DBB), construction manager (CM), and design-build. We have participated in each of these different methods of contracting and over the years we have found the design-build method to be the most beneficial for the client.
According to a study performed by the Construction Industry Institute, in conjunction with Pennsylvania State University, the design-build contracting method outperformed other methods of contracting in both cost effectiveness and time.
The study found that:
There are several features of design-build that allow it to be quicker and more cost effective than DBB or CM:
Since we feel that the design-build contracting method is the best solution for our clients we developed our PriorityBuild® project delivery system. Our PriorityBuild® system takes design-build further by improving upon the design-build contracting method.
You may be asking yourself, "What is PriorityBuild®?". PriorityBuild® is a project delivery system that gives you more flexibility then traditional design-build and allows you to be involved in every major phase of the design process. At Imhoff Construction Services we don't say what you want to hear, we hear what you have to say. This mindset shows itself in our PriorityBuild® system. Who knows better about what you want and need then you. Through conversation with you, we can uncover what your "priority" for your project is. Priority, by definition is something that deserves precedence, especially established by order of importance or urgency.
So...what is your PRIORITY?
Simply put, your PRIORITY is the most important consideration for your project. If you are on a tight budget, then budget is your PRIORITY and that will be the top consideration when designing your new facility. If getting the project completed as soon as possible is the top concern, then the design and planning stages of the construction process will be accelerated to accommodate a quicker construction start date.
Once your PRIORITY has been established we will assist you in choosing an architect that is best suited for your particular construction project. There is no need to be limited to only the designers on the contractor's staff like other design/build companies. With PriorityBuild® you can choose from any number of design professionals, including an architect you have used in the past for previous projects. You do not need to worry whether or not your design ideas will make it into the final project design; we work directly with you and the architect, and ensure your needs are met. Since we use external design professionals there is no conflict of interest in the designing of your project like there might be with a contractor who uses an in-house design staff. Your needs and ideas for your future building will not be sacrificed for reasons that may benefit the contractor.
Simply put, PriorityBuild® gives you options and lets your voice be heard.
Have you ever had a roof leak where you just could not find the source. Do you wonder why your heating bill is so expensive. Our building diagnostics service is designed to help you answer these questions.
Using state of the art thermal imaging equipment from industry leader, FLIR Systems, we offer a noninvasive alternative to finding costly building maintenance issues. Infrared camera technology allows us to locate problem areas without costly and time consuming deconstruction.
The uses for thermal imaging are nearly endless. Infrared camera technology is well suited for performing commercial and residential building inspections, energy audits, and even documenting pre-existing building conditions for your renovation project.
Commercial & Residential Inspection - Infrared camera technology opens up a world of possibilities when it comes to inspecting buildings for possible defects and problem areas. What you get is a technology that allows us to quickly diagnose your buildings conditions in a noninvasive, non-destructive way. We literally have the ability to see through walls.
Infrared camera technology makes it possible to locate:
Energy Auditing - Do you know how energy efficient your home or commercial facility is? With today's high energy costs, making your facility as energy efficient as possible is a great way to lower your energy costs. Infrared cameras are perfect for performing quick and accurate energy audits. We can quickly and easily determine areas of energy loss and inefficiency, and can offer suggestions on how to improve those areas.
An energy audit will determine:
Restoration - If you are planning a restoration project it is difficult to determine what your actual costs may be because of potential problem areas that are undetectable to the naked eye. By using infrared camera technology you can locate these problem areas during the planning stages of your project and help eliminate unforeseen costs. We can also find hidden electrical wires, pipes and ductwork that would not be found until demolition had begun.
We can assist you with your restoration project by:
Not only can we use this technology to inspect your current structure we can use it to document the construction process of your new construction facility. Infrared camera technology gives us the ability to make sure that your new facility is being built to the highest standard of quality. During construction we can make sure that masonry walls are reinforced to specification, walls are insulated properly, that there are no areas of water or air infiltration, and many other systematic checks that ensure your new facility is built to the highest standard of quality.
Notice the dark blue color of the window frame. This image shows that the window frame is an area of cold air infiltration.
The dark areas moving from the floor to the ceiling show cells in the masonry wall that have been grouted. Notice the dark area around the door that shows that cold air is making its way into the building.
Green construction is defined as, "An organized effort to design and build buildings using a process and materials which promote environmental sustainability.. Using specialized architectural design, building techniques, and environmentally friendly construction products we can construct for you a new facility that is energy efficient and environmentally friendly."
According to the United States Green Building Council, buildings in the United States alone account for:

The purpose of using Green Building techniques are to lower these numbers. Buildings can be designed to utilize the maximum potential of natural sunlight, use efficient and low energy mechanical systems and appliances, use high efficiency light fixtures that operate on timers and dimmers to conserve energy, use recycled building materials or environmentally friendly products, and much, much more.
While the initial cost of building a Green Building may be higher then conventional construction, the long term benefits greatly outweight the initial cost. The benefits of Green Building can be broken down into three categories: Environmental, economical, and health and community benefits.
Environmental:
Economical:
Health & Community:
Green Building techniques are not just for new building construction; the principals of Green construction can be used for your existing structures as well. Improvements such as high efficiency lighting fixtures, timers and dimming systems for lights, high efficiency mechanical systems, improved building insulation, and the use of environmentally friendly chemicals are all ways you can improve your existing structure.
If reducing your impact on the environment while reducing operating costs for your business is an important part of your next construction project, contact us to discuss Green Building techniques that can be used on your project.
For more information about the USGBC visit them on the web at www.usgbc.org
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