January, 2016 – Keeping One Eye on the Future of Industrial Real Estate, By Bradley C. Pope, SIOR, CCIM
Featured in SIOR’s Professional Report, Volume 74, Number 4, Winter Edition 2015

I’m not sure how closely New York Yankee, Yogi Berra followed the industrial real estate market, but he was on to something when he said, “It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future.”

However hazy our crystal ball might be, one thing is certain, the business of industrial real estate is rapidly responding to the winds of change. As advisors to clients who own, use, develop, manage, or finance industrial properties it is necessary that as we address the challenges of the present, we also keep an eye on the future.

While technology, innovation and capital sources have always been drivers that have shaped our business, the evolution of these influencers is rapidly accelerating. Exactly where this will lead in 10, 20 or 30 years is only speculation, however, as the fifteen-time All-Star also noted, “You can observe a lot just by watching.” (Read more…)

About Bradley C. Pope, SIOR CCIM
Brad Pope has been actively involved in both landlord and tenant representation for over 20 years. His expertise in leasing, sales, site selection, build to suits and investment sales has led to direct involvement in over $1 billion of consummated real estate transactions for his client. He has represented clients in both the acquisition and disposition of warehouse/distribution, manufacturing and office properties throughout the United States and has consulted on overseas projects for Coca-Cola and General Electric.

Pope also serves on the Board of Directors of the SIOR Georgia Chapter as well as the Atlanta Board of Commercial Realtors.