Construction Project at United Methodist Children's Home
The United Methodist Children’s Home (UMCH) and the United Methodist Men (UMMen) of the North Georgia Conference announce the construction of the replacement building for Leigh Cottage, which housed young men until it was destroyed by fire in November 2007. UMCH has retained Upon the Rock Construction Company to serve as the General Contractor, and the UMMen have agreed to coordinate volunteers for the rebuilding effort. As God has blessed us we are able and willing to help others in their time of need
Architectural and construction plans are being finalized for the new building. The remains of the old building will be removed as soon required approvals are obtained from various government agencies and groups. Construction of the new building will follow and is expected to last 18 to 24 months. Volunteers will provide the majority of the labor force for the rebuilding effort, with the work overseen by an onsite construction supervisor. Licensed contractors will complete various phases of the construction as required.
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Craftsmen Needed for Planning Phase
We are great need for some help to develop the "craft" drawings. These are the drawings that are added to the architectural drawings to complete the drawing package and submit for permits.
We currently need help in the following areas:
1. Plumbing (need someone to do the plumbing drawings AND we need plumbers);
2. Structural (need someone to complete the structural drawings and review the print package);
3. HVAC (need someone to complete the HVAC drawings;
NOTE: We already have a Civil Engineer to do the site plans, a team of Electrical designers, and the Architect who are United Methodist Men contributing their expertise to this project.
Contact Lamar Beard at lamar(at)utrconst.com if you are able to assist with these areas.
Volunteer and Project Schedule
The Volunteer and Project Schedule will be posted as soon as available.
About
United Methodist Children’s Home– www.umchildrenshome.org 
The United Methodist Children’s Home has been changing lives since 1871. A multi-service agency with programs for the entire family, UMCH reaches out to families throughout the north Georgia area with a message of healing and hope, offering services that are therapeutic in nature. The mission of the United Methodist Children’s Home is to provide redemptive, healing services that bring meaningful change to the lives of children and families. Grounded by scripture and the tradition of the church, we seek to bring the wholeness of God’s love to persons through Christ.
United Methodist Men, North Georgia Conference – 
www.ngcumm.com
The United Methodist Men of the North Georgia Conference have a long history in construction and reconstruction actives with volunteers. Several of the projects include: rebuilding of New Salem United Methodist Church in Commerce following a fire that destroyed the church; construction of the Welcome Center at Camp Glission in Dahlonega; construction of cottages, bathhouse, well house and pavilion at Collinswood; construction of a home at Mountain Top Boys Home in Villanow; rebuilding and construction in Florida and Mississippi in response to devastation from hurricanes.
Upon the Rock Construction LLC– www.utrconst.com 
Incorporated July 2006, the company was formed to provide fully licensed contracting services for the homes being built in Mississippi following Hurricane Katrina. We offer lower priced home builds for struggling middle class families. Our website focuses on helping people in Mississippi locate assistance from volunteer organizations as well provide engineering details about how to construct homes that comply with the latest codes and avoid insurance overcharges. We also provide support for volunteer builds needing licensed contractor supervision in the state of Georgia.