Hanson, MA – Realty Development Associates (RDA) of Sagamore embarked on a new construction project – the rebuilding of the United Church of the First Born, which was destroyed in a 2007 fire.
Four large packages containing the exterior of the new United Church of the First Born were delivered to the Hanson location and Realty Development Associates team began building the church. On the first day the entire exterior of the church was built, or “set,” on the foundation.
People who drove by in the morning saw only a foundation; when they returned that evening, the entire exterior of the church was standing. That is one of the many advantages of modular construction, says Realty Development Associates President Don Shulman, who cites turnaround time, superior construction and the ability to re-use land among the advantages that the modular approach has over traditional or “stick-built” property.
Pastor Reverend Loretta Gomes said that “Realty Development Associates took care of everything.” For some time, Reverend Gomes and her Assistant Pastor, Reverend John Miranda, had been discussing how to rebuild their church which had been destroyed in a 2007 fire. “We thought of a number of options, including traditional building, but we kept coming back to Realty Development Associates and the modular approach,” she said.
The new church will have a sanctuary area, a pulpit, a foyer and several other rooms. “It’s a basic, open construction to start with,” Reverend Miranda said, noting that the church’s plans call for an addition to be constructed later. When that is completed, the church will have a sanctuary and a function hall. The second phase of construction for the church, which is home to 35 members, will include a 30 x32 foot addition off the side which will also include office space.
