From the Ground Up: North Point Church expansion

General Contractor: Walton Construction Co. LLC

Architect: Sapp Design Associates

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Engineers: Meridian Structural Works Inc., structural; Malone Finkle Eckhardt & Collins Inc., mechanical, electrical and plumbing; and Anderson Engineering Inc., civil

Size: 24,356 square feet

Estimated cost: $3.26 million

Lender: Empire Bank

Estimated completion date: November

Project description: The addition comprises a 900-seat sanctuary, a new entrance and lobby and an administration wing. The structure is a pre-engineered metal building system with a large glass entrance leading into the lobby area. The exterior walls are made with metal wall panels, masonry and exterior insulation finish systems. Once the addition is complete in September, Walton will begin renovating the existing church structure, project manager David Atkisson said. Adult classroom space will be converted into increased space for children and youth, and the existing sanctuary will be converted into youth worship space.

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