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Protesters worried costly proceedings would hurt Seneca Co. TIFFIN — A group of Seneca County taxpayers fighting demolition of the county’s 1884 courthouse say they will not pursue that fight in court. David Carroll, a Columbus attorney representing the group, said...
Ohio construction jobs up, bucking national trend
Ohio construction jobs up, bucking national trend Ohio saw an uptick in the number of construction jobs in November as the national construction employment picture continued to look bleak, the Dayton Daily News reports. The Associated General Contractors of America...
Building agreement
Asking Ohio colleges to collaborate might better prioritize capital spending Columbus Dispatch Editorial: 12/30/11 Gov. John Kasich has asked Ohio’s 37 public colleges and universities to figure out how to divvy up the state’s slim budget and submit a single wish list...
ODOD Announces Latest Recipients of Historic Preservation Tax Credits
The Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) announced Thursday that 13 owners will be awarded a combined $14.9 million as part of the seventh round of its Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit program. The awards, which were renewed in the FY12-13 budget, will go to...
Seneca County Preservationists Face Long Holiday Break
It could be a long Christmas break for preservationists trying to save the old Seneca County Courthouse from the wrecking ball, due to begin Jan. 3. The fight is not over for the taxpayer group leading last-ditch efforts, but the Ohio Supreme Court dealt it a major...
How AIA Membership Helps You
AIA Members: Leaders in the Design Profession Membership in the AIA provides each member with a wide variety of opportunities as both a professional and member of your local community. Through leadership, networking, education and advocacy, the efforts of the AIA...
Kasich Looks Ahead in 2012: “No Community Projects in Capital Bill”
Gov. John Kasich previewed a 2012 agenda December 19 warning local officials not to expect a capital appropriations budget like those in years past, and said he's asked Ohio State University President Gordon Gee to chair a gathering of university leaders to decide...
USGBC Recognizes OSFC
USGBC Recognizes OSFC The Ohio School Facilities Commission and the state have been recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council’s Center for Green Schools for leading the nation in the number of schools seeking certification. The recognition came as the center...
Ohio leads nation in green school projects
Ohio leads nation in green school projects Industry council says state has 315 LEED-certified projects. · E-mail this page ·Print this page ·Larger type By Margo Rutledge Kissell, Staff Writer12:02 AM Monday, December 12, 2011 Ohio leads the country with more green...
OSFC Explores New School Design Concepts for 21st Century
The Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC) joined state Superintendent Stan Heffner and the Ohio Department of Education at this week’s Ohio Summit 2.5 to explore the other side of 21st century education: the space, real and virtual, in which a child learns. OSFC...