Ascension BioMedical is expanding its cannabis cultivation capabilities with construction of a new 28,000-square-foot facility and renovation of an existing 19,000-square-foot adjacent facility in Oberlin, Ohio. Once complete, the campus will significantly expand the company’s cultivation capacity and operational capabilities, supporting continued growth in the region.
The development includes a 28,000 SF, two-story cultivation facility and a 19,000 SF cultivation facility tenant improvement within a pre-engineered metal building. The campus will support efficient, large-scale production with modern systems and specialized environments tailored to cannabis cultivation.
The new facility will feature nine flower grow rooms, two vegetation rooms, and two dedicated mother rooms, supported by advanced specialty lighting totaling approximately 640 grow lights. Additional features include AgronomicIQ exterior air handler units, an F-1 automatic sprinkler system, and full-height demising walls to support operational separation and efficiency.
The project also incorporates modern infrastructure elements such as a conventional steel structure with a high-performance roof system, elevator installation, mezzanine space, and drive-in access points to streamline logistics and daily operations.
Ascension BioMedical partnered with ARCO National Construction, an industry-leading design-build general contractor, to deliver the project. The scope includes completion of a partially built structure along with new construction and tenant improvements across the campus, ensuring a cohesive and fully optimized cultivation environment.
“Projects like this require a deep understanding of both the technical demands of cultivation environments and the importance of speed-to-market,” says Paul DiGiacobbe, Business Development, ARCO National Construction. “Our team is focused on delivering a high-performance facility that supports Ascension BioMedical’s long-term growth and operational goals.”
ABOUT ASCENSION BIOMEDICAL
Ascension BioMedical is a cannabis cultivation company focused on delivering high-quality products through advanced growing techniques, innovative facility design, and operational excellence. The company is committed to expanding access to premium cannabis products while maintaining strict compliance with state and local regulations.
ABOUT ARCO NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION
ARCO National Construction is a premier, full-service design-build general contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing clients with complete project delivery throughout the United States. Our professional, qualified team of engineers, project managers, superintendents, and architects is capable of designing and building the most demanding construction projects anywhere in the country. We pride ourselves in offering the best, most cost-effective, single-source, turnkey solutions and adding value to every project.
