AIA Ohio Seeks to Maintain Architect’s Talents/Influence
Kasich Proposal would Merge SAO with OSFC
Part of the Kasich Administration’s Mid Biennium Review (MBR) Proposal, Sub. HB 487 would merge the State Architects Office (SAO) with the Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC) forming a new Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC).
AIA Ohio was aware of the possible merger prior to the introduction of HB 487 and initiated a series of in-person meetings and conversations with OSFC Director, Rick Hickman, OSFC Construction Reform Program Director, Craig Weise AIA, State Architect, Lane Beougher, AIA, Senator Chris Widener, FAIA, his staff and other design and construction interests. These conversations are on going and address the Administration’s rationale for the merger as well as AIA Ohio’s desire to preserve the State Architect’s important roles and to maintain the talent, influence and visibility only architects can bring to the construction process.
2012 AIA Akron + AIA Cleveland ARE Study Series Webinar Sessions
AIA Akron + Cleveland is pleased to announce one can now register for attendance at the remaining ARE Study Sessions as a remote webinar session, for those that are unable to attend the sessions in person!
Each attendee will be provided with the adequate links and log-in information for each study session a couple days before each session.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Theodore Ferringer at theodore.ferringer@gmail.com.
AIA Ohio State Grassroots: Architect as Citizen…Architect as Advocate
APPPROVED FOR 3 LEARNING UNITS. REGISTER TODAY
You’ve heard the saying, “If you’re not at the table, you’ll be on the menu!”
AIA Ohio has planned a State Grassroots Presentation that will focus on ways architects can make sure they are at the legislative table, not on the menu. Join AIA Ohio members and architect leaders in Columbus, Ohio, on May 25 for the AIA Ohio State Grassroots Presentation, “Architect as Citizen…Architect as Advocate.” Attendees will hear from Senator Chris Widener, FAIA, who will discuss the Architect’s role in communicating with elected officials, and the most effective ways architects can get involved in the legislative process. Several statewide candidates for elected office have been invited to participate as well. In the afternoon, participants will learn how to put on a Candidate Forum or Debate in your local component (or at your firm!) and have it be meaningful to architects.
Plan now to participate. It’s easy to register, just click here. The cost is only $15 per person. Register by Friday, May 18 to ensure your place at the table!
2012 NCARB Practice Analysis
2012-04-02
2012 NCARB Practice Analysis of Architecture
The NCARB has recently released the 2012 NCARB Practice Analysis of Architecture. Please do your part in giving back to the profession, and in influencing its future, by participating in this important survey.
AIA Ohio 2012 Design Awards Program Call for Entries
You are invited to enter the 2012 AIA Ohio Design Awards Program.
This program honors Ohio architects and their clients, who have distinguished themselves by their accomplishments.
The design awards program will promote and focus attention on quality design, high performance design, and AIA’s 10 principles of livable communities. The jury will evaluate all projects based on the aesthetic, functional, contextual and social characteristics of the design. The jury will also evaluate submissions in categories 1-4 based on their successful response to one or more of AIA’s 10 principles of livable communities.
Firm Profile Submissions for 2012 AIA Ohio Handbook of Architects
The 2012 AIA Ohio Handbook of Architects, to be published in July, 2012, will feature the firm profiles of Ohio architectural firms whose principals are members of the AIA. YOU MUST COMPLETE THE FORM AND SEND PAYMENT BY APRIL 2, 2012, IN ORDER FOR YOUR FIRM TO BE INCLUDED.
The AIA Ohio Handbook is distributed via hard copy to all AIA Ohio members as well as to state legislators. A digital version of the Handbook is also located at aiaohio.org, with a search engine for use by the public and media.
In order to be listed in the AIA Ohio Handbook, one principal or partner in your firm must be a member and the firm must have an Ohio Certificate of Authority to practice architecture.
The cost to list your firm in the profile is $50. Individual listings are a benefit of membership. To access the form, click here.
Bidding for Public Construction Contracts Seminar
Join us for an exciting day of learning about competitive bidding. This program has a new format that blends a morning session of traditional instruction with an interactive afternoon session during which attendees work in groups to experience the competitive bidding process. Each workgroup will have the opportunity to experience the public competitive bidding process through mock bidding with immediate feedback from the speakers, and through questions and answers from the entire class. This format was introduced two years ago and has been extremely well received by attendees. Click here for more information. To register online click here.
AIA Ohio Triple Play Program
AIA Ohio PAC – Our “Triple Play” program allows individuals to take up to a $50 tax credit (or $100 on joint returns) for personal contributions made to the campaigns of state office holders. Our AIA-Ohio PAC matches the member’s contribution and sends a letter to the candidate asking him/her to use the contributing architect as a sounding board for design/construction legislation. To participate, send a copy of a check written to a candidate for state office along with the triple play form to AIA Ohio PAC (17 S. High St., Ste. 200, Columbus, OH 43215). We’ll send a matching contribution to that candidate, along with a letter indicating that this matching contribution is a direct result of a contribution by the member.