New datacenter megaproject planned for New Albany

by James Ross | Nov 20, 2023 | Uncategorized

Another datacenter project with a construction price tag over $1 billion is coming to Central Ohio.  Kansas-based Quality Technology Services (QTS), a real estate investment fund focused on computing facilities announced plans to build in New Albany.  In late October,...

Local Unions push for a CBA on $2 billion Columbus airport project

by James Ross | Nov 6, 2023 | Uncategorized

Affiliated Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council members support the use of a Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) for the $2 billion expansion project at the John Glenn International Airport.  On Oct. 24, local leaders and building trades...

Building Trades are expanding apprenticeship classes in Central Ohio

by James Ross | Oct 15, 2023 | Uncategorized

For years, the building trades talked about the building boom that was coming, and finally, it’s here.   To prepare for the tremendous work opportunities that are coming for union construction members in Central Ohio, the area building trades are aggressively trying...

C/COBCTC raises over $1,700 from D.A.D.’s Day Clay Shoot

by James Ross | Oct 2, 2023 | Uncategorized

The Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council held its sixth annual Dollars Against Diabetes (D.A.D.’s) Day Clay Shoot on Sept. 30. Eleven teams participated in the fundraising event that took place at Black Wing Shooting Center in Ostrander. The...

Intel moves project deadline back

by James Ross | Oct 1, 2023 | Uncategorized

Pat Gelsinger, Intel CEO, announced that the original project timeline to produce microchips in Ohio in 2025 has to be pushed back.  Gelsinger said the company will shift its construction focus from its new build project in Ohio to a two semiconductor plant, also...

Biden Administration Officials Visit Franklin County for Town Hall

by James Ross | Sep 18, 2023 | Uncategorized

Praise Building Trades’ Workforce Development in Central Ohio The Columbus Building and Construction Trades Council, Building Futures and Iron Workers Local 172 hosted Biden administration officials for an apprenticeship training center tour, followed by a Franklin...