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

WiredScore, the global certification for digital connectivity and smart technology in real estate, has expanded into the industrial and logistics sector across Europe, responding to a surge in occupier demand for tech-ready, future-proofed warehouse and logistics assets.

28 leading real estate developers and landlords including Hines (as Development Managers), LaSalle Investment Management, Panattoni, Prologis and SEGRO are among the launch partners across Europe. They are using WiredScore certification to analyze, improve and promote their buildings’ digital connectivity and smart infrastructure, including: Internet Service Provision; Mobile Performance; Sustainability Technology; Infrastructure Setup; Technology Resiliency; and Future Readiness.

WiredScore has been present in the European market since 2015, certifying 50 million sq m of real estate across the office and residential sectors. Its expansion into the industrial sector reflects the evolving needs of occupiers who increasingly view digital infrastructure as non-negotiable.

“Industrial occupiers are evolving fast,” said Sebastian Kohts, MD for Continental Europe at WiredScore. “They need partners who can scale with them, and digital infrastructure is now non-negotiable. WiredScore’s entry into industrial and logistics is about helping landlords to meet the expectations of modern operations.”

New research from WiredScore highlights the critical importance of digital infrastructure in the sector:

• 90% of occupiers say high-quality digital infrastructure is essential or very important.
• 83% expect high-speed fibre connectivity as a minimum.
• Adoption of AI, tracking & sensors, and IoT is projected to exceed 80% within the next five years.

These findings are mirrored across the wider industry, with data from CBRE’s Investor Intentions Survey showing that industrial and logistics assets remain a focus for investors. 27% of institutional investors plan to invest into industrial and logistics this year, second only to residential.

“Great digital infrastructure is now the backbone of a high-performing warehouse,” Kohts added. “This goes beyond fibre connection–it’s about the landlord’s responsibility to deliver future-ready infrastructure that can support automation, AI-supported processes and real-time visibility. And it is great to see how the developers and landlords we are now working with respond to these changing requirements.”

The full list of clients includes: Aviva & Bell Hammer (joint venture), British Land, Cain International, Delta Developments & ELREP Asset Management (joint venture), Ergo Real Estate, Four Parx, Goya Developments, Harleyford Capital, Hillwood, Hines (as Development Managers), IM Properties, IPUT, LaSalle Investment Management, LGIM, Logistics Capital Partners, MB Park and Fraport AG (joint venture), Oxford Properties, Panattoni, Prologis, Rohan Holdings, SEGRO, thirteen seven, Trammell Crow Company, Vengrove and Wrenbridge.

Christian Meister, Senior Managing Director for Hines commented, “Our involvement in the market launch of WiredScore Industrial and Logistics in Europe underscores our ambition to be a technological leader in this segment as well. Our Grimma industrial park is a compelling example that digital infrastructure and smart building quality are now indispensable – for our users, our investors, and the long-term success of our properties.”