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| Vol 6 Issue 2 | May 2006 |
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Message from AIAMI President Jeffrey Hausman, AIA |
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1. MESSAGE FROM AIAMI PRESIDENT JEFFREY HAUSMAN, AIA
Spring 2006 and the year is
well underway. On the first day of spring (March 21), 57 architects met
in Lansing during our 11th annual legislative day. We were greeted by
Senator Mark Schauer who congratulated us on being active participants
in the democratic process. He noted that our legislators appreciate when
we take the time to make our voices heard. I had the privilege to be
introduced by Representative Chris Ward along with the presidents of
ACEC, Dan Fredendall and MSPE, Barry Buschmann, PE at the opening of the
House session for the day. Our small legion of members along with our
friends the engineers made a big impression on our legislators. We have
secured sponsors for two bills the Certificate of Merit and the
Increased Penalties bills. The Certificate of Merit would require a
plaintiff to get a licensed architect to certify that a case had merit
before it could be prosecuted. The Increased Penalties bill would
increase the penalty for unlicensed practice to a felony. This would
encourage local prosecutors to pursue unlicensed practice because they
could retain the judgments in the cases. Our goal for 2007 is to triple
our number again. We want at least 150 AIA members to descend on Lansing
next March to push our agenda forward. Make a point of attending our
legislative day next year during the 150th anniversary of the AIA. 2. A NEW TAX BREAK FOR ARCHITECTS On October 11, 2004, the U.S. Senate passed the "JOBS" tax bill, which includes a $358 million tax cut on architectural and engineering services performed in the U.S. for construction projects by sole proprietors, partnerships, LLCs, subchapter S corporations, and C corporations. How This Works for You: Qualifying architects can deduct 3% of their net revenues from projects in the U.S. for tax years 2005 and 2006. The deduction increases to 6% for tax years 2007, 2006, and 2009, and then to 9% after 2009. Because the JOBS legislation was focused on creating incentives to increase employment, the deduction is limited to 50% of the amount of W-2 salaries paid out by the taxpayer. As with many tax matters, the provision is complex and has several limitations on its use. Architects and their accountants are encouraged to review this brief guide when preparing returns. 3. GRAPEVINE/FIRM NEWS Gensler Detroit is delighted to welcome Katherine Beebe & Associates into their office at One Woodward Avenue, Suite 600, Detroit, MI ... Harijs Krauklis, RA joined DiClemente Siegel Design Inc. in Southfield ... TMP Associate, Inc., announced that Jhana Frederiksen and Michelle McCulloch recently joined the staff. Also, their Board of Directors promoted Andrew G. Karow, AIA to senior associate ... Arthur Smith, FAIA of Harley Ellis Devereaux Corp. sketched a winner with Lawrence Technological University’s 13.9 million A. Alfred Taubman Student Services Center ... David French, AIA was promoted to chairman of French Associates, Inc., Dale Jerome, AIA was promoted to preisdent, Craig Westrick, AIA and John Waldrop, AIA to associates ... URS Corporation announced Ronald Henry, AIA, NCARB was appointed to vice president, facilities business line director; Theresa S. Petko, AICP was appointed to vice president, transportation business line leader, Timothy Currey, RA, NCARB was named as director , facilities operations and management; Gregory Koenig, RA, NCARB joined URS as project manager for the healthcare facility business line ... Peter Basso Associates announced that Daniel Englehart, PE, LEED AP, was promoted to chief operating officer; Michael Weingartz, PE and George Isherwood, PE have been promoted to vice president; Richard Dionne was promoted to senior associate and Gerald Potapa joined the firm as a mechanical engineer ... BEI Associate Inc. names William Ellis, PE to senior associate ... Ronald D. Staley, Hon. Aff. AIAMI, vice president and director of national preservation for the Christman Company, has been granted the revered title of "Fellow" through his election to the "College of Fellows" of the Associaton for Preservation Technology International (APTI) ... Rossetti names Tiffany Lamontage to business development manager and Leslie Broughton to marketing manager; Deena Fox to project manager and Nada Eliya has joned the firm as senior technical Designer ... Louis DesRosiers, AIA has been selected by Nana Wall Systems to participate in a tour of significant architecture in Amsterdam and Germany ... Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc. Announces Chuck Gemayel, PE and Daniel Roeser, PG to principals; Larry Shook, PE to senior associate; Daniel Casidy, CPG, Jason Schwartzenberger, PE, Kevin Wilk, PE to Associates; SME opens Traverse City Office; 733 East Eighth Street, Suite 102, Traverse City, Mi 49689,. 231-941-5200 ... Studio [intrigue] Architects has moved to the first floor of 1114 S. Washington Ave., Lansing, across from the Cadillac Club, 517-372-8804 ... Albert Kahn Associates is proud to announce that the Harborside Office Center in Port Huron, Michigan has received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Deisgn (LEED) Silver Level Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council ... Dunn Blue Reprographic Technologies, Entire Reproductions & Imaging Solutions and Westside & Detroit Reprographics have joined forces. The combined division will be named Dunn Blue Reprographics maintaining a 65 year heritage. Dunn Blue will have six locations to serve their customers: Ann Arbor, Rochester Hills, Troy, Southfield, Farmington Hills and downtown Detroit ... Barton Malow is pleased to announce the promotion of Lester (Les) Snyder III, from Senior Vice President to Executive Vice President responsible for Barton Malow Central Region Operations also Gerald Giordano, senior mechanical estimator and Peter Osmialowski, architectural estimator have earned their Certified Professional Estimators (CPE) designation through the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE). The CPE designation is the highest form of professional recognition an individual estimator can receive ... .The Michigan office of Turner Construction Company, the nation's leading general builder, recently announced the findings of its survey of 665 building owners, developers, architects, engineers, corporate owner-occupants, consultants and educational institutions on Green building issues. Turner green building survey reveals that more than 70% of executives believe that green buildings enhance student performance and ability to retain teachers-Survey finds that total long-term costs are perceived to be lower, yet lack of awareness of benefits and misperception of higher construction costs still primary obstacles to building green ... Nudell Architects proudly celebrates 30 years of providing outstanding architectural services. The year-long celebration will focus on the appreciation of their many clients and partner relationships formed during its long history. 4. ALBERT KAHN ASSOCIATES, INC. RECEIVES 2006 AIA NATIONAL HONOR AWARD FOR NISSAN STYLING STUDIO RECEIVES Nissan Design America's new satellite design studio in Farmington Hills, Michigan has been nationally recognized by the American Institute of Architects with a 2006 Honor Award for Interior Architecture. Albert Kahn Associates, Inc. (AKA) served as executive architects and worked in partnership with San Diego-based Luce et Studio, design architects, on the addition/renovation of the 27,900 sq. ft. prototype testing and styling studio.
5. MICHIGAN ECONOMY STRONGER IN MARCH “The improvement in March was broadly based, with all 10 components of our index up last month,” according to Dana Johnson, chief economist at Comerica Bank. “So far this year, the state economy is holding up quite well despite the restructuring of the local auto industry, higher short-term interest rates, and surging gasoline prices.” >>> MORE 6. OBITUARIES Ralph Stephenson, P.E., passed away on March 11th in Mt. Pleasant. Stephenson was a driving force in the development of the Institute for Construction Management, the forerunner to the Construction Association of Michigan's Training and Education Center (CAMTEC). Ralph Stephenson was cremated Tuesday, March 14th and the family will hold a memorial service later in the spring. The Stephenson family asks that anyone wishing to make a donation should do so in the name of Ralph Stephenson to the charity of their choice. 7. WANT ADS Gunn-Levine Architects is looking for a senior architect with project development and construction document experience in health care and educational projects.. Experience working with mep, structural, civil and other consultants ... knowledgeable about qa/qc processes, work plans and time management, applicable codes and regulatory agencies. Salary range 50-60/per year. Contact Francis Resendes at francisr@gunnlevine.com.Custom home builder seeks architect w/15 yrs experience in residential design. Successful candidate will participate in client development, manage multiple projects, supervise design staff, over see preparation of construction documents. No phone calls please. Send CV and references to: Bob@Heartwoodtdimber.com or Heartwood, PO Box 121, Adrian, MI 49221. Bauhaus residence in downtown Detroit, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, for sale by owner. Interested parties contact Perry Gatliff, real estate agent at 313-530-9776. Two bedroom, one story house built mainly of glass, steel and reinforced concrete floors has a large living room with dining area overlooking a private walled rear garden. Full kitchen, bath and powder room, large entry area, halls with generous storage space and a spacious basement with access to an underground passage way. Gas heat, air conditioned and private parking. 8. OPPORTUNITIES
AIA MI Job Board Three Rivers Design Community needs members of AIA Southwest Michigan and colleagues to participate in the Three Rivers Community Design Charette Scheduled for May 18-20th. Please contact Curt Penny if you are interested at curtp@eckert-wordell.com (up to 19 HSW CEU credits available).2006 Detroit Home Design Awards call for entries - May 1, 2006. For questions call 248-691-1800 ext.159. Download a packet of information www.detroithomemag.com.2006 VIP Awards (Vetter Insprired Project) - Vetter Windows & Doors. Entries due by July 1st. For more information HGTV Dream House Series - HTTV is seeking families who are interested in appearing on the show. To be eligible, you must break ground on your Dream House by Fall 2006 and be willing to have camera crews follow your home’s construction from start to finish. For more information please email Susan Alperin at salperin@highnoonentertainment.comThe preservation of economic vitality on Maple Road is central to Troy, neighboring jurisdictions, and Oakland County at large. A nine-month process aimed at ensuring such vitality will culminate on 10 May 2006, and you are cordially invited to hear first hand the resulting strategies. The process was made possible by resources from Walsh College, Yamasaki, Inc., and Lawrence Technological University. The Oakland Business Review has funded it, and the Troy Chamber of Commerce overseen it. The City of Troy has also been an invaluable partner and resource. Student groups will present an overview of a Corridor Master Plan, and strategies for nine focal points, from 2-4 PM, at the Troy Community Center (3179 Livernois, just north of Big Beaver, 248/524-3484), with a reception/community celebration following from 4-6 PM. The public is welcome, and there is no cost to attend. Please rsvp by calling 248/641-0197, no later than Friday, May 5th. Elisabeth Knibbe, AIA, principal in the firm of QUINN EVANS | ARCHITECTS, will be featured in a spring series of training workshops on Michigan's Rehabilitation Code for Existing Buildings. Adopted by the State of Michigan in fall 2003, the new codes facilitate the rehabilitation of Michigan's extensive stock of existing buildings. Targeted for architects, developers and municipal employees, the training sessions are being sponsored in part by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), as well as several hosting organizations. Next Date: Michigan Rehabilitation Code for Existing Buildings 2006 Michigan State Housing Development Authority Annual Affordable Housing Conference. Sponsor: Michigan State Housing Development Authority Date: June 6, 2006. Place: Lansing Conference Center, Lansing, Michigan Time: 9:45-11:15. Presentation will review the potential for creating affordable housing in existing buildings through application of the Michigan Rehabilitation Code. Registration information: http://www.housingconference.org/9. ARCHITECTURAL UNIVERSITY LECTURE SERIES Andrews University - www.arch.andrews.edu for more information Lawrence Technological University - visit www.ltu.edu for more information University of Detroit/Mercy - www.arch.udmercy.edu for more information University of Michigan - visit http://www.tcaup.umich.edu for more information. 10. UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES Highlights of Upcoming AIA Michigan & Chapter EventsBe sure to mark your calendar for these upcoming events: |
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