When architects have plans on the drawing board, the entire construction industry can look forward to starting their engines.

After the last few years were excited about any projects that come our way...and anything that passes through our office and subsequently into the hands of the local construction crews improves the Central Oregon economy, says Neal Huston, AIA, IIDA, ASID LEED AP of Neal Huston & Associates Architects Inc. Huston adds, 2013 was clearly a better year for design / construction activity in Central Oregon than the most previous years. Based upon word on the street and the commissions and inquiries weve had come though our office in recent months, it seems that 2014 should be another step forward, even though this is clearly not big foot walking. The cautious optimism expressed by many members of our regional communities would seem to support this expectation of a reasonably active and positive year ahead.

The newly elected president of the Central Oregon Builders Association (COBA) is a veteran in the building industry. Chuck Schermerhorn of Neil Kelly Design Build has spent 40 years working in the building industry and concurs with Huston, 2013 has seen a robust rebound in new construction and remodeling and I definitely see continued growth in 2104.

Neal Huston & Associates Architects Inc. finished a large brewery project in 2013 (Worthy Brewing) and final construction is nearing completion for the Honda of Bend renovation project. However, over the last five years opportunities for commercial work, other than remodels and tenant improvements, have been far from strong, offers Huston. Our office thrives on variety, so we are very pleased to see a more varied mix of projects ahead including custom residences, merchant housing, industrial facilities, stand-alone office buildings, resort and hospitality work, commercial and retail tenant improvements...and both commercial and residential remodel / addition projects.

Steele Associates Architects believes 2014 is shaping up to be a strong year in terms of design and construction, which is great news for all. Toward the end of 2013 we started seeing a distinct increase in activity, explains Scott Steele, president and founder, Steele Associates Architects. It appears that private developers are feeling confident enough to move forward with new projects and there are great public educational projects beginning.

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Progress on the North Canterbury Health Hub is set to accelerate following the appointment of project managers and architects.

Canterbury District Health Board is pleased to announce the appointment of RCP (Resource Coordination Partnership) as the Project Manager for the Rangiora Health Hub development and Trengrove Architects as the lead designer for the project.

Carolyn Gullery, Canterbury DHB General Manager Planning and Funding, says the appointments are a welcome step towards progressing this important project.

"Were delighted to have made the appointments of RCP and Trengrove and have every confidence in their abilities to shape this development and engage with the North Canterbury community.

"RCP have extensive experience in the development of numerous health facilities both nationally and internationally. In addition RCP are currently engaged with a number of Canterbury DHB redevelopment and remediation programmes and come with a good understanding of the way we work in Canterbury.

"Trengrove are also the architects for the Kaikoura health facility, so bring with them an understanding of health design."

Carolyn says the Canterbury Health System is looking forward to seeing the first sod turned on this project, but is mindful it has some major projects underway, including the North Canterbury Hub.

"Canterbury DHB is currently managing 160 repair and building projects, excluding the Burwood and Christchurch Hospital facilities redevelopment, so we appreciate the North Canterbury communitys ongoing support in progressing their health hub."

Carolyn says a public meeting is being scheduled for early March.

"As its really important we continue to engage with the community about services that will operate out of the hub in addition to the current services working out of Rangiora Hospital," she says.

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