During Cushman & Wakefield’s Talking Heads, Talking Sheds webinar in July 2025, the panel highlighted the government’s commitment to supporting these sites through funding.
“There’s a 600-million-pound strategic sites accelerator for remediation and small infrastructure upgrades…” (Sally Bruer, Cushman and Wakefield).
While this funding provides a financial foundation, capital alone will not unlock site development at scale. It will require integrated technology solutions that make sites operationally ready, future-proofed and attractive to occupiers from day one.
Strategic Site Accelerator funding is designed to lower barriers to investment, but timelines for approvals and occupation still depend on how prepared a site is for modern industrial use. Integrating digital infrastructure and operational systems help to:
· Shorten tenant onboarding periods
· Demonstrate operational capability to investors and funding bodies
· Support compliance with ESG and sustainability reporting requirements
Developers who incorporate technology during the planning and construction phases will be better positioned to attract occupiers quickly and secure long-term leases.
The UK Industrial Strategy identifies eight high-growth sectors (IS8), from clean energy and digital industries to advanced manufacturing and life sciences. Each of these sectors has unique operational requirements, but all share a need for reliable digital infrastructure, data visibility and robust connectivity.
Delivering flexible, technology-enabled sites, ensures assets appeal to a wide range of occupiers while remaining adaptable to future demands.
Technology-led is the baseline for what makes a logistics or industrial site competitive. As investment flows into Strategic Site Accelerator Zones, the properties that stand out will be those that combine strong physical design with integrated digital systems.
At NCG, we partner with and asset managers to deploy the digital infrastructure that turns strategic land into strategic opportunity. From connectivity to live asset data, we help unlock faster development, stronger leasing performance, and higher long-term asset value.
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