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New Facilities Chief Foresees Continued High Demand for School Construction Aid

OFCC posted on 12/26/2019

Hannah NewsAs the new head of Ohio's construction oversight agency, Cheryl Lyman has her eye on how data analytics can help with its mission, and she faces the challenge of increased demand for help from local schools amid strong competition for the talents of the construction workforce.In an interview with Hannah News, Lyman said she jumped at the chance to lead the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission because of the potential to make a difference on a statewide level and the abilit...

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Business Day for MBA, EDGE & VBA

OFCC posted on 12/05/2019

Business Day for MBA, EDGE & VBA

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Community Schools Classroom Facilities Grant Program – Round 3

OFCC posted on 12/03/2019

In June 2015, Ohio lawmakers authorized the creation of the Community School Classroom Facilities Grant Program. In the first two rounds of the program, a total of $21 million in grants were awarded to twelve high-performing schools.

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OFCC Chief of Planning Bestowed Lifetime Achievement Award

Sue Meyer posted on 10/07/2019

Melanie Drerup recognized for making significant contributions in educational facility planning in Ohio

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Lyman Unanimously Voted OFCC Executive Director

OFCC posted on 09/30/2019

Ohio Facilities Construction Commission, Chair Kim Murnieks name Executive DirectorThe Statehouse – In May 2019, the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC), pursuant to chapter 123 of the Ohio Revised Code, delegated to Commission Chair Kim Murnieks, the administration of conducting a search and filling the position of OFCC Executive Director. Yesterday afternoon, Chair Murnieks presented her recommendation of Cheryl Lyman as the new Executive Director to lead the award-winnin...

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01/01/2019 | 2020 Contracts Document Update
02/15/2019 | 2019 Ohio Design Manual -Assessment Cost Guidelines Update Comment Period
02/15/2019 | 2019 Ohio School Design Manual (OSDM) Comment Period
03/13/2019 | On Track-OFCC's Online Maintenance Tool for School Districts - Webinar

05/30/2019 | Walden Appointed Interim OFCC Director

01/22/2018 | Synopsis of Changes to the State of Ohio CM at Risk Contract Documents for 2018
03/06/2018 | School Alternative Fuel Program Webinar
03/07/2018 | Community School Classroom Facilities Grants - Round 2 Awarded
03/14/2018 | Opportunities of Landscape in the K-12 Environment
04/01/2018 | OFCC Cultural Facilities - 2018 Grants Approval Process-Webinar
06/15/2018 | The Power of Making Workshop - July 19, 2018
09/12/2018 | Ohio Facilities Construction Commission Appointment

01/13/2017 | Ohio Administrative Code Update Chapter 153:1
01/27/2017 | Commission Approves $311 Million in School Construction Projects
04/12/2017 | Save the Date for 2017 OFCC Conference
06/26/2018 | School Facilities Commission Programs: How It All Works
06/26/2017 | OSFC Builds A History Of Innovation And Success
06/26/2017 | Director Williamson Article in April 2017 SBO Quarterly
06/29/2017 | A4LE Ohio Chapter Meeting
07/01/2017 | Legislative Highlights: Main Operating Budget FY 2018-2019
08/03/2017 | OFCC FY2017 Annual Report - Photo Request
08/04/2017 | Coming Soon! Community Schools Classroom Facilities Grant Program – Round 2
08/11/2017 | A History of Success: The Ohio School Facilities Commission 20th Anniversary
09/29/2017 | Commission Consolidation Announcement
10/11/2017 | Commission Recognized for Environmentally Friendly Construction Work
10/26/2017 | Governor Kasich Recognizes Commission as the World Leader in Environmentally-Friendly School Buildings
11/15/2017 | Commission Publishes FY 2017 Annual Report
11/20/2017 | OFCC Holiday Gift Notice
12/05/2017 | OFCC files proposed rules

01/06/2016 | Submit Comments on 2016 Ohio School Design Manual through February 19
01/06/2016 | 2016 Ohio School Design Manual Assessment Cost Guidelines Update Comment Period Open
01/07/2016 | CM Website Application User Notification
01/07/2016 | Community School Classroom Facilities Grants
02/08/2016 | Revised Documents Posted to OFCC Website
03/29/2016 | Commission Approves Lease-Purchase Local Share Study
06/07/2016 | Save the Date for OFCC Conference
06/20/2016 | OAKS CI Cloud Environment Upgraded
06/30/2016 | Lead Plumbing Fixture Replacement Assistance Grant Program Available for Eligible Schools
07/01/2016 | FY 2017 & FY 2018 Capital Appropriations Bill
07/07/2016 | OFCC Conference Registration is Now Open
07/14/2016 | Commission Approves $950 Million for School Construction Projects
08/09/2016 | OFCC Conference Registration Reminder
08/11/2016 | Commission Employee Honored
08/18/2016 | Commission Awards Community School Facility Grants
08/31/2016 | FY2017 School Facilities Eligibility Ranking Lists Available
09/02/2016 | Commission Announces Lead Fixture Grant Program
10/28/2016 | Review Submitted Rule Package
10/28/2016 | Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2016 Available
11/07/2016 | Updated Ohio Facilities Construction Manual Available Online
11/23/2016 | Holiday Gift Notice
12/01/2016 | Notice of Meeting

2015 News Releases

11/09/2015 | Holiday Gift Notice
11/05/2015 | David M. Williamson Named OFCC Executive Director
11/03/2015 | Ohio Facilities Construction Commission - Special Meeting 11/04/15
07/09/2015 | Commission Approves $496 Million in School Construction Projects
05/27/2015 | Commission Announces Construction Conferences
04/02/2015 | Ohio Marks 200 Schools with LEED Certification

2014 News Releases

10/31/2014 | OFCC Selects Chovan as Interim Executive Director
10/23/2014 | Commission Director Announces Retirement
10/23/2014 | Commission Approves $164 Million in School Construction Projects
10/16/2014 | Commission Seeks Second Round of Security Grant Applications
07/17/2014 | 150th Ohio School Facility Awarded Green Building Certification
07/10/2014 | Commission approves $530 million in school construction projects
01/08/2014 | OFCC files proposed rules

2013 News Releases

12/11/2013 | Ohio reaches national milestone: 100th Green School building certified
10/09/2013 | Commission accepting applications for security grants
07/11/2013 | Commission approves more than $1.1 billion for school construction projects
07/01/2013 | School Security Grant Program
07/01/2013 | Cultural Facilities Commission duties transferred to OFCC
04/29/2013 | Facilities Commission receives award for "Green" schools
04/01/2013 | Commission names Chief of Facility and Program Services
03/01/2013 | Facilities Commission to use on-line bidding service

2012 News Releases

11/07/2012 | Building achieves platinum LEED certification
10/25/2012 | Commission approves funding for college prep boarding school
09/10/2012 | Ohio Facilities Construction Commission begins operations
08/23/2012 | School Facilities Commission prepares for launch of new agency
07/12/2012 | Commission approves more than $1.1 billion for school construction projects
06/28/2012 | Five schools approved for energy conservation projects
06/28/2012 | Commission awards $85 million in trade contracts
05/24/2012 | Three schools approved for energy conservation projects
05/24/2012 | Commission awards $108 million in trade contracts
04/30/2012 | Building achieves LEED Platinum certification
04/26/2012 | Two schools selected for energy conservation projects
04/26/2012 | Commission awards $177 million in trade contracts
03/23/2012 | Dayton Public Schools recognized for project completion
02/23/2012 | Commission approves award of $57 million in trade construction contracts
02/23/2012 | Employee recognized for contribution to agency

2011 News Releases

12/12/2011 | Commission recognized for sustainable design efforts: "National Leader"
11/17/2011 | Commission approves award of $86 million in trade construction contracts
11/17/2011 | Energy Conservation Program participants approved
10/27/2011 | Commission approves award of $60 million in trade construction contracts
10/27/2011 | Energy Conservation Program participants approved
09/08/2011 | OSFC FY 2011 Annual Report released
08/26/2011 | Energy Conservation Program participants approved
07/28/2011 | Energy Conservation Program participants approved at July meeting
07/28/2011 | Commission appoints Construction Reform Program Director
07/07/2011 | School building funding offered to 13 districts
06/23/2011 | Executive Director announces key staff appointments
06/23/2011 | Energy Conservation Program participants approved at June meeting
05/24/2011 | Symposium on 21st Century School Design held
04/29/2011 | Districts receive approval for Energy Conservation Program
03/31/2011 | Spence named OSFC Legislative Liaison
03/01/2011 | Laney and Krzeminski named Green Associates by USGBC
02/25/2011 | Hickman appointed Executive Director
02/10/2011 | Diane Brown receives award for employee excellence
01/27/2011 | Bode named Interim Executive Director

2010 News Releases

11/19/2010 | OSFC recognizes building certified for environmental design
07/22/2010 | State recommends school building aid for 9 districts
05/26/2010 | Commission approves $250 million in construction contracts
05/06/2010 | Eight districts secure voter approval of project levies
04/22/2010 | Commission approves low interest bond guidelines for school districts
04/22/2010 | Districts approved for energy conservation projects
03/26/2010 | New appropriations set for Commission

2009 News Releases

12/17/2009 | Hagemeyer recognized for workplace excellence
12/03/2009 | Two OSFC projects receive stimulus funds for solar, wind power
12/02/2009 | Erik Roush named OSFC legislative liaison
11/04/2009 | 12 districts win voter approval of projects
10/23/2009 | OSFC announces construction management awards
10/16/2009 | Cincinnati building receives environmental design certification
09/29/2009 | OSFC Legislative Liaison Charles Brading announces retirement
09/03/2009 | Commission appoints executive director
09/03/2009 | Commission to stratgically align program with 21st Century Learning Environments
07/23/2009 | Commission approves funding for new projects
06/26/2009 | OSFC staff provides 9,000 meals to local foodbank
06/17/2009 | OSFC employee Amy Lloyd achieves LEED accreditation
05/29/2009 | OSFC employee Melanie Drerup achieves LEED accreditation
05/26/2009 | Groundbreakings held for School for Deaf and State School for Blind
05/21/2009 | Commission announces Dream School 2009 winners
05/15/2009 | Commission hosts regional meeting
05/07/2009 | Changes set for Cincinnati Facilities Plan
05/01/2009 | 671st Commission-sponsored building opens
04/23/2009 | State Commission approves $269 million in construction contracts
04/17/2009 | OSFC employee Elaine Barnes achieves LEED accreditation
02/13/2009 | OSFC employee Todd Hager achieves LEED accreditation