Church Restoration Group Supports Project Hope
Jul 19, 2012
Church Restoration Group supported last week's Presbyterian General Assembly where over 5,000 were in attendance in Pittsburgh. Most of the attendees were from the US; however, there were representatives from other countries as well. CRG supported the conference by exhibiting and participating in the event for Project hope. Church Restoration ... Read More
CRG Helps Two Local Churches Receive Grants
By: Laura Schwartz LEED Green Assoc, Historic Preservation Consultant - Mar 19, 2012
Once a year, the Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundations accepts applications for a limited number of matching grants to owners of architecturally significant historic religious properties in Allegheny County. As a courtesy, Church Restoration Group sends out a letter reminding church representatives of this opportunity and offering assistance to ... Read More
Luzerne County Courthouse Job Completion
By: The Times Leader - Jan 12, 2012
WORKS OF LUMINOUS BEAUTY The four large stained-glass windows beneath the main Luzerne County Courthouse dome have been restored and reinstalled. Church Restoration Group, of the Pittsburgh area, completed the stained-glass work, which cost about $154,000. A state Historical and Museum Commission grant covered roughly $73,000 of the expense. Scaffolding was erected inside ... Read More
Professional Alliance Spotlight: Church Restoration Group
By: Partners for Sacred Places - Fall 2011 - Nov 29, 2011
Over the course of one year, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Fort Pierce, FL, was hit by two hurricanes and a tropical storm. The church and its related school, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Academy, experienced serious issues with multiple buildings. To help manage and mitigate damage, St. Andrew’s brought in Church ... Read More
Contractors and Congregations Overcome Challenges to Upgrade Religious Facilities
By: By Joanna Masterson, assistant editor of Construction Executive - Sep 12, 2011
VIEW FULL ARTICLE AT: http://www.constructionexec.com/Issues/September_2011/Features.aspx?pageNum=3 Two years ago, in the throes of the economic downturn, charitable giving fell to its lowest level in a decade. Like other building owners, most religious institutions had to put renovation and expansion plans on hold. But churches aren’t in the business of giving up. ... Read More
CHURCH RESTORATION GROUP RESPONDS TO IRENE
By: Jaci Blain - Aug 28, 2011
VIDEO LINK BELOW. PITTSBURGH, PA (August 29, 2011): Church Restoration Group, LLC (CRG), a local Pittsburgh-based disaster restoration, construction and consulting company, sent equipment and crews out East to assist in the recovery efforts following Hurricane Irene. CRG is responding to its clients that have commercial buildings, historic structures and ... Read More
CHURCH RESTORATION GROUP GOES TO JOPLIN, MO FOLLOWING STORMS
May 30, 2011
CRANBERRY TWP, PA (May 31, 2011): Church Restoration Group, LLC (CRG) is responding to a major insurance carrier’s request to consult on the devastation sustained in the wake of Missouri’s recent storms. CRG representatives will arrive in Joplin, MO on May 31st and inspect several churches damaged during the ... Read More
LAURA SCHWARTZ MHP ONE STEP CLOSER TO “GREEN” PRESERVATION
May 18, 2011
CRANBERRY TWP, PA (May 11, 2011): Church Restoration Group, LLC (CRG) is pleased to announce Laura Schwartz, MHP, is now LEED Green Associate accredited. The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) has created LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Associate credential for professionals with basic knowledge of green ... Read More
Crowning Jewel
By: Butler County Business Matters - Dec 2010 - Dec 02, 2010
Butler County Business Matters, a Butler Eagle publication, featured Church Restoration Group and its unique work in the December 2010 issue. Click on the URL below to view the article. Read More
CRG’S PRESERVATION SPECIALIST LAURA SCHWARTZ, MHP, JOINS THE BOARD OF PRESERVATION PITTSBURGH
By: Jaci Blain, 724-841-7420 - Jul 28, 2010
CRANBERRY TWP, PA (July 29, 2010): Church Restoration Group, LLC (CRG), a local Pittsburgh area based restoration, construction and consulting company, is proud to announce Laura Schwartz, MHP, has joined the board for Preservation Pittsburgh. A Pittsburgh native, Laura received her master’s degree in historic preservation from the University of ... Read More
5 Tips to Make Disaster Planning Easy
By: Jaci Blain - May 10, 2010
As appeared in The Sword & Shield on 5/11/10 - A weekly newsletter from The Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management, LLC 1. Get others involved! You don’t have to be a lone ranger putting this all together. Manage and delegate the process. ... Read More
Disaster Preparedness Planning for Today’s Churches
By: Jaci Blain, Church Restoration Group LLC - May 10, 2010
In today’s day and age, people expect information real-time. We can’t wait for our evening news to find out what happened. With the internet, social media like Twitter and Facebook as well as other outlets readily available at our request, it is no wonder we are an “instant” society. ... Read More
CRG WINS AWARDS FOR RESTORATION OF THE CHAPEL AT THE US NAVAL ACADEMY
Apr 20, 2010
CRANBERRY TWP, PA (April 21,2010): Church Restoration Group, LLC (CRG), a local Pittsburgh area based restoration, construction and consulting company, was awarded an Award of Merit for General Construction – Historical by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Western Pennsylvania. In addition, CRG was chosen by a panel ... Read More
CRG Exhibits & Presents at the PLRB National Conference in San Antonio
Mar 17, 2010
For the 10th consecutive year, Church Restoration Group will be exhibiting at the Property Loss and Research Bureau (PLRB) National Claims Conference. New this year, CRG is partnering with Brotherhood Mutual in teaching a session titled Places of Worship: Unique Coverages and Restoration (details below). Tom Lichtenberger CPCU, AIC, AIM, ... Read More
Sweaters Do Help!
By: News from Pittsburgh Presbytery - Jan 07, 2010
A sweater that help folks keep warm helps us connect with the homeless, the unemployed and the underemployed this cold and bitter winter! The Mister Rogers' Sweater Drive is a joint partnership coordinated by Presbyterian Media Mission with the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, United Way, Salvation Army, Presbyterian Missions and ... Read More
CHURCH RESTORATION GROUP COMPLETES RESTORATION OF NAVAL ACADEMY CHAPEL
By: For More Information: Jaci Blain 724-841-7420 - Oct 22, 2009
ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AVAILABLE. BEFORE PHOTO BY DAN BEIGEL. AFTER PHOTO BY JANE DAVIS. PITTSBURGH, PA (Oct 22, 2009): Church Restoration Group, LLC (CRG), a Pittsburgh based construction and restoration company, recently partnered with Tuckman-Barbee Construction Company, Inc. for the restoration of the Chapel at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. ... Read More
Nonprofit Builds Hope for Historic Religious Buildings
By: Betty Dillard, Fort Worth Business Press - Aug 30, 2009
Residents and business owners in Galveston are continuing to rebuild after Hurricane Ike’s destruction almost one year ago. Progress is slow and tedious but there are beginning to be signs of hope among the devastation, particularly with several struggling congregations receiving help from the Fort Worth office of a national ... Read More
LAURA SCHWARTZ, MHP, JOINS TEAM AT CHURCH RESTORATION GROUP
Jun 15, 2009
CRANBERRY TWP, PA (June 16, 2009): Church Restoration Group, LLC (CRG) is pleased to announce the addition of Laura Schwartz MHP. Laura is a graduate of the University of Kentucky where she received her master’s degree in historic preservation. Having interned with Pittsburgh architect Rob Pfaffmann, Laura was inspired ... Read More
CRG AWARDED EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARD FOR FIRE RESTORATION AT ST THERESA OF AVILA
May 19, 2009
Church Restoration Group, LLC (CRG), a local Pittsburgh area based disaster restoration, construction and consulting company, was chosen by a panel of architects and engineers through the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. Western Pennsylvania Chapter for the 2008 Excellence in Construction Award - Specialty Contractor. The judge’s comments included: “Not all awards ... Read More
CRG Teams Up with Partners for Sacred Places to Restore Galveston from Ike Damage
Mar 10, 2009
PITTSBURGH, PA (March 11, 2009): Church Restoration Group, LLC (CRG), a local Pittsburgh-based disaster restoration, construction and consulting company, was chosen by Philadelphia’s Partners for Sacred Places to conduct assessments on historical and sacred buildings around Galveston, TX. Partners for Sacred Places was called upon by several local Texas partners, ... Read More
CHURCH RESTORATION GROUP BEGINS RESTORATION OF NAVAL ACADEMY CHAPEL
Feb 28, 2009
PITTSBURGH, PA (March 1, 2009): Church Restoration Group, LLC (CRG), a local Pittsburgh-based disaster restoration, construction and consulting company, is proud to announce it had recently partnered with Tuckman-Barbee Construction Company, Inc. for the restoration of the Chapel at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. CRG is responsible for ... Read More
Historic Houses of Worship
By: The National Trust for Historic Preservation - Feb 25, 2009
**For original article with photos, please visit the link at the bottom** HISTORIC HOUSES OF WORSHIP COMMUNITY ASSETS Historic religious buildings are vital to their communities. They remind us of local history, they exhibit irreplaceable artistry and craftsmanship, and they often provide needed space for community activities and social services, in addition ... Read More
JOE HILSON DESIGNATED A CERTIFIED RESTORER
Jan 15, 2009
PITTSBURGH, PA (JANUARY 16, 2009): Church Restoration Group, LLC (CRG), a local Pittsburgh-based disaster restoration, construction and consulting company, is proud to announce that Project Manager Joe Hilson recently completed Certified Restorer School and received his degree as a Certified Restorer from the Restoration Industry Association. The Certified Restorer program ... Read More
2008 SCHEDULE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES
Oct 02, 2008
Church Restoration Group, LLC (CRG) and ServiceMaster by Mistick are pleased to announce the following continuing education classes available for Nursing Home Administrators and Personal Care Home Administrators: Oct 28, 2008: Disaster Planning (5 CE’s) Nov 4, 2008: Mold Awareness (3 CE's) Nov 12, 2008: Water, Water Everywhere (3 CE's) If you would like ... Read More
CHURCH RESTORATION GROUP OF PITTSBURGH TENDS TO SOUTH WITH HURRICANE AID
Sep 28, 2008
PITTSBURGH, PA (SEPT 29, 2008): Church Restoration Group, LLC (CRG), a local Pittsburgh based disaster restoration, construction and consulting company, has been working closely with the Houma-Thibodaux Catholic diocese of Louisiana and their insurance carrier, Catholic Mutual Group, with emergency services and rebuilding after Hurricane Gustav. In addition, crews ... Read More
Church Restoration Group Deploys to Louisiana After Hurricane Gustav
Sep 01, 2008
Church Restoration Group, LLC (CRG), a local Pittsburgh based disaster restoration, construction and consulting company, was called Monday, September 1, 2008, by the Archdiocese of New Orleans and Catholic Mutual insurance carrier to assist in the post-hurricane assessments and emergency services to the local churches. The CRG crews are packing ... Read More
Church Restoration Group Responds to New Orleans Church Fire in Minutes
Jul 24, 2008
NEW ORLEANS, LA, JULY 25, 2008 Church Restoration Group, LLC (CRG), a local Pittsburgh based disaster restoration, construction and consulting company, was called Tuesday afternoon July 22, 2008, to a significant church fire at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, also known as St. Jude Shrine, in the French Quarter of New ... Read More
Disaster Education Seminars Continue
By: Staff - Mar 26, 2008
Disaster Preparedness and Recovery sessions will continue this year for several Episcopal Dioceses. Church Insurance Company of Vermont, a major insurer of Episcopal religious communities, retains Church Restoration Group to assist in addressing the Dioces they insure on insurance issues including coverages, the claim process, risk management, and disaster preparedness. ... Read More
Mitigation and Restoration Services Completed in 40-Days
Mar 26, 2008
Restoration professionals of Church Restoration Group completed a major mitigation and retoration project for Saint Theresa of Avila Church in New Orleans prior to Palm Sunday and the start of Holy Week. Approximately 40-days earlier, a fire had started from an electronic candle which smoldered most of the night ... Read More
PLRB Tour Circuit Continues
Mar 26, 2008
Matthew Beahm along with other team members from Church Restoration Group will be "manning the booth" at the national convention of the Property Loss Research Bureau (PLRB) in Boston, MA in April. This appearance continues CRG's involvement with the PLRB and serving the insurance industry with disaster planning, mitigation, ... Read More
Church Restoration Group's Faith Dickinson Receives Two Awards
Jan 22, 2008
Faith Dickinson recently received the Western Pennsylvania Apartment Associations "Associate of the Year" award as well as the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) "Industry Partner of the Year" award for her work with these organizations. Ms. Dickinson joined the company two years ago as a Facilities Consultant and, through affiliate ... Read More
New software benefits Church Restoration Group and clients alike
May 08, 2007
Pittsburgh - Church Restoration Group staff and administrators completed a two-day orientation with new state-of-the-art project management software. The new application will be immediately integrated into Church Restoration Group’s workflow. Paul Worthington, a project manager with Church Restoration, sees the new software as “a tool that will augment the way we ... Read More
Church Restoration Group to Attend FTHP Conference
Apr 30, 2007
Sarasota – Church Restoration Group will be in attendance at the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation’s 2007 Preservation Conference, May 17-19. Visit the Church Restoration Group booth to talk with their historic restoration specialist about recent work in the Gulf Coast region and learn about RISKEEPER, Church Restoration Group’s ... Read More
Speaking and showing at Traditional Building conference
By: Staff - Apr 15, 2007
Church Restoration Group has been invited to speak at the 2007 Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference this October in New Orleans. Matthew Beahm, Facilities Consultant will give a talk on disaster planning and recovery in historic buildings. Church Restoration Group will also lead attendees on a tour of St. Charles ... Read More
First RISKEEPER Workshops Great Success
Apr 01, 2007
This past weekend Boca Raton and Coral Gables, Florida were the sites of the first two RISKEEPER workshops by Church Restoration Group. The workshops were conducted in partnership with the Church Insurance Company of Vermont to promote disaster preparation and risk awareness. Representatives of more than 30 churches from the ... Read More
FEMA Training & Church Restoration Group
Feb 15, 2007
This week Faith Dickinson, facility consultant at Church Restoration Group, completed courses at FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute. Through the courses, Dickinson was oriented to the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and became a certified Emergency Planner. The courses also offered expanded knowledge of critical issues in disaster preparedness and response, ... Read More
Award Winning Katrina Recovery
By: Adam Mistick - Feb 12, 2007
Church Restoration Group has been selected as winner of an Award of Merit for Excellence in Construction from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Western Pennsylvania for the restoration of the St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church in New Orleans, LA. St. Charles incurred heavy wind and water damage during Hurricane Katrina ... Read More
