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BIG things in SMALL boxes 2026

BIG things in SMALL boxes sheds a light over the sub-100k sq ft I&L industry, serving as a reality check for a sector that is the operational backbone of the UK economy.

The data is clear: small-to-mid-box units are critical national economic infrastructure, yet they remain underappreciated and misunderstood within national policy.

The UK economy is losing £3.3bn in GVA due to a decade-long 35% supply shortfall in industrial space. To add to this, 79% of sub-100k units face an "EPC cliff edge" in 2030 if new proposed energy efficiency standards come into force.

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BIG voices in SMALL boxes

The experiences of real occupiers are central to understanding what this market delivers, and what is at stake when supply falls short. Their stories demonstrate that supply constraints are not an abstract statistic but a barrier to the ambitions of thousands of UK businesses.

Lodi UK

Lodi’s journey began two decades ago with a single small unit in Dudley. Growth was organic and over time the pest control product supplier expanded by leasing adjacent units, knocking through walls to create makeshift connections. What started as a practical solution eventually became a logistical headache.

See how Lodi navigated their search for space.

Falcon Contract Flooring

A lack of available sub 100k sq ft units can delay investment decisions, restrict growth plans and limit operational efficiency. Their story demonstrates that supply constraints are not an abstract statistic but a barrier to the ambitions of thousands of UK businesses.

See how Falcon navigated their search for space.

You can achieve BIG things in SMALL boxes

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BIG things in SMALL boxes 2026

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