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FDC Stakeholder Insights Progress Update - January 2024

A note from Kristin Poldemann, associate vice president of Facilities Design and Construction

The Facilities Design and Construction (FDC) stakeholder insights project kicked off almost three years ago and has been reshaping how we do business ever since. 

In the News: When You Go Home, Ohio State Facilities Go to Work

As highlighted by The Lantern, maintenance staff from Facilities Operations and Development (FOD) are hard at work during winter break. The article points out that with fewer students around in December, maintenance staff have more freedom to complete projects not possible during an academic term. 

Minimizing Holiday Waste

The holidays are a great time to celebrate responsibly through small, but meaningful steps to reduce waste.

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.

FOD Recognized for Advancing Recycling, Composting Initiatives

Facilities Operations and Development (FOD) recently received the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Buckeye Chapter Michael D. Long Solid Waste Operator of the Year for 2023. This distinguished recognition celebrates FOD’s dedication to sustainability and their pioneering efforts in advancing recycling and composting initiatives on Ohio State’s campus.