Record Construction Fuels Industrial Market Activity in St. Louis Region

Record Construction Fuels Industrial Market Activity in St. Louis Region
September 15, 2022 Matt Fernandes
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This article originally ran on RebusinessOnline.com on September 8, 2022. 


Modern bulk distribution buildings under construction in the St. Louis region hit a historic high earlier this year, approaching 8 million square feet. The record level of construction illustrates the industrial real estate market in the southwestern Illinois and eastern Missouri region continues to expand to meet ever-increasing demand as world and domestic markets strive to move beyond the disruption that has defined the past two years.

The need for reliable freight logistics and flexible supply chains is proving more essential than ever to keep economies moving, and regions that can meet those needs while delivering the modern bulk and manufacturing space distributors and developers demand will have the greatest potential for continued growth.

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