- In light of the concerns raised about the overall growth of the industrial market in the Mid-Atlantic, what proactive measures are developers and investors taking to monitor and respond to these challenges?
- With over 3M SF under construction, how are developers and brokers assessing and adapting leasing strategies for both existing properties and those in the development pipeline?
- What criteria are driving site selection for industrial development in the region? Are there certain submarkets getting more attention for development and investments?
- What financial dynamics have led industrial firms to establish a presence in the Mid-Atlantic?
- In the region, there are about 15 existing or under construction direct Class A blocks over 100k SF available. How are developers and builders devising plans to bring in new tenants into these facilities? What are the current tenants’ needs and wants?
- What elements are today’s tenants latching onto in terms of design elements, square footage, clear heights, and more?
- What types of material, technology and other innovations are being implemented into new industrial projects?
- How are developers integrating sustainable sources into their facilities? How prevalent are energy-efficient technologies in the design and operation of industrial properties?
- How is the region incentivizing construction workers, contractors and infrastructure workers? Are there certain initiatives or programs being put in place to help increase labor?
How You’ll Do More Business:
The Mid-Atlantic industrial sector is facing challenges, showing a performance that is not as robust as in previous years. In Q4 of 2023, the D.C. metro region experienced over 300K SF of negative net absorption, making it the lowest total since 2013. This dip raises concerns about the overall health and resilience of the industrial real estate market, prompting stakeholders to closely monitor and strategize in response to these shifts. Join the industry’s top leaders and influencers as they discuss the latest pipeline, investment trends, tenant attraction, sustainability and design, vacancy rates and how the area is working to improve its 2024 performance.
Projects, Achievements & Articles:
- Peterson Companies breaks ground on Valley Logistics Industrial Park
- MRP Industrial: A new logistics center has opened in Baltimore – City Logistics, a 33-acre development offering over 300,000 square feet of space,
- MCB Real Estate, partners pay $80.7M for vacant Harford County warehouse
- Rockefeller Group Partners with Matan Companies to Develop Five-Million-SF Logistics Center in Virginia
Who You’ll Meet: Top industrial owners and developers, investors, tenants, architects, banks, and thought-leaders in the DMV industrial space.
