Blog
Industrial real estate,
written down.
Insights, market commentary, and analysis on Metro Vancouver industrial real estate. Submarket reports, lease economics, asset trends, and industry coverage, updated regularly.
All Posts
Submarkets · 6 min read
Campbell Heights Business Park: A Submarket Profile for 2026
A detailed look at Campbell Heights' industrial inventory, tenant mix, lease economics, and infrastructure drivers shaping South Surrey's premier business park.
Aug 11, 2026
Read
Tenant Guides · 7 min read
E-Commerce Fulfillment Site Selection in Metro Vancouver: A 2026 Guide
A practical framework for e-commerce operators selecting fulfillment facilities in Metro Vancouver, covering submarket trade-offs, building specifications, and labour considerations.
Aug 4, 2026
Read
Tenant Guides · 6 min read
Power Capacity Considerations for Manufacturing Site Selection
Manufacturing tenants in Metro Vancouver must evaluate electrical infrastructure early. Here's how power capacity shapes site selection decisions.
Jul 28, 2026
Read
Tenant Guides · 6 min read
Site Selection Framework for Manufacturing Operators in Metro Vancouver
A structured approach to evaluating industrial sites for manufacturing use across Metro Vancouver's diverse submarkets, from power capacity to zoning and workforce access.
Jul 23, 2026
Read
Submarkets · 6 min read
Tilbury LNG Corridor and Delta Industrial Outlook for 2026
How the Tilbury LNG expansion is reshaping Delta's industrial landscape, driving infrastructure investment, and creating new opportunities for owners and occupiers in Metro Vancouver's southern corridor.
Jul 21, 2026
Read
Owner Guides · 6 min read
Strata Industrial in Metro Vancouver: Owner-User Opportunities in 2026
Strata industrial ownership offers businesses an alternative to escalating lease costs. Here's what owner-users need to know about current opportunities across Greater Vancouver submarkets.
Jul 16, 2026
ReadLease Economics · 6 min read
Industrial Lease Renewal Strategy: Timing and Tactics for Metro Vancouver
When to start lease renewal negotiations and how to approach them strategically in Metro Vancouver's competitive industrial market. A guide for tenants and landlords.
Jul 14, 2026
Read
Tenant Guides · 6 min read
Last-Mile Logistics Facility Site Selection in Metro Vancouver
A practical framework for evaluating last-mile distribution sites across Metro Vancouver submarkets, from lease economics to proximity metrics that drive operational efficiency.
Jul 9, 2026
ReadRegulation · 6 min read
How the Agricultural Land Reserve Constrains Metro Vancouver Industrial Supply
The ALR permanently limits developable industrial land across Greater Vancouver, creating structural supply constraints that continue to drive lease rates and land values upward.
Jul 7, 2026
Read
Investment · 7 min read
Warehouses for Sale in Metro Vancouver: A Buyer's Guide for Owner-Users and Investors
Industrial buildings rarely trade in Metro Vancouver, and the ones that do move quickly. Here is how owner-users and investors actually find, evaluate, and secure warehouses for sale in Greater Vancouver.
Jul 6, 2026
Read
Asset Classes · 7 min read
Cold Storage Warehouse Space in Vancouver: Costs, Availability, and How to Secure It
Cold storage is the tightest segment of Metro Vancouver's industrial market. Here is what refrigerated warehouse space actually costs, why so little of it exists, and the realistic paths to securing it.
Jul 6, 2026
Read
Investment · 6 min read
Industrial Cap Rates in Metro Vancouver: What Investors Need to Know
Understanding how capitalization rates function across Metro Vancouver's industrial submarkets helps investors evaluate opportunities and benchmark asset performance.
Jul 2, 2026
Read
Submarkets · 6 min read
Richmond Industrial Market: The Rise of Cold Storage and Distribution
Richmond has become Metro Vancouver's premier cold storage and distribution cluster, driven by port proximity, food processing history, and infrastructure advantages.
Jun 30, 2026
Read
Market Reports · 6 min read
Metro Vancouver Industrial Vacancy and Absorption: What the Numbers Mean
An analysis of vacancy rates and absorption trends across Metro Vancouver's industrial submarkets, with insights for owners, occupiers, and investors navigating the current market.
Jun 25, 2026
ReadLease Economics · 6 min read
Sale-Leaseback Economics for Metro Vancouver Industrial Owner-Users
Understanding the financial mechanics of sale-leaseback transactions helps industrial owner-users unlock capital while maintaining operational continuity in Greater Vancouver's competitive market.
Jun 23, 2026
Read
Market Reports · 6 min read
Vancouver-Proper Industrial Market: Scarcity Driving Premium Positioning
An in-depth analysis of Vancouver's urban industrial market, examining how land constraints and rezoning pressures are reshaping lease rates, availability, and investment strategy.
Jun 18, 2026
ReadSubmarkets · 6 min read
Langley and Aldergrove: Metro Vancouver's Expanding Industrial Corridor
The Langley-Aldergrove corridor has emerged as one of Metro Vancouver's most active industrial growth zones, offering larger land parcels and competitive rates for users priced out of core markets.
Jun 16, 2026
Read
Asset Classes · 9 min read
Science and Research Facilities in Greater Vancouver: A Practical Guide to Lab, Cleanroom, and GMP Space
Lab, cleanroom, and GMP-ready space is the most specialized corner of Metro Vancouver's industrial market. Here's where it concentrates, what it costs, and how biotech, medtech, and research occupiers should approach site selection.
Jun 11, 2026
Read
Asset Classes · 6 min read
Flex Industrial Space in Greater Vancouver: What Owners and Tenants Should Know
Flex industrial properties offer versatile configurations for businesses needing both warehouse and office functions. Here's how this asset class performs across Metro Vancouver submarkets.
Jun 11, 2026
Read
Submarkets · 6 min read
Richmond Industrial Market: Inside Metro Vancouver's Cold Storage Hub
Richmond's industrial market has evolved into a specialized cold storage and distribution cluster. Here's what owners, occupiers, and investors need to know about this unique submarket.
Jun 9, 2026
Read
Industry News · 4 min read
The 32 Avenue Widening Isn't a Road Project. It's Campbell Heights' Next Supply Pipeline.
Surrey, TransLink and BC Hydro are jointly installing the road, power and drainage capacity that unlocks the next wave of Campbell Heights industrial. The clue is in the drainage scope.
Jun 6, 2026
ReadRegulation · 6 min read
Industrial Zoning Across BC Municipalities: What Owners and Tenants Must Know
Understanding how industrial zoning varies across Metro Vancouver municipalities is essential for site selection, expansion planning, and investment decisions in a supply-constrained market.
Jun 4, 2026
Read
Asset Classes · 6 min read
Flex Industrial Space in Greater Vancouver: A Practical Guide
Flex industrial properties offer a hybrid solution for businesses needing warehouse, office, and showroom space under one roof. Here's what owners and tenants should know about this asset class in Metro Vancouver.
Jun 2, 2026
Read
Industry News · 5 min read
Vancouver Broker Builds IndustrialVancouver.ca to Help Companies Find Usable Industrial Space, Not Just Listings
Metro Vancouver businesses searching for industrial space face a gap between available listings and what is actually usable. IndustrialVancouver.ca was built to close it.
Jun 1, 2026
Read
Market Reports · 7 min read
Metro Vancouver Industrial Mid-2026 Market Pulse
A read on Metro Vancouver industrial real estate at mid-2026: vacancy, lease rates, absorption, and submarket performance across the Lower Mainland.
May 28, 2026
Read