Finding Purpose in Building Communities

By: Monique Charlier | October 1, 2025

From Decline to New Life: Catalyst Helps the Sisters of Mother of God Monastery Reimagine Their Future

By: John Richter | September 25, 2025

How Catalyst Became and Remains Providence Academy’s Builder

By: Matt Marek | September 10, 2025

Tags: Catalyst Construction, Education Construction, Providence Academy, School Expansion

ELEVATE: A Leadership Conference Series That’s About More Than Construction

By: Natalie Jonas | August 29, 2025

Tags: Elevate, Leadership Conference

How Momentum-Building Events Maintain Excitement Between Groundbreaking and Ribbon Cutting

By: Alyssa Young | August 26, 2025

Tags: Event Planning, Groundbreaking

A Mission Greater Than Construction: Building Hope with Catalyst

By: Patrick Vanderburgh | August 13, 2025

Tags: Education, Nonprofit Development

Building Together: A Developer’s Perspective on Partnership, Trust, and Shared Vision

By: Tom Klister | July 23, 2025

Revitalizing with Purpose: Construction’s Role in Cultural & Historic Preservation Projects

By: Riley Woodwick | July 1, 2025

Tags: Adaptive Reuse

Building the Right Team: Key People You Need to Drive Your Project Forward

By: Matt Bilitz | June 23, 2025

Building with Purpose: How Catalyst and TRIUN3 Empower Ministry Growth Together

By: Brian Axtman | June 12, 2025

Tags: Finance

The Secret to Getting Your Construction Project to Break Ground

By: Steve Widmer | June 4, 2025

Tags: Construction Project, Project Assessment

Building on Mission: A Partnership Rooted in Purpose

By: Dr. Jamie Luehring | June 3, 2025

Tags: Education, School Building Projects

Building on Faith and Future: A Perspective from Great Plains Lutheran High School

By: Jeff Roloff | May 15, 2025

Tags: Education, Faith, School Building Projects

Answering the Call: How Faith Communities Can Help Solve the Affordable Housing Crisis

By: Darlene Newsom | May 5, 2025

Tags: Faith

Bringing the Affordable Housing Capital Stack Together: Why Collaboration is Key

By: John Richter | April 18, 2025

Tags: Interview

The Art of Fundraising: Starting Strong, Keeping Momentum, and Building Lasting Relationships

By: Catalyst Construction | April 10, 2025

Tags: Capital Campaign, Mission-Driven Growth, Nonprofit Development

Building a Future of Healing: Meta House’s Mission and Partnership with Catalyst Construction

By: Valerie Vidal | March 24, 2025

7 Inspiring Church Design Trends For 2025

By: Eric Williams | January 24, 2025

Tags: Church Design

Value Engineering in Construction: 5 Key Ways the Church Can Apply It to Its Design

By: Steve Widmer | January 21, 2025

Tags: Value Engineering

Overcoming the Challenges of Church Growth

By: Steve Widmer | December 10, 2024

Tags: Church Growth

Church Construction for Music Ministry: Designing Spaces for Sound and Worship

By: Steve Widmer | November 27, 2024

Tags: Church Worship, Music Ministry

4 Practical Design Tips for Budget-Conscious School Construction Projects

By: Steve Widmer | October 21, 2024

Tags: Multi-Use Construction

Prioritizing Community-Centric Development in Church Construction: What You Need to Know

By: Steve Widmer | October 4, 2024

Catalyst Construction’s Ambassador Program: Spotlight on Jeff Ulman and Builders for Christ

By: Jeff Ulman | October 1, 2024

Catalyst Construction’s Ambassador Program: Spotlight on Michelle Rutkowski and MOR Studios

By: Michelle Rutkowski | September 24, 2024

Optimizing the Post-Construction Process for Better Outcomes

By: Steve Widmer | September 12, 2024

Tags: Post-Construction

4 Tips for Effective School Construction for STEM Education

By: Adam Arndt | August 22, 2024

Tags: Eco-Friendly Design, Sustainable Construction

Catalyst Construction: Building Trust and Excellence with Nonprofit and Church-Based Projects

By: Catalyst Construction | August 13, 2024

Catalyst Construction Ambassador Program: A Testimonial by Pastor Jon D. Buchholz

By: Jon Buccholz | August 9, 2024

Choosing a Church Capital Campaign Consultant? 5 Red Flags to Look For and Key Questions to Help You See Them

By: Steve Widmer | August 2, 2024

4 Viable Strategies to Combat the Senior Living Labor Shortage

By: Catalyst Construction | July 26, 2024

Embracing Partnership and Innovation: A Reflection on Collaboration with Wisconsin Lutheran College and Catalyst Construction

By: Catalyst Construction | July 15, 2024

Tags: School Building Projects

Catalyst Construction and Moss Universal Park: Pioneering the Future of Inclusive Recreation

By: Catalyst Construction | June 28, 2024

Catalyst Construction Partners with Apostolic Truth Church for New Church Campus

By: Catalyst Construction | June 25, 2024

5 Ways to Utilize Church Space During Summer

By: Steve Widmer | June 21, 2024

5 Construction Priorities That You Can’t Afford to Overlook

By: Catalyst Construction | June 17, 2024

10 Effective Development Partnerships for Church Spaces

By: Michael Klatt | June 6, 2024

Bring Your Vision to Reality with a Multilayered Church Construction Process

By: Steve Widmer | June 3, 2024

Church Building Construction: Embracing Flexibility and Adaptability

By: Steve Widmer | May 23, 2024

What is a Groundbreaking Ceremony and 3 Values it Displays

By: Catalyst Construction | May 14, 2024

Tags: Groundbreaking, Groundbreaking Ceremony

Can You Complete a Church Construction Project without Church Debt?

By: Steve Widmer | April 28, 2024

Tags: Church Debt

Reframing Your Ministry: 3 Ways to Leave a Church Legacy

By: Michael Klatt | April 22, 2024

Designing Children’s Ministry Spaces: 4 Priorities to Help Your Church Flourish

By: Steve Widmer | April 21, 2024

Tags: Childrens Ministry

Senior Housing: Creating a Bright Future in Response to Urgent Needs

By: Michael Klatt | April 11, 2024

Key Questions and Essential Spaces for Church Design

By: Steve Widmer | April 5, 2024

Tags: Church Design

6 Key Priorities for a Successful Church Construction Process

By: Steve Widmer | April 1, 2024

Catalyst Construction Commences Work on Long-Awaited Five Points Lofts

By: Catalyst Construction | March 26, 2024

Ready for 2024? Top Giving Trends in Christian Churches

By: Catalyst Construction | March 8, 2024

Tags: Giving

Ready for 2024? Top Giving Trends in Christian Churches

By: Catalyst Construction | March 8, 2024

Tags: Giving

Why You Need an Architect: 5 Ways an Architect Brings Your Vision to Life

By: Catalyst Construction | February 27, 2024

Tags: Architecture, Construction Planning

Cultivating Generosity: A Look at the 5 Types of Givers in the Church

By: Steve Widmer | February 15, 2024

Tags: Generosity, Giving, Tithing

4 Key Phases of a Capital Campaign Plan

By: Steve Widmer | January 23, 2024

Tags: Capital Campaign

6 Steps to Maximize the Impact of Your Church Construction Process

By: Steve Widmer | January 17, 2024

The 4 Biggest Pitfalls in Church Building Projects and How to Avoid Them

By: Steve Widmer | January 12, 2024

The Core Values of a Successful Construction Project

By: Matt Burow | January 9, 2024

Three Ways Capital Campaigns for Churches Can Maximize Your Impact

By: Steve Widmer | December 1, 2023

Tags: Capital Campaign

Church Debt and Your Congregation: Stepping into an Inspiring Future

By: Steve Widmer | November 22, 2023

Tags: Church Debt

Strategic Church Communication for Defining Moments of Your Church’s Life

By: Steve Widmer | November 9, 2023

Tags: Church Communication, Strategic Communication

Creative Fundraising for School Construction Projects: 5 Ideas to Get You Started

By: Catalyst Construction | September 29, 2023

Tags: Education

Innovating Senior Living: Understanding the GUIDE Model for Dementia Care with Catalyst

By: Michael Klatt | September 27, 2023

Tags: Dementia Care, GUIDE Model

Project Partnerships: Exploring the Responsibilities of an Owner’s Representative

By: Adam Arndt | September 18, 2023

Church First Impressions: 5 Simple, Useful Tips for Pastors to Create Lasting Guest Impact | Church Answers

By: Steve Widmer | August 27, 2023

5 Construction Communication Mistakes Your Church Cannot Afford to Make

By: Steve Widmer | August 23, 2023

Overcoming Challenges in Committee-Driven Church Building Projects

By: Steve Widmer | August 18, 2023

Tags: Construction Planning

5 Things to Consider Before Starting a New School Construction Project

By: Matt Burow | July 31, 2023

Tags: Education

5 Common Communication Mistakes in Construction Projects

By: Catalyst Construction | July 21, 2023

Tags: New Construction

5 Reasons to Host a Groundbreaking Ceremony

By: Alyssa Young | July 5, 2023

Tags: Groundbreaking, Groundbreaking Ceremony

7 Steps to Cast a Compelling Vision for Church Construction

By: Tim Dittloff | June 9, 2023

Tags: Casting Vision

4 Costly Mistakes in Your New Construction Project and Expansions

By: Steve Widmer | June 7, 2023

The Importance of Having an Effective Church Building Committee

By: Steve Widmer | October 11, 2022

Tags: Catalyst Ministry Solutions, Church Building Committee

Challenges Around Funding a Church-School Construction Project

By: Eric Hamsho | September 22, 2022

Tags: Private School Construction

The Successful Groundbreaking Ceremony & How To Plan It

By: Catalyst Construction | August 24, 2022

Tags: Groundbreaking, Groundbreaking Ceremony

Trimming Down Your Commercial Construction Budget

By: Catalyst Construction | June 7, 2022

Tags: Construction Budget, New Construction

3 Great Ways To Get Your Congregation Engaged With Your Next Church Construction Project

By: Tim Dittloff | May 19, 2022

Tags: Catalyst Ministry Solutions, Church Building, Ministry

4 Tips For Creating The Perfect Floorplan For Your Commercial Space

By: Catalyst Construction | May 5, 2022

Tags: Floorplans, Interior Design

3 Ways to Hire the Wrong Commercial Construction Firm

By: Eric Williams | April 19, 2022

Tags: New Construction

Decisions, Decisions: Knowing Your Options For Your Mass Timber Construction Project

By: Matt Burow | April 1, 2022

Tags: Mass Timber

3 Techniques Construction Companies Can Use To Make Buildings More Energy Efficient

By: Adam Arndt | March 17, 2022

Tags: Energy Efficient Construction, Green Building, Green Construction, New Construction

Part Three: Mission Control – Navigating Our Churches Through the Uncharted Waters of a Pandemic

By: Steve Widmer | February 28, 2022

Tags: Church Leaders, COVID, Pandemic

Part Two: Mission Control – Navigating Our Churches Through the Uncharted Waters of a Pandemic

By: Tim Dittloff | February 22, 2022

Tags: Church Leaders, COVID, Pandemic

Part 1: Mission Control – Navigating Our Churches Through the Uncharted Waters of a Global Pandemic

By: Steve Widmer | February 1, 2022

Tags: Church Leaders, COVID, Pandemic

Mass Timber Construction — Fast Facts

By: Adam Arndt | January 21, 2022

Tags: Mass Timber, Sustainability, Sustainable Construction

How Affordable Housing Construction Impacts the Economy

By: Eric Williams | January 13, 2022

Tags: New Construction

Green Building: Saving Money and Our Earth

By: Adam Arndt | December 2, 2021

Tags: Sustainability, Sustainable Construction

Never Mess with School Construction Safety – 6 Steps for Success

By: Steve Widmer | November 9, 2021

Tags: Construction Safety, Private School Construction

Deliver – 4 Questions to Solidify a Successful Church Building Project

By: Tim Dittloff | November 1, 2021

Tags: Catalyst Ministry Solutions, New Construction

Develop – 4 Questions for Success During Your Church Building Project

By: Tim Dittloff | October 7, 2021

Switching OFF in an Always ON world

By: Jon Wright | September 16, 2021

Best Practices for Sustainable Construction Infographic

By: Catalyst Construction | September 10, 2021

Tags: Infographic

6 Up-and-Coming Green Initiatives for Commercial Buildings

By: Adam Arndt | September 9, 2021

Tags: Sustainable Construction

Determine: 4 Questions for Success During Your Church Building Project

By: Tim Dittloff | September 2, 2021

Tags: Catalyst Ministry Solutions

4 Considerations for Assembling the Right Church Building Project Committee

By: Steve Widmer | August 24, 2021

Tags: Church Building Committee

Adaptive Reuse: A Beginner’s Guid

By: Adam Arndt | August 3, 2021

Tags: Adaptive Reuse

The Importance of Thoughtful Design in Affordable Housing Construction

By: Eric Williams | July 30, 2021

Steps to a More Sustainable Construction Future

By: Adam Arndt | July 23, 2021

Tags: Mass Timber, Sustainable Construction

THIRTEEN31 Apartment Complex Nears Completion

By: Catalyst Construction | July 19, 2021

Tags: Mixed-Use Space, THIRTEEN31, Urban Milwaukee

Maintaining Consistency in Your Ministry During Construction of Your New Space

By: Tim Dittloff | July 16, 2021

Tags: Catalyst Ministry Solutions

Discovery: 4 Questions for Success During Your Church Building Project

By: Steve Widmer | July 9, 2021

Tags: Catalyst Ministry Solutions

Churches: Here’s Why You Might Want to Repurpose an Existing Building

By: Michael Klatt | July 2, 2021

Tags: Catalyst Ministry Solutions, Sustainable Construction

Mass Timber FAQs

By: Adam Arndt | June 18, 2021

Tags: Mass Timber