Design-Build

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Industrial Demand Outpaces Supply for Second Straight Quarter

Warehouses built after 2020 accounted for approximately 202 million square feet of year-to-date net absorption as major occupiers continued to prioritize facilities capable of supporting automation, efficiency and evolving logistics requirements.

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3PLs Account for Most of Warehouse Expansions in 2026

September 18, 2026

Nominations Open for 2027 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain Award

September 14, 2026

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Cold Storage Market Faces First Negative Absorption Since 2007

August 27, 2026

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5 Critical Design Factors for Successful Warehouse Expansion

August 26, 2026

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Solar Distribution Projects Lead Large Project Commodity for Second Consecutive Quarter: PopCapacity Report

August 11, 2026

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U.S. Cold Storage Sector Navigating Cyclical Reset

The study shows demand for U.S. cold storage for both build-to-suit and user-driven developments and facilities from a newer crop of cold storage operators.

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Why Successful Robotic Deployment Starts with a Warehouse’s Design

By using integrating digital infrastructure early, simulation‑based planning, virtual commissioning, and grounding automation investments in operational metrics, food and cold storage operators can achieve faster ROI and more resilient operations.

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Making America Healthy Again is Quietly Supercharging Cold Storage

Greek Real Estate Partners

For developers, this means future-proofing by designing for precision and resilience.

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How Smarter Refrigeration Design Builds Cold Chain Resilience

In cold chain logistics, reliability and resilience are non-negotiable.

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Design with the Right Refrigerant for the Job

Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA)

Cold storage operators must have the flexibility to choose the cold store designs and refrigerant systems that best fit their needs.

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Rethinking Automated Distribution and Fulfillment From the Ground Up

Burns & McDonnell

Rethinking the automated warehouse from the ground up requires a blend of strategic planning, technological integration and collaborative effort.

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Top 10 Emerging Industrial Markets to Watch for Supply Chain Growth

Demand for industrial space, which has now been positive for 15 years, has slowed from its frenzied growth between 2021-2023.

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Corporate Demand Fuels Modern Warehouse Leasing Amid Rising Vacancy: Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield

Demand is concentrated in newly built logistics product.

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Structural Bolted Racking System for Automated, Cold Storage Applications

Steel King Industries

With a patent-pending design, SK ADVANTX Structural Bolted Racking uses upright components (posts, horizontal braces, diagonal braces) bolted together on-site to create a flexible, expandable racking solution.

Steel King Sk Advantx Structural Bolted Racking System

Emerging Technologies

2025 Top Supply Chain Projects Award: Nominations Open

Nominations are open for Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2025 Top Supply Chain Projects award, which profiles innovative case study-type projects designed to automate, optimize, streamline and improve the supply chain.

Top Supply Chain Projects Resized

Sustainable Warehousing Trends and Regulations Under New Trump Administration

Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA)

Opportunities to improve warehouse sustainability are unique to each facility, as are the challenges. However, there are a number of overall trends currently at the forefront of the industry’s action to advance cold store sustainability.

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How Cold Storage is Evolving for a New Era

Prism Construction

The future of cold storage holds immense potential, driven by cutting-edge technologies and a laser focus on sustainability.

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