That’s how much new warehouse space is needed to keep pace with the tremendous rise in e-commerce across the country. Experts predict that new construction—lots of it—will be in demand, as e-commerce is projected to have even more growth.
Specifications: New Construction Needed
By 2025, e-commerce will account for 26% of all retail sales in the United States. As reported by Construction Dive, this growth will demand specific new warehousing spaces:
“A significant amount of new construction will be needed in the next few years just to keep pace with robust demand,” John Morris, executive managing director and leader of CBRE’s Americas Industrial and Logistics and Retail businesses, said. E-commerce-specific fulfillment centers will have features that are different from traditional warehouse space.… This includes more parking, 30- to 40-foot clear height inside the warehouse, maximizing dock doors, increased power access and ventilation….
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Warehouse building in support of e-commerce growth is not the only storage construction needed to keep up with the times. Data centers are also in big demand, with cloud-based services, remote work trends, online shopping, and the use of sophisticated data analytics all on the rise. More data—more space. What’s the next project on your win list? New waterfront parks are on the drawing boards around teh country. So are some big dig infrastructure efforts. Let’s get you t armed with The Partnership Account® from Colonial Surety Company. Then, you can go after lots more new projects with speed and confidence — knowing your bidding and financial information is secure.
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