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  • Increased Noise, Construction Traffic Near Drake and Towers

    November 1, 2023
    As early as November 6 and continuing through the end of January 2024, the demolition of the Drake Performance Center will occur.  Fencing around the site will remain in place. Additional noise associated with the demolition will take place Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. An increase in construction vehicle traffic is also anticipated. The work supports the Cannon Drive Rel...
    drake union facing south

  • Slideshow: Energy Advancement and Innovation Center

    October 30, 2023
    Work on the $49.3 million Energy Advancement and Innovation Center is just a few weeks away from crossing the finish line. With a November 2023 opening date, crews are working on finishing touches to the interior of the facility. Final inspections are pending the synchronization of the photovoltaic array with the building electrical system and rapid shut down safety system. Fire testing will be c...
    Exterior of Energy Advancement and Innovation Center

  • In the News: Construction update on Ohio State Wexner Medical's new hospital tower

    October 23, 2023
    As highlighted by Columbus Business First, The inpatient hospital is 70% complete with construction. "Despite inflation, close collaboration and transparency between that huge crew, contractors, administrators and leadership has kept construction on budget and on time for an early 2026 opening," said Kristin Poldemann, associate vice president for Facilities Design and Construction. Construction ...
    An exterior view of the inpatient hospital with the parking garage in sight on the right.

  • Slideshow: Inpatient Hospital

    October 17, 2023
    Overall work on the 1.9 million-square-foot inpatient tower is 70% complete, while exterior work on the façade is nearly 85% complete. The largest single facilities project ever undertaken at Ohio State includes up to 820 beds in private-room settings, large windows to enhance patient experience, safety and training for the next generation of health care providers. The tower is scheduled to open ...
    An exterior view of the south entrance of the building

  • Slideshow: Cannon Drive Relocation Phase 2

    September 27, 2023
    Construction on the Cannon Drive Relocation Phase 2 project is almost at the halfway point. At about 40% completion, between 30 and 50 workers make their way to the site daily aiming for a December 2024 completion date. Crews are currently working on opening the Herrick intersection, preparing to demolish Drake Union and continuing work on the levee. Safety remains top of mind for everyone on the...
    Cannon West sky view

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