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By Jim Siegel THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH While state leaders wait years to learn whether a revamped public-construction law saves millions of dollars on a trio of projects, scores of other building projects will continue under a 132-year-old law that university presidents...
Widener Energy Bill Heard (SB 232)
The Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee heard Senator Chris Widener, FAIA explain SB 232 which would exempt from taxation renewable energy facilities that are not financed through the Ohio Air Quality Development Authority and require a payment in lieu of...
Architect’s Board testifies on Grandfather Bill (SB 183)
Ohio Architects Board Executive Director, Amy Kobe, testified Tuesday on SB 183 which would re-position a grandfather exemption from the requirements of the Architects Law granted to certain corporations. She explained that a prominent Columbus architectural firm...
Prevailing-wage penalty required
Prevailing-wage penalty required Court: Contractors owe back pay plus a 100 percent fine Wednesday, March 3, 2010 2:52 AM By JoAnne Viviano ASSOCIATED PRESS COLUMBUS, Ohio - Contractors might be reluctant to bid on public jobs in the wake of an Ohio Supreme Court...
Columbus Mayor Releases Sustainability Goals
Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman this week released the city of Columbus’ sustainability goals for the next five years, including a comprehensive curbside recycling program for single-family households by 2012. Coleman announced a community process to gather public...
Senate Republicans Float Alternative To House Democrat’s Tax Break Proposal For Renewable Energy
As House Democrats put the finishing touches on a plan to ease the tax burden on renewable energy, the Republican Senate Energy & Public Utilities Committee chairman on Wednesday unveiled a proposal he says is much simpler and less contentious. Rep. Roland Winburn...
Job Opportunitites
Architect Ohio Arch License or NCARB certificate req'd at time of application. 5-10 yrs exp.; CAD fluency req'd. Historic project exp preferred. Full description at www.ohiohistory.org/about/jobs . Apply to applicant@ohiohistory.org. OHS is proud to be a drug-free...
Capital Bill Talk Starts: Expect Smaller/Fewer Projects
Action on more state debt to fund bricks-and-mortar projects around Ohio is on the horizon for the General Assembly, although some differences of opinion have already surfaced regarding the timing for the next capital appropriations budget. Guidelines for project...
Professional Conduct Monograph
Effective 1 July 2009 Interns employed or not, may earn 16 minimum (core) training hours in Training Area 15 – “Office Management” by reading the NCARB Professional Conduct Monograph and passing the related quiz.Interns may access the NCARB Professional Conduct...
Historic Preservation Needs Your Help
Historic Preservation Needs Your Help ACT NOW to Restore Funding for Historic Preservation Programs The Star Spangled Banner is just one of 1,200 sites and collections that havereceived critical funding through the Save America's Treasures program. (Photo Credit:...