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Last year's D.A.D.'s Day Clay Shoot was a success with over $1,700 raised for diabetes research! Register today and help make this year an even bigger success!

Columbus/Central Ohio Building Trades Council | D.A.D.'s Day The Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council is proud to host an Annual D.A.D.'s Day Clay Shoot event.

The C/COBCTC stands out from competitors because we believe in quality training! Through our affiliated JATCs, apprentices and journeymen are provided with free and quality training

Columbus/Central Ohio BCTC | Quality Training Quality training is one of the ways members of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building & Construction Trades separate themselves from competitors.

The Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council will stop all Community Benefits Agreement negotiations with the Columbus Regional Airport Authority on the $2 billion John Glenn Columbus International Airport project. Learn more:

Dorsey Hager provides Columbus Airport update Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council end talks of a Community Benefits Agreement with the Columbus Airport.

IUEC members assemble, install and replace elevators, escalators, moving walkways and more. Learn more about the impressive work Elevators Constructors Local 37 do:

Columbus/Central Ohio BCTC | Elevator Constructors Local 37 Learn more about Elevator Constructors Local 37, including how to contact this Columbus/Central Ohio BCTC affiliated union.

The annual D.A.D.S Day Clay Shoot takes place at the end of September. Be on the look out for event details

Columbus/Central Ohio Building Trades Council | D.A.D.'s Day The Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council is proud to host an Annual D.A.D.'s Day Clay Shoot event.

In May, the latest Building Futures cohort graduated from the Building Futures program! The graduation ceremony was held at Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 189. Read more about the ceremony:

Columbus/Central Ohio Building Trades | Union Construction News Find out the latest news affecting members of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council by reading our blog.

The C/COBCTC supports responsible contracting! Responsible contracting helps reduce the risk of contract failure by ensuring qualified contractors with a proven track record are used

Columbus/Central Ohio BCTC Responsible Contracting Responsible contracting helps municipalities reduce the risk of contract failure by ensuring only qualified contractors are used.

Don't forget to register for this year's Annual Dollars Against Diabetes (D.A.D.'s) Day Clay Shoot! The last day to register is Aug. 23.

Columbus/Central Ohio Building Trades Council | D.A.D.'s Day The Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council is proud to host an Annual D.A.D.'s Day Clay Shoot event.

Look through our page of skilled contractors and affiliates to find the contractor closest to you!

Columbus/Central Ohio BCTC | Union Construction Contractors Search for contractors and affiliates of our Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council member unions.

The C/COBCTC has recorded hundreds of volunteer construction work hours in efforts to make the Central Ohio community a better place

Columbus/Central Ohio Building Trades | Volunteer/Community Projects The members of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building Trades work and live in Central Ohio. Our members volunteer hundreds hours to make our community better.

Contact the C/COBCTC today with all of your construction related questions!

Columbus/Central Ohio BCTC | Contact Visit this page to contact the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council for questions or more information.

So-Called "Right to Work" laws are harmful because they strip workers of protections afforded by unions by lowering wages and endangering worker safety and health

Columbus/Central Ohio Building Trades | So-Called "Right to Work" So-Called "Right to Work" laws prohibit agreements between labor and their employers that strip workers of protections afforded by unions.

An apprenticeship with the building trades offers men and women excellent career opportunities by training them to become highly skilled construction workers, setting them up for success!

Columbus/Central Ohio BCTC | Apprenticeship Training Centers An apprenticeship with our affiliated construction unions offers individuals excellent career opportunities to become highly skilled workers.

Research shows Prevailing Wage laws benefit all building trades workers, construction project owners and the public. Prevailing Wage laws keep overrun costs low and quality high by utilizing a workforce that is paid to do the job right the first time

Columbus Building and Construction Trades | Prevailing Wage Prevailing Wage laws are the actual hourly wages, benefits and overtime to be paid to workers, as calculated by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Operating engineers work on heavy equipment like dozers, cranes and other critical machinery. Read more about the work Operating Engineers Local 18 does

Columbus/Central Ohio BCTC | Operating Engineers Local 37 Learn more about Operating Engineers Local 37, including how to contact this Columbus/Central Ohio BCTC affiliated union.

Never miss important news! Regularly check our News tab for all information regarding the C/COBCTC

Columbus/Central Ohio Building Trades | Union Construction News Find out the latest news affecting members of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council by reading our blog.

Become a plumber or pipefitter apprentice today! Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 189 is looking for more apprentices. Find out how to apply:

Columbus/Central Ohio BCTC | Plumbers/Pipefitters Union Training Learn more about Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 189 JATC and the requirements to become a highly skilled journeyman within their union.

Insulators Local 50 members specialize in commercial and industrial insulation and firestopping. We are proud to have them as one of our affiliated Local Unions!

Columbus/Central Ohio Building Trades | Insulators Local Union 50 Learn more about Heat and Frost Insulators Local 50, including how to contact this Columbus/Central Ohio BCTC affiliated union.

Get familiar with the eight building trades leaders who make up our executive board. Thank you for making the C/COBCTC so great!

Columbus/Central Ohio Building Trades Council | Executive Board Meet the Executive Board of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, led by Executive Secretary-Treasurer Hager.

The C/COBCTC advocates for Project Labor Agreements because PLAs are fair for everyone involved. Workers get paid good wages and benefits, while employers get quality, high labor performed on a project that will be on time and within budget.

Central Ohio Building Trades Council | Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) A Project Labor Agreement (PLA) is an agreement with one or more construction unions establishing the terms of employment for a project.

Happy Fourth of July from the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council! We hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday!

Are you interested in joining the building trades? Considering an IBEW apprenticeship through the Electrical Workers Local 683 JATC

Columbus/Central Ohio BCTC | IBEW Union Training Center Learn more about Electrical Workers Local 683 JATC and the requirements to become a highly skilled journeyman within their union.

The award-winning Building Futures program is a partnership between the C/COBCTC and Franklin County. During the program, students learn basic construction skills and important life skills such as financial literacy, math and reading.

Building Futures Program | Union Construction Job Training The Building Futures program equips and prepares members of underserved communities with life-skills for a building trades apprenticeship.

Sheet Metal Workers Local 24 is one of our skilled affiliated unions. Sheet metal workers fabricate, install and service heating, venting and air conditioning systems; blowpipe and industrial systems and more.

Columbus/Central Ohio BCTC | Sheet Metal Workers Local 24 Learn more about Sheet Metal Workers Local 24, including how to contact this Columbus/Central Ohio BCTC affiliated union.

The Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council's top priority for all parties is the safety of everyone on the jobsite. Unionized workers form the safest workforces in the construction industry according to studies:

Columbus/Central Ohio Building Trades | Union Construction Safety The top priority for all parties associated with the Columbus/Central Ohio BCTC is the safety of everyone on the job site.

Roofers Local 86 provides roofing and waterproofing services across Central Ohio in 18 counties across Central Ohio. Learn more about the work they do:

Columbus/Central Ohio Building Trades | Roofers Local Union 37 Learn more about Roofers Local 37, including how to contact this Columbus/Central Ohio BCTC affiliated union.

The C/COBCTC requires members to work in a drug-free workplace. Studies show, a drug-free workplace produces higher and safer production. Learn more about our drug-free workplace alliance:

Columbus/Central Ohio Building Trades | Drug-Free Workforce The Columbus/Central Ohio Building Trades Council and signatory contractors require our members to be able to work in a drug-free workplace.

Strict construction regulations set high standards, ensuring projects are built properly and safely. The C/COBCTC adheres to the strictest construction standards to ensure projects are executed on time and right the first time

Columbus/Central Ohio BCTC | Quality Construction The Columbus/Central Ohio BCTC adhere to the strictest building and construction standards to ensure quality construction on all projects.

We are a partnership between Local Unions, District Councils, and management. We are always working together to promote the interest of organized labor and its employees

Columbus/Central Ohio BCTC | Affiliated Unions Learn more about the Local Unions and District Councils that are affiliated with the Columbus/Central Ohio BCTC.

Don't miss out on any important news! Make sure to regularly check our website for updates on projects in Central Ohio

Columbus/Central Ohio Building Trades | Union Construction News Find out the latest news affecting members of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council by reading our blog.