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  • Tom Ekegren Featured on City of Ohio State Podcast

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | June 24, 2026
    While many Buckeyes head home for the summer, Ohio State’s campus enters one of its busiest seasons for improvement and renewal. From major roadway and infrastructure projects to behind-the-scenes upgrades that keep buildings safe, efficient and ready for the future, teams across Facilities Operations and Development (FOD) and Facilities Design and Construction (FDC) are hard at work.
    City of Ohio State Podcast Season 5

  • College of Dentistry Simulation Laboratory Project Groundbreaking

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | June 18, 2026
    A groundbreaking ceremony was held to kick off construction on a new simulation laboratory project for the College of Dentistry. The updated space will create a modern clinical training environment for students and support continuing education programs. Once complete, this will be one of the largest high fidelity simulation clinics with dental chairs in the United States. The project began with an...
    A woman is seen with a large hammer while wearing a hard hat and neon yellow work vest.

  • In the News: Kristin Poldemann Named 2026 HCD 10 Winner

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | June 10, 2026
    Kristin Poldemann, associate vice president of Facilities Design and Construction (FDC), was named a 2026 Health Care Design 10 award recipient. The publication recognizes industry professionals and organizations across 10 categories, highlighting those who demonstrate innovation and set new standards for built environments that improve care delivery. Health Care Design recognized Poldemann for...
    HCD 10

  • Slideshow: Campbell Hall

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | May 27, 2026
    Construction on Campbell Hall is nearing completion as crews focus on final details ahead of inspections and occupancy. Work is underway to prepare life safety systems, with alarms being tested and brought online throughout the building. Kitchen start-up activities have begun, while lab connections and gas and water fittings are being finalized in research spaces. Crews are also completing punch...
    A view of the atrium from the second floor.

  • Slideshow: Outpatient Care Powell

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | April 27, 2026
    Construction at Outpatient Care Powell is entering its final stretch, with the project now 90% complete. Teams are focused on finalizing interior finishes, deploying furniture, completing IT installation and conducting testing and balancing to prepare the facility for opening. Progress is visible throughout the building. The east side staff courtyard is taking shape, while punch-out work and...
    An exterior view of the building where a way finding sign is seen in the forefront.

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