Robert C. Foreman

Bob Foreman is senior principal at Foreman Seeley Fountain Architecture, an Atlanta firm specializing in the design of church and school facilities. Bob is a member of the American Institute of Architects and is a LEED Accredited Professional.

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Articles by Robert C. Foreman

• Church phone systems vulnerable to costly hacking

  Thursday, September 04, 2014

  Most churches with multiline small-business phone systems are unaware of the potential for their phones to be hacked by international criminals. This can be a very costly problem, as we discovered when our phone system was hacked over a weekend from outside and used to make tens of thousands of international calls to various foreign countries. The numbers called were "premium" numbers, well-known by phone security experts.

• Churches planning to build need expert guidance with finances

  Wednesday, April 23, 2014

  ​Church leaders are sometimes reluctant to seek help and advice. This seems to be especially true when it comes to facility planning and financing. They may believe they know enough and are wise enough to undertake a building project without seeking the best professional guidance.

• Construction cost is only part of the church project budget

  Thursday, January 02, 2014

  The task of preparing to build a new church facility may seem overwhelming to the steering committee. There is much to do and much to plan. However, with experienced professional help, the task can be accomplished. In this article, we will briefly summarize the major items that make up a project budget. At the end of this article is a checklist to help with preparing such a budget.

• When does a church need a master site plan?

  Wednesday, December 04, 2013

  With the purchase of a new site or planning for expansion on an existing site, every church planning to build should have a master site plan. Every phase of expansion should be preceded by updating the master site plan. The master site plan is a valuable tool in the planning process for a new facility because any church that wishes to provide for growth needs to know how much it will be able to grow on its currently available property.

• Selecting the right site for your church

  Wednesday, October 16, 2013

  ​The ​church steering committee has many important tasks early in the planning process for a new facility. After selection of the architect, the contractor and the construction delivery method, one of the next big decisions will often involve property acquisition.