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A controversial measure banning local hiring quotas that took effect earlier this year is unconstitutional, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday by the City of Cleveland. The lawsuit, filed in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, alleges that the law (HB 180) is a...
Facilities Commission OKs Eight Charters for $17 Million in Building Grants
Eight Ohio community schools will share in about $17 million in state facilities funding, the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission said Thursday in announcing initial awards under a budget-funded building program for charters. The eight schools were among 13 who...
Facilities Agency OKs FY17 School Projects, Guidelines for Lead Mitigation
The Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC) gave conditional approval Thursday for expected building projects in FY17, with 15 districts in line for $950 million worth of construction, while its parent agency set guidelines for a program giving schools up to $15,000...
AIA Ohio Member Profile: One-on-One with Erin Curley, AIA
Editor’s Note: Erin officially passed her exams on June 20, 2016. She is now an Architect. Congratulations! Job Title: Job Captain, RCM Architects & AIA Toledo Chapter, Associate Director AIA Ohio Involvement: AIA Toledo Chapter, Associate Director and Founder of...
Cincinnati Leads State in Historic Preservation Tax Credits
Cincinnati was the big winner this week with one third of all Historic Preservation Tax Credits announced earlier this week by the Kasich administration. The Ohio Development Services Agency (DSA) and State Historic Preservation Office awarded 26 candidates a total of...
2020 Commission Takes More Testimony on Historic Tax Credit
The 2020 Tax Study Commission took more testimony June 20 on the benefits resulting from Ohio's Historic Preservation Tax Credit. Deputy Tax Commissioner Marjorie Kruse and Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Amanda Terrell spoke on the historic...
Ohio Architect Elected to American Institute of Architect’s National Board of Directors
Bruce Sekanick, AIA, OAA, is AIA National’s Secretary Treasurer for 2017-2018 Columbus, Ohio – June 7, 2016 – Ohio architect Bruce W. Sekanick, AIA, OAA, was elected 2017-2018 Secretary of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Board of Directors....
BBS Issues Memo re: Temporary Door Locking Devices
On May 13 the Board of Building Standards issued a new BBS Memo regarding temporary door locking devices. The memo is attached HERE. If you have questions related to information contained in the Memo, please contact the Board’s technical staff at 614-644-2613.
Governor Signs Redevelopment Legislation
Governor John Kasich has signed HB 233 which authorizes municipal corporations to create downtown redevelopment districts and innovation districts for the purposes of promoting the rehabilitation of historic buildings, creating jobs, encouraging economic...
Capital Construction Bill Awaits Kasich’s Signature
The state's Capital Construction Bill, SB 310, passed the House May 4 (89-1) and now goes to the Governor's desk for his expected signature. CLICK HERE for a summary of included projects.