Facilities Operations and Development and Facilities Development and Construction at The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
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Tom Ekegren, FDC's Director of Projects, Engineering and Infrastructure, gave a tour of the Bryd Polar Center to Power a Clean Future Ohio for their Sustainabilty Summit last week.
We celebrated Vice President of FOD Mark Conselyea's retirement yesterday. Mark had a wonderful 30 year career at Ohio State! Thank you Mark!
In a @CFAES_OSU course taught by an Environmental Health and Safety staff member, students gain hands-on experience inspecting fall protection equipment and prepare for the realities of construction safety.
🔗: bit.ly/4z3SUOQ
ALT A group of people in a classroom watching a presentation. The presentation slide on display is titled "Calculating Total Fall Distance."
$107,000 raised for cancer research, 18 Pelotonia rides, one dedicated rider. Read more about how Brendan Flaherty, a construction manager with Facilities Design and Construction, has been inspired to ride by the stories of patients and survivors: bit.ly/4ytF096
ALT Group of cyclists wearing matching jerseys pose together.
Go behind the scenes with Facilities Design and Construction (FDC) on the latest City of Ohio State podcast episode to learn how The Ohio State University designs, builds and transforms the spaces where Buckeyes thrive.
Listen now: ap.osu.edu/city-ohio-state?u…
ALT Season 5, Episode 8 of "The City of Ohio State Podcast" featuring Kristin Poldemann, Facilities Design and Construction. Image includes a portrait of Kristin Poldemann.
Join us for Zero Waste Palooza on Friday, October 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ohio Union West Plaza. Learn about zero waste and sustainability at Ohio State, connect with campus and community partners, and discover practical ways to reduce waste.
By the time the first fans make their way toward Ohio Stadium on a football Saturday, Facilities Operations and Development crews have already been working for hours.
Read about all that they day to keep gameday clean: bit.ly/4h7Tl4N
The Ohio State University @OSUWexMed University Hospital has been named Project of the Year in the 2026 Building Columbus Awards.
Read the full story🔗: fdc.osu.edu/news/2026/09/10/…
What if a box used to ship rock samples could have a second life as a garden bed? FOD Recycling and Refuse Services is partnering with departments across Ohio State to find creative ways to keep materials out of the landfill.
Read up on their projects: fod.osu.edu/news/2026/09/02/…
If you have a question about maintenance, custodial or general services on campus, you can contact Service2Facilities.
@OSU_S2F
🔗 bit.ly/4mUZukI
Every bottle, can, and piece of paper you recycle keeps valuable materials out of the landfill and gives them a second life. When Buckeyes recycle, we conserve energy, protect natural resources, and help Ohio State move closer to zero waste.
Construction on Campbell Hall is complete, and move-in is underway as the College of Education and Human Ecology prepares to welcome students, faculty and staff back for the fall, with furniture and equipment moving into the renovated spaces.
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The FDC team spent part of the day at Clippers stadium watching baseball and having a hot dog for staff appreciation week.
EHS, Public Safety and the Columbus Fire & Hazmat team conducted a full-scale hazardous material response drill. Regular drills with our CFD partners ensure we’re always prepared to respond to an emergency on campus.
A look at the ribbon cutting ceremony on July 23 celebrating completion of Outpatient Care Powell! Associate Vice President Kristin Poldemann represented Facilities Design and Construction at the ceremony.
Read more: bit.ly/4huZLLJ
Construction at Outpatient Care Powell is less than a month away from completion as crews focus on completing punch list items, adding final touches throughout the facility and supporting move-in activities.
Check out the full slideshow: bit.ly/3Rd2yP6
Happy Independence Day! Our sustainability team has laid out some tips to help everyone have an eco-friendly Fourth of July.
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Got plastic planters and trays sitting around after getting your garden started? Ohio State can help you recycle them! The drop-off location will be available throughout July.
See details and instructions: fod.osu.edu/news/2026/06/29/…
