UC construction projects get $135 million approval from trustees

The University of Cincinnati (UC) construction projects received a major funding boost Tuesday as the UC Board of Trustees approved $135 million for two projects. The construction projects include a new STEM Academic Facility and renovations to a former YMCA building on Calhoun Street. Cincinnati Business Courier first reported the approvals after the board’s Aug.…

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Brent Spence closures set to reshape downtown Cincinnati traffic routes

Drivers who travel through downtown Cincinnati will soon encounter significant changes as state transportation officials move forward with a new phase of construction tied to the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project. Officials from the project announced a series of permanent and long-term ramp closures on the Ohio side that will begin June 28 and continue…

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Developers in Cincinnati continue to face rising construction costs across commercial and residential projects in 2026. Builders report are reshaping timelines, budgets, and housing construction trends throughout Ohio. Construction costs across Cincinnati climbed again in 2026 as developers faced higher prices for labor, steel, concrete, insurance, and financing. Several local builders and contractors said projects…

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