WiredScore has expanded its certification offering into the industrial sector and signed a host of I&L clients across the UK and Ireland.
Ergo Real Estate, Harleyford Capital, IPUT, Panattoni, Rohan Holdings, SEGRO, Trammell Crow and Wrenbridge are already undergoing the company’s certification process, which assesses and certifies the digital connectivity of buildings.
WiredScore has already certified one billon square feet of space across the office and residential sectors globally and the move into the industrial sector was the natural next step for the company considering the growing use of technology and automation in I&L buildings.
Tom Vaughan-Fowler, regional director, UK, Ireland and Middle East, at WiredScore said: “Our launch into industrial is a natural next step for WiredScore as we continue to shape the future of technology in the built environment. Owners and developers in the industrial space have much to think about: evolving occupier demands, pressure to keep up with the drive towards net zero, higher operating costs and the omnipresent potential for disruption thanks to AI.
“What these challenges all come back to is a pressing requirement for a robust, long-term strategy with technology at its heart. Becoming WiredScore certified is more than a tick in a box, it’s a commitment from owners to shift their mindset to be one centred on a tech-first approach. As such, we are really excited to be working with some of the most forward-thinking landlords and developers in the market, who recognise that by investing in technology they are setting themselves up for future success.”
Oliver Winchcombe, head of portfolio management and ESG at Panattoni, added: “We are really excited to be working with WiredScore on their launch into the industrial sector as it provides an excellent opportunity to highlight the digital connectivity and infrastructure resilience of our development. As we enter an era of tenants having a growing reliance on smart technologies, including automation, AI, and data-driven operations, ensuring our developments are at the cutting-edge of connectivity is a strategic priority. The WiredScore certification reinforces our leadership in the sector and commitment to delivering future-proofed logistics spaces that empower businesses with the digital capability they need to succeed.”
