JLL Chicago Industrial Real Time

JLL Chicago Industrial Team

Listen as experts discuss market trends, hot topics, deal coverage and other industrial news. JLL researcher George Cutro welcomes guests from various backgrounds to chat about these topics, and more. Contact us with questions about the industrial real estate market or to submit a future topic idea.

  1. 06/24/2025

    Episode 56: Broker Spotlight- Kate Coxworth

    Kate Coxworth, Managing Director in JLL's Chicago industrial brokerage office, shares her career journey and market insights.

    23 min

  2. 10/25/2024

    Episode 55: 2024 Data Center Environment with Sean Reynolds

    Sean Reynolds, Managing Director for High Density Use Space Properties at JLL, returns for the third time to discuss findings from the Midyear 2024 Data Center Report.

    35 min

  3. 09/05/2024

    Episode 54: Industrial Research Committee - Q2 2024 Roundup

    Local experts from JLL's Industrial Research Committee discuss market trends observed halfway through 2024. Chicago - George Cutro (0:58 - 4:04) National Perspective - Mehtab Randhawa (4:19 - 6:37) New Jersey - Alex Kachris (6:46 - 10:37) Baltimore - Ben Caffey (10:45 - 19:17) Atlanta - Harriet Westlake (19:27 - 25:28) Indianapolis - Mike Cagna (25:39 - 30:34) Dallas/Fort Worth - Nick Thomas (30:43 - 36:33) Southern California - David Fan (36:40 - 40:12) Canada - Chad Piche (40:22 - 45:09)

    47 min

  4. 01/04/2024

    Episode 53: 2023 Data Center Environment with Sean Reynolds

    Sean Reynolds of JLL's Chicago Data Center Practice Group returns to the podcast to talk about the data center real estate environment as the year comes to a close. Topics include power requirements and power sources, infill markets, demand for data centers, transaction velocity in today's real estate environment, construction time and cost.

    37 min

  5. 06/05/2023

    Episode 52: 2023 US and Canada Construction Outlook with Andrew Volz

    Episode 52 features Andrew Volz, JLL America's research lead for Project and Development Services (PDS). In this episode, we discuss the findings of the 2023 US and Canada Construction Outlook report. The construction pipeline remains robust and year-over-year construction costs remain up despite a drop in pricing for select materials.  While declining buildings starts will relieve some price pressures, infrastructure projects and international demand for select materials are likely to offset relief, leading to more moderate growth rates for prices rather than a net drop. Industrial occupiers have been faced with a persistent shortage of skilled labor - a driving factor in wage increases in the construction sector. After Andrew sets the stage with the state of the industry, George and Chad dive into the key considerations with industrial construction including concrete supply, roofing materials and the electrification of buildings.   While speculative industrial construction may taper off in 2023 and 2024, large-scale advanced manufacturing projects and investments in the energy sector could keep construction crews busy for years to come.

    54 min

  6. 05/16/2023

    Episode 51: Midwest Industrial Funds Palatine Corporate Center with Justin Fierz

    Episode 51 features Justin Fierz, Founding Principal of Midwest Industrial Funds along with Sam Durkin and Steve Trapp to discuss the Palatine Corporate Center  Topics Include JLL's involvement with the site started back in 2019 with disposition of the former Weber Grill Manufacturing Campus. Sam and Steve were also involved with another disposition across the street which was redeveloped as a last mile delivery station. Palatine is not typically thought of as an industrial destination, but has a some large corporate occupiers and key parcel distribution hubs. Midwest Industrial Funds was able to secure approvals and close on the 25 acre site during the midst of the Covid lockdowns in 2020. A two-building plan of 275,388 s.f. and 150,042 s.f. was laid out to appeal to a wide range of potential tenants. S&C Electric, was founded in 1909 and is a Chicago-based manufacturer specializing in the switching, protection, and control of electric power systems. S&C will maintain their large manufacturing plant in Rogers Park and the expansion creates approximately 200 production and engineering jobs. The 150 Sellstrom Drive Building has 153,042 s.f. available and is move-in ready with warehouse washrooms and lighting installed.

    44 min

  7. 03/31/2023

    Episode 50: Josh Grozdin, Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center

    Episode 50 features a previous guest, Josh Grozdin partner relations manager with the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center.   IMEC has a team of experts with previous careers across various manufacturing sectors that can help with data, whitepapers, and hands on training. The organziation offers services for small manufacturers such as helping to improve process workflow via systematic plant layouts to achieve lean manufacturing inititatives and ISO Certification.  In addition, IMEC is also accepting applications for the Cook County Manufacturing Reinvented grant program.  Tune in to hear about how IMEC can be a resource for all Illinois manufacturing operations and how to take advantage of their services and expertise.  To hear other episodes with Josh, check out episodes 26 and 43

    38 min

  8. 02/10/2023

    Episode 49: Data Centers with Sean Reynolds

    Sean Reynolds of JLL's Chicago Data Center Practice Group joins the podcast to discuss trends and activity in the data center real estate world. Topics include: Chicago as a key data center market due to its history as a railroad hub. Hyperscalers are helping to push for sustainability through wind energy development. In 2021 The State of Illinois passed an important bill with tax incentives for the data center industry. Data centers contribute significantly to municipal finances through electricity sales tax generation. Elk Grove Village is a "main and main" location for data centers due to power and fiber access. Power supply issues on the east and west coasts are crimping new supply. Supply chain delays are leading to longer lead times on procuring equipment.

    29 min
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Listen as experts discuss market trends, hot topics, deal coverage and other industrial news. JLL researcher George Cutro welcomes guests from various backgrounds to chat about these topics, and more. Contact us with questions about the industrial real estate market or to submit a future topic idea.

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  • Creator
    JLL Chicago Industrial Team
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    61
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