Court to determine fate of solar projects

by Columbus Construction | Jan 21, 2026 | Construction 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

by Columbus Construction | Jan 14, 2026 | Construction Projects

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...

A year to remember: Looking back at 2025

by Columbus Construction | Dec 19, 2025 | Construction Projects

Last December, Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer Dorsey Hager shared his outlook for how 2025 would unfold across Central Ohio. While Hager was cautiously optimistic heading into the year, with plenty of...

Cologix breaks ground on $1 billion datacenter in Central Ohio

by Columbus Construction | Jun 23, 2025 | Construction Projects

Cologix, a leading data infrastructure provider, has launched construction on its newest project: a $1 billion datacenter in the Lewis Center area. Affiliated members of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council (C/COBCTC) will be at the heart...

Union trades lead the way building $250 million Pharmavite Facility in New Albany

by Columbus Construction | Jun 15, 2025 | Construction Projects

Central Ohio’s health and life sciences sector continues to grow with the opening of Pharmavite’s $250 million, 225,000-square-foot facility, built mainly by members of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council.  Pharmavite, the company behind...

Gas power plant to support datacenter in Licking County

by Columbus Construction | Mar 31, 2025 | Construction Projects, Jobs

The demand for electricity in Central Ohio is skyrocketing, fueled by the rapid expansion of datacenters in the region.  To meet this growing need, EdgeConneX, a Virginia-based global company, has announced plans to construct a gas-fired power plant in Western Licking...