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Slideshow: Biomedical and Materials Engineering Complex Phase 2

mckivergan.1@osu.edu | September 23, 2024
An exterior view of BMEC where a few crew members can be seen on the ground level working.
  • An up-close shot of a stairwell where a crew member can be seen walking.
  • Large steel rods are seen drilled into the ground inside a large hole in the dirt.
  • Another view of the concrete piers. This is an up-close shot where you can see large steel rods drilled into a hole in the dirt filled with cement.
  • An interior view of the building where a room with steel framing is seen.
  • An interior view of the building where brick walls are seen to the left.
  • A view of the exterior of the site from inside the building.
  • A view of a small, brick figure with a window in it.
  • An exterior view of the building from across the street. A large crane is seen in front of it.

    Construction on the Biomedical and Materials Engineering Complex (BMEC) Phase 2 is about 45% complete as crews recently finished installing the final concrete piers. The focus is now on ensuring a strong foundation with footers and a foundation wall. Construction on the north and south connectors from Mars G. Fontana Laboratories to MacQuigg Hall is underway and taking shape.

    Construction progress includes:

    • Crews completed installation of concrete piers.
    • Priority walls are going up.
    • Level one duct work is beginning.
    • Crews are beginning to install hangars on second level.
    • Crews are beginning to lay out wall studs on second level.
    • Crews are working to complete an exterior mockup for others to use for reference as the project progresses.

    BMEC Phase 2 is a $94.3 million project that included the demolition of Watts Hall and renovates existing MacQuigg Hall. It will be the home of first-year engineering courses, makerspace, biomedical and advanced materials R&D and engaging K-12 STEM programs.

    Tags: Biomedical and Materials Engineering Complex (Advanced Materials Corridor)