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  • Slideshow: Bricker Hall Renovation

    Bricker Hall is getting a facelift as crews prepare the space as the new home for the Department of Economics. Crews are currently finishing demolition to prepare for new work in November. Uncovering and preserving the historic elements of the building is a priority as the space is brought to modern standards for the Department of Economics. The laylight on the third floor was covered during...
    A view of the central common area where large white pillars can be seen along with unfinished floor.
  • City of Ohio State Podcast Season 3 Episode 1: Campus Construction

    As another outpatient care center gets approved for construction and new academic and research projects break ground, we kick off season 3 of the City of Ohio State Podcast with Kristin Poldemann, the associate vice president of Facilities Design and Construction to talk about current projects across campus. LISTEN...
    Kristin Poldemann
  • FDC Stakeholder Insights Progress Update - January 2024

    A note from Kristin Poldemann, associate vice president of Facilities Design and ConstructionThe Facilities Design and Construction (FDC) stakeholder insights project kicked off almost three years ago and has been reshaping how we do business ever since. Three main themes emerged after more than 200+ stakeholder interviews: Project Management Process Improvement Enhanced Communicat...
    An exterior view of the Inpatient Hospital from a drone.
  • Buckeye View - Inpatient Hospital

    Take a bird’s eye view of the 1.9 million-square-foot inpatient tower, which includes up to 820 beds in private-room settings, large windows to enhance patient experience and much more. Hear from medical center CEO and executive vice president John J. Warner, MD, and the construction team about the building’s future impact and current progress. ...
    An exterior view of the Inpatient Hospital from a drone.
  • In the News: Construction update on Ohio State Wexner Medical's new hospital tower

    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. Con...
    An exterior view of the inpatient hospital. The parking garage is on the right.

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