Industrial

Metrobloks Buys Land in Miami, Plans to Develop New Data Center

by John Nelson April 3, 2025

MIAMI — Los Angeles-based Metrobloks has purchased four acres at 500 N.W. 137th Ave. in Miami’s Airport West submarket. The firm plans to develop a 15.2-megawatt data center at the site, which is situated at the intersection of Northwest 6th Street and 137th Avenue. Matthew Bittel and Stuart Gordon of Cushman & Wakefield represented Metrobloks in the land sale. Carlos Gaviria of Transwestern Real Estate Services represented the previous land owner, Sagard Real Estate. Metrobloks plans to begin operations at the new multi-tenant, AI-ready data center by the end of 2026.

April 3, 2025

Acquisitions California Industrial Western

Burlington Distribution Buys 889,445 SF Warehouse in Riverside, California from BlackRock for $257M

by Amy Works April 3, 2025

RIVERSIDE, CALIF. — Burlington Distribution has purchased an industrial warehouse located at 21600 Cactus Ave. in Riverside from BlackRock for $257 million. Mark Zorn and Cory Whitman of Colliers represented the buyer, while CBRE represented the seller in the deal. Constructed in 2019, the 889,445-square-foot warehouse features a clear height of 40 feet and 220 dock doors. Burlington has been the sole tenant since the asset’s construction. Burlington Distribution opened 101 new stores and relocated 31 older oversized locations in fiscal 2024 and plans to open approximately 100 net new stores in 2025.

April 3, 2025

Features Industrial

Rising Demand for Speed, Efficiency Drives Growth in Logistics Automation

by Taylor Williams April 3, 2025

By Justin Spafford, construction executive at Caddell Construction In today’s fast-paced e-commerce landscape, consumer expectations for rapid, accurate delivery are reshaping supply chains. To stay competitive, retailers and logistics providers must embrace automation to enhance efficiency and meet growing demand. This transformation is happening amid broader shifts within the commercial real estate industry, including reshoring and increased reliance on automation tech. Rather than investing in costly new construction, many companies are opting to retrofit existing facilities with modern automation. This approach maximizes value and allows businesses to adapt quickly to market shifts without significant downtime. Caddell Construction has played a role in this transformation, having completed over 25 automation projects nationwide. Our current work includes nine automation projects across the United States, with another five in preconstruction and scheduled to start in the second quarter. The numbers highlight the urgency of this shift. U.S. retail e-commerce sales for 2024 are projected to reach $1.37 trillion, representing a more than 10 percent increase from the previous year, according to CapitalOne. Meanwhile, the warehouse automation market, currently valued at $19.2 billion, is expected to grow to $22.8 billion by 2030. The broader industrial automation sector is also expanding rapidly, with projections increasing …

April 3, 2025

Industrial Leasing Activity Texas

Lotte Global Logistics Signs 227,420 SF Industrial Lease in Denton, Texas

by Taylor Williams April 2, 2025

DENTON, TEXAS — Lotte Global Logistics has signed a 227,420-square-foot, full-building industrial lease at I-35 Convergence Park in the North Texas city of Denton. The speculative facility is located within Westpark Industrial Park. Joe Yoon of Realty Bank Group represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. Chris Teesdale, Tom Pearson and Ben Wallace of Colliers represented the landlord, Dallas-based Hunt Southwest. The other building at I-35 Convergence Park totals 250,080 square feet and was leased in 2021.

April 2, 2025

Acquisitions Industrial Texas

Oxford Partners Arranges Sale of 12,813 SF Industrial Building in North Houston

by Taylor Williams April 2, 2025

HOUSTON — Locally based brokerage firm Oxford Partners has arranged the sale of a 12,813-square-foot industrial building in North Houston. According to LoopNet Inc., the building at 15458 W. Hardy Road was constructed in 1981 and features three drive-in bays and 16-foot clear heights. Perry Mazzone and Matt Rogers of Oxford Partners represented the buyer in the transaction. Wyatt Huff of Partners Real Estate represented the seller. Both parties requested anonymity.

April 2, 2025

Georgia Industrial Leasing Activity Southeast

Lee & Associates Arranges 88,300 SF Industrial Lease in Douglasville, Georgia

by John Nelson April 2, 2025

DOUGLASVILLE, GA. — Lee & Associates has arranged an 88,300-square-foot industrial lease at 9850 Commerce Way in Douglasville, roughly 22 miles west of Atlanta. Joseph Mullican and Lee Steed of Lee & Associates’ Atlanta office represented the tenant, Peco Fasteners, a distributor of industrial fasteners and electrical products, in the lease negotiations. The landlord was Ridgeland, Miss.-based EastGroup Properties and the deal totaled $10.7 million, according to Lee & Associates.

April 2, 2025

Acquisitions California Industrial Western

Faropoint Acquires Multi-Tenant Industrial Building in Torrance, California for $9.9M

by Amy Works April 2, 2025

TORRANCE, CALIF. — Faropoint has entered the Los Angeles market with the purchase of a multi-tenant industrial property at 605-655 Hawaii Ave. in Torrance, a suburb 20 miles south of Los Angeles. The asset traded for $9.9 million. The name of the seller was not released. Built in 1963, the 36,491-square-foot facility is leased to four tenants. The property features tilt-up construction, a clear height of 18 feet and six double dock-high loading doors. Faropoint plans to implement a value-add strategy for the property, including targeted capital improvements and lease optimization.

April 2, 2025

Acquisitions Industrial Midwest Wisconsin

Midloch, Fountain Acquire 131,558 SF Industrial Property in Madison, Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow April 2, 2025

MADISON, WIS. — Midloch Investment Partners and Fountain Real Estate Capital have acquired Tradesmen Industrial, a 131,558-square-foot industrial property in Madison. The purchase price was undisclosed. Midloch and Fountain are co-investors in the facility, which can accommodate warehouse, distribution and manufacturing uses. The asset is fully leased to three tenants. Completed in 2023, the property is located at 5525 Tradesmen Drive and features a clear height of 32 feet, 14 loading docks and direct access to I-39, I-90, Highway 12 and Highway 18. Fountain will handle leasing and management for the property. Judd Welliver of CBRE brokered the sale. Mike Vannelli of CBRE arranged a new mortgage loan through Magnifi Financial on behalf of the buyers.

April 2, 2025

Illinois Industrial Leasing Activity Lee & Associates Midwest

Lee & Associates Negotiates 25,631 SF Industrial Lease in Bensenville, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow April 2, 2025

BENSENVILLE, ILL. — Lee & Associates has negotiated a 25,631-square-foot industrial lease at 1071 Thorndale Ave. in the Chicago suburb of Bensenville. The lease brings the property to full occupancy. Chris Nelson of Lee & Associates represented the landlord, Prologis. Jeff Fischer of KBC Advisors represented the tenant, McDonald Associates Inc., an Elk Grove-based electrical manufacturer’s representative company focused on providing sales and warehousing solutions for clients.

April 2, 2025

Industrial Leasing Activity Texas

Transwestern Negotiates 84,633 SF Industrial Lease in Georgetown, Texas

by Taylor Williams April 1, 2025

GEORGETOWN, TEXAS — Transwestern has negotiated an 84,633-square-foot industrial lease in Georgetown, a northern suburb of Austin. The tenant is 84 Lumber, which already operates a lumberyard in Georgetown and is the process of expanding. The space is located within Blue Springs Business Park, a three-building, 604,064-square-foot development. Nash Frisbie of Transwestern and Carter Thurmond of Endeavor Real Estate Group represented the landlord, Chicago-based Molto Properties, in the lease negotiations. The tenant was self-represented.

April 1, 2025

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