GOING VERTICAL: MODERNIZING INDUSTRIAL

GOING VERTICAL:

MODERNIZING INDUSTRIAL

Prior to the precipitous events of COVID-19, we were experiencing significant supply chain shifts across North America in both rural and urban industrial markets. With expectations surrounding the new normal and the rapid uptick pressuring the supply chains, our focus remains committed to meeting the industrial real estate demands of e-commerce.

KEY DRIVERS TO GOING VERTICAL AND MODERNIZING IN FIRST TIER MARKETS

for final-mile logistics is expected to expand.

Shaping the future:

Boost in inventories closer to densely populated urban areas.

Speed to market:

IOT, smart warehouse technology, robotics,

Hub and spoke distribution expansion; accommodating forward stocking facilities for expeditated deliveries to consumers.

Investors driving capital:

CapEx is causing ownership transfer from various legacy owners to investors.

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Constrained land and assembling

sites: Satisfying the need to provide large distribution facilities close to the consumer

Height compliments advanced technology:

E-commerce distribution centers are implementing cloud-based management, The lack of modernization and resulting

wearables and sensors.

Increased demand capacity: In addition to the rapid growth in e-commerce, the new normal of stockpiling emergency equipment, meeting demands for essential supplies and increases in cold storage requirements are expected to continue post COVID-19.

Occupiers inventory expectation: Occupiers are requiring higher quality buildings with modern design and maximizing height.

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