Ambrose Breaks Ground on 1M SF Logistics Center in Columbus, Ohio

Ambrose Breaks Ground on Million-Square-Foot Speculative Building in West Jefferson

When Ambrose broke ground on Building II of the Columbus Logistics Park – West, it kicked off an addition to the regional industrial footprint. Situated on a 169-acre site in West Jefferson, Ohio, just 20 miles west of Downtown Columbus, the new development will deliver roughly 1,067,000 square feet of modern industrial space for lease, including a 2,800-square-foot office area.

This massive speculative venture arrives as the market for large-scale bulk space remains tight across the region. Stephen Lindley, senior vice president of investments at Ambrose, pointed directly to this supply crunch. Strong population and economic growth continue to support Columbus’ industrial market, while available options for large-scale bulk space remain limited, Lindley said. At more than one million square feet, Building II will help fill an important gap in the market for occupiers seeking modern industrial space at scale.

Specifications and Construction Timeline

The project is designed to handle industrial, logistics, and light manufacturing operations. The building features a 40-foot clear height, an 8-inch unreinforced floor slab, 110 docks, and two 4,000-amp panel services, alongside ample parking for both automobiles and trailers. For tenants requiring a smaller footprint, the property offers a minimum divisibility of 531,000 square feet.

Sustainability is also baked into the blueprint, with the development targeting LEED Silver certification. Construction momentum is already underway through a partnership with Bank OZK on the construction loan. General contractor ARCO is driving physical buildout alongside design services from ATA Architects, while the Columbus-based Colliers International team manages leasing and marketing.

Ambrose Breaks Ground on 1M SF Logistics Center in Columbus, Ohio — Photo: rebusinessonline.com

Strategic Location and Prior Development

The new phase builds on the existing footprint of the park. Building I, a 715,000-square-foot facility completed in 2022, is already fully leased to GXO and FST Logistics.

Location remains the primary selling point for the 169-acre park. The site offers immediate access to Interstate 70 via Route 40, establishing direct connections to nearby intermodal terminals and Rickenbacker International Airport. That cargo-dedicated hub connects the region directly to Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The location puts approximately 46 percent of the entire U.S. population within a ten-hour drive.

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