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  • Slideshow: Inpatient Hospital

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | October 27, 2025
    The Wexner Medical Center Inpatient Hospital is quickly approaching its opening date as it has reached substantial completion, marking a major milestone. “Substantial completion means the project is essentially finished and ready to be used for its intended purpose, even if there are still several things left to finish,” said Kristin Poldemann, associate vice president of Facilities Design a...
    A view of a seating area with several different seating options.

  • October 16 Natural Gas Purge, Odor Anticipated

    holman.126@osu.edu | October 7, 2025
    On Thursday, October 16 (during autumn break) from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m., a planned natural gas purge will occur near the Herrick Drive and Tharp Street intersection, at the southeast corner of the Combined Heat and Power Plant (CHP). The natural gas purge is scheduled as part of work to bring natural gas to the CHP building. During the purge, a rotten egg odor may be present in the Colu...

  • In the News: Wexner Medical Center Lights Block O on Inpatient Hospital

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | October 6, 2025
    As highlighted by WBNS, a 30-foot-tall Block O inside the new Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Inpatient Hospital was lit for the first time, marking a major milestone.The Block O is the highest on campus, sitting 365 feet above the ground. It weighs nearly three tons and contains about 750 feet of LED lighting. “For decades, the Block O has symbolized tradition and excellence at ...
    A large Block O is illuminated scarlet at the top of the inpatient hospital.

  • 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.

  • Slideshow: Waterman - Multispecies Animal Learning Complex (MALC)

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | August 21, 2025
    Construction on the Waterman Multispecies Animal Learning Complex has reached the 75% completion milestone. Crews are making progress across the site, with concrete work, mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) installations, interior finishes, drywall and wood framing in the MALC are underway. Underground MEP work at the dairy barn continues, along with downspout installation and duct bank wor...
    A view inside the dirt floor arena

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