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SAO eNews - September 2008
Inside:
- OAKS CI begins Phase 2 user acceptance test
- SAO staff update
- Columbus State breaks ground for new building
- ODOT opens new Logan County maintenance facility
- Reminder: No annual submittal required
- Ohio Register archive
SAO eNews - July 2008
Inside:
- SAO begins new professional services and contractor evaluation process
- OAKS Capital Improvements team launches two additional pilot projects
- Reminder: No annual submittal required
- SAO staff update
- Ohio Register archive
SAO eNews - June 2008
Inside:
- SAO begins new performance evaluation process
- OAKS Capital Improvements team launches design review pilots
- Changes and updates to the Statement of Qualifications form (SAO Form #F110-330)
- Employment opportunities
- SAO Deputy State Architect retires
- Ohio Register archive
SAO eNews - April 2008
Inside:
- Deadline extended for SAO consultant list projects
- RFQ notifications update
- Summary of the differences between State of Ohio SF330 and the federal version
- Annual professional services qualifications deadline (SF330 Part II)
- Another successful SAO College
- Ohio Register archive
SAO eNews - March 2008
Inside:
- Last chance to register for SAO College North Canton seminar
- SAO College slated for three cities this month
- SF330 form class to be held at SAO College
- Ohio Register archive
SAO eNews - February 2008
Inside:
- SAO College Spring 2008 slated for March 13, 19 & 25
- SF330 form reminder and update
- OAKS CI completes phase 1 user acceptance test
- PTAC event to be held Feb. 26
- Ohio Register archive
SAO eNews - January 2008
Inside:
- New construction project signs
- State to require SF330 form in March
- SAO staff update
- OAKS Capital Improvements update
- January RFQs and Ohio Register archive
SAO eNews - December 2007
Inside:
- Last chance seminar
- OAKS Capital Improvements Web site reminders
- OAKS Capital Improvements e-mail notifications
- December RFQs and Ohio Register archive
SAO eNews - November 2007
Inside:
- OAKS (CI) Web site now live
- New RFQ process begins
- Construction bid notifications now available
- ODOT breaks ground on Pike County maintenance facility
- Ohio University opens Adams Residence Hall
- November Ohio Register
SAO eNews - October 2007
Inside:
- New State Architect named
- Standard Requirements updates
- New RFQ process begins in November
- Edison Community College building receives AIA Ohio honor award
- "Designing Top Energy Performing Buildings for Your Clients" Webcast set
- Ohio University breaks ground for new $30 million building
- FM Global seminar to be held Oct. 16
- October Ohio Register
SAO eNews - September 2007
Inside:
- State Fire Marshal dedicates new building in Reynoldsburg
- SAO staff update
- AIA Ohio Convention to be held Sept. 27-29
- Ohio Solar Tour Oct. 5-7
- September Ohio Register
SAO eNews - August 2007
Inside:
- Standard Requirements update
- CIMS update
- New SAO project manager
- Are you the next State Architect?
- SAO Special Services Manager re-elected to CSI Audit Committee
- August Ohio Register
SAO eNews - July 2007
Inside:
- New project number system
- CIMS update
- Are you the next state architect?
- New SAO project manager hired
- New 2007 building code course
- U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Membership
- Solar conference in Cleveland
- July Ohio Register and Ohio Register Supplement
SAO eNews - June 2007
Inside:
- SAO Front End update
- CIMS update
- 2007 non-residential building code update
- SAO construction bidding reminder
- June Ohio Register
SAO eNews - May 2007
Inside:
- SAO issues new Front End documents
- CIMS update
- SAO Special Services Manager coordinates drafting competition
- SAO staff updates
- May Ohio Register
SAO eNews - April 2007
Inside:
- CIMS update
- Deadline for SAO College make-up sessions
- Architect position re-posted
- New Ohio University Baker University Center
- Feedback request: BIM
- "Schematic Design Using eQUEST" training scheduled fro April 5
- April Ohio Register
SAO eNews - March 2007
Inside:
- Capital Improvements Management System update
- SAO construction documents now available online
- Staff updates
- Feedback request: SF 330 form
- Feedback request: SAO eNews format
- SAO College 2007 update
- CSI Design Columbus 2007 slated fro March 29
- SAO to participate in the Ohio's Business Matchmaker event
- SAO consultant list reminders
- March Ohio Register
- SAO College 2007 make-up sessions slated for April 11 (announced March 9, 2007)
- March Ohio Register update (announced March 9, 2007)
SAO eNews - February 2007
Inside:
- Register now for SAO College 2007
- Special SAO College lunch-n-learn training opportunity: Pay me now, or pay me later…How to get paid using SAO’s electronic forms
- Changes to SAO College energy course
- New Notice to Bidders
- February Ohio Register
SAO eNews - January 2007
Inside:
- Groundbreaking ceremony held for new Taft Plant Health Diagnostic Laboratory
- Deputy State Architect named
- Employment Opportunity: Architect
- 2007 SAO College classes announced
- January Ohio Register
SAO eNews - December 2006
Inside:
- Governor's award for excellence in energy efficiency
- Central State University opens new Center for Education and Natural Sciences
- Employment Opportunity: Architect
- SAO projects nominated for the AIA Columbus annual design awards
- Save the dates for SAO College 2007
- Link to the December Ohio Register
SAO eNews - November 2006
Inside:
- New Contractor payment request form
- SAO staff changes
- Employment Opportunity: Architect Administrator (Deputy State Architect)
- OAKS releases RFP for capital improvements project
- SAO Special Services manager elected as the 2008 AIA Columbus chapter president
- SAO educates AIA Ohio participants at annual convention
- Save the dates for SAO College 2007
- Link to the November Ohio Register
SAO eNews - October 2006
No news published this month.
SAO eNews - September 2006
Inside:
- SAO mourns the passing of a former employee
- New Columbus State Community College building showcased on SAO home page
- SAO presents seminars at AIA Ohio convention
- More project profiles added to SAO Web site
- Save the dates for SAO College 2007
- Link to the September Ohio Register
SAO eNews - August 2006
Inside:
- Columbus State Community College Center for Workforce Development opens for business
- Ohio Dept. of Mental Health opens patient recovery facility
- Upcoming changes to the Front End
- Two projects cancelled
- Link to the August Ohio Register
SAO eNews - July 2006
Inside:
- Ohio Department of Commerce announces consolidation of offices
- New SAO project coordinators
- Van Wert Patrol Post opens
- Link to the July Ohio Register
Additional news posted on July 6:
- July Ohio Register Updated
Additional news posted on July 18:
- July Special Conditions issued
Additional news posted on July 27:
- Correction to Lead Contractor General Conditions
SAO eNews - May 2006
Inside:
- Special Conditions issued
- EDGE reporting requirements reminder
- SAO Energy Services specialist hired
- New ODH and EPA Laboratory dedicated
- Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy re-dedicated
- DRC project update
SAO eNews - April 2006
Inside:
- Notice to Bidders updated
- Another successful SAO College
- Electronic seals and signatures allowed for Architects and Landscape Architects
- New Residential Code of Ohio
- SAO staff member promoted
- SAO Special Services Manager elected to CSI National Board of Directors
- April Ohio Register
Additional news posted on April 14:
- Declaration regarding material assistance/non-assistance to a terrorist organization
SAO eNews - March 2006
Inside:
- March Ohio Register Updated
SAO eNews - January 2006
Inside:
- Register Now for SAO College
- New Online Plan Submittal Process
- Reminder: CSI MasterFormat 2004 Required
- New Associate and Contractor Evaluation Forms Issued
- Excel Payment Requests Now Mandatory
- Program of Requirements (POR) Required for all Ohio Register Postings
- SAO Web Site Changes
- Continuing Education Required for all Licensed Architects
- EDGE Tips
- Link to the January Ohio Register
SAO eNews - December 2005
Inside:
- Early registration = free parking
- EDGE program featured at SAO College
- Special Services Manager hired
- SAO Energy Specialist receives LEED certification
- Additional staff hired at SAO
- December Ohio Register updated
SAO eNews - November 2005
Inside:
- SAO issues Special Conditions for CM projects
- SAO documents on the Web
- Reminder: SAO adopts MasterFormat 2004
- Notices of Commencement posted to SAO Web site
- Bid information available on SAO Web site
- Topics announced for SAO College at the Expo 2006
- Projects highlighted on SAO Web site
- Link to the November 2005 Ohio Register
SAO eNews - October 2005
Inside:
- EDGE participation required on state Design and Construction Projects
- Changes in the Ohio Register format
- Mandatory use of Excel Pay Requests
- New Staff Architect hired at SAO
- New Commercial Activity Tax
- Continuing education required for architect license renewal
- SAO College at the Expo - Feb. 1 & 2
- Link to the October 2005 Ohio Register
SAO eNews - September 2005
Inside:
- Working with EDGE
- Save the Date for SAO College Spring 2006
- Change Order Update
- Staff Change
- Link to the September 2005 Ohio Register
Additional news posted on September 7:
- Additional Location Added for EDGE Presentations
- September Ohio Register Updated
Additional news posted on September 30:
- Special Conditions Issued
SAO eNews - May 2005
Inside:
- "The SAO Manual" - 2005 Edition
- Architect/Engineer Agreement Updated
- Reminder of Drug-Free Workplace Program
- Bid Document Deposit Fee Changing to Bid Document Purchase Cost
- State Architect's Office to Hire Executive Assistant
- Link to the May 2005 Ohio Register
Additional news posted on May 12:
- Special Conditions Issued
Additional news posted on May 20:
- Instruction Sheets Issued
SAO eNews - April 2005
Inside:
- New SAO Publication
- Drug-Free Workplace Program
- Bid Document Deposit Fee Changing to Bid Document Purchase Cost
- Link to the April 2005 Ohio Register
Additional news posted on April 8:
- SAO Releases "The SAO Manual"
SAO eNews - March 2005
Inside:
- SAO Adopts MasterFormat 2004
- Info Required on Certificate of Insurance
- New Ohio Building Codes
- Transition from Certain Manual Forms to Electronic Forms
SAO eNews - January 2005
Inside:
- New Special Conditions Issued
- New SAO College Courses for Spring
- SAO Forms Update
- SAO Policy Updates
- Link to the January 2005 Ohio Register
- Reminder: Register Now for SAO College
- SAO College Course Agenda
SAO eNews - December 2004
Inside:
- Another Successful SAO College
- Mark Your Calendars
- Permits Don't Come Easy
- Link to the December 2004 Ohio Register
SAO eNews - October 2004
Inside:
- Last Chance to Register for SAO College
- Link to the October 2004 Ohio Register
SAO eNews - September 2004
Inside:
- Address and Security at ODNR
- SAO College Fall Semester 2004
- Suggestion Box
- Link to the September 2004 Ohio Register
SAO eNews - August 2004
Inside:
- Department Issues New Special Conditions
- New Notice to Bidders and Bid Forms
- Planholder List for SAO-designed Projects
- Bid Opening Results on SAO Web Site
- SAO College Fall Semester
- Link to the August 2004 Ohio Register
- Registration Open for SAO College Fall Semester
SAO eNews - July 2004
Inside:
- Policy/Process Clarification
- SAO College Comments and Queries
- Change in SAO e-News Format
- Link to the July 2004 Ohio Register
SAO eNews - June 2004
Inside:
- Ohio Judicial Center Receives 2004 James B. Recchie Design Award
- State Architect Elected to CSRAB Position
- SAO Welcomes Temporary Staff Member
- SAO Forms Update for June
- Responses to Brainstorming Ideas Appreciated
- More Project Profiles Added to SAO Web Site
- Link to the June 2004 Ohio Register
Additional news posted on June 18:
- Policy/Process Clarification
SAO eNews - May 2004
Inside:
- SAO College Draws Large Crowd Yet Another Year
- Change Order Form Revised
- Link to the May 2004 Ohio Register
SAO eNews - April 2004
Inside:
- Last Chance to Register for SAO College
- Credit Cards Now Accepted Online for SAO College Registrations
- SAO Welcomes New Project Coordinator
- Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for New Health and Ohio EPA Laboratory
- SAO Forms Update
- Link to the April 2004 Ohio Register
Additional news posted on April 15:
- Registrations Due Tomorrow for SAO College Cincinnati
- Registrations Due April 23 for SAO College Columbus
SAO eNews - March 2004
Inside:
- Brainstorming at SAO
- EDGE Update
- Registrations Open for SAO College Spring Semester 2004
- Link to the March 2004 Ohio Register
SAO eNews - February 2004
Inside:
- Registrations Open for SAO College Spring Semester 2004
- ORC 9.24 -- Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery
- Departmental Special Conditions -- January 2004
- New Construction Manager Payment Request Form
- SAO Budget Planning Tool
- Link to the February 2004 Ohio Register
SAO eNews - January 2004
Inside:
- SAO Core Values Unveiled
- Next SAO College Slated for April 2004
- Updates to the Contractor Payment & Associate Payment Request Forms
- More Project Profiles Added to SAO Web Site
- AIA Announces the 2003 Gold Medal Firm Award
- Federal Government Announces New SF 330 Form
- Link to the January 2004 Ohio Register
SAO eNews - 2003
