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Ohio drone factory set to become state’s largest job-creation project

Ohio drone factory set to become state’s largest job-creation project

by Columbus Construction | Feb 28, 2025 | Construction Projects, Dorsey Hager, Jobs

Anduril, a U.S. defense contractor, plans to invest nearly $1 billion to build a factory in Pickaway County. When construction is complete, the factory will create 4,000 jobs and produce drones and advanced equipment for the U.S. military.  State officials have...
Dorsey Hager discusses construction boom, recruitment and more on AWF Podcast

Dorsey Hager discusses construction boom, recruitment and more on AWF Podcast

by Columbus Construction | Feb 7, 2025 | America’s Work Force Radio, Construction Projects, Dorsey Hager, Jobs

Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer Dorsey Hager started his monthly interview on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast by discussing ongoing and new projects in Central Ohio. One of the newest projects coming...
Hager provides updates on Central Ohio projects on AWF

Hager provides updates on Central Ohio projects on AWF

by Columbus Construction | Jan 3, 2025 | America’s Work Force Radio, Dorsey Hager, Intel

To kick off his first appearance on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast in 2025, Executive Secretary-Treasurer Dorsey Hager provided an update on ongoing Central Ohio construction projects, starting with Intel. Hager said there have been no big changes and he plans...
Hager discusses Intel project and more on the America’s Workforce Union Podcast

Hager discusses Intel project and more on the America’s Workforce Union Podcast

by Columbus Construction | Dec 6, 2024 | America’s Work Force Radio, Construction Projects, Dorsey Hager, Intel

Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, kicked off his December appearance on the America’s Workforce Union Podcast discussing the Intel megaproject. Hager told AWF host Ed “Flash” Ferenc that...
Dorsey Hager discusses construction boom, recruitment and more on AWF Podcast

Hager discusses Intel and other projects on AWF

by Columbus Construction | Nov 2, 2024 | America’s Work Force Radio, Dorsey Hager, Intel

Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer Dorsey Hager made his monthly appearance on The America’s Work Force Union Podcast on Nov. 1.  Hager kicked off the interview by talking about the Intel megaproject and said...
IBEW Local 683 hosted successful Trunk or Treat

IBEW Local 683 hosted successful Trunk or Treat

by Columbus Construction | Oct 31, 2024 | Dorsey Hager, Event

On Friday, Oct. 25, IBEW Local 683 transformed their Union Hall into a delightful Halloween haven for a family fun “Trunk or Treat” event. With temperatures in the high 60s, the event brought together nearly 200 children and adults for an evening filled with fun,...
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