The Industrial Real Estate Podcast

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Join host Chad Griffiths as he interviews industry experts on a variety of industrial & commercial real estate topics.

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What You Need To Know About Warehouse Racking

Warehouse racking might seem like a fairly simple topic, but after hearing from Jonathan Hirst, I've realized it's far more complex than I would have thought! Not only are there crucial safety considerations, there are also numerous factors that need to be taken into account. About Jonathan Hirst, P. Eng – Vice President and General Manager of North American Storage, Vice President of Hi-Cube Storage Products: Jonathan Hirst has worked as a prominent figure at NAS and the Industrial Storage Industry as a whole for over a decade. He is currently the Vice President and General Manager of North American Storage, as well as Vice President of Hi-Cube Storage Products in Western Canada. -- 🚩 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@industrialize?sub_confirmation=1 📢 Join the Industrial Insiders Community: https://industrialize.com/membership

59 min
JAN 9

Restoring a 105 Year Old Factory in Rural America

In this week's episode of the industrial real estate show I was pleased to be joined by Chris Matin who is restoring a 105 year factory in Charleston, Illinois. It was previously a shoe factory and has had years of neglect. Hear how Chris has been working on this ambitious project for the past 2 years including all the challenges he's encountered along the way, the outpouring of support from others and his plans for the future! Chris's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-YfK2WRdfvWYjGR9kRXZCA -- 🚩 Subscribe: / @industrialize 📢 Join the Industrial Insiders Community: https://industrialize.com/membership#factory #restoration #industrialrealestate

45 min
12/30/2024

The Visionary Behind Kevin O'Leary's Ambitious Data Center Plans

Kyle Reiling, the Executive Director of the Greenview Industrial Gateway, will be quick to point to the numerous people who played important roles in Kevin O'Leary's announcement to building the world's largest data center. And there was surely a bit of good luck involved as well. But as modest as Kyle is, he has been the driving force behind getting an expansive land parcel assembled (which is unique to North America). Or as Kyle himself says, this is the only site like it anywhere in the world. In this interview we talked about the challenges getting it to this stage as well as how they've solved some of the major problems involved with data centers, including adequate power, water and internet. I was skeptical this plan would go forward prior to speaking with Kyle, now I'm convinced this will go forward (only time will tell if it's done by O'Leary or another entity altogether). Let me know your thoughts after you watch and see if it's changed your mind at all (either in favor or against it happening!) About Kyle: Kyle’s economic development experience spans 25 years, with a central focus on industrial growth. His comprehensive knowledge of industrial developments in Alberta was a key factor in this move. Specifically, his past roles and activities include Manager of Industrial Development for Strathcona County, Manager of Economic Development and Tourism at Sturgeon County, Manager of Transportation and Logistics for the City of Calgary, Vice President of Landrex Developments and Director of Industrial Development at WSP. During his time at the municipal level, Kyle worked on business expansion and attraction projects, including Shell Scotford, Aux Sable, North West Redwater Partnership, and the IPPl Petrochemical Complex. Previous committee experience includes terms representing the combined Alberta Industrial Heartland Association and Province of Alberta Linear Infrastructure Corridor Committee. Kyle was also a Member of the Provincial-led Chemical Cluster Strategy Team working with the AIHA and the Province of Alberta. Connect with Kyle: LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kyle-reiling-0755b71ba Greenview Industrial Gateway: https://greenviewindustrial.ca/ Read more: https://mdgreenview.ab.ca/media-release-ai-data-centre-gig/ https://mdgreenview.ab.ca/media-release-wonder-valley-project-a-regional-triumph-in-collaboration-and-economic-growth/# https://mdgreenview.ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Tri-Municipal-Industrial-Partnership-ASP_21-867_Active.pdf -- 🙋‍♂️ Chad Griffiths 🚩 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@industrialize?sub_confirmation=1 📢 Join the Industrial Insiders Community: https://industrialize.com/membership

21 min
12/20/2024

How a Manufacturer is Expanding Across the USA

Jim Belosic is an industrialist. With a background in software, he applied what he learned in that industry towards a traditional (and seemingly outdated) industry: manufacturing. He was frustrated with how difficult it was to get a one off part, so he bought a laser cutter with the intent of doing small jobs to offset his costs to run it for himself. Fast forward to today and SendCutSend now offers custom sheet metal parts in as little as 2 days. They have 260 employees and 3 strategic locations across the US (with plans to add 2 more). In this chat we dove into how Jim looks at industrial real estate as an important component of their business. Jim provides a ton of insight from the perspective of the company occupying a building! - 🙋‍♂️ Chad Griffiths 🚩 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@industrialize?sub_confirmation=1 📢 Join the Industrial Insiders Community: https://industrialize.com/membership

50 min
12/17/2024

Emerging Trends in Industrial Real Estate (🇨🇦 edition)

PwC recently released their 46th edition of their Emerging Trends in Real Estate which also included a separate report for Canada (the 20th version). This is a must read report for anyone involved in the commercial real estate industry. To discuss their findings for 2025 I was pleased to be joined by Fred Cassano, Partner and the National Real Estate Leader with PwC Canada. We discussed the current state of the market as well as what they expect to transpire in 2025. About Fred: Fred provides strategic business and tax advice, including structuring of personal and corporate transactions and reorganizations, assistance with shareholder/owner remuneration and designing tax-effective strategies for wealth preservation and accumulation in the context of tax, estate and succession planning. As the National Real Estate Tax Leader, Fred dedicates most of his time servicing the real estate sector and has experience in effective tax planning for the acquisition, ownership, leasing and disposition of real estate and structuring / restructuring partnership and joint venture arrangements. His real estate clients are involved in residential, industrial and commercial development and the ownership of office, industrial and residential properties. Together with technology partners, Fred also assists in developing strategies and structures for PropTech related ventures. Fred is a Chartered Accountant and a graduate of York University's Schulich School of Business. Connect with Fred: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/fredcassano Reports: PwC Emerging Trends in Canadian Real Estate: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/industries/real-estate/emerging-trends-in-real-estate.html PwC Emerging Trends in Real Estate: https://www.pwc.com/us/en/industries/financial-services/asset-wealth-management/real-estate/emerging-trends-in-real-estate.html PwC Emerging Trends in Real Estate Europe: https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/industries/financial-services/real-estate/emerging-trends-real-estate/europe.html -- 📢 Join the Industrial Insiders Community: https://industrialize.com/membership

54 min
12/12/2024

Industrial Real Estate Investor's Thoughts on the Market

Joel Friedland is one of my favorite people in the industrial real estate market. I was pleased to have interviewed him a couple years ago and we were well overdue for a follow up interview. In this captivating interview Joel provides a ton of insights into the state of the market! About Joel: Joel has a 42 year track record in industrial real estate. He co-founded Epic/Savage Realty Partners in 1991 where he oversaw hiring and mentoring 60 industrial real estate professionals, many of whom became his partners. His group sold the firm to an international real estate company in 2014 and Joel started Brit Properties. As an industrial real estate broker and owner, Joel has secured over 2,000 industrial property leases and sales, totaling over $2 billion in transactions. His greatest accomplishment is maintaining valued relationships with brokers, tenants and investors spanning five decades. He does fully syndicated deals with 0% debt, an unheard of approach in real estate which caters to his wealthy investor base primarily concerned with conservation of principal. His experiences during the Great Recession in 2008 have informed his investment approach to be hyper-conservative while still allowing an ~8% cash return, plus upside, for his investors. Joel attended the University of Michigan. He enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family, particularly his three young grandchildren. Connect with Joel: (847) 345-5534 joel@britproperties.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-friedland-sior-5508a791 Website: https://britproperties.com/ -- 🚩 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@industrialize?sub_confirmation=1 📢 Join the Industrial Insiders Community: https://industrialize.com/membership

1h 5m
12/06/2024

Environmental Site Assessments (Phase II)

2025 Industrial Insiders Registration NOW OPEN! https://industrialize.com/membership Following Pat 1 of this interview I had many more questions to ask Jim. Join in as we do a deep dive into phase II's! About Jim: Jim is a familiar voice in commercial real estate consulting, advising clients for over 25 years on environmental and property condition due diligence, asset management, construction project management, ADA/accessibility, and policy/training programs. He chairs ASTM International’s Subcommittee E50.02 on Real Estate Assessment and Management and leads ASTM task groups on Phase-I ESAs (E1527), Limited Moisture Assessments (E3026); Drone Assessments of Commercial Real Estate (WK86230), and Facility Condition Assessments (WK92482). Connect with Jim: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesebartlett Bureau Veritas website: www.bvna.com ASTM website: https://www.astm.org/ -- 🙋‍♂️ Chad Griffiths 🚩 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@industrialize?sub_confirmation=1 📢 Join the Industrial Insiders Community: https://industrialize.com/membership

1h 9m
11/20/2024

Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I)

2025 Industrial Insiders Registration NOW OPEN! https://industrialize.com/membership There's a lot more that goes into a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment than I thought! I was joined by Jim Bartlett, Senior Vice President at Bureau Veritas, to do a deep dive into the topic. About Jim: Jim is a familiar voice in commercial real estate consulting, advising clients for over 25 years on environmental and property condition due diligence, asset management, construction project management, ADA/accessibility, and policy/training programs. He chairs ASTM International’s Subcommittee E50.02 on Real Estate Assessment and Management and leads ASTM task groups on Phase-I ESAs (E1527), Limited Moisture Assessments (E3026); Drone Assessments of Commercial Real Estate (WK86230), and Facility Condition Assessments (WK92482). Connect with Jim: LinkedIn: / jamesebartlett Bureau Veritas website: https://group.bureauveritas.com/ ASTM website: https://www.astm.org/ 🚩 Subscribe: / @industrialize 📢 Join the Industrial Insiders Community: https://industrialize.com/membership

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25 Ratings

Great Information and a good listen.

10/05/2023

1f7d

Great show with great guests on this asset class.
Good insights

06/29/2023

SCATCADA

Lots of good insights from a strong roster of guests. Thanks Chad!
One of the best real esate podcasts I’ve found

06/21/2023

REGuy123

Chad is an excellent podcast host and attracts phenomenal guests. I listen to every episode! Thanks for all of the value.
Industrial Expert Learn Everything

03/29/2023

Rrat88

Chad is such an expert in the industrial commercial real estate space If you want to learn more about this asset class, he interviews professionals from all aspects of CRE. If you want to invest, Chad is an investor, if you want to be a broker, Chad is a rockstar broker. I'm an attorney and learn a ton every episode