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Here is a masonry blog layout with no sidebarSub Contractors Denounce “Construction Reform” (HB153)
During open hearings on the state's two-year budget bill, HB 153), Tom Shreves, executive director of the North Central Ohio Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association, and Valerie Dahlberg, executive director of the Mechanical Contractors Association...
Substitute Bill Limiting Project Labor Agreements Accepted & Heard (HB102)
The Ohio House Commerce and Labor Committee took testimony April 13 on HB 102 which would prohibit state agencies from requiring or prohibiting certain labor requirements as a condition of performing public works and prohibit appropriations of state funds for public...
Limiting Magnitude of Change Orders that Require Competitive Bidding (HB176)
The Ohio House Commerce and Labor Committee took testimony March 13 on HB176 which would limit the magnitude of change orders on public improvements required to be competitively bid. Rep. Beck offered sponsor testimony. This bill would limit 'change-in-scope'...
Construction Reform is Back on Track (HB153)
Governor Kasich's Budget Bill returns to play major construction reforms which Ohio House Democrats sidetracked last Session in favor of authorizing three pilot trial projects. . State institutions and agencies (as well as counties, municipalities and townships)...
Pro and Con Testimony on Eliminating Multiple Prime Contracting
Mechanical Contractors Association of Ohio Executive Director Valerie Dahlberg said her organization opposes the elimination of multiple prime contracting under the aegis of construction reform. "Requiring multiple prime bids reduces costs by eliminating a layer...
Bill to Reduce Statute of Limitations on Written Contracts Heard (HB 170)
The Ohio House Judiciary and Ethics Committee took sponsor testimony March 5 on HB 170 which would shorten the time during which a suit could be brought relative to a written contract. The sponsor, Rep. Mecklenborg, said the change from a 15- to a six-year statute of...
Prohibiting Denial of Architect’s License for Crimes Unrelated to the Profession (HB 169)
The Ohio House State Government Committee took testimony April 5 regarding HB 169 which would revise the laws governing issuance of certain professional licenses including the license to practice architecture. In sponsor testimony, Rep. Williams said HB169 would...
Administration Says Prevailing Wage Changes Will Help Offset Cuts To Locals
The House Finance & Appropriations Committee fleshed out the executive budget with much anticipated legislative language March 29 as members heard the administration explain provisions designed to help local governments and schools weather cuts. Members replaced the...
Hickman on School Facilities Commission (OSFC) Budget
During his testimony April 29 regarding OSFC's Budget Request, Executive Director Richard Hickman said that since the commission was created at the end of 1997, OSFC has worked with school districts to provide 789 new or renovated schools in 253 districts. In 193 of...
AIA Ohio Honor Awards Call for Entries now open
Below are links to the submission information for the following AIA Ohio Honor Awards Programs:AIA Ohio Gold Medal Award AIA Ohio Gold Medal Firm Award AIA Ohio Mentor Award AIA Ohio Public Service Award Please note, the Call for Entries...