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ARC Announces Second Round of Grants Competition for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Proposals Due June 30, 2008
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced the second round of a grants competition this week to assist Appalachian communities in leveraging renewable-energy and energy-efficiency resources to revitalize their economies. ARC expects to provide eight to ten awards of up to $75,000 each, for a total of $500,000 in awards, to help communities implement these strategies.
Eligible projects should result in the creation of new jobs or businesses in the targeted communities. Outcomes could include:
- Production and use of renewable-energy products (such as biofuels, biomass, solar, or wind energy), including siting of these facilities and net metering applications.
- Distribution of renewable-energy products, including customer purchasing commitments.
- Expansion or start-up of "clean energy" businesses, including support for business incubation programs and targeted business-financing programs.
- New construction or facilities renovations that follow "green building" and LEED certification guidelines.
- Installation of energy-efficiency equipment in public or nonprofit facilities that is eligible for tax credits under the Energy Policy Act of 2005, directly results in cost savings, and leads to increased delivery of services to local communities.
This grants program will not provide support for projects that propose to study or plan for future activities. Energy audits will not be supported unless they include implementation of energy-efficiency programs.
Nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, and public educational institutions located within the Appalachian Region are eligible to apply. Private, for-profit organizations are not eligible to apply.
An independent review panel will be convened to evaluate submissions. This panel will include leading energy-efficiency and renewable-energy organizations and federal, state, and local partners. The review panel will forward recommendations to ARC for final approval.
Applications will be evaluated on several criteria, including:
- Feasibility of the proposal and the likelihood of achieving proposed outcomes.
- Capability of applicant, including expertise in relevant program areas, grants management, and community development.
- Level of community support, including overall level of match and private-sector match.
- Articulation of clear, measurable outcomes.
- Sustainability of effort, including ability to continue the activity at the conclusion of the grant period.
- Additional consideration will be provided for projects focusing on ARC-designated distressed counties and areas and at-risk counties, and for projects involving multi-state collaboration.
The first round of the grants competition held last year saw grants totaling $605,000 awarded to 12 winners from 10 Appalachian states for projects promoting energy-efficient buildings, biofuels production and distribution, clean energy incubators, geothermal heat systems, landfill gas collection and distribution, LED traffic light installation, wind energy production, and energy-related education and training. A listing of projects funded in 2007 can be obtained at www.arc.gov/energy.
The deadline for submission of proposals is June 30, 2008. Selections will be announced on July 31, 2008. For information on submitting an application please go to www.arc.gov/energy.
2007 Kentucky Building Code - Second Printing Available
Contains 15 Code Changes Effective February 1, 2008
information provided by George Mann, Assistant Director, KY Office of HBC
The second printing of the 2007 KBC is now posted on the Kentucky Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction (HBC) web site, www.ohbc.ky.gov. This second printing contains all the errata that were posted earlier this year as well as 15 code changes that were approved by the Board of Housing and recently by LRC. The 15 code changes went into affect on February 1, 2008 and are so identified at the end of each section that was so changed (see below for an example so illustrating). Code language without the effective date specified is the original 2007 KBC code language that went into affect on July 6, 2007. Should you have any questions, please contact the HBC office at 502-573-0373.
EXAMPLE:
SECTION 509
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Office of the Inspector General Adopts New Regulations for Hospital Construction
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services - Office of the Inspector General has formally adopted the latest AIA Guidelines for plan review of hospital projects. Plans for hospital construction submitted on or after December 17, 2007 shall be reviewed under the 2006 Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities developed and edited by the AIA. This long awaited change is the result of the hard work and collaborative efforts of the Office of the Inspector General and AIA Kentucky.
The revised regulation is available online at htt p://www.lrc.state.ky.us/kar/TITLE902.HTM or type "Kentucky TITLE 902" on your search engine to access the Kentucky Administrative Regulations webpage. The revised regulation is listed under "Chapter 20 Health Services and Facilities" and labeled "009reg Facility specifications; hospitals" in green letters. Significant changes to note include the following:
Existing hospital construction: The previous regulation for existing hospital construction, 902 KAR 20:009, has been integrated into this revision. Existing hospital projects reviewed under the previous regulation should be in compliance with Sections 6 through 33 of the new regulation.
New hospital construction: Projects to be reviewed under the new regulation will include new hospital construction and renovation projects including hospital-based outpatient services that are provided under that healthcare provider's license. Refer to Sections 34 and 35 of the new regulation.
Grace period: Those submitting plans for review after December 17, 2007 and prior to June 1, 2008 have the option to request their projects be reviewed under either the previous 902 KAR 20:009 regulation or the new regulation. On June 1, 2008, the new regulation will become applicable to all new hospital construction and renovation projects submitted on or after that date.
Architects and engineers developing hospital projects for review are encouraged to read the regulation as they are working on future plan submittals. Any questions can be directed to Harold T. Snider, AIA or Assistant Director Diona Mullins at the Office of the Inspector General at 502-564-7963. Mr. Snider's phone extension is 3296. Ms. Mullin's extension is 3311.
Summary of Changes - New 2007 KY Building Code
prepared by David Carter, AIA
The 2007 Kentucky Building Code is scheduled to become effective on
The Legislative Research Commission has completed their review and approval process for the
Download the attached document, which is a summarization of the changes resulting from the new edition of the code. Part I summarizes the significant changes made to the 2006 IBC in the 2007
Plan Review Record Form
Form Available for Download - link provided below
Know the Process - Help Speed Up Turnaround!
Architects are encouraged to thoroughly review the Plan Review Record Form which is used by the state's plan reviewers when reviewing all projects submitted for review by the Kentucky Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction. Click here to download the form, and use it as a quideline to make sure you have provided all required information on your plans. Questions about plan submittal requirements should be directed to Office of Housing Buildings and Construction staff at 502-573-0365.
AIA Contract Documents 2007 Update
Released November 5, 2007
AIA Contract Documents are acknowledged as the most balanced documents in the design and construction industry and, therefore, are the most widely used standard form agreements in the construction marketplace. It's not just a marketing slogan to say that they are the industry standard-our market research proves it.
However, as the design and construction industry evolves, so do the AIA Contract Documents. In response to changing industry practices, the Institute began a process four years ago to consult and collaborate with representatives of other organizations in the construction industry to publish the most up-to-date agreements in the industry. Only through wide solicitation of input can we understand the needs of all contracting parties and publish the most fair and balanced documents offered anywhere.
The major changes you'll see in the 2007 Update of the AIA Contract Documents include the following:
- In owner/contract agreements that incorporate AIA Contract Document A201TM-2007 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, the owner and contractor now have the option to engage an Initial Decision Maker to make initial decisions on claims. This option responds to owner and contractor groups who questioned the architect's impartiality and requested an alternative to the architect's involvement in the resolution of claims.
- Agreements now allow the consolidation of arbitrations, a concept that owners and contractors requested to allow economical resolution of claims involving multiple parties.
- Arbitration is now optional in both owner/contractor and owner/architect agreements, a provision that responds to changing views about the merits of mandatory arbitration.
- State law now governs the statute of limitations for filing claims in both owner/architect and owner/contractor agreements, subject to a 10-year cutoff following substantial completion.
For a comprehensive explanation of these and other changes, see the article, "2007 Revisions to AIA Contract Documents" (PDF).
The 2007 updates were released simultaneously in both paper format and AIA software. To help users of AIA Contract Documents software make the transition, access is provided to both new and retired versions of the documents until May 31, 2009. The software will also provide access to a host of supporting information, such as commentaries and comparisons about the 2007 documents, that will also be available free of charge via www.aia.org. Paper customers will be able to purchase the retired versions from paper distributors throughout the transition period as long as inventory lasts. Paper documents are available in Kentucky from Lynn Imaging locations in Lexington and Louisville.
For questions about revisions to the content of AIA documents, call Documents Information at the AIA, 202-626-7526, or send an e-mail to docinfo@aia.org and a member of the document content staff will contact you.
AIA/CKC 2008 Louisville Architecture Calendar
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AIA KY Endowed Professorship Goal Reached!
Endowment Funded at $100,000
THANK YOU to the following contributors:
Colossus Partners $10,000+
AIA
Roger and
Corinthian Partners - $5,000 to $9,999
CNA/Victor O. Schinnerer
GBBN Architects
Alan B. Sullivan, AIA
Ionic Partners - $3,000 to $4,999
H. Carleton Godsey, Jr., FAIA/Godsey Associates Architects
JRA Architects
Omni Architects
Ross-Tarrant Architects, Inc.
Doric Partners - $1,500 to $2,999
AIA
Architectural Group International
Builder’s Exchange of Louisville
Dana and Jim Cox
Norman Chrisman, Jr. AIA Emeritus
Steven R. Kersey, AIA and Cheryl C. Kersey
Tuscan Partners - $750 to $1,499
AIA
AIA Northern
Cox Allen & Associates
Robert Ehmet Hayes and Associates
Thomas E. Lett, AIA
Lynn Imaging
Janet D. Pike, Hon. AIA
David R. Proffitt, AIA
Kenneth R. Ricci, FAIA
Steed Hammond Paul, Inc.
Composite Partners - $1 to $749
C.
Nolan and Nolan (Robert Nolan, AIA)
Joseph M. Turley, AIA & Maureen Peters
AIA KY Citizen Architects
Members Serving in Elected & Appointed Public Positions
AIA Kentucky has compiled the following list of AIA Members serving as "Citizen Architects" in elected and appointed positions for the state or local government. Members who hold similar positions who wish to be added to this list should contact Janet Pike.
Local Elected:
Victor G. Camm, AIA – City Council Member,
Local Appointed:
Terry Hainley, AIA -
Randall Vaughn, AIA – Lexington/Fayette Urban County Planning Commission,
Brandon Powell, AIA – Chairman, City of
Carey Anderson, AIA –
K. Norman Berry, FAIA - Downtown Overlay Committee, Louisville, KY
Ed Kruger, AIA -Downtown Overlay Committee, Louisville, KY
John Warmack, AIA - Bardstown Overlay committee, Louisville, KY
Scott Kremer, AIA - Landmarks Commissioner, Louisville, KY
Gary Kleier, AIA – Landmarks Commissioner, Louisville, KY
Other Louisville Landmarks Commission Committees Members: Carey
Jeffrey J. Dunkin, AIA - President, Chevy Chase Neighborhood Association; Member, Quality of Process Task Force at Lexington Fayette Urban County Government Planning Commission Committee; Member, Fayette County Neighborhood Council Overflow Group Committee
Jack Ballard, AIA –
George Collignon, AIA –
David Heyne, AIA –
Jill Lewis Smith, AIA –
Garlan VanHook, AIA –
Jerry A. Taylor, AIA –
John Stratton, AIA –
Tim Murphy, AIA –
Andrew Piaskowy, AIA –
Joseph Kinsey, AIA - Architectural Services Selection Committee, KY Finance & Administration Cabinet
Byron Romanowitz, FAIA - Architectural Services Selection Committee, KY Finance & Administration Cabinet
Clyde K. Warner, FAIA - Architectural Services Selection Committee, KY Finance & Administration Cabinet
Randall Vaughn, AIA - Kentucky Arts Council (Commerce Cabinet)
NCARB TO LAUNCH NEW A.R.E. FORMAT IN 2008
In July 2008, NCARB will launch ARE 4.0. This latest version of the exam updates and improves the current format by combining graphic and multiple-choice content. ARE 4.0 integrates the exam format while emphasizing the problem-solving skills architects regularly use in day-to-day practice.
Construction Documents & Services (100 multiple choice + 1 vignette)
Two Architecture Students Receive AIA Scholarships
Through a combination of ongoing funding from AIA Kentucky and matching funds from AIA National and the American Architectural Foundation, two scholarships for $2,750 each were presented to two fourth-year students in the UK College of Design, School of Architecture, during ceremonies on April 11, 2007. The recipients are Shylo Shepherd and Jimmy Marcotte.
Graduating fifth-year students Matt Storrie and Rudy Renfrow, recipients of 2006 scholarships, were named Valedictorian and Salutatorian, respectively, of the graduating class, during this year's awards ceremonies. These designations bestow the AIA's Henry Adams Medal and the AIA Certificate, awarded by the AIA to the top two students, by GPA, in each accredited school of architecture's professional program.
Free Matrix Compares ADA Guidelines to 2006 IBC
The International Code Council (ICC) is offering a free reference that allows users to compare the 2006 International Building Code (IBC) with federal accessibility standards in a single resource guide, making it easy for architects and others to see how the codes and standards relate.
The 2006 IBC/ADAAG Comparison compares three accessibility resources: the 2004 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities; the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG); and the 2006 IBC, which references the ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities (2003).
"This is a great tool for the accessibility community and the construction industry," says ICC Senior Staff Architect and resident accessibility expert Kim Paarlberg. "The 2006 IBC/ADAAG Comparison saves time and reduces confusion, because section by section, the accessibility requirements are put together for you."
Earlier this year, a similar matrix was made available by the U.S. Access Board referencing the 2003 IBC with the 2004 Supplement. The ICC comparison, updated to the 2006 IBC, will serve a wider audience as more jurisdictions adopt the 2006 International Codes and federal agencies implement the new ADA-ABA Guidelines. Places of public accommodation have to meet federal accessibility guidelines required under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
A Message from the Governor's School for the Arts
Architecture Program added in 2003...
Past Support Appreciated; Continuing Support Needed!
AIA Kentucky, thank you for your support of The Kentucky Center Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) architecture program!
In 2003, GSA added architecture to a list of seven performing and visual arts offered during the three-week summer residency for high school junior and seniors.
About the GSA architecture program…
GSA’s Architecture program introduces students to the theories and professions of architecture and encourages the process of creative and analytical thought. The goal of the program is to provide the framework by which students can envision, design and create their own models of places for people to live, work, shop, learn, worship, relax, play or entertain.. Through lectures, studio problems, walking tours and field trips, students are introduced to practical field techniques employed in the recording of historical buildings and to the study of interior and exterior spaces.
You can help!
GSA needs your support now more than ever. With decreased operating support, GSA must identify supporters in the field of architecture to preserve a program that is identifying and training the next generation of
For more information on how you can support GSA architecture, please contact Mary Carr, GSA Development Officer, at 859-281-3576. Thank you again, AIA!
HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDINGS IN KENTUCKY
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High Performance Buildings- Bringing Environmentally
Individual copies are on sale for $3 plus shipping and handling. To order, please call ASPI at (606) 256-0077. Bulk order discounts are available. Download a free copy at www.a-spi.org.
EEO REQUIREMENTS FOR ARCHITECTS/ENGINEERS
New rules effective October 1, 2006 for state funded projects
KY Division of Engineering and Contract Administration Director Paul Gannoe has advised that, beginning October 1, 2006, the Finance Cabinet, Division of Engineering and Contract Administration (DECA) will include language in all solicitations for poposals of state funded projects advising consultants of their obligation to comply with the Kentucky EEO Act, KRS 45.560-45.640 on contracts that exceed $250,000.
EEO Compliance ensures nondiscrimination in state contracting. Responders to RFPs and bidders will be required to submit EEO forms to DECA, which will then send copies of the reports to the Finance and Administration Cabinet's EEO Office for review and approval. No award will become effective until all forms are satisfactorily submitted and EEO has certified compliance. Click here to view the required EEO forms.
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