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1. Cyber, connectivity and AI adoption: what six months in the industrial sector has taught us

   13 October 2025 11:43 am Comments Off on Cyber, connectivity and AI adoption: what six months in the industrial sector has taught us

   Six months on from WiredScore’s launch into the industrial sector, the market context is continuing to shift. Investment volumes are climbing, occupier demand is resilient, and landlords are having to think differently about how their assets perform.

   Knight Frank’s latest research shows £1.4 billion of transactions in Q3, marking the third straight quarter of year-on-year improvement. Take-up for larger units hit 10 million sq ft in Q2, the highest since 2022, pushing H1 totals to just over 18 million sq ft. At the same time, vacancy has crept up to 7.7%, the highest level in 11 years, and average industrial rents have risen 4.8% year-on-year, with forecasters revising growth expectations for 2025 upwards.

   In other words, activity is strong, but competition is intensifying. As more space comes onto the market, digital performance, resilience and future-readiness are increasingly what set buildings apart. Through our certification work and conversations with clients, six clear lessons have emerged that show where the sector is moving, and where the gaps still lie.

2. Defining tomorrow’s built environment: British Land and WiredScore on the path to operational excellence

   22 September 2025 10:34 am Comments Off on Defining tomorrow’s built environment: British Land and WiredScore on the path to operational excellence

   Q&A: William Newton (WiredScore) & Johan Joubert (British Land)

    

   British Land has long set the bar for what it means to build and manage places with excellence. Their recent recognition with WiredScore’s Certificate of Excellence for Operational Excellence is a testament to that commitment. This portfolio-level award celebrates real estate investors and developers who consistently deliver best-in-class digital connectivity, resilient design, and smart building management across their assets. For British Land, it reflects a long-term vision that brings together cutting-edge digital infrastructure, sustainability strategies, and thoughtful placemaking across their campuses and buildings in London.

   To mark the achievement, we joined the British Land team at Broadgate Tower to sit down with William Newton, CEO of WiredScore, and Johan Joubert, Digital Placemaking Programme Manager at British Land. Together, we explored why digital excellence matters, how sustainability and operational performance intersect, and what the future of connected places looks like.

3. How to future-proof industrial real estate: 5 actions for Asset Managers

   18 August 2025 6:10 am Comments Off on How to future-proof industrial real estate: 5 actions for Asset Managers

   Smooth operations are the heart of every logistics facility, so it’s no wonder that industrial occupiers are becoming more risk-averse when selecting operational hubs. Resilient infrastructure is essential for industrial occupiers, as any delays or downtime can directly affect profitability. Across global markets, expectations are rising, and the data is clear: demand for robust, scalable, and resilient connectivity is accelerating.

   WiredScore recently partnered with Analytiqa to conduct global research into the importance of digital connectivity for industrial assets, surveying decision-makers across logistics, retail, e-commerce, and light industrial sectors. The findings are striking: 9 in 10 occupiers believe high-quality digital infrastructure is essential or very important to their operations. Yet 70% experienced delays or inefficiencies due to poor connectivity in the past year. More than half are willing to pay a premium of up to 10% for spaces that meet these digital standards.

   So how can asset owners respond and position themselves for success today? Here are five foundational actions you can take now to future-proof your industrial assets and deliver on tenant expectations.

4. How WiredScore’s updated certifications are enabling smarter, data-led decision-making

   14 July 2025 7:00 am Comments Off on How WiredScore’s updated certifications are enabling smarter, data-led decision-making

5. WiredScore in Action: Global Highlights from Q2 2025

   11 July 2025 1:27 pm Comments Off on WiredScore in Action: Global Highlights from Q2 2025

   From Hong Kong to Warsaw, Leeds to Cairo, Q2 saw WiredScore stepping onto global stages, joining conversations that are shaping the future of real estate. With a growing presence in new markets and deeper engagement with developers, occupiers and policymakers, WiredScore continues to demonstrate the value of digital connectivity and smart technology across the built environment.

   Whether launching new certifications, moderating industry-defining panels or connecting with top landlords and investors, our team has been at the heart of the conversations that matter most.

   Here’s a look at the trends, insights and outcomes that stood out.

6. Increasing appetite for digitally connected sheds sees WiredScore expand into industrial & logistics sector with first certifications across mainland Europe

   2 July 2025 8:00 am Comments Off on Increasing appetite for digitally connected sheds sees WiredScore expand into industrial & logistics sector with first certifications across mainland Europe

   • Hines, LaSalle Investment Management, Panattoni, Prologis and SEGRO among early adopters of WiredScore’s new industrial certification across Europe
   • 90% of industrial occupiers deem digital infrastructure essential
   • 82% of global industrial and logistics occupiers say improving operational efficiency is the major driver for the adoption of new technologies

7. Why digital connectivity is mission-critical in industrial real estate

   1:00 am Comments Off on Why digital connectivity is mission-critical in industrial real estate

   The industrial and logistics sector is facing a digital reckoning; once viewed as a secondary concern, technology in industrial real estate has now become mission-critical. Recent research WiredScore conducted with Analytiqa reveals the reality: 90% of businesses say their operations depend on reliable digital connectivity, and 70% have experienced costly delays due to poor infrastructure in the past year.

8. WiredScore and SmartScore scorecard updates: Raising the bar for the buildings of tomorrow

   18 June 2025 8:41 am Comments Off on WiredScore and SmartScore scorecard updates: Raising the bar for the buildings of tomorrow

   We’re excited to announce significant updates to both our WiredScore and SmartScore certifications, coming later this year. These enhancements are designed to ensure your buildings remain competitive in a market fundamentally reshaped by occupier needs.

9. Real estate reborn

   11 June 2025 6:51 am Comments Off on Real estate reborn

   With uncertainty comes opportunity, and plenty of it in the case of the US. Against a backdrop of socio-political turbulence, the real estate industry has been battling continued headwinds with return to office numbers lagging expectations and restrictive monetary policies further increasing the pressure on landlords and developers.

   This hostile environment has seen the majority of investors take a more risk-averse, defensive stance, looking to reduce costs where possible rather than committing capex to anything other than what is mission critical in the short term.

10. Deka Immobilien: How Deka Immobilien Pre-Leased 41% of The Rock in Amsterdam with WiredScore Certification and Smart Tech Strategy

    23 May 2025 10:33 am Comments Off on Deka Immobilien: How Deka Immobilien Pre-Leased 41% of The Rock in Amsterdam with WiredScore Certification and Smart Tech Strategy

    How Deka Immobilien Pre-Leased 41% of The Rock in Amsterdam with WiredScore Certification and Smart Tech Strategy

11. The evolving landscape of European industrial real estate

    21 May 2025 11:56 am Comments Off on The evolving landscape of European industrial real estate

12. Gmp: Leading smart and connected real estate in Spain

    6 May 2025 3:35 pm Comments Off on Gmp: Leading smart and connected real estate in Spain