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From cold storage to data centers: The rise of specialized industrial facilities in Chicago By Brandi Smith
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he Chicago region is witnessing a surge in demand for specialized facilities like cold storage, data centers and distribution centers. This demand is reshaping the industrial landscape and driving new construction trends to meet the unique needs of various industries. One such project
that highlights these changes is the 326,000-squarefoot retrofit in Bartlett, Illinois, for RIM Logistics. Meridian Design Build is leading the design/build project, reflecting the increasing preference for custom-built solutions as businesses seek facilities tailored to their operations.
“We’ve seen a move over the last 12 to 18 months toward user-driven/build-to-suit projects,” said Howard Green, Executive Vice President of Meridian Design Build. “In some cases, the move toward INDUSTRIAL (continued on page 10)