CINCINNATI—Becknell Industrial just became the latest developer to see the advantages of launching a project in this metro area.

CHICAGO—Users looking for more than 500,000 square feet of industrial space within the metro area have only five options. And if a user needs more than 750,000 square feet, the Chicago market has only one suitable vacancy.

CHICAGO—The market in this portion of the metro area has tightened considerably, and recently hit a 10-year low.

CHICAGO—The new business park represents the developer's first move into the I-355 extension area, where land is far more plentiful than in the nearby I-55 submarket.

INDIANAPOLIS—Cornerstone Cos. Inc., a privately owned healthcare real estate company in Indianapolis, recently completed its purchase of Lakeview…

INDIANAPOLIS—The company is already one of the largest heath care real estate companies in the Midwest, with almost 4 million square feet under management and leasing.

CHICAGO—The lack of land in the I-55 submarket has pushed development to the more open spaces along I-355 in Lockport, IL.

CHICAGO—Strong demand for logistics facilities is expected to remain consistent globally during 2016, according to JLL. And rental growth is projected to continue across all markets of the world in 2016 and through 2017.