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HB 497, Updating Several County Laws Including Those for Construction Projects, Is Now Effective

House Bill 497 (HB 497) took effect on  April 9, 2025, and introduced various changes to the laws governing counties in Ohio. Below are some  key changes in HB 497 that impact county construction projects....more

Ohio Department of Commerce Publishes Increased Bidding Threshold for Numerous Public Entities for 2025

Effective January 1, 2025, the competitive bidding threshold for numerous Ohio public entities as set forth in Ohio Revised Code (“ORC”) Section 9.17 increased from $75,000 to $77,250 through 2025....more

[Webinar] Ohio Libraries: Bidding by the Book - September 25th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET

Thinking about a construction project? To hire a general contractor, you likely need to competitively bid your project in accordance with Ohio law! Join us for the second FREE webinar in our Library Learning Series hosted...more

Key Changes to Ohio Construction Law for Certain Public Entities Beginning October 3, 2023 - Update

Effective October 3, 2023, the threshold amount for rejecting bids when they exceed the original construction estimate will increase for certain Ohio public entities. Previously, Ohio Revised Code (ORC)153.12 specified that...more

[Webinar] FREE Webinar for Libraries: How to Hire an Architect – Mind your RFQs! - January 30th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET

It’s a new year! Have a building project coming up? Need a master facilities assessment or other construction? If so, hiring a design professional will be at the top of your to-do list. Did you know that the Ohio Revised...more

[Hybrid Event] 21st Annual Top Gun Construction Claims Seminar - October 19th, Dublin, OH

Bricker Graydon's construction attorneys are proud to present "Top Gun," our premier Midwest construction claims seminar. This seminar will cover: - Important construction concepts, including key contract language, best...more

Key Changes to Ohio Construction Law for Certain Public Entities Beginning October 3, 2023

Effective October 3, 2023, the threshold amount for rejecting bids when they exceed the original construction estimate will increase for certain Ohio public entities. Previously, Ohio Revised Code (ORC)153.12 specified that...more

Ohio Competitive Bidding Thresholds for Certain Public Entities Increased to $75,000 Through 2024, and to Increase 3% Annually

Effective October 3, 2023, the construction competitive bidding threshold for certain Ohio political subdivisions including libraries, counties, and townships will increase from $50,000 to $75,000 through 2024, and will...more

Contracting with architects and engineers - New exception to QBS!

A review of the statutory qualifications-based selection process and a new exception to the process - Ohio public entities are required to follow a qualifications-based selection (QBS) process when hiring an architect,...more

[Event] 20th Annual Top Gun Construction Claims Seminar - October 13th, Dublin, OH

Bricker & Eckler's construction attorneys are proud to present "Top Gun," our premier Midwest construction claims seminar. This seminar will cover: - Important construction concepts, including key contract language, best...more

[Event] 14th Annual Construction Procurement for Public Entities in Ohio - May 12th, Columbus, OH

This full-day workshop, specifically designed for Ohio public owners, covers the project delivery methods available for public construction projects and when competitive bidding is required. The morning session features a...more

Contracting with architects and engineers - What’s required today?

A review of the statutory qualifications-based selection process and when it is required - Ohio public entities are required to follow a qualifications-based selection (QBS) process when hiring an architect, engineer or...more

[Webinar] Construction Webinar Series: Streamlining Procurement with Term Agreements for Design Professionals, CMRs &...

This webinar is part of the 13th annual Selecting Project Delivery Methods & Bidding Public Construction Contracts Webinar Series. With carefully crafted procurement and contract documents, a “term agreement” and “task...more

[Webinar] Construction Webinar Series: CMR & Design-Build Procurement - June 3rd, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

This webinar is part of the 13th Annual Selecting Project Delivery Methods & Bidding Public Construction Contracts Webinar Series. Bricker attorneys Mark Evans and Laura Bowman will review the statutory procurement process...more

[Webinar] Developing Property for Economic Growth - September 9th, 9:00 am - 11:00 am EST

Bricker & Eckler attorneys, with special guest Thomas Winston, President & CEO, Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, invite you to attend a virtual presentation that will walk you through the process of developing public or...more

[Webinar] Selecting Project Delivery Methods & Bidding Public Construction Contracts - Cost-Plus Pricing & GMP Pitfalls – What You...

Join us for the 12th annual “Selecting Project Delivery Methods & Bidding Public Construction Contracts.” This webinar series, specifically designed for Ohio public owners, covers the project delivery methods available for...more

[Webinar] Selecting Project Delivery Methods & Bidding Public Construction Contracts - CMR & Design-Build Procurement - June 4th,...

Join us for the 12th annual “Selecting Project Delivery Methods & Bidding Public Construction Contracts.” This webinar series, specifically designed for Ohio public owners, covers the project delivery methods available for...more

[Event] Selecting Project Delivery Methods & Bidding Public Construction Contracts - May 7th, Dublin, OH

Join us for the 12th annual “Selecting Project Delivery Methods & Bidding Public Construction Contracts.” This full-day workshop, specifically designed for Ohio public owners, covers the project delivery methods available for...more

[Webinar] School Construction - Understanding Procurement and Delivery Models (Pre-K to 12) - February 26th, 12:00 pm ET

When preparing for a construction project, one of the first decisions that must be made is whether to use a general contractor, construction manager at risk or design-build delivery model. Join Bricker attorneys Laura...more

Introduction to design-build and construction manager at risk procurement for Ohio public entities

Design-build (DB) means a firm is responsible to a public owner for both the design and construction of a project. The procurement process for public design-build projects is set forth in the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) and Ohio...more

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