Industrial Real Estate

Property used for manufacturing, production, storage, or distribution. Examples include:

Factories
Warehouses
Distribution centers
Power plants
Research and development facilities

Types of Industrial Real Estate

Warehouses

Large buildings used for storing goods and materials.

Often used by retailers, wholesalers, and logistics companies.

Examples:

Distribution centers

Fulfillment centers (e.g., for e-commerce companies like Amazon)

Cold storage facilities (for perishable goods)

Manufacturing Facilities

Properties used for producing goods.

Examples:

Factories

Assembly plants

Processing facilities (e.g., food processing, chemical plants)

Flex Spaces

Properties that combine industrial, office, and/or showroom spaces.

Often used by small businesses or startups that need versatile spaces.

Examples:

Light industrial spaces

Tech hubs

Research and Development (R&D) Facilities

Properties used for innovation, testing, and product development.

Common in industries like technology, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology.

Data Centers

Facilities housing computer systems and associated components (e.g., servers, storage systems).

Critical for cloud computing, data storage, and IT infrastructure.

Industrial Parks

Large areas zoned for multiple industrial facilities.

Often include shared infrastructure like roads, utilities, and security.

Examples:

Business parks

Technology parks

Showrooms

Spaces where businesses display and sell large products (e.g., cars, furniture, equipment).

Often combined with warehouse or office spaces.

Specialized Industrial Facilities

Properties designed for specific industries or purposes.

Examples:

Power plants

Refineries

Aerospace facilities

Automotive plants

Key Features of Industrial Real Estate

Location: Often located near transportation hubs (e.g., highways, ports, railroads, airports) for easy access to logistics networks.
Size: Typically large, with high ceilings and open floor plans to accommodate machinery, storage, and equipment.
Durability: Built to withstand heavy use, with reinforced floors and robust infrastructure.
Zoning: Subject to industrial zoning laws, which regulate the types of activities allowed.
Tenants: Businesses involved in manufacturing, logistics, e-commerce, and distribution.

Uses of Industrial Real Estate

Manufacturing: Producing goods and products.
Storage: Storing raw materials, finished goods, or inventory.
Distribution: Facilitating the movement of goods through supply chains.
Research and Development: Innovating and testing new products or technologies.
E-commerce Fulfillment: Supporting online retail operations with fast order processing and delivery.