Industrial

FedEx Ground to Open 500,000 SF Distribution Center in Braselton, Georgia

by Amy Works October 22, 2018

BRASELTON, GA. — FedEx Ground, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., has developed a new distribution center located at 350 Braselton Parkway in Braselton, about 50 miles northeast of Atlanta. The 500,000-square-foot facility is part of the company’s network expansion plan that includes the addition of 17 major hubs and 500 facilities either expanded or relocated since 2005. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the facility is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 25. The building will open with more than 350 employees, and FedEx Ground plans to add positions as the demand for service grows. The new facility will be able to sort up to 15,000 packages per hour. FedEx Ground has 105,000 employees, more than 600 distribution hubs and local pickup-and-delivery stations and 63,000 motorized vehicles operated by 5,600 locally owned small businesses to transport more than 8.3 million packages daily. The daily volume of packages that FedEx Ground handles has more than doubled in the past 10 years.

October 22, 2018

Development Florida Industrial Southeast

Foundry Commercial, Miller Construction to Develop Two Industrial Buildings in South Florida Totaling 318,043 SF

by Amy Works October 22, 2018

DORAL, FLA. — Foundry Commercial, with Miller Construction Co. as general contractor, is developing two new Class A industrial buildings totaling 318,043 square feet at Miami Central Commons, a business park located at 2301 N.W. 107th Ave. in Doral. Both buildings are scheduled for completion in mid-2019. The $20.6 million tilt-wall construction project is creating 155,350 square feet of showroom space with Building 1 and 162,693 square feet of industrial distribution space with Building 2. Designed by Boca Raton, Fla.-based RLC Architects, the facilities will feature 32-foot clear heights, 54-foot column spacing and a 60-foot speed bay. Part of the construction process includes the relocation of the main entry and security check-in area, as well as the entire parking area around the existing buildings. Miller Construction is demolishing the park’s original 1980’s administration and security check-in building as the site is being reconfigured to accommodate Building 2.

October 22, 2018

Industrial Market Reports Southeast Southeast Market Reports Virginia

Industrial Buyers, Developers Attracted to Richmond as Users Expand Locally

by John Nelson October 22, 2018

While there has been a strong demand for investment properties in Richmond, there remains a limited availability of both freestanding facilities and portfolio deals. In recent investment activity, the Byrd Corporate Park in eastern Henrico County sold to a joint venture between Dreyfuss Investments and Wells Holding Group for $31.3 million after previously transferring in 2011 for $26.3 million. The 10-building flex complex spans 475,783 square feet and was 80 percent leased at the time for sale. The three-building Interport Business Center, also located in eastern Henrico, sold at the end of 2017 to MDH Partners, adding to its Richmond International Airport area holdings. Containing 620,296 square feet total, the complex sold for $29 million and is now fully leased. Leasing Buoys Occupancy Local expansion has remained strong, a trend consistent with the Richmond market, and regional and national companies with an existing presence in the area have also announced expansions. The metro area has also seen the introduction of new manufacturers with large industrial footprints, further evidencing the benefits of the area’s location and infrastructure. At the mid-year mark, the Richmond area’s industrial market has continued to strengthen, closing with an overall occupancy rate of 94 percent in the …

October 22, 2018

Acquisitions Industrial Texas

Slater Sports Sells 62,132 SF Industrial Asset in Metro Houston

by Taylor Williams October 19, 2018

RICHMOND, TEXAS — Sporting goods provider Slater Sports LLC has sold 727 Plantation Drive, a freestanding, 62,132-square-foot industrial asset located in Richmond, a southwestern suburb of Houston. Burdette Huffman and Josh Jacobs of EDGE Realty Capital Markets represented Slater Sports in the transaction. Other terms of sale were not disclosed.

October 19, 2018

Acquisitions Industrial Texas

Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 50,708 SF Industrial/Flex Building in Dallas

by Taylor Williams October 19, 2018

DALLAS — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of a 50,708-square-foot industrial/flex property located at 13335 Floyd Circle in Dallas. Cody Payne and Wayne Bares of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a private investor, in the transaction. Payne procured the buyer, also a private investor. The property, which drew more than 15 offers and sold at list price, was 100 percent leased at the time of sale.

October 19, 2018

Development Illinois Industrial Midwest

J.C. Anderson Completes 108,000 SF Office, Warehouse Build-Out in Itasca, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow October 19, 2018

ITASCA, ILL. — J.C. Anderson has completed a 108,000-square-foot office and warehouse build-out for Glass Solutions Inc. in Itasca. The property is located at 960 Maplewood Drive. The scope of the project included a 23,000-square-foot office build-out and an 85,000-square-foot warehouse build-out. The office portion includes private offices, a collaboration area, executive conference room, break room and new locker rooms. The warehouse features new electrical, LED lighting and heating units. J.C. Anderson also reworked the dock and delivery areas to create a more efficient flow. Seth Erlich, Andrew Mott and Steve Perry of J.C. Anderson led the project team. Scot Ferguson of Antunovich Associates provided architectural services.

October 19, 2018

California Development Industrial Western

Rockefeller Group Delivers 1.9 MSF of Industrial Product in Inland Empire, Sells Two Buildings Totaling 1.1 MSF

by Amy Works October 19, 2018

PERRIS AND SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. — Rockefeller Group has completed construction of two projects totaling 1.9 million square feet of industrial space in the Inland Empire. Upon completion, the company sold two of the of four buildings, totaling 1.1 million square feet. Located in Perris, Optimus Logistics Center includes two speculative buildings totaling approximately 1.5 million square feet. Ferguson Enterprises, a U.S. distributor of plumbing supplies, PVF, waterworks and fire and fabrication products, acquired a 1 million-square-foot distribution facility at the center. The company plans to move and expand its Ontario, Calif., operations to the new facility. The move will enhance Ferguson’s distribution capabilities from 600,000 square feet to more than 1 million square feet. Additionally, Rockefeller Group sold an 81,286-square-foot industrial building at Tri-City Industrial Complex in San Bernardino to 4F Capital. Optimus Logistics Center features a 407,000-square-foot building available for sale or lease, and Tri-City Industrial has a 344,249-square-foot property available. Both buildings can be subdivided to approximately 138,000 square feet to accommodate a variety of end-user requirements. Mike McCrary, Peter McWilliams and Sharon Wortmann of JLL represented Rockefeller Group in the Optimus transaction, while Darla Longo, Bill Pellington, Len Santoro, Joey Sugar and Kevin Wille of CBRE …

October 19, 2018

Acquisitions California Industrial Office Western

Madison Capital, PGIM Real Estate Acquire 160,451 SF Mixed-Use Asset in San Francisco

by Amy Works October 18, 2018

SAN FRANCISCO — Madison Capital and PGIM Real Estate have purchased 360 Spear Street, a five-story mixed-use building located in San Francisco’s South Financial District. The transaction was valued at $95 million. The buyers plan to reposition the 160,451-square-foot property. In addition to 49,992 square feet of office space, the property features 110,459 square feet of life science, light industrial and production, and development and repair space. Approximately one-third of the property is leased to major credit tenants Verizon Wireless and AT&T, and the remaining space will be designated for light industrial and creative office tenants. Tim Hennessey of PGIM Real Estate and Jonathan Nachmani from Madison Capital led the acquisition. Seth Siegel of Cushman & Wakefield brokered the transaction.

October 18, 2018

Acquisitions California Industrial Western

Avison Young Brokers $2.7M Sale of Industrial Building in Temecula, California

by Amy Works October 18, 2018

TEMECULA, CALIF. — Avison Young has brokered the sale of an industrial property located at 43223 Business Park Drive in Temecula. Forum Capital acquired the building from a locally based owner-occupant for $2.7 million. Built in 1991 and situated within Rancho California Business Park, the 25,182-square-foot building features 22-foot to 24-foot clear height warehouse space. In addition, the property contains 6,000 square feet of office space in a two-story configuration with a reception area, conference room, offices, restrooms and break room. The buyer plans to use the 25,182-square-foot industrial facility for auto parts distribution. Stan Nowak of Avison Young represented the seller, while Cody Lerner, also of Avison Young, represented the buyer in the transaction.

October 18, 2018

Arkansas Georgia Industrial Loans Mixed-Use Office Retail Southeast

North Avenue Capital Closes Two Loans Totaling $16.8M for Properties in Georgia, Arkansas

by Amy Works October 18, 2018

WAYCROSS, GA. AND PARAGOULD, ARK. — North Avenue Capital has closed two acquisition loans totaling $16.8 million for properties in Georgia and Arkansas. USDA Rural Development Business & Industry funded the loans on behalf of the undisclosed borrowers. In Waycross, North Avenue arranged $7.3 million in financing for the acquisition of a 51,548-square-foot mixed-use center. Enhanced Resource Corp., a business management operation, anchors the property. Other tenants include Surchero’s Fresh Grill, AppleCare, Bone & Joint Institute and Southeastern Credit Union. In Paragould, North Avenue arranged a $9.3 million acquisition loan for a 579,015-square-foot, single-tenant industrial facility. Arkansas-based LA Darling occupies the property, which it has leased for more than 50 years. LA Darling, a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary, is a retail merchandising solutions firm that builds out physical displays and fixtures for chains such as Walmart and Best Buy.

October 18, 2018

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