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Church Construction · Ontario

Church Construction Management

Our preferred delivery model for church projects. Open-book budgeting, design coordination, and practical trade management.

  • 400+ church projects since 1967 · Christian family company · Construction management specialists

A Church Construction Legacy You Can Verify

400+
Church Projects Completed
1967
Church Building Since
3
Generations of Builders
$5M
Liability Coverage

Construction management is our preferred delivery model for church projects. It provides the transparency, flexibility, and stewardship accountability that congregations need when investing donated funds in a building project.

Why Construction Management for Churches

Church building projects carry a unique responsibility. The funds come from the faithful giving of congregation members, and every dollar must be spent wisely. Construction management with open-book budgeting ensures your building committee and board can see exactly how funds are being used — from trade quotes through to final invoices.

Unlike a lump-sum general contract, construction management keeps your congregation in control. You see actual costs, approve key decisions, and benefit from competitive trade pricing without hidden markups.

What We Do as Your Construction Manager

We coordinate every aspect of the building process on your behalf. This includes working with architects and engineers during design to keep plans practical and within budget, soliciting competitive pricing from qualified trades, managing schedules and quality on site, and providing clear financial reporting throughout.

Our role is to bring professional construction expertise to your project so your committee can focus on the ministry decisions — what the building should do for your congregation — rather than the technical details of how it gets built.

Design Coordination

One of the most valuable aspects of construction management is early involvement in design. We review plans as they develop, identify cost implications before drawings are finalised, and help your team make informed choices between options. This practical input during design consistently saves congregations money and avoids costly changes during construction.

Practical Oversight

We are on site regularly, ensuring trades deliver quality work on schedule. We manage the daily realities of construction so your building committee receives updates rather than problems.

Our goal in every church project is the same: deliver a facility that serves your ministry well, built with integrity, and completed within a budget your congregation can trust.

Since 1967

Three Generations of Church Construction

Our church construction experience traces back to 1967, when Don Hawkey — Adam Mighton’s maternal grandfather — founded Don Hawkey Construction. That legacy continued through Hawkey Church Management and through Jeff Mighton’s decades of church construction experience. Today, Mighton Construction carries that family legacy forward with more than 400 church projects completed across Ontario.

  • Pentecostal, United, Presbyterian, Catholic, Brethren in Christ, Missionary, and other congregations served
  • Construction management with open-book budgeting — every dollar accounted for
  • Phasing planned around worship, so ministry continues through construction
  • Comfortable working with pastors, elders, trustees, boards, and building committees
Church exterior with steeple — church construction by Mighton Construction

How we work with churches

01

Project Scoping and Budget Framework

We work with your building committee to define the project scope, establish a realistic budget framework, and identify priorities that align with your congregation's ministry goals.

02

Design Coordination

We coordinate with architects, engineers, and consultants to develop plans that are practical, buildable, and respectful of your budget — catching cost issues before they become problems.

03

Trade Procurement and Management

We solicit competitive pricing from qualified trades, manage contracts, and oversee all work on site to ensure quality, schedule, and budget targets are met.

04

Open-Book Reporting and Completion

Throughout construction, your committee receives clear financial reporting showing actual costs against budget. We manage the project through to completion and occupancy.

Schedule a Building Committee Consultation

Your information is secure and will never be shared. We respond to serious enquiries within 1–2 business days.

What happens next?

  1. 1We review your project details within 1–2 business days.
  2. 2We schedule a call or meeting to understand your goals.
  3. 3If it's a good fit, we provide early guidance and next steps.

Initial consultation: Free

Response time: Within 1–2 business days

Phone: 705-809-5809

Email: [email protected]

Mighton Construction is best suited for larger residential, cottage, and church projects. We are not a handyman or small-repair service.

Common questions from building committees

Frequently Asked Questions

What does open-book budgeting mean?
Open-book budgeting means your congregation has full visibility into project costs. You see actual trade quotes, invoices, and our management fee. There are no hidden markups. This approach supports the transparent stewardship that church boards and donors expect.
How much does construction management cost?
As a planning assumption, construction management fees are typically in the range of 10 percent of construction costs. The actual fee depends on project complexity, scope, and duration. We discuss fees openly during our initial conversations.
How is construction management different from general contracting?
In a general contract, the contractor provides a lump-sum price and manages costs internally. In construction management, we work alongside your committee with full cost transparency, coordinating trades on your behalf. Your congregation retains more control and visibility.
Can you manage a project where we already have an architect?
Yes. We regularly join projects where the architect is already selected or where drawings are in progress. We can step in at any stage to provide cost guidance, trade coordination, and construction oversight.
How do you keep our building committee informed?
We provide regular budget updates, attend committee meetings as needed, and maintain open communication with your designated contacts. Our goal is to give your leadership the information they need to make confident decisions.

Ready to discuss your church project?

Schedule a building committee consultation to discuss your vision, budget, and timeline.