Ohio State University has approved two new construction projects for education and research facilities. The board of trustees approved the contracts for these projects during a recent meeting held by the university. The following are the two new significant construction projects approved:
1. Phase 2 of the Biomedical and Materials Engineering Complex
The board approved contracts for Phase 2 of the Biomedical and Materials Engineering Complex (BMEC) for the College of Engineering. BMEC Phase 2 will cost $90 million and span 125,000 square feet. The first phase, known as the Mars G. Fontana Laboratories, was finished in August 2020. Phase 2, dubbed “The Gateway to Engineering,” will feature STEM-focused teaching labs, a leadership suite for the College of Engineering Leadership, and room for the electrical engineering department’s materials research division. The building is expected to be completed by September 2025.
2. Campbell Hall’s Makeover
The Board also authorized the final $49 million of Campbell Hall’s $61.2 million makeover, which will house the College of Education and Human Ecology. The financing will come from individual donations, state-awarded funds, and university finances. The project is expected to be completed by June 2025.
Ohio State University is also completing construction on several other projects, as reported by local press. The following are some of the projects:
- The Pelotonia Research Center has recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
- Newton Hall, a part of the College of Nursing, will finish its renovations in June.
- James Outpatient Care, a facility for outpatient cancer research and treatment, will open in July.
- The completion of the new Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts building, expected to open in the fall, will bring an end to the construction of the university’s new Arts District.
- The 66,000-square-foot Energy Advancement and Innovation Center will open in October.
Ohio State University continues to provide world-class education and research facilities for students and faculty alike.
Closing Statements
What is the Biomedical and Materials Engineering Complex?
The Biomedical and Materials Engineering Complex (BMEC) is a new building for the College of Engineering at Ohio State University. It is designed to house STEM-focused teaching labs and space for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, among other things.
When will the new Ohio State University projects be completed?
The completion dates for the projects are as follows:
- BMEC Phase 2: September 2025
- Campbell Hall Makeover: June 2025
- Newton Hall Renovations: June 2021
- James Outpatient Care: July 2021
- Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts building: Fall 2021
- Energy Advancement and Innovation Center: October 2021
What is the Campbell Hall at Ohio State University?
Campbell Hall is a building at Ohio State University that will house the College of Education and Human Ecology after its makeover. It is an essential part of the university’s academic facilities.
