Caddell Construction has planted its first Columbus flag at Grandview Yard, betting big on central Ohio as it ramps up data‑center work and looks to hire more technicians, electricians and project managers to keep pace. The Montgomery, Alabama builder says the new outpost will help it manage mission‑critical jobs across the region while deepening its local recruiting.
Caddell Sets Up Shop In Grandview Yard
The company formally opened its Grandview Yard office this week and expects to keep adding staff as its mission‑critical portfolio grows, according to Columbus Business First. The outlet notes that company leaders Jason Carnes and Bob Cunningham were on hand at the new space, and reports that Caddell executives see the move as a way to put management closer to active projects across central Ohio.
Data Center Work And Local Projects
Caddell’s commercial division has been on a growth tear, with industry reporting pegging its Columbus‑area mission‑critical workload at roughly $250 million in projects. That push is part of a national strategy to chase data‑center and distribution work, according to Building Design + Construction. The company says its local hiring needs mirror the highly specialized nature of data‑center construction, from electrical crews to MEP contractors.
Leadership Moves And Local Hiring
To support the Columbus buildout, Caddell has been reshuffling and adding leadership with mission‑critical experience. It promoted Justin Spafford to vice president and said he will relocate to Columbus to help run the new office, and it recently brought on additional construction executives, including Bob Cunningham. In a company news post, Caddell Construction described the Columbus office as “a hub for attracting, retaining and developing talent.” The firm said the location was announced internally at the end of 2025 and is scheduled to open this summer.
Why Grandview Yard
Developers and office users have steadily gravitated to Grandview Yard for newer space and better access to central Ohio’s labor pool, according to the development’s own materials. The mix of corporate and professional tenants helps explain why Caddell chose the district for its first Columbus office. Columbus Business First reported that the company also pointed to the local talent pipeline as a key factor in the decision.
What Comes Next
Caddell says it will keep hiring as projects advance and the Columbus team gets settled, a signal that central Ohio remains a hotbed for mission‑critical construction. The move lines up with the more measured, step‑by‑step growth strategy industry coverage has tied to the firm’s commercial division and its increasing focus on data‑center work across the country.
