Affinius Capital, McDonald Property Group, and PREMIER Design + Build Group Complete Phase I of The HUB @ ONT
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February 16, 2026 (Ontario, CA) – Affinius Capital, McDonald Property Group, and PREMIER Design + Build Group have successfully completed Phase I of The HUB @ Ontario International Airport (ONT), a master-planned logistics park in Ontario, California, owned by CanAm Ontario, LLC, a venture between an investment affiliate of Affinius Capital and McDonald Property Group.
With an advantageous location, adjacent to Ontario International Airport, The HUB @ ONT spans 200 acres under a 55-year ground lease agreement with the Ontario International Airport Authority. Once fully built out, the campus will total more than 4.2 million square feet of industrial space delivered over a 28-month schedule.
Phase I includes four buildings totaling over 2 million square feet. This spring, Phase II will add another five buildings comprising 2,175,322 SF on 96 acres of land.
From day one, sustainability and innovation have been key priorities for The HUB @ ONT. All four buildings have achieved LEED Gold certification, supported by advanced construction methods and a targeted approach to reducing the carbon footprint of materials.
A major innovation implemented on the project is the use of Total Integrated Panel Systems (TIPS), a sustainable alternative to traditional tilt-up concrete wall panels. TIPS panels utilize a specialized truss system with an EPS foam core that replaces the conventional 4-inch concrete layer, significantly reducing concrete usage while maintaining structural performance and integrity.
In recognition of this approach, The HUB @ ONT was honored with the 2025 Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) Excellence in Sustainability + Resilience Award in October 2025. The award recognizes projects that demonstrate exceptional innovation, versatility, and environmental responsibility. The HUB @ ONT was further distinguished with the TCA’s highest honor in this category: Excellence in Sustainability.
The project team also incorporated low-carbon Type 1L concrete for the slab, a sustainable mix that cuts CO₂ emissions by nearly 50% compared to traditional methods. By substituting additional rebar for cement content, this approach reduces the environmental impact while maintaining strength and performance.
Other sustainable elements incorporated into the design include rooftop solar arrays, drought-tolerant landscaping, and low-flow water systems.
“This massive-scale development sets a new benchmark for sustainability in Southern California’s industrial market,” said Steve Gabbert, President of the Western Region at PREMIER. “By incorporating innovative building systems and decarbonization strategies, we’re delivering more than just industrial space; we’re building smarter for the future.”
Gabbert is a LEED Accredited Professional and a Certified Sustainable Building Advisor who has served as a Board Director for both the USGBC Orange County and the Sustainability Council of Orange County.
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Project Team & Partners
The HUB @ ONT brings together a trusted group of industry partners and consultants, including HPA, Inc. (architectural design), RPM Engineers, Inc. (MEP design), Miyamoto International (structural engineer), Forsgren Associates (structural engineer–TIPS), Emerald Design (landscape design), Southern California Geotechnical (soils engineer), Thienes Engineering (civil engineer), Shambaugh & Son, L.P. (design-build fire protection), Guy Yocom Construction, Inc. (design-build concrete), Gregg Electric (electrical), Johnson Plumbing (plumbing), Air Control Systems (HVAC), Panelized Structures (roof structure), Adams Iron (structural steel), and Saddleback Roofing (roofing and sheet metal).
PREMIER and its partners will remain focused on delivering an exceptional logistics campus that blends functionality, scale, and sustainability in one of Southern California’s most important industrial hubs.
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About PREMIER Design + Build Group
PREMIER Design + Build Group is a leading national design-build construction firm with regional offices strategically located in Illinois, California, New Jersey, and Ohio. With a strong track record spanning more than 20 years, PREMIER specializes in providing comprehensive solutions for industrial, commercial, healthcare, residential, adaptive reuse, and cold storage construction projects. An employee-owned company, PREMIER has an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and customer service that has earned it a reputation as a trusted partner in the industry.
About Affinius Capital
Affinius Capital® is an integrated institutional real estate investment firm focused on value-creation and income generation. With a 40-year track record and $61 billion in gross assets under management, Affinius has a diversified portfolio across North America and Europe, providing both equity and credit to its trusted partners and on behalf of its institutional clients globally. For more information, visit www.affiniuscapital.com.
About McDonald Property Group
McDonald Property Group is an industrial development company that develops large-scale industrial projects, both in joint ventures with institutional capital partners and on behalf of REITs in a non-partnership capacity. The company was formed in 2013 by Bruce McDonald, an established Southern California industrial developer who has developed over fifteen million square feet of industrial space both as McDonald Property Group and previously as co-founder of Master Development Corporation from 1995-2010. McDonald is experienced in providing development services to many institutional capital partner relationships, having recently worked with USAA Real Estate (Affinius Capital), First Industrial Property Trust, Black Creek Group, and the State Teachers System of Ohio. McDonald Property Group is a licensed general contractor and real estate broker, and currently manages six million square feet of industrial property through its property management affiliate. Visit www.mcdonaldpropertygroup.com.
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Evie Katz Palka
PREMIER Design + Build Group
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