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The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) Thursday discussed a proposal from commission member and Director of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Gary Mohr that would have OFCC join with the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) in...
KSU Calling on Students, Staff, Alumni to Review Building Plans
There are four finalists left as Kent State University nears its decision on a design plan for the new College of Architecture and Environmental Design building. The four remaining firms will present their plans during a public meeting Thursday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. KSU...
Deb Kunce, FAIA, has declared her candidacy for AIA National First Vice President/President-elect
Deb Kunce, FAIA, has declared her candidacy for AIA National First Vice President/President-elect. Deb has consistently centered her AIA service on strategically planning an AIA future that nurtures emerging professionals, advances our legislative agenda, and promotes...
Widener In Spotlight – Only 3rd Senator to Hold Leader Position
COLUMBUS - State Senator Chris Widener, FAIA (R- Springfield) was officially sworn in as Senate President Pro Tempore - the number two leadership post in the Ohio Senate - during today's opening ceremonies for the 130th General Assembly. Widener is only the...
A Message from Sen. Chris Widener, FAIA
From: State Senator Chris Widener Ohio 10th Senate District Date: 12/19/12 As a state legislator, I've been around government and politics long enough to know that no matter what you do, someone will find a way to disagree. Recently, legislative action I took to...
State spends more by using middlemen on public projects
By Josh Sweigart, Staff Writer, Dayton Daily News Laws requiring state agencies to award a percentage of their contracts to minority-owned and disadvantaged companies have created a cottage industry of middlemen who essentially rent their status to larger firms for a...
Sen. Chris Widener, FAIA & Jeff Samuelson, AIA Make News
Ohio Senate Republicans have elected AIA-Ohio Past President,Senator Chris Widener, FAIA, from Springfield, to the Senate's number two (2) position, President Pro Tempore for the 130thOhio General Assembly, which starts in January. Sen. Keith Faber (R-Celina) was...
Sustainability Bill Heard (HB 306)
The Ohio House State Government Committee took testimony November 27 on HB 306 which would require a building or structure constructed using state capital budget moneys to adhere to certain energy efficiency and building standards and to encourage the use of...
OFCC Staff To Move December 7-10
The now-combined offices of the State Architect’s Office and the Ohio School Facilities Commission are moving, the new Ohio Facilities Construction Commission announced recently. The OFCC is transferring to the fourth floor of the state’s William Green Building at 30...
Controlling Board to Hear Facilities Construction Commission Relocation Request
The newly created Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) will be going before the Controlling Board Monday to request funds to help move the entity into the William Green Building in Columbus. The new commission is a combination of the former State Architect's...