Blogs/News
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 Board to consider when approving large projects.
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…
A year to remember: Looking back at 2025
Explore the top construction highlights of 2025 in Central Ohio. See the projects and people that made it a record year.
Amazon opens two New Albany datacenters
Amazon Web Services (AWS) continues to put its trust in Central Ohio’s skilled union workforce. On Aug. 7, AWS announced the opening of two state-of-the-art datacenters in New Albany. This is part of a major five-facility campus spanning 1.25
Dorsey Hager talks jobs and growth amidst Central Ohio’s construction boom on AWF
Dorsey Hager discussed the region’s construction boom, infrastructure investments and workforce development efforts on the AWF podcast.
Google purchases land for future datacenter
On June 16, The Columbus Dispatch reported that Google secured 85 acres in Licking County, purchasing the undeveloped site at 2565 Harrison Road Northwest in Johnstown for $63 million. This strategic location sits directly across from an Amazon datacenter complex in...
Hager discusses Building Futures, prevailing wage and more on AWF
Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, joined the America’s Work Force…
America's Work Force Podcast
Dorsey Hager talks record apprenticeship outreach, data center momentum and Ohio primary races on AWF Union Podcast
Dorsey Hager talks data center education, apprenticeship surge and Southern Ohio opportunities on AWF Union Podcast
Dorsey Hager talks data center pushback, Bluegrass Power Station and Eli Lilly on AWF Union Podcast
Dorsey Hager talks Central Ohio boom, workforce pipeline and power needs on AWF Union Podcast
