Issue CVIII
Apr 11, 2008
Greetings !
In this issue, you'll read:
AIA Nebraska - Envisioning Regional Designed Featured in AIArchitect This Week
Legislative Update
Nebraska Innovation Zone Commission Report Available
AIA Western Nebraska Spring Conference A Success!
Become a member to receive free AIA Convention registration
Calendar of Events - April 11, 2008
AIA Nebraska - Envisioning Regional Designed Featured in AIArchitect This Week LB302-- Change provisions relating to buildings, structures, and outdoor advertising signs, displays, and devices--was killed in Committee On March 31. LB912-- Redefine terms for purposes of the Convention Center Facility Financing Assistance Act --was presented to the Governor April 7 Omaha World-Herald - March 31, 2008 'Green corridor touted for I-80' (Omaha World-Herald) -- Consultants studying the Interstate 80 corridor between Omaha and Lincoln advocate a green corridor concept that would preserve views, protect environmental areas and require that buildings blend in. Development along I-80 would be clustered at interchanges, each with a distinctive character "providing a subtly out-of-the-ordinary traveling experience." "Almost universally," the consultants say, "the preservation of the environment is perceived as a priority for the area." That assessment, however, drew skepticism from Sarpy County Board member Rich Jansen, who questioned the survey's accuracy. The draft report does not include a proposed interchange at Pflug Road, although that interchange could be added to the final report. Jansen said his phone "rang off the wall" after interchange supporters saw the omission. "I don't know why they left it out." The consultants suggest that I-80 could attract software publishers, Internet service providers and manufacturers of computer equipment and medical equipment and supplies. The Legislature created the zone commission in 2005 on the premise that cooperation among governments holds the best promise for creating economic development and jobs. Its 19 directors represent cities, counties, the University of Nebraska, community colleges and natural resources districts. A special thank you to the following exhibitors for their support: #1 RBC Tile & Stone #2 Coreslab Structures (OMAHA) Inc. #3 Lifestyle Drapery Service #4 Schmit-Greteman Associates #5 Reimers Kaufman / Concrete Industries / Christensen Concrete / Kearney Crete & Block #6 Reimers Kaufman / Concrete Industries / Christensen Concrete / Kearney Crete & Block #7 US Stone Industries #8 Chicago Lumber Company/Marvin Windows & Doors #9 Demilec (USA), LLC #10 Enercept #11 GulfEagle Supply / M.D.A. #12 Endicott Clay Products Co. #13 Concrete Materials #14 Nebraska Concrete and Aggregates Association #15 TCC Materials #16 SiteScapes Nebraskaland Conference of Building Officials and Inspectors, Spring Conference, April 17-18, Kearney, Nebraska. Green Roof Training Courses - Omaha 2008 - Sponsored by Your Green Roof Infrastructure Association - Commercial Real Estate Workshop 2008 , Friday, Apr 18, 2008, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Qwest Center Omaha 
AIA 150 BLUEPRINT FOR AMERICA INITIATIVE
AIA Nebraska Spearheads “The Flatwater Metroplex: Envisioning Regional Design” 
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Legislative Update 
Campbell and Associates The Legislature is in recess today and Monday. When they reconvene Tuesday, April 15, they will consider a short list of bills still on Select File. After that, the only business remaining until they adjourn Sine Die on April 17, will be Final Reading and any possible veto overrides. In other words, this is the beginning of the end of the 100th Legislature, Second Session.
Highlights of the week included resolution of particulars concerning moving the State Fair to Grand Island, which also frees up the Lincoln Fair site for the development of a University of Nebraska Innovation Campus. The Legislature also overrode the Governor’s veto of a projected 1.2 cents per gallon increase in the motor vehicle fuels tax intended to free up funds for road construction. Yesterday, seven senators were appointed to a special legislative task force to investigate the Beatrice State Developmental Center and community-based services. Other bills of significance include state-wide testing of secondary students, provisions for an ignition interlock permit and penalty changes relating to driving under the influence, and a corporate tax cut. As so often happens, the Legislature rallies and accomplishes big things in short order as the end of the Session nears. This phenomena has also been greatly facilitated by Speaker Flood’s skillful management of the agenda.
AIA Bills of Interest with recent action:
LB813-- Authorize urban growth districts and bonds--a Speaker Priority bill Supported by AIA was bracketed, meaning it will not be taken up again this session.
LB 889--Enables political subdivisions to utilize design build and CM at risk -- was presented to the Governor April 7
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Nebraska Innovation Zone Commission Report Available 
Review the mid-term draft report of the Nebraska Innovation Zone Commission. An open public inspection period will occur April 4 - 14th, 2008.
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AIA Western Nebraska Spring Conference A Success!
The AIA Western Nebraska Chapter held its Spring Conference this week in Grand Island. Stetson Building Products generously sponsored the educational sessions throughout day. Sixteen exhibitors and approximately 25 members participated in this year's conference.
Lisa Laaker
10501 I Street
Omaha, NE 68127
llaaker@rbctile.com
p 402.331.0665 f 402.331.0775
Ginger Noel
802 Allied Road
Bellevue, NE 68123
gnoel@coreslab.com
p 402.291.0733 f 402.291.8834
Walt Grantski
4735 NW Radial Hwy
Omaha, NE 68104
blindman@lifestyledrapery.com
p 402.556.1950 f 402.556.2771
Ken Efferding
14927 Industrial Rd
Omaha, NE 68144
kefferding@tnemec.com
p 402.333.1511 f 402.333.3718
Paul Cass
6200 Cornhusker Hwy
Lincoln, NE 68529
paulca@reimerskaufman.com
p 402.434.1855
Paul Cass
6200 Cornhusker Hwy
Lincoln, NE 68529
paulca@reimerskaufman.com
p 402.434.1855
Alan Harshbarger
120 N 6th Street
St. Marys, KS 66536
aharshbarger@bajerstone.com
p 785.437.2781 f 785.437.3780
Pat Duesman
1324 Pierce Street
Omaha, NE 68103
patduesman@chicagolumbercompany.com
p 402.342.0840 f 402.344.8323
Lisa Kennedy
2925 Galleria Drive
Arlington, TX 76011
lisa@sealection500.com
p 817.640.4900 f 817.633.2100
Ron Gleysteen
3100 9th Ave SE
Watertown, SD 57201
rgleysteen@enercept.com
p 800.658.3303
Pat Bruner
1205 N Birch
Wahoo, NE 68066
pbruner@group4materials.com
p 402.677.4685 f 402.443.1012
Larry Joe
57120 707th Road
Fairbury, NE 68350
ldj57@hotmail.com
p 402.239.8079 f 402.729.5600
Casey Scheidt
101 Industrial Drive
Harrisburg, SD 57032
cscheidt@cmcsd.com
p 605.321.6332 f 605.743.5578
Jereme Montgomery
6000 Cornhusker Hwy
Lincoln, NE 68507
jereme@nebrconcagg.com
p 402.432.8883 f 402.467.2775
Vicki Murphy
3208 Keystone Drive
Omaha, NE 68134
vmurphy@tccmaterials.com
p 402.616.4319 f 402.571.9925
Ken Johnson
P.O. Box 22326
Lincoln, NE 68516
ken@sitescapesonline.com
p 402.421.9464 f 402.421.9479
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Become a member to receive free AIA Convention registration
Don't miss out on networking with more than 25,000 architects and other building-industry professionals--first-time AIA and Associate AIA members who join the AIA Nebraska. To take advantage of this opportunity, send in the membership application by May 5. Questions? Contact AIA Nebraska at 402.472.1456. Visit the AIA 2008 National Convention and Design Exposition website.
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Calendar of Events - April 11, 2008
Calendar of Events 
AIA Lincoln Brown Lecture, Wednesday, Apr 16, 2008, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM - St. Paul's Methodist, 1140 M Street
The City of Lincoln, Department of Building & Safety: LINCOLN AMENDMENTS TO THE NEW 2006 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, as adopted by the City of Lincoln. Note: This presentation will focus primarily on residential construction. Lunch RSVP required - please reply to me via e-mail not later than 5:00 P.M., Monday, April 14. Please E-mail each person's name requesting a lunch; simply reply to scott@sandquistcgi.com 1.5 HSW Cont. Ed.
This one day workshop will offer many opportunities to network with local real estate professionals and to continue your professional education with approved Continuing Education Credits! There are 3.5 AIA/CEUs available for event participants. Enjoy speakers from all areas of the real estate world as they deliver presentations tailored to this exciting and growing industry. A hosted evening cocktail reception will provide an excellent time to mingle and network with other professionals as well. 
Thom Mayne, 17 April 2008 — 7:00 pm, Joslyn Art Museum Witherspoon Concert Hall, Sponsored by Design Alliance of Omaha Thom Mayne (b. January 19, 1944 in Waterbury, Connecticut) is a widely recognized Los Angeles based architect. Educated at USC and the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, Mayne helped found the Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-ARC) in 1972. Since then he has held teaching positions at both SCI-ARC and UCLA. He is principal of Morphosis, a renowned architectural office located in Santa Monica, California. Mayne received the Pritzker Prize (architecture’s highest honor) in March 2005. Thom Mayne, with Michael Rotondi, founded Morphosis in 1972 to develop an architecture that would eschew the normal bounds of traditional forms. Beginning as an informal collaboration of designers that survived on non-architectural projects, its first official commission was a school in Pasadena (attended by Mayne’s son at the time). Publicity resulting from the publication of this project led to a number of residential commissions, including the Lawrence Residence. The work of Morphosis has a layered quality. The designs often include multiple organizational systems which find unique expression while contributing to a coherent whole. Visually, the firm’s architecture includes sculptural forms which often appear to arise effortlessly from the landscape. In recent years this has been increasingly made possible through the use of computational design techniques which simplify the construction of complex forms.
"AIA Contract Documents Software: The Basics" Web Seminar, April 22, 12:00 - 1:30 pm, Sponsored by AIA Nebraska, at HDR, 8404 Indian Hills, Omaha. This webinar provides a brief introduction to the AIA Contract Documents software. The presenter will provide highlights and tips for new users to consider as they explore the AIA’s software. 1.5 HSW - Complimentary for AIA Nebraska members - Non-members $25 registration fee. Sign up today kclymer2@unl.edu (Lunch will not be served, a food vendor will be available, or feel free to bring along and try to carpool.)
USGBC Flatwater Chapter - LEED for Schools, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, UNL - NE Union (City Campus) - 14th & R - 68588
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