In this episode, Cody Payne talks about why institutions cannot ignore metal small bay industrial construction forever.

For years, many institutional investors preferred higher-end tilt-wall or traditional industrial product, while overlooking smaller metal flex parks. But the market is changing. A large portion of new small bay industrial being built today is metal construction, and tenants continue to prove there is strong demand for functional, affordable, well-located space.

Cody breaks down why metal construction has become such a major part of the small bay industrial world, why developers are choosing it, and why investors may eventually have to adjust how they view the asset class. He also discusses what matters most when evaluating metal small bay projects, including location, tenant demand, rents, build quality, functionality, lease-up, and long-term exit strategy.

If institutions want exposure to small bay industrial, they may not be able to ignore metal construction much longer.

In this Market Pulse episode, Cody Payne breaks down some of the key stats driving the small bay industrial market and how they can help investors make better decisions when buying or evaluating a property.

Cody discusses why it is important to understand what tenant sizes are moving the most, which unit sizes are achieving the highest rental rates, and how market data can impact underwriting, leasing strategy, and overall property performance.

Staying up to date with Flex Parks USA and Small Bay Feasibility is one of the best ways to understand where the market is headed, what buyers and tenants are looking for, and how to evaluate opportunities in the small bay industrial space.

Cody Payne talks what to look out for when looking for land for your next small bay indsutrial development and some key items to help you quickly analyze land sites.