Four major projects are closing in on completion, with three set to open in the coming months at Carmenton, Ohio State’s innovation district. Hear from Facilities Design and Construction’s Kristin Poldemann about meeting these major milestones and for updates on Arts District and inpatient hospital.
The Lantern recently highlighted Ohio State's efforts to help reduce carbon emissions by 30 percent since adopting sustainability goals in 2015. Facilities Operations and Development's Kristin Poldemann and Aparna Dial highlighted various construction projects that support these goals.
On episode seven of The City of Ohio State Podcast, FOD’s Brett Garrett goes into detail on deferred maintenance. Like homeowners are forced to sink their hard-earned cash into rooftops, air conditioners or other non-aesthetic improvements, Ohio State must invest in vertical infrastructure to keep buildings up and running.
FDC continues its stakeholder insights effort to shape Ohio State’s construction management organization for the future. Work has begun on 18 of the 24 insights initiatives. Below is an update on recent progress:
The Ohio State University adopted a new Sustainable Design and Construction policy (formerly Green Build and Energy policy), effective February 1, 2021.
