Thor Equities has made a major addition to its New Jersey industrial holdings, acquiring a portfolio of more than 580,000 square feet in Bridgewater for $111 million.
New Jersey needs turnkey lab space, faster approvals to compete for life sciences users
Experts say New Jersey faces a growing challenge: While it’s still a major draw for pharmaceutical research and development, speed to market has become increasingly important to life sciences users. That means the state’s lack of move-in-ready lab space — and its lengthy approval process for new construction — puts it at a disadvantage to competing markets.
Life sciences breeding positive momentum in the New Jersey CRE market
The nation’s life sciences sector continues to expand, boosted by technological advancements, growing employment and a strong economy. While Boston and San Francisco remain the country’s main life sciences hub, their tightening inventory and constrained labor force has driven momentum south to the Garden State.
Repositioned life sciences campus in Bridgewater under new ownership, new platform
A joint venture is reaping the rewards of a plan to reposition a sprawling research and development complex in Bridgewater, having sold the campus for more than $150 million. All the while, the deal has cast a light on the allure of life sciences as a real estate investment class and the power of collaboration by brokers across multiple geographic markets.