{"id":2127,"date":"2025-09-12T19:32:32","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T19:32:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/columbusconstr.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=construction-issue&p=2127"},"modified":"2026-03-04T19:11:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T19:11:54","slug":"safety","status":"publish","type":"construction-issue","link":"https:\/\/columbusconstruction.org\/es\/construction-issue\/safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Seguridad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/columbusconstruction.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Hero-1.png” background_position=”top_center” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” bottom_divider_style=”asymmetric4″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” module_class=”flex items-center mobile-col-reverse” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”1440px” custom_margin=”0px||0px||true|true” custom_margin_tablet=”0px||0px||true|true” custom_margin_phone=”0px||0px||true|true” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”64px|200px|64px|200px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”40px|30px|40px|30px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”40px|30px|40px|30px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”Itc franklin gothic||||||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”40px” custom_margin=”||1px|||” custom_padding=”10px||||false|false” header_font_size_tablet=”24px” header_font_size_phone=”23px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Safety<\/span><\/h1>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”1440px” custom_margin=”0px||0px||true|true” custom_padding=”64px|63px|64px|63px|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”40px|30px|40px|30px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”40px|30px|40px|30px|true|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”gcid-f6841ab2-6556-4ee9-a345-ac304b36ae3f” header_2_font_size=”36px” custom_margin=”||1px|||” custom_padding=”3px|||||” header_2_font_size_tablet=”22px” header_2_font_size_phone=”22px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-f6841ab2-6556-4ee9-a345-ac304b36ae3f%22:%91%22header_2_text_color%22%93}”]

Industry-leading OSHA safety training<\/span><\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”gcid-fbe8b446-55bf-4446-b6ba-313267057713″ text_font_size=”18px” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-fbe8b446-55bf-4446-b6ba-313267057713%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}”]

The top priority for all parties associated with the Columbus\/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades is the safety of everyone on the jobsite.<\/p>\n

Statistics show unionized workers form the safest workforce in the construction industry.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”gcid-f6841ab2-6556-4ee9-a345-ac304b36ae3f” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”64px|30px|64px|30px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”64px|30px|64px|30px|true|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-f6841ab2-6556-4ee9-a345-ac304b36ae3f%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” module_class=”flex items-center wrap” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” width=”100%” max_width=”1440px” custom_margin=”0px||0px||true|true” custom_padding=”64px|63px|64px|63px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”40px|20px|40px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”40px|20px|40px|20px|true|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/columbusconstruction.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_4187-2.jpg” title_text=”IMG_4187-2″ force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|–et_global_body_font_weight|||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”20px” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font_size=”36px” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_font_size=”20px” custom_margin=”||10px|||” custom_padding=”||0px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]

OSHA training<\/span><\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|–et_global_body_font_weight|||||||” text_text_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.6)” text_font_size=”16px” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_font_size=”20px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Our affiliated unions provide their members, both apprentices and journeymen, with OSHA safety training to help protect them from workplace dangers.<\/p>\n

This safety training keeps construction projects progressing efficiently with minimal downtime due to accidents and injuries. It ultimately reduces construction costs and helps projects meet completion deadlines.<\/p>\n

According to the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR), the more than 1,900 Joint Apprenticeship Training Committees throughout the U.S. and Canada invest more than $1.5 billion annually to train more than 500,000 union construction workers, including in safety and health.<\/p>\n

In 2024, affiliated C\/COBCTC JATCs spent over $8 million on training and education to ensure the union construction industry has the safest and most efficient construction workforce in the region.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” module_class=”flex items-center wrap” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”1440px” custom_margin=”0px||0px||true|false” custom_padding=”64px|63px|64px|63px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”40px|30px|40px|30px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”40px|30px|40px|30px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”gcid-f6841ab2-6556-4ee9-a345-ac304b36ae3f” header_2_font_size=”36px” custom_margin=”||1px|||” header_2_font_size_tablet=”24px” header_2_font_size_phone=”24px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-f6841ab2-6556-4ee9-a345-ac304b36ae3f%22:%91%22header_2_text_color%22%93}”]

Mental health and substance abuse<\/span><\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”gcid-fbe8b446-55bf-4446-b6ba-313267057713″ text_font_size=”18px” custom_padding=”||4px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-fbe8b446-55bf-4446-b6ba-313267057713%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}”]

Sadly, the construction industry (both union and non-union) has the second highest suicide rate among major industries. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 53 out of every 100,000 construction workers die by suicide per year.<\/p>\n

Construction workers also represent about 25 percent of fatal opioid overdoses among all workers.<\/p>\n

C\/COBCTC-affiliated unions, their Internationals and other organizations are taking steps to deal with mental health and substance abuse issues among members.<\/p>\n

It is time to break down the stereotype that mental health is a taboo topic in the construction industry.<\/p>\n

CPWR has developed free, practical tools \u2014 including toolbox talks, infographics, hazard alerts and training programs \u2014 to help prevent opioid overdoses and suicides and to improve worker well-being.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”#” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”CPWR Resources to Prevent Opioid Deaths in Construction” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”18px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#c12233″ button_font=”|600|||||||” button_use_icon=”off” custom_margin=”||13px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_button button_url=”#” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”CPWR Resources to Prevent Suicide Deaths in Construction” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”18px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#899093″ button_font=”|600|||||||” button_use_icon=”off” custom_margin=”||20px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”gcid-fbe8b446-55bf-4446-b6ba-313267057713″ text_font_size=”16px” custom_margin=”-1px|||||” custom_padding=”||4px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-fbe8b446-55bf-4446-b6ba-313267057713%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}”]

If you or someone you know needs immediate help, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 9-8-8.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”tel:988″ url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Call 988″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”18px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#c12233″ button_font=”|600|||||||” button_use_icon=”off” custom_margin=”||13px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/columbusconstruction.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/iStock-1616344239-1.jpg” title_text=”Face of sad man, construction worker and headache for renovation, civil engineering mistake and stress. Confused, tired and anxiety of African builder in burnout, crisis and architecture problem” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”gcid-f6841ab2-6556-4ee9-a345-ac304b36ae3f” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” custom_padding=”64px|63px|64px|63px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”40px|20px|40px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”64px|30px|64px|30px|true|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-f6841ab2-6556-4ee9-a345-ac304b36ae3f%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” width=”100%” max_width=”1440px” custom_margin=”0px||0px||true|true” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”40px|20px|40px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”40px|20px|40px|20px|true|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|–et_global_body_font_weight|||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”18px” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font_size=”36px” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_font_size=”20px” custom_padding=”||10px||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]

The findings<\/span><\/span><\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#c12233″ width=”100%” max_width=”1440px” custom_margin=”0px||28px||false|true” custom_padding=”34px|34px|34px|34px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”30px|20px|30px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”30px|20px|30px|20px|true|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|–et_global_body_font_weight|||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”18px” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font_size=”36px” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_font_size=”20px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]

The Impact of Unions on Construction Worksite Health and Safety<\/span><\/strong><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|–et_global_body_font_weight|||||||” text_text_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.6)” text_font_size=”18px” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font_size=”36px” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_font_size=”20px” min_height=”13.8px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”10px||0px||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Evidence from OSHA Inspections<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|–et_global_body_font_weight|||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”18px” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font_size=”36px” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_font_size=”20px” min_height=”29.8px” custom_margin=”||3px|||” custom_padding=”10px||0px||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]Frank Manzo IV, M.P.P.\nMichael Jekot\nRobert Bruno, Ph. D.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|–et_global_body_font_weight|||||||” text_text_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.6)” text_font_size=”18px” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font_size=”36px” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_font_size=”20px” min_height=”13.8px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”10px||10px||true|false” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]This study analyzed over 37,000 OSHA inspections in the construction industry in 2019 \u2013 including more than 2,800 at union worksites and nearly 34,200 at nonunion worksites \u2013 and reveals that union worksites have significantly fewer health and safety violations.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/illinoisupdate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ilepi-pmcr-unions-and-construction-health-and-safety-final.pdf” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”View\/Download PDF of the Study” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”18px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#c12233″ button_border_color=”#c7c9ca” button_border_radius=”0px” button_font=”Itc franklin gothic|700|||||||” button_use_icon=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#1d4387″ width=”100%” max_width=”1440px” custom_margin=”0px||28px||false|true” custom_padding=”34px|34px|34px|34px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”30px|20px|30px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”30px|20px|30px|20px|true|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|–et_global_body_font_weight|||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”18px” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font_size=”36px” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_font_size=”20px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Updating a study on the union effect on safety in the ICI construction sector<\/span><\/strong><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|–et_global_body_font_weight|||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”18px” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font_size=”36px” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_font_size=”20px” min_height=”29.8px” custom_margin=”10px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]Lynda Robson\nVictoria Landsman\nDesiree Latour-Willamil\nHyunmi Lee\nCameron Mustard[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|–et_global_body_font_weight|||||||” text_text_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.6)” text_font_size=”18px” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font_size=”36px” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_3_font_size=”20px” min_height=”13.8px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”10px||10px||true|false” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]Extending an earlier study from 2015, this study found the union construction industry has lower incidences of Workers\u2019 Compensation lost time injuries than the non-union sector.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.iwh.on.ca\/sites\/iwh\/files\/iwh\/reports\/iwh_report_union_safety_effect_construction_update_2021.pdf” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”View\/Download PDF of the Study” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”18px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#1d4387″ button_border_color=”#c7c9ca” button_border_radius=”0px” button_font=”Itc franklin gothic|700|||||||” button_use_icon=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Quality Construction Contracting<\/span><\/h1>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_enable_color=\"off\" custom_margin=\"0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true\" custom_padding=\"0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=\"on|tablet\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" width=\"100%\" max_width=\"1440px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||true|true\" custom_padding=\"64px|63px|64px|63px|false|true\" custom_padding_tablet=\"40px|30px|40px|30px|true|true\" custom_padding_phone=\"40px|30px|40px|30px|true|true\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" header_2_text_color=\"gcid-f6841ab2-6556-4ee9-a345-ac304b36ae3f\" header_2_font_size=\"36px\" custom_margin=\"||1px|||\" custom_padding=\"3px|||||\" hover_enabled=\"0\" header_2_font_size_tablet=\"22px\" header_2_font_size_phone=\"22px\" header_2_font_size_last_edited=\"on|tablet\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-f6841ab2-6556-4ee9-a345-ac304b36ae3f%22:%91%22header_2_text_color%22%93}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]

Build it right the first time<\/span><\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"gcid-fbe8b446-55bf-4446-b6ba-313267057713\" text_font_size=\"18px\" hover_enabled=\"0\" text_font_size_tablet=\"16px\" text_font_size_phone=\"16px\" text_font_size_last_edited=\"on|tablet\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-fbe8b446-55bf-4446-b6ba-313267057713%22:%91%22text_text_color%22%93}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]Strict construction industry regulations set high standards for the way projects are built and stringent requirements establishing who is qualified to build them, helping ensure projects are constructed properly and safely.\n\nThe implementation of strong, reasonable building codes that are stringently enforced by state, county and local governments ensures that responsible contractors will perform the important work of properly building Ohio.\n\nThe unions affiliated with the Columbus\/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council adhere to the strictest building and construction standards to ensure that projects are not only completed on time but done right the first time.\n\nOur affiliated unions provide project owners with a good return value on their investments through quality construction.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" custom_padding_last_edited=\"on|tablet\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"gcid-f6841ab2-6556-4ee9-a345-ac304b36ae3f\" custom_margin=\"0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true\" custom_padding=\"0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true\" custom_padding_tablet=\"64px|30px|64px|30px|true|true\" custom_padding_phone=\"64px|30px|64px|30px|true|true\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-f6841ab2-6556-4ee9-a345-ac304b36ae3f%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"1_2,1_2\" custom_padding_last_edited=\"on|phone\" module_class=\"flex items-center wrap\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_enable_color=\"off\" width=\"100%\" max_width=\"1440px\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||true|true\" custom_padding=\"64px|63px|64px|63px|true|true\" custom_padding_tablet=\"40px|20px|40px|20px|true|true\" custom_padding_phone=\"40px|20px|40px|20px|true|true\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_enable_color=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https:\/\/columbusconstruction.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Group-5.png\" title_text=\"Group 5\" force_fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"1_2\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"|--et_global_body_font_weight|||||||\" text_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" text_font_size=\"20px\" header_2_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" header_2_font_size=\"36px\" header_3_text_color=\"#FFFFFF\" header_3_font_size=\"20px\" custom_margin=\"||10px|||\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" hover_enabled=\"0\" text_font_size_tablet=\"16px\" text_font_size_phone=\"16px\" text_font_size_last_edited=\"on|tablet\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]

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