Employees at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are leaving a lasting mark on the new terminal, one signature at a time.
Over the course of a week, employees had the opportunity to sign a steel beam before it became part of the building. During a recent topping-out celebration, that beam was lifted into place in the overhang at the front of the new terminal. There, their names will remain part of the structure welcoming passengers for decades to come.
The signing offered employees a personal connection to a project that will shape the airport’s future. For the people who keep CMH running every day, it was a chance to become a permanent part of what comes next.
Project partners, Board members and airport leaders gathered to watch the lift and recognize the work behind this construction milestone. Atop the beam stood a tree, carrying forward a centuries-old construction tradition that symbolizes good luck and safety while honoring the people building the terminal.
As construction continues, this beam holds something beyond its structural role: the names of employees helping CMH move forward.
