Insights
Insights That Drive Industrial Innovation
At Becknell Industrial, we believe that sharing knowledge is as important as building it. Our Insights section offers a window into our perspectives, thought leadership, and the passions that shape our work across the country.
From expert commentary on industrial trends to company news and project highlights, we invite you to explore how Becknell continues to lead with purpose, precision, and partnership.
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Perspectives
What we’re seeing—and why it matters.
Markets move fast. Trends move faster. But the most important industrial trends cannot be understood through market headlines alone.
Our perspectives bring executive viewpoints from Becknell leaders and industry experts on the forces influencing industrial real estate today—and where they may lead tomorrow.
Peter Shaplin on Chicago’s Cold Storage Market
Jeff Lanaghan on Chicago’s Manufacturing Momentum
Education
How Industrial Development Works.
Industrial real estate succeeds at the intersection of infrastructure, logistics, labor, capital, and operations. This section is designed to dig into the mechanics behind successful industrial development.
Building Classifications
Pre-Construction Expertise
Build-to-Suit Expertise
Industry Expertise
Specialized knowledge for specialized facilities.
We bring proven experience to complex industrial environments, helping clients navigate the unique operational, infrastructure and development requirements of their facilities.
Food & Beverage Expertise
Freezer Cooler Expertise
Automotive-Manufacturing Expertise
Roadmaps
Step by step guidance for the way forward.
Industrial businesses face increasingly complex decisions—from selecting the right market and securing infrastructure to supporting manufacturing growth and building resilient supply chains. Rather than simply describing trends, Roadmaps focuses on what leaders can do about them.
Getting Your Project Started
Key considerations for moving from site selection to development.
From Design to Delivery
A step-by-step look at Becknell’s integrated design and construction process.
Navigating the Path to Power
What to know about utility planning, capacity and project timelines.
Trends and Topics
Build-to-Suit vs Speculative Development: Why Custom Wins in 2026
Spec warehouses had a great run. Easy to build, easy to lease, quick returns. But that wave...
Technology and Industrial Real Estate Evolution
Warehouses used to be simple. Four walls, a roof, a few loading docks. Stuff goes in, stuff...
Why Build-to-Suit Still Wins in 2026
The industrial real estate market has shifted dramatically over the past few years. After a...
Results
Where Strategy Meets Reality.
Execution matters. Through our project stories and lessons learned, see how successful industrial developments move from concept to completion.
Efficiency Engineered — Becknell Saves $2M While Building 672K SF in Henderson
Becknell Industrial's Galleria project in Henderson, Nevada, demonstrates the company's...
Entitlement to Execution: 284K SF Delivered in Reno — Becknell Navigates Complexity
Mount Anderson at Echo showcases Becknell Industrial’s full-cycle development capabilities...
Delivering 260K SF for Abbott Nutrition in Altavista — Becknell Builds to Meet Rigorous Standard
Becknell Industrial was selected by Abbott Nutrition to develop a new warehouse and...