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10/23/2026

The hard part is deciding what you stand for before the decision arrives.

10/22/2026

If businesses need smaller industrial units, why aren’t developers building more of them?

It’s a fair question.

Smaller units often require additional entrances, loading doors, electrical services, washrooms and infrastructure.

Those costs add up, and the rents businesses can afford don’t always support the cost of new construction.

It’s one of the challenges in delivering industrial space for smaller businesses in Burlington.

Demand for a particular type of space doesn’t automatically make it economical to build.

I explore this further in my latest Burlington industrial Market Pulse video on YouTube .

10/21/2026

How do you know when your business has outgrown its building?

The warning sign is not merely that you need more space.

It’s that the building has started limiting production, workflow, hiring or the contracts you can accept.

Tempel Canada’s new 250,000-square-foot Burlington facility already has more than 60% of its capacity committed.

That is not a move for more elbow room.

It is a real estate decision supporting what the business can become.

10/21/2026

Why KW you ask??? KW Commercial Official

Austin delivered: great people, fresh ideas and barbecue. Naturally, I took all three seriously.

Home from Commercial Summit energized, ready to roll and with some brilliant new connections. There’s something about meeting face-to-face that a Zoom call just can’t match.

And yes….when in Texas, one must barbecue. ….no one does it quite like those Texans….Consider it professional development. 🤠



10/20/2026

Finding industrial space in Burlington isn’t necessarily about finding what’s available.

It’s about finding what works.

A business looking for 10,000 square feet doesn’t benefit much from a 60,000-square-foot vacancy.

Then there’s power, loading, parking and occupancy costs.

Burlington has some excellent new industrial developments coming to market. The question is whether they provide the right options for the businesses looking to operate and grow here.

Available space and suitable space are two very different things.

What is the hardest industrial requirement for your business to satisfy?

Full discussion on YouTube .

10/19/2026

Why are manufacturers choosing Burlington?

Tempel Canada expanded here. Sekisui Canada selected Burlington for its Canadian manufacturing and operations hub.

Regional access is part of the answer.

The GTA. Hamilton. Niagara. Major highways. Workers. Suppliers. Industrial infrastructure.

That can get Burlington onto a manufacturer’s shortlist.

Then the building has to earn its place.

Power. Loading. Floor capacity. Outdoor space. Expansion potential. Occupancy cost.

A manufacturer can choose the right city and still choose the wrong building.

This week’s YouTube video looks at both sides of that decision.

Comment BURLINGTON for the link to the full video.

10/18/2026

The cheapest building can become the most expensive decision.

Lower rent and attractive incentives look good on a spreadsheet.

Then the business has to operate there.

Longer delivery routes.
A smaller labour pool.
Limited power.
Poor trailer circulation.
No practical room to expand.

The real cost of a facility is not simply what you pay to occupy it.

It is what it costs the business to operate from it.

Sometimes paying more per square foot produces a better financial result.

The spreadsheet still matters.

It simply needs to include the rest of the business.

Comparing facilities or markets?
Comment COST.

10/17/2026

“Ample power” sounds lovely.

It tells a manufacturer surprisingly little.

How much electrical capacity is available?

What about loading, floor capacity, clear height and permitted uses?

These aren’t just listing details.

They help determine whether a manufacturer can operate in the building.

For industrial property owners, knowing and documenting your building’s capabilities makes it easier to connect with businesses whose requirements match what your property offers.

A well-documented building is easier to evaluate, market and position.

10/17/2026

Happy Saturday

10/16/2026

Beliefs shape decisions. Decisions reveal character.

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