The Rise of Technology in Industrial Real Estate: Why Connectivity is Vital for the Future
The industrial and logistics sector is no longer just about providing sheds for storage and distribution. These parks are evolving into hubs of technological innovation, where advanced automation, AI, and IoT are driving efficiency and productivity. At the heart of this transformation lies the need for a robust connectivity infrastructure, which has become a critical enabler of modern industrial operations.
WiredScore’s Industrial Certification Launch: A Game-Changer for the Industry
WiredScore, the global leader in digital connectivity certification, has recently expanded its services to the industrial and logistics sector in the UK and Ireland. This move underscores the growing importance of technology in industrial real estate, as businesses increasingly demand facilities that can support cutting-edge innovations.
Eight prominent players in the space, including Panattoni, SEGRO, and Trammell Crow, are already undergoing certification, signalling a shift toward tech-first industrial spaces. WiredScore’s certification provides an impartial assessment of a building’s technological foundations, ensuring it is resilient, flexible, and future-ready.
Understanding Industrial WiredScore Certification
The certification evaluates industrial buildings on several key factors:
The certification uses a points-based system (0-100), resulting in four levels: Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Qualified. Platinum represents the highest standard of digital infrastructure excellence.
The Importance of Connectivity in Industrial Spaces
1. Evolving occupier demands: Industrial tenants now require high-bandwidth, reliable connectivity to support technologies like real-time order management, asset tracking and AI-driven logistics.
2. Energy efficiency: Advanced systems for monitoring and optimising energy usage relay on fast, reliable connectivity.
3. Competitive advantage: Buildings with superior technological foundations are becoming increasingly attractive to potential tenants, offering a clear edge in a competitive market.
Benefits of WiredScore Standard Connectivity Infrastructure
For Property Owners and Developers
1. Competitive Advantage: Differentiate your properties at a time of increased market supply and speculative development
2. Marketing: market your building as tech-enabled and WiredScore Certified to attract discerning tenants
3. Drive New Revenue Streams: upselling accredited connectivity packages to tenants drives new revenue streams
4. Increased property value: connected buildings can generate higher rents and long term value
5. Futureproofing: Ensures your sites have the appropriate infrastructure in place to meet evolving technological demands
6. Investor Confidence: Certifications signal a commitment to deliver modern, tech-driven spaces
For Tenants
1. Reliable Connectivity: Assurance of high-quality connectivity infrastructure for uninterrupted operations
2. Productivity: Support for advanced technologies like IoT, automation, and AI
3. Flexibility: Spaces that can adapt to changing technological needs
4. Energy Efficiency: Better monitoring and optimisation of energy usage to align with net-zero goals
Conclusion
As the industrial sector embraces technologies like automation, AI, and IoT, robust connectivity infrastructure is becoming a strategic necessity. Aiming for WiredScore Certification is not just a mark of excellence, it’s a commitment to delivering industrial spaces that are resilient, future-ready, and equipped to meet the demands of modern logistics operations.
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