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Data centres are often misunderstood, from water use and jobs to grid impact and local benefits. We bust five common myths and explain how modern facilities are designed to be efficient, resilient and community-conscious, helping the UK build the digital capacity it needs with public trust.

Machine-learning data centres demand high-density, high-power compute, while cloud facilities prioritise connectivity and low latency. We explore how understanding these and other differing requirements is essential for planners, policymakers and investors

Artificial intelligence, robotics and automation are already reshaping how businesses operate across retail, logistics and manufacturing

For years, operational carbon emissions have rightly taken centre stage in net-zero strategies. Regulations and performance standards have focused on reducing emissions from heating, lighting and powering buildings, areas where progress is visible and measurable.

Contrary to what one might think at first glance, logistics buildings offer a potential sustainability advantage compared to other asset classes such as office, retail or residential

Every time we stream a film, check our bank balance, order dinner online or plan a holiday, we rely on a vast network of physical infrastructure that most people never see: data centres

Real estate isn’t just about buildings, it’s about helping to create an inclusive economy. One that benefits all

Business is often held up as a metaphor for life. Both involve growth, planning, decision making, adapting to change, tackling challenges and facing competition.

Rail freight may not be the most glamorous aspect of transport infrastructure and logistics but it does offer a solution – or at least a partial one – to several of the most pressing strategic challenges that are integral to building a prosperous future for Britain

2024 has certainly tested the resilience of the industrial and logistics sector, especially after the remarkable highs of recent years

Last week, SEGRO submitted its response to the Industrial Strategy Green Paper, which is a welcome declaration of intent from the Government to drive productivity and economic growth over the next decade

The recent news of Amazon’s commitment to invest $8 billion in the UK over the next five years to build new data centres and the Government's decision to designate data centres as critical national infrastructure places into sharp focus the importance of industrial buildings and their role in driving the country’s future digital economy