The Yardi-owned company forecasts that a significant rise in new construction in 2025 is unlikely and that the focus in the industrial sector will largely be on developing data centers and manufacturing facilities, as demand for these spaces persists.
The amount of industrial properties 100,000 square feet or more in size within 30 minutes of ports is at record levels. The reason is economic. Developers wanted to appeal to large companies with strong credit and such companies typically are looking for bigger facilities.
It is expected the US will see a ‘meaningful’ downturn within the next 12 to 18 months. Consequently, a decline in the rate of warehouse construction is forecasted in the coming months. A significant decrease is expected in 2H 2023 and 1H 2024.
The temporary downturn will slow the rise in warehouse rates, but won’t send them into decline, as has happened in transport modes, according to analysts. They project the vacancy rate to creep up to 6% by the end of 2024, still tight by historical standards, and it should keep pushing pricing higher. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE