Becknell Industrial CEO Clay Thelen, who led the recent launch of his company's private real estate investment trust, said data center projects are creating opportunities for developers to launch nearby projects.
Developer CEO says data centers spark nearby projects
Becknell's Clay Thelen says over 25% of industrial plans are next to mission-critical facilities
By Tony Wilbert
CoStar NewsJune 16, 2026 | 4:28 P.M.
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- Properties
- Burlington Building
120 Burlington Ave, La Grange, IL
- Companies
- Becknell Industrial
Construction
- Contacts
- Clay Thelen
Chief Executive Officer, Becknell Industrial