Investigating grid constraints, alternative energy solutions, and the infrastructure investments required to meet the power demands of modern logistics and data-intensive operations.

Evaluating planning reforms, the feasibility of vertical industrial schemes, and the implications of height, density, and location on new developments amid shifting local and national planning priorities.

Addressing the practical and policy challenges of achieving meaningful ESG outcomes, from biodiversity net gain delivery to the growing emphasis on social value, staff welfare, and attracting the next-generation workforce.

The battle for land and power 

Exploring the expanding competition between data centres and logistics for prime land and grid capacity, investor sentiment surrounding each sector, and whether rapid data centre expansion represents a sustainable opportunity or a market bubble.

Retrofit, Cost Pressures, and Site Selection 

 Exploring the speculative builds vs build-to-suit projects debate, the rise of refurbishment over new build, escalating construction and labour costs, and the continuing appeal of prime, well-connected industrial locations.

Flexibility, Innovation, and Diversification

Analysing how occupier demands and real estate strategies are being shaped by increasing innovation and automation, changing business rates, and emerging growth sectors.

Examining global economic shifts, tariff impacts, and the effects of recent policy headwinds on occupier growth. Assessing regional variances in supply and demand imbalances, rising vacancy rates, and forecasting potential future supply crunches.

Understanding how investor sentiment is adapting to new yield environments, increased risk aversion, and reduced capital deployment, alongside the evolution of multi-let, REIT, and alternative funding strategies.