Compare your options
See the costs of staying, moving, expanding, or building new over 10 years.
Clear answers for major industrial facility decisions.
We help industrial tenants compare the costs of staying, moving, expanding, or building new over 10 years. We work only for tenants, never landlords.
What to compare between markets
| Compare | Why it matters | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Available buildings | More choices can improve your position | Current vacancies and delivery dates |
| Rent and expenses | Starting rent does not show the full cost | Total lease cost over the same years |
| Labor | Lower rent may be offset by hiring problems | Wages, labor supply, turnover, and commute |
| Move timing | A good site still needs a workable move plan | Permits, utilities, setup, and downtime |
Review lease choices
Compare rent, expenses, incentives, flexibility, and timing on the same basis.
Compare markets and sites
Find the locations that fit your people, operations, cost, and schedule.
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We work only for tenants
We do not represent landlords or market their buildings.
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You can see the assumptions
Sources, dates, costs, and unknowns stay visible so you can test the answer.
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The right decision comes first
The best answer may be to stay, move, expand, or build new. The analysis comes before the transaction.
Start with the decision in front of you.
Use a focused guide to organize the facts, assumptions, and next questions before you compare options.
Industrial site selection checklist
Test operating fit, labor, access, utilities, building limits, cost, timing, and open questions.
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Compare industrial lease proposals
Put rent, expenses, incentives, one-time costs, flexibility, and practical fit on the same basis.
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Plan an expansion or build-to-suit
Define the need, compare existing buildings, and test whether building new makes sense.
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Compare the full cost, not just rent.
A useful comparison includes rent, operating costs, labor, and the cost of moving.
Example 10-year cost comparison
| Line item | Status quo renewal | Lower-cost market | Scale market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square feet | 148,200 | 148,200 | 148,200 |
| Quoted NNN rent | $15.75 | $8.40 | $7.95 |
| Annual rent | $2.33M | $1.24M | $1.18M |
| Estimated labor change | Current cost | ($410K) | ($520K) |
| Moving and setup cost | $0 | $2.4M | $2.9M |
| 10-year occupancy cost | $31.8M | $22.4M | $21.7M |
Include moving costs before comparing locations.
Next step
Email us to request a 20-minute conversation.
Tell us what decision you face, when it must be made, and what options you are considering.