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Industrial occupiers are prioritizing locations with reliable power, shorter utility lead times and existing infrastructure, according to Stephanie A. Rodriguez, national director of industrial services for the U.S and executive managing director of Florida and Atlanta at Colliers.
Occupiers want modern, well-located buildings that offer operational flexibility, particularly Class A properties with high clear heights, ample parking, strong transportation access and infrastructure that supports automation and higher power requirements, Rodriguez said in an email.
From the developer’s standpoint, that market demand means certain sites, particularly modern big-box facilities of 200,000 square feet or larger in industrial hubs, are the most attractive.
“As demand from data centers, AI infrastructure, and energy-intensive industries grows, utilities in some markets are facing longer timelines to deliver new capacity,” Rodriguez said. “As a result, industrial occupiers are increasingly prioritizing locations with reliable power, shorter utility lead times, and existing infrastructure.”
