Dorsey Hager talks Central Ohio boom, workforce pipeline and power needs on AWF Union Podcast
Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, joined host Ed “Flash” Ferenc on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast on Feb. 6, with a clear message: Central Ohio’s construction pipeline is deep,...
Columbus to Host the 2028 Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference
In two years, Columbus will host the largest annual gathering of union construction workers in North America. At its January Conference, North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) President Sean McGarvey announced the 2028 Tradeswomen Build Nations...
Court to determine fate of solar projects
A case before the Ohio Supreme Court could define public interest, and the outcome may affect future solar farm projects throughout the state. Justices heard arguments on Jan. 6 on how to define public interest, a criterion state law requires the Ohio Power Siting...
2026 Central Ohio Construction Forecast: Boom goes the datacenter build
For the union construction industry, 2026 is shaping up to be another busy year in Central Ohio, led by a boom in datacenter construction and other megaprojects. Continuing the trend of recent years, most tradesmen and tradeswomen should be able to find ample work...
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