Industrial

September 14, 2023

Industry is the backbone of any nation’s economy. At Valbridge Property Advisors | Orlando | Tampa | Jacksonville, we analyze and value a variety of industrial properties, including distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, data centers, cold storage, shipyards, and power plants, by blending local experience with national data analytics and detailed property-specific insights.

Valbridge’s Distinction in the Evolving Industrial Real Estate Landscape

The industrial real estate sector is rapidly transforming, influenced by economic shifts, technological innovations, and evolving consumer demands. Key trends, like the proliferation of e-commerce, the spread of the Internet of Things, sustainability emphasis, and automation advances, are reshaping the industrial landscape.

E-Commerce and Final Delivery Segment

E-commerce growth demands more fulfillment centers and distribution hubs closer to urban centers, ensuring efficient and timely goods delivery. In 2022, Forbes projected worldwide e-commerce sales at $5 trillion, with an expectation to reach $6 trillion by 2024. This booming sector places a strain on supply chains, particularly the final delivery segment. This phase, often characterized by numerous stops with minimal drops at each, presents various complexities due to multiple pickup points and delivery modes. Achieving efficiency in this segment directly influences a company’s reputation. As e-commerce thrives, the challenge is sourcing optimal locations for these delivery hubs, especially as suitable spaces diminish.

Data Centers

The surge in cloud computing and data storage needs has heightened the demand for data centers. Hyperscalers and edge data centers, facilities closer to users and data-transmitting devices, are the rapidly growing segments. These data center facilities play a pivotal role in our progression into Web 3.0.

Sustainable and Green Industrial Spaces

With environmental sustainability becoming a business priority, many are turning to eco-friendly industrial properties. Such spaces not only align with corporate values but also promise operational cost savings in the long run. Moreover, these spaces are essential for attracting a workforce shaped by the values of millennials and Generation Z.

Valbridge’s Role in Industrial Real Estate

Valbridge actively participates in shaping this sector, evident from our impactful projects (sales sheet here and summarized below):

  • Oil Transload Facility, North Dakota: Comprehensive analysis reflecting the dynamic oil industry.
  • United Launch Alliance Plant, Alabama: A 1.46 million sq.ft. symbol of technology’s integration with real estate.
  • Owensboro Riverport, Kentucky: Representing contemporary riverfront industrial initiatives.
  • Anchorage Landfill: Addressing complex litigation challenges over methane gas rights.
  • Walmart Distribution Center, Texas: Twin 4 million sq.ft. facilities fulfilling Walmart’s vast distribution demands.

As the US continues to innovate new products, services and sectors, our physical space is built to accommodate and deliver those goods and service both domestically and internationally. Valbridge professionals innovate and deliver to keep our clients on the cutting edge of all industrial property types.

What Sets Valbridge Property Advisors | Orlando | Tampa | Jacksonville Apart?

Valbridge Property Advisors | Orlando | Tampa | Jacksonville, with thousands of industrial appraisals under its belt, is a national leader in the valuation realm. Our team consistently provides precise cost estimates to major associations in Florida and beyond. Every appraisal is reviewed by a certified general appraiser with the MAI designation of the Appraisal Institute. Your report isn’t merely prepared by a licensed appraiser, but certified by one of the highest credentials in Florida.

For any questions or needs related to insurable value, entrust Valbridge Property Advisors | Orlando | Tampa | Jacksonville. Reach us toll-free at 844-822-7825, extension 1.

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