Over the next five years, E-commerce is expected to grow at a compounded average rate of 10 percent, creating tremendous opportunities for owners and developers of warehouse and distribution space. Currently, more than 166,000 men and women in the United States work in the storage and warehouse leasing industry.

Since 2000, the amount of occupied distribution and warehouse space has increased by more than 86 percent and the need for warehouse space isn’t going down any time soon. If you or your company is looking at leasing a warehouse or leasing space to build warehouse offices, here are some helpful things to keep in mind: