Industrial Development Capabilities

experts in navigating the complex world of industrial developmets.

We plan, entitle, finance, build, and manage modern industrial facilities across Wisconsin—helping owner-occupiers and investors move from site selection to delivery with a single, accountable partner.

From infill and brownfield repositioning to ground-up parks, our team solves for speed-to-market, logistics flow, and long-term performance. Explore active listings below or bring us your Build-to-Suit requirements and we’ll tailor a solution.

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What We Deliver

  • Site selection & land control: market studies, due diligence, and acquisition strategy.
  • Entitlement & permitting: zoning, municipal approvals, infrastructure coordination.
  • Design & construction: clear heights, dock/drive-in ratios, trailer/auto parking, ESFR, and energy-efficient envelopes.
  • Capital solutions: build-to-suit leases, fee development, JV, and sale-leaseback options.
  • Brownfield expertise: remediation and adaptive reuse to unlock high-value sites.
  • Long-term perspective: cost-of-ownership decisions that hold up after delivery.

Highlands Business Park — Sussex, WI

A ±149-acre, multi-phase business park offering BTS and industrial land opportunities with immediate regional connectivity.

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Franklin Corporate Park — Franklin, WI

Over half a million square feet of Class-A industrial capacity in SE Wisconsin, with streamlined I-94 access.

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Build-to-Suit, Done Right

When existing inventory can’t meet operational needs, our BTS model delivers a facility tailored to your process—layout, power, loading, and compliance—under a long-term lease aligned to your growth plan.

  • Customization that improves workflow and energy performance
  • Capital-efficient structure versus owning land & construction
  • Speed, with one team accountable from site through delivery

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Ready to expand, consolidate, or enter a new market?

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Industrial Development — FAQs

Do you deliver Build-to-Suit (BTS) industrial projects?
Yes. We structure BTS facilities around your process, power, loading, and compliance needs, then deliver on a long-term lease. Learn more about our approach on the Build-to-Suit page.
What’s a typical BTS timeline—from site control to delivery?
Timelines vary by entitlement complexity, but a common path is: site selection & LOI (2–8 weeks), due diligence & entitlements (3–6 months), design (8–12 weeks), construction (8–14 months) depending on scale and season. We’ll sequence critical path items to protect speed-to-market.
Which clear heights, bays, and loading configurations do you support?
We tailor to use case: 28'–40'+ clear, dock-high with levelers, drive-ins, and trailer/auto parking ratios to meet throughput. ESFR and wide-aisle/very-narrow-aisle layouts are available; we’ll balance racking density with egress and MHE.
Can you accommodate heavy power, process utilities, or specialized floors?
Yes—medium-voltage service, redundant feeds, gas capacity, water/process waste, and slab specs (e.g., 6"–8"+, FF/FL targets, isolated pads, load point reinforcement) can be designed to suit.
Do you work on brownfield or infill sites?
Frequently. We handle environmental due diligence, remediation strategies, and agency coordination to unlock high-value sites, pairing risk management with schedule control.
What delivery structures do you offer besides BTS?
Fee development, JV, and sale-leaseback options are available. We’ll recommend a capital structure that aligns with hold period, tax, and flexibility goals.
Where do you operate?
Wisconsin and the greater Midwest. See current opportunities on our Industrial Properties for Sale & Lease page.
How do we start a project with Wangard?
Share your program (square footage, clear height, docks/doors, parking, power, target date, market). We’ll propose sites, budgets, and a delivery roadmap—then move into due diligence and entitlements. Contact us to begin.

Learn how you can benefit from industrial development with wangard.

Whether you are a business owner looking to expand your operations or an investor looking to diversify your portfolio, we can help you navigate the complex world of industrial development and find the right properties for your needs. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you succeed in the Wisconsin industrial real estate market.

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