CRE Industrial Property Insights and Inspiration

CRE 1-2-3: Silicon Valley Sees Rising Industrial Demand from AI Firms

AI Data Center CRE Industrial

1 INSIGHT

According to Colliers, Silicon Valley’s industrial market is heating up in 2025. AI and AI-infrastructure companies have already leased close to 1 million SF of space by mid-year – more than double the pace of 2024 and surpassing last year’s total in just two quarters.

Source: Colliers

2 ACTION STEPS FOR OWNERS

  • Modernize HVAC, power, and data infrastructure to meet high-tech and AI tenant needs.
  • Small upgrades like loading docks, lighting, or amenities increase appeal.

3 QUOTES

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Peter Drucker

“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” – Steve Jobs

“You can create value with breakthrough innovation, incremental refinement, or complex coordination. Great companies often do two of these. The very best companies do all three.” – Sam Altman