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In this issue, you'll read:
What Has the AIA Done for Me Lately
Halloween Greetings from AIA Nebraska
Introduction to AIA Contract Documents
Advertise in the 2007 AIA Nebraska Awards + Directory
Nebraska Members Featured
Lincoln Public Schools 2006 Bond Program
American Concrete Institute Nebraska Chapter
Access a complete set of internship tools to enhance your programs
Update Requested by University of Nebraska
Dick Coyle, 85, founded Omaha architecture firm
Employment Opportunity 10.27
Calendar of Events
Hyde Lecture: Doug Jackson of Jones, Partners: Architecture
AIA Omaha
My Friend, Norman the man from aberdeen
Restore Omaha Conference, Exhibit and Tour
Color my World with Bricks, Sponsored by Nebraska Brick
Movie Screening and Discussion: The End of Suburbia

What Has the AIA Done for Me Lately

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Halloween Greetings from AIA Nebraska



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Introduction to AIA Contract Documents

With an extensive catalog of contract documents, as well as a variety of document series and families, a new feature has been added to the AIA web site to educate and inform those with an interest in the documents. Introduction to AIA’s Contract Documents is now available for viewing. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the video utilizes voice over narrative with dynamic graphics to present general information about the AIA’s documents. This includes a basic overview and more detailed information on the various families of documents such as the A201, Design-Build, Small Projects and International. The video includes links to the AIA web site for document resources, and direct access to allow a viewer to purchase documents.

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Advertise in the 2007 AIA Nebraska Awards + Directory


Promote your product or service among Nebraska architects! There is still time to advertise in next year's AIA Nebraska membership directory, featuring the 2006 AIA Nebraska and Central States Awards. View advertisement options and contract. Please contact Kelsey Clymer, kclymer2@unl.edu or 402.472.1456.

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Nebraska Members Featured


AIA Nebraska Design Awards were featured in AIA This Week, October 13, 2006.

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Lincoln Public Schools 2006 Bond Program

See attachments - Addendum #3 - for RFP for A/E Services - Phase 2 + Versions of Appendix 4 & 5

RFP-Phase 2 AE-Addendum 3 Document / Scope of Projects Phase II / RFP AE Phase 2 Prioritization / Pre-RFP Sign In
RFP Phase 2 - Questionnaire.doc
RFP Phase II Proposal

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American Concrete Institute Nebraska Chapter

Awards nomination information for the 15th annual Concrete Awards program.

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Access a complete set of internship tools to enhance your programs

Quality programming that supports an intern on his or her path to licensure is an excellent way to demonstrate the benefits of AIA membership. The Emerging Professional’s Companion can help to enhance that offering with program specifically for interns and Associates such as discussion/study groups, mentoring programs and workshops. A complete set of internship tools updated for current practice models, the EPC's exercises and scenarios can be used as content for beginning continuing education programs or as a supplement for existing programs. Access all the EPC content online right now, FREE. Just enter your AIA membership number and password at the EPC home page Questions? Contact the AIA, 1-800-AIA-3837.


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Update Requested by University of Nebraska

The University of Nebraska is updating its list of certified Architectural/Engineering firms. Firms interested in being certified for University projects and notified of future projects should submit an electronic copy of their Standard Form 330, U.S. Government Architect-Engineer Qualifications, Part II - General Qualifications to: vschweitzer@nebraska.edu, Questions may be directed to Verda Schweitzer at the e-mail address listed above or phone (402) 472-3917. Information should be received no later than October 31, 2006. The university's list of certified firms will be compiled from the Standard Form 330, Part II - General Qualifications received and will be the primary source of information for certifying architectural and engineering firms pursuant to university policy.

Rebecca H. Koller, AIA, Assistant Vice President for Business & Finance, Director of Facilities Planning & Management, University of Nebraska

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Dick Coyle, 85, founded Omaha architecture firm

Published Tuesday/ October 17, 2006 / BY JASON KUIPER-WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER

Richard "Dick" Coyle, a longtime Omaha architect and World War II veteran, died October 13 at age 85.

Coyle opened Richard W. Coyle Architects in 1965 and continued working there until his retirement 20 years later. In 1975 he was elected president of the Omaha section of the American Institute of Architects' Nebraska Chapter. In 1978 Coyle was elected president of Cosmopolitan International of Omaha Inc. He graduated in 1938 from Tech High School, where he was a swimmer. He attended Creighton University for a year before joining the Army Air Corps. On March 6, 1944, after flying about 15 missions, Coyle was shot down and captured by German troops. He spent the next 14 months as a prisoner of war, said his son James Coyle of Denver. After his discharge, he graduated from the University of Colorado. Coyle, a member of St. Joan of Arc Church, was a religious and humble man, said his wife, Bettye Coyle. "He had a wonderfully full life," she said. "He had an ability to adapt to the situation, being a prisoner of war, going back to school and having a family." Coyle is preceded in death by a son, Richard. Other survivors include sons Michael of Denver and Thomas of Castle Rock, Colo., and grandchildren. Services were held at St. Joan of Arc Church.


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Employment Opportunity 10.27

ARCHITECT Full Time position. Advises and consults on architectural aspects and building code requirements. Examines and analyzes preliminary plans, working drawings and specifications, cost estimates and contract documents for construction projects financed by Rural Development loan programs. Advises and provides training on architectural, related engineering, site planning and code enforcement phases of projects. Confers with construction contractors to resolve problems, discuss contract requirements, and scheduling with contracts to establish ground rules. Salary based on education and experience, $62,291.00 - $80,975.00. Announcement posted . Copies of vacancy announcement available at USDA, Rural Development Office, 100 Centennial Mall North, Room 152, Lincoln, NE 68508 (402) 437-5517. Applications must be received in the Lincoln HR Office by 11/13/06. USDA is an equal opportunity employer.


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Calendar of Events

Link to New Calendar of Events

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Hyde Lecture: Doug Jackson of Jones, Partners: Architecture

October 27, 4:30 pm / Sheldon Auditorium / Jones, Partners: Architecture, Los Angeles CA
Jones, Partners: Architecture is an award-winning, technologically-oriented, California-based architectural practice dedicated to the rapprochement of humanity and the machine. J,P:A has earned an international reputation for the design of engaging, technologically-intense environments, which it has demonstrated in a wide range of projects and built work including the NASA Astronaut's Memorial, the UCLA Chiller Plant, the PRO/con building system, and the PRO/dek residential program deck, which was awarded a US Patent. The firm's work has been extensively published and exhibited. In early 1998, Princeton Architectural Press published a monograph of the work, Instrumental Form, which covers the first five years of J,P:A's existence. A second volume, El Segundo, features the office's more recent work and is due to be released in early 2007.

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AIA Omaha

Annual Meeting / Lecture: Antoine Predock, AIA Gold Medalist 2006 / November 2, 2006, Holland Performing Arts Center. RSVP to Ben.Perry@hdrinc.com

AIA Omaha Annual Meeting
November 2nd, 2006 / 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm

• Annual report
• 2007 Budget
• Election of officers
• New business

To those who have RSVP'd for Predock at AIA Omaha Annual Meeting: Predock will be available for book signing from 6:30 - 7PM. Bring your Predock book to have it signed or his new book Antoine Predock: Architect (Vol. 4) will be available for sale courtesy of Gadgeteer of Omaha, 10 days before its public release date ($50 price).


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My Friend, Norman the man from aberdeen

October 28, 7 pm / Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center, 313 North 13th Street, Lincoln. A full length documentary film on the accomplishments of Norman Geske, Director Emeritus of the Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery. Reception following the film in the Van Brunt Visitors Center/Casual French appetizers and cash bar. $20 per person ($7 of which is tax deductible) Please RSVP by October 23, 402-472-9100.

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Restore Omaha Conference, Exhibit and Tour

Information/Registration Available. The Restore Omaha Conference, Exhibition and Tour will be November 3, 4 and 5 at the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s campus and various sites around Omaha.

Now in its second year, Restore Omaha offers current and potential owners of older properties an opportunity to learn from local and regional craftsmen how to restore, revive and preserve their structure. In addition, architects, engineers, contractors, designers, planners, facilities managers, building owners and preservationists can learn about the resources, skills and knowledge necessary to preserve and maintain this area’s heritage. In 2005, 453 people attended Restore Omaha giving the event high marks.

This years keynote speaker is nationally-known preservation consultant Bob Yapp. With wit and wisdom, Yapp will speak on Turning Your Historic Neighborhoods Around motivating those in attendance to make older neighborhoods a diverse, friendly, rewarding and safe place to live. Following Yapp’s speech, 19 break-out sessions will teach attendees preservation and restoration techniques they can use on their own homes. The event also will feature an exhibitor area, a bookstore and a tool area for attendees to gather ideas, products, contacts and solutions for their older home needs.

On Sunday, extensive hands-on workshops led by talented trades people will run from 9 to 1 p.m. and from 1 to 5 p.m. a tour will highlight current and completed preservation efforts in Omaha’s historic neighborhoods of Joslyn Castle, Bemis Park and Gifford Park. The weekend will kick-off Friday November 3 with a meet and greet at Joslyn Castle. Restore Omaha is happy to partner with Friends of Joslyn Castle this year to produce the event. Money raised from Restore Omaha will help restore Joslyn Castle’s historic windows.

AIA Omaha is helping to sponsor the breakout sessions this year. Architects attending can earn Continuing Education Credits.

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Color my World with Bricks, Sponsored by Nebraska Brick

November 8, 2006, Quarry Oaks
8 am Registration / 8:30 - 12:30 pm Program + Lunch
4 LU's Available / Complimentary / Registration
RSVP by November 1 to Nicole, 402.408.5555 or nzaugg@siouxcitybrick.com

Brickmaking 101 / Speaker - Norm Mahoney, CEO Sioux City Brick & Title Company: Discussion will focus on a variety of components of brickmaking including: Sampling the Product, Raw Materials - Mining, Preparation, and Test; Modern Raw Material Batching Methods; Computer Control/Quality Assurance; Extrusion Process to include Coloring Methods; Cutting; Inventory Control . Community Perspective on Masonry Construction / Speaker - Aaron Steele, AICP, Heartland Brick Council: Sometimes the biggest hurdle to completing a construction project is getting approval from the local government and winning public support. Look through the eyes of the community to see how including brick in proposals can benefit the community and your bottom line. Design to save time and reduce costs associated with local government review; communicate with officials and navigate local development regulations; life cycle costs of brick construction versus other materials and the perceptions of city officials about brick; use brick to align your interests with the community's interest; enhance your company's public image and improve local government. Thin Brick University: Intro to Thin Brick 101 / Speaker - Wm Brian Drummond, PE, United Wall Systems: Learn the basics of thin brick construction. Presentation will contain technical content that clearly defines thin brick building materials properties, demonstrates material capabilities and limitations, design details and pointers, construction method and applications, and includes real world examples of completed projects. This presenter will lead open discussion format including hand-held samples and real project scenarios, is designed to dispel myths and about thin brick veneer building systems and introduce successful design concepts as well as construction do's and don'ts. This program provides the designer with a basic education on materials, design parameters, and construction techniques.

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Movie Screening and Discussion: The End of Suburbia

November 19, 1 pm, Mary Riepma Ross Arts Center, 313 North 13th Street, Lincoln-Nebraska Emerging Green Builders Invite you to attend the inaugural movie screening and discussion of The End of Suburbia. Additional Information Discussion to follow lead by W. Cecil Steward, FAIA. Admission: FREE (suggested $5 donation to Emerging Green Builders) AIA LU's will be available.

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