Work on The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center inpatient tower is nearing 90% complete as crews have turned over the first floor to fit-up, and are now installing furniture, medical equipment, technology, signage and art.
“We’re very close to milestone two, which includes levels two, four, seven, eight and 10 being ready for fit-up,” said Kristin Poldemann, associate vice president of Facilities Design and Construction, in the latest episode of the City of Ohio State Podcast. “So that will bring the other major public floors to completion.”
The upper levels are wrapping up framing and beginning drywall installation. A quaint coffee bar has been installed under the escalator on the ground floor lobby to welcome guests as they enter. The public elevators are complete and ready to be used.
“We’re making excellent progress,” said Ragan Fallang, project manager of the inpatient tower. “We are excited to start bringing the hospital’s design to life with medical equipment, technology and other finishing touches that will serve both patients and healthcare professionals.”
Construction progress includes:
- Final paint and plumbing touches on level 10
- Preparing levels four, seven, eight and 10 for turnover
- Exterior asphalt installation has begun on the West 10th Ave side of the building
- Finishing up framing and preparing for drywall installation on 24th level
- Public elevators are installed and ready for use
On track to open in early 2026, the 1.9 million-square-foot inpatient hospital is the largest single facilities project ever undertaken at Ohio State with up to 820 beds in private-room settings to elevate patient-centered care, safety and training for the next generation of health care providers.