News & Insights

As we move into the second quarter of 2026, the transactional conversations we are having feel more purposeful than they did this time last year. Companies that spent 2025 in evaluation mode appear to be making decisions now. The questions being asked are more intentional around strategy and execution. Executives want to know about workforce […]

It seems like the ultimate hypocrisy is to provide misinformation or an inappropriate description (on purpose) on a topic that is paramount in every American citizen’s life. Through the years, promoters of socialism have developed the word “capitalism” to describe America’s current economic system in a derogatory way. But, of course, when you allow others […]

Last year, many federal regulations were reduced in an effort by the Administration to give developers greater flexibility and remove some of the constraints that had slowed projects in the past. While this shift was intended to encourage growth and investment, it has also caused concerns in some areas about maintaining appropriate levels of oversight. […]

As we move into the first quarter of 2026, the industrial market across our parks feels more settled. The urgency and uncertainty of the past year have eased, and clearer decision-making has taken its place. Companies are no longer just reacting to change. They are planning for what comes next. Intentional Decision-Making Across Markets Across […]

I am not sure about you, but my reading has taken a decided turn for the worst (based on variety). It is true that terrorist and shooters are too much of the news! But, what is consuming my reading time is continuous announcements of AI developments. Not only Google, Meta, and Amazon have almost monthly […]

In 2025, we predicted a strong push to re-shore manufacturing to US shores with Trump’s tariff plan unfolding. The legal uncertainties still swirling around the tariff policies has bridled back the expected demand for re-shoring. There has been another push by the Trump administration to “win the AI race” with China. This is a laudable […]

How a 100% First-Year Deduction Could Change the Math on Your Next Plant If you are planning a new U.S. manufacturing facility or expansion, it may be worth learning about a provision inside the “One Big Beautiful Bill” that relates to Qualified Production Property. Some manufacturers may be able to deduct 100% of the cost […]

As we scour the Southeast for the next great SouthPoint Business Park location, many of the communities we work with ask which is the best industrial incentive program. Just as with real estate in general, it depends on: location, location, location! We have built many industrial parks in many locations, and it depends on the […]

2025 has been a year of steady momentum across our SouthPoint Business Parks. We’ve expanded into new markets, added new inventory, and continued to see interest from companies looking for a home in the Southeast. The demand is real, and we’re seeing more tenants take a hard look at markets that offer long-term stability and […]