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

  • Slideshow: Engineering Research and Education Laboratories

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | March 25, 2026
    Construction on the Engineering Research and Education Laboratories building has reached substantial completion and a certificate of occupancy. Final fit-out work is underway across the building, including furniture installation, punch list and pack-punch activities, and a final cleaning. Landscaping is also being finalized.As furniture is installed, durable lab casework constructed of metal mate...
    A view looking up to the observation deck from the first floor.

  • Biomedical and Materials Engineering Complex Phase 2

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | September 19, 2025
    Construction on the Biomedical and Materials Engineering Complex Phase 2 (BMEC) is more than 78% complete with construction as crews have begun installing the glass to the beacon at the south elevation. A bike shelter has been installed at Magee Plaza and the loading dock is complete. Construction progress includes:Above ceiling and in wall mechanical, electrical and plumbing rough ins being...
    An exterior view of the building.

  • In the News: The New Face of Our Campus

    holman.126@osu.edu | June 6, 2025
    The Spring 2025 edition of Ohio State’s Alumni Magazine highlighted 23 buildings on the university’s Columbus campus that were supported in part by Time and Change: The Ohio State Campaign. Capital funds from the campaign helped support the addition of new buildings and modernizing ones that have been used by Buckeyes of the past. Read Full Article ...
    credit: Alumni Magazine / Todd Bayha

  • Slideshow: Biomedical and Materials Engineering Complex Phase 2

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | February 26, 2025
    Work on the Biomedical and Materials Engineering Complex (BMEC) Phase 2 is passing the halfway point, at nearly 53% complete. Crews are preparing to pour the second interior stairwell and then will be able to remove the exterior temporary set. Crews are also working on installing mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) hangers throughout the building.Construction progress includes:Pouring concr...
    Crews digging a large hole.

  • Slideshow: Biomedical and Materials Engineering Complex Phase 2

    mckivergan.1@osu.edu | September 23, 2024
    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...
    An exterior view of BMEC where a few crew members can be seen on the ground level working.

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