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With the administration planning an “austere” capital appropriations bill, Ohio’s colleges and universities have been asked to work together to propose projects rather than duke it out and see what gets funded. Gov. John Kasich in December called on higher education...
Call for Candidates
The AIA Ohio Valley Regional Council is soliciting nominations for the position of Regional Director, to replace Chas Schreckenberger, AIA. Any AIA Ohio component may nominate a candidate. Individual declarations of candidacy may be made as well. The individual...
Professors Critique use of Tax Credits
Two noted economics professors at separate Ohio universities expressed different levels of concern about the use of tax deductions, exemptions and credits – also known as tax expenditures – to attract capital investment and jobs to the state. One was openly opposed...
Tax Credit for Accessible Construction (HB 332)
The House Ways and Means Committee took testimony January 18 with respect to HB 332 which would authorize a nonrefundable income tax credit for the purchase or construction of an accessible home or for the renovation of a home to improve its accessibility. Reps....
Construction Contracting Rules To Take Effect Amid Concern For In-State Firms
Regulations detailing new options for public construction projects cleared their final hurdle this week, but not without some concerns over how smaller Ohio contractors will be affected. Last year, the biennial budget (HB 153 ) lifted 135-year old restrictions on how...
DAS Announces Construction Reform Academy
Offered by Ohio Construction Reform, the Ohio Construction Reform Academy is the definitive seminar to learn the details of the changes in public facilities construction in Ohio. Be among the first to learn how general contracting (single-prime), construction manager...
Bowen to Continue on Ohio Architects Board
Governor John Kasich has reappointed Richard Bowen, AIA, Cleveland, to the Ohio Architects Board.
Setting Straight Changes in Continuing Education
Bruce W. Sekanick AIA 01.11.2012 Continuing Education changes have been made by both the AIA Board of Directors and the Ohio Architects Board, and while they are not major, they can be a little confusing. To begin this discussion, let’s start with the State of Ohio...
JCARR Members Question DAS Rules Impacting Ohio Business
Democratic House and Senate members of the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR) raised concerns about rules submitted by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) addressing new requirements for the pre-qualification and pre-design of public...
ARE Study Sessions 2012 in Cleveland
ARE Study Sessions 2012 Cleveland, Ohio January - July Give yourself the gift of making 2012 the year you become a Registered Architect! Please pass on to friends and peers. All are welcome. www.aiacleveland.com/ARE_2012 2012 Architectural Registration Exam (A.R.E.)...