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Lancaster Bible College

Charles Frey Academic Center

Project Narrative Project Information

Lancaster Bible College and Horst Construction have partnered on many of LBC’s
campus projects over the last 40 years. As the Design-Builder, Horst was involved • 49,500 sf - New Construction
in the initial planning stages to provide critical budgeting and constructability • 11 Classrooms
• 6 Academic Departments
expertise for the 49,500 sf academic facility. The three-story building includes • Radio/Video Production Studio
eleven classrooms, six core academic departments, a radio/video production • Business Administration
studio, business administration, a real-world technology space, and a large lobby • Real-world Technology Center
area featuring an ice cream shop. • Lobby w/ Ice Cream Shop

Budget constraints during the finalization of design required the collaborative
effort of all the design-build partners, as well as subcontractors. The team Awards
provided suggestions for alternatives and value engineering concepts that could ABC Keystone Excellence in
significantly lower costs and meet the desired budget. Construction, Merit Award

The building site’s history of sinkhole activity required a geophysical survey
to confirm any soft subsurface areas. The Horst and engineering teams
developed and executed a detailed plan to ensure site stabilization, prior to any
construction activity.

Project Testimonial

"In many of the steps forward for LBC, Horst Construction has been a ready and
capable partner in constructing the facilities that are changing our communities
at home and abroad. Their signature blend of expertise that manifests itself in
high-quality and complex projects delivered on time and frequently with monies
returned speaks to their client-first, values-based approach."

Dr. Peter Teague, President
Lancaster Bible College

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