LIDD Real Estate Market Report- Q1 2021

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Some sectors of the Canadian economy have seen a shift from crisis to recovery, but with a tighter reimposition of lockdown due to the second wave, GDP could see a slower growth or even a decline in the next quarter. Even though the news of vaccines suggests returning to normal, the global pandemic will take time to completely eradicate. The pace of vaccinations will be an indicator for a welcomed rebound likely to take hold in the latter part of 2021.

Find the latest industrial real estate trends and forecasts in LIDD’s Q1 2021 LTB Market Report

Trends Shaping the Future of Distribution Centres

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On November 18th, the NAIOP Greater Toronto Chapter and Panattoni Development Canada Inc. hosted a panel discussion on Industrial Properties and Trends that are Shaping the Future of Distribution Centres. LIDD Toronto’s Industrial Real Estate Advisory team attended this discussion, and here are some takeaways:

Moderator:
Michael Smele, Executive VP Eastern Canada, Panattoni Development Company Canada

Speakers:
Peter Millesse, Director, Industrial Advisory, CBRE Limited
Ernie Perfetto, Owner, Metro Concrete Works Inc.
Kurt Witteman, System Sales Manager, Wecon Systems
Brad Woodbine, Partner, Leeswood Construction

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Fusing Commercial Real Estate with Supply Chain Engineering – A Match Made in Heaven?

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Not so long ago, Charles Fallon, Principal at LIDD Supply Chain Intelligence, sat down with Zoya Zajac for an interview. During that conversation, he explained why developing a sound supply chain strategy demands that real estate and supply chain engineering be seen as interrelated parts of a larger whole, what he calls the ‘supply chain infrastructure’. The following is an excerpt of that exchange.   … Read More