Energy and resilience are increasingly driving leasing decisions in the industrial and logistics sector as concerns about power availability and surging energy prices in recent years are prompting occupiers to prioritize energy-smart buildings.

Recent research from JLL found increased automation, advanced manufacturing and competition with data centers for limited energy resources are collectively reshaping market dynamics. These factors are beginning to outweigh the typical occupier focus on technical requirements like ceiling height and loading docks as standard warehouses are no longer fit for purpose, the report said.