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Industrial Development Projects

The Boyer Company has delivered in excess of 14.5 million square feet of industrial development, including new warehouses, logistics, food processing plants, and manufacturing spaces in the Intermountain West. 

This level of experience has fostered a deep understanding of the evolving design and space utilization trends in the industrial real estate market, and the construction delivery techniques that result in minimized delivery times, reduced costs, and guaranteed delivery of high quality, best value buildings to the tenant.

Through actual project experience with valued customers such as Home Depot, Verde Logistics, Scott USA, Pacific Steel, and ARUP Laboratories, the Boyer Company maintains the capacity, knowledge, and capability to deliver large, complex industrial facilities for Fortune 500 and local companies alike.

Industrial Real Estate Development

The Boyer Company’s large-scale industrial development experience is highlighted as the master developer of the Business Depot Ogden (BDO) Industrial Park in Ogden, Utah. This premier business and industrial park has over 13 million square feet of warehousing, manufacturing, and office space sitting on a sprawling 1,118 acres. As the result of an innovative partnership between the City of Ogden and The Boyer Company, BDO has undergone an infrastructure transformation that includes upgrades to roads, telecommunications, parking, water, sewer, and electrical grid. BDO now is home to over 130 unique businesses with 6,500+ employees on site.

Current and notable Boyer industrial development projects include Boise Gateway in Boise, Idaho; 111 Commerce Center in West Joran, Utah; Lakeview Commerce Center in Grantsville, Utah; and Gateway East in Mesa, Arizona.

What Can Boyer’s Experienced Industrial Development Team Do For You?

As a full-service industrial developer and manager, we guide you through the process of creating the perfect space for your business. Every stage of the process requires a deft hand and knowledge that The Boyer Company possesses. From land acquisition to architecture planning and construction management, we offer the project management skills to start and finish your project on time and within budget. 

Developing industrial real estate takes specialized knowledge and expertise. Throughout the years, we have been at the forefront of hundreds of industrial development projects, taking them from ideas to completion with a level of satisfaction that other companies can’t provide. 

We take pride in giving our clients a project that focuses on extreme quality, price sensitivity, incredible integrity, and needed flexibility. With the depth of experience necessary to exceed any client’s needs, we’ve proven ourselves to be a leader in Utah and Arizona industrial real estate.

Industrial Real Estate Developers

Aaron Austad Industrial Land Developer | The Boyer Company

Aaron Austad

Industrial

Summary
Aaron joined The Boyer Company in 2006 and has overseen the development of over 5 million square feet of industrial real estate. Outside of new development projects, he also directs the day-to-day operations and management of Business Depot Ogden; a business park with over 14 million square feet of commercial warehouse, office, freezer and manufacturing space. His expertise ranges from spec buildings to complicated build-to-suit projects and he enjoys managing all aspects of building design and construction.
Experience
16 years

Education
Masters of Business Administration – University of Utah
Bachelor of Arts – Weber State University

801-399-9885
aaustad@boyercompany.com

Dave Ward | Government, Industrial and Office Land Developer | The Boyer Company

David Ward

Industrial | Government | Office

Summary
David Ward has over 32 years of commercial real estate experience delivering development, lease acquisition and asset management services. Prior to joining The Boyer Company, Dave served as a Vice President with Jones Lang LaSalle, where he specialized in complex new development and leasing projects on behalf of corporate, private entity and government clients. Throughout his career Dave has completed over three million square feet of commercial real estate transactions, including in excess of two million square feet of new office and related building development.
Experience
32 years

Education
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and History – Wake Forest University

801-521-4781
dward@boyercompany.com

Cameron Cook Industrial Land Developer | The Boyer Company

Cameron Cook

Industrial

Summary
Cameron joined The Boyer Company in 2008 and currently oversees leasing and development at Business Depot Ogden (BDO). He has negotiated leases for 9 million square feet of build to suit and second generation space. BDO includes 1,100 acres and 13 million square feet of warehouse, office, and manufacturing space. Outside of BDO, he currently oversees management of 1.1 million square feet of other office, retail, and industrial projects in northern Utah and Idaho.
Experience
14 years

Education
Master of Business Administration – University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science in Finance – Brigham Young University

801-399-9885
cameroncook@boyercompany.com

Matt Jensen Government, Industrial, Office and Medical Land Developer | The Boyer Company

Matt Jensen

Government | Medical | Office | Industrial

Summary
Matt Jensen is a partner at The Boyer Company currently working on medical, research, office, and flex office developments. He directly manages securing new development opportunities, leasing new and existing buildings, and overseeing the construction and property management of both new and existing projects. He has supervised the development of projects throughout the United States and is currently managing active projects in the Phoenix, Mesa, Tucson, and Salt Lake City market areas. Recent projects include public-private-partnerships with the University of Arizona, City of Tempe, and the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. In his free time Matt enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, skiing, biking and running.
Experience
28 years

Education
Juris Doctorate – Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Art – Weber State University

801-521-4781
mjensen@boyercompany.com

Ryan Simmons Office and Residential Land Developer | The Boyer Company

Ryan Simmons

Industrial | Multifamily | Office

Summary
Ryan Simmons brings a diverse background in real estate development, acquisitions, and asset management to The Boyer Company. Ryan works on all aspects of development from deal sourcing, project management, leasing, partnership structuring and construction management. Prior to joining The Boyer Company, Ryan worked as a Senior Vice President of Development with HP Investors, a San Diego based private equity firm. Ryan focused on long-term urban and infill real estate investment and development primarily in San Diego, Los Angeles, and the Oakland areas. Ryan began his career with PEG Development, a full-service real estate development firm, where he developed all asset classes including retail, multi-family, and hospitality.
Experience
21 years

Education
Bachelor of Science in Finance – Brigham Young University

801-366-7130
rsimmons@boyercompany.com

View Our Portfolio of Industrial Real Estate Developments

Are you looking for industry developments that are ideal for your company space? Browse our portfolio of developments across the Western United States and learn more by contacting our industrial real estate developers.

BDO 400 Autoliv

BDO 400 Autoliv

BDO 1075 Bimbo Bakeries

BDO 1075 Bimbo Bakeries

BDO West Building A

BDO West Building A

BDO West Building B

BDO West Building B

BDO West Building C

BDO West Building C

BDO West Building D

BDO West Building D

BDO West Building E

BDO West Building E

BDO West Building F

BDO West Building F

BDO West Building G

BDO West Building G

BDO 425

BDO 425

BDO 977

BDO 977

BDO 934

BDO 934

BDO 385

BDO 385

BDO SUSA Expansion

BDO SUSA Expansion

BDO 530 | Building 575

BDO 530 | Building 575

BDO 530 | Building 525

BDO 530 | Building 525

BDO 530 | Building 715

BDO 530 | Building 715

BDO 530 | Building 675

BDO 530 | Building 675

BDO 485

BDO 485

BDO 267 Rossignol

BDO 267 Rossignol

BDO 1040 Honeyville

BDO 1040 Honeyville

The Grid

The Grid

BDO 550 Wayfair

BDO 550 Wayfair

ARUP Warehouse

ARUP Warehouse

BDO 1015 Honeywell

BDO 1015 Honeywell

BDO 1019 Readerlink

BDO 1019 Readerlink

BDO Cold 2 Treehouse Foods

BDO Cold 2 Treehouse Foods

BDO 450 Southern Classic

BDO 450 Southern Classic

Pacific Steel

Pacific Steel

BDO 725 Mackenzie Exhibit

BDO 725 Mackenzie Exhibit

BDO 1010 Allstate

BDO 1010 Allstate

BDO 801 Home Depot

BDO 801 Home Depot

Freshly

Freshly

BDO 690

BDO 690

BDO 475 Bob Barker

BDO 475 Bob Barker

BDO 375 Fresenius

BDO 375 Fresenius

BDO 961 Amer Sports

BDO 961 Amer Sports

BDO 640

BDO 640

BDO 1080

BDO 1080

BDO 955 Osprey

BDO 955 Osprey

BDO Capstone

BDO Capstone

BDO 766

BDO 766

BDO Barnes Aerospace

BDO Barnes Aerospace

BDO 1069

BDO 1069

BDO 551 Elkay

BDO 551 Elkay

Burley-Heyburn Industrial Park

Burley-Heyburn Industrial Park

BDO 15A

BDO 15A

BDO 12A

BDO 12A

BDO 4A

BDO 4A

BDO 5C

BDO 5C

BDO 3A

BDO 3A

Industrial Development FAQs

What is industrial real estate?

Industrial real estate refers to properties specifically designed for industrial purposes, such as manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, research and development, and other industrial activities.

Why invest in industrial real estate development?

Investing in industrial real estate development can provide several benefits, such as steady cash flow, long-term appreciation, high occupancy, and low vacancy rates. Additionally, industrial real estate developers face less risk than other types of commercial real estate, as they tend to have longer leases with stable tenants.

How to choose the right location for an industrial development?

When choosing a location for industrial development, consider several factors, such as proximity to major highways, access to transportation and logistics infrastructure, availability of skilled labor, zoning regulations, and proximity to suppliers and customers.

What set the Boyer Company apart from other industrial developers?

Industrial real estate developer company, The Boyer Company, develops large-scale industrial projects in strategic locations throughout the United States. The company has a proven track record of successfully partnering with local communities, negotiating complex land deals, and delivering high-quality projects that meet the needs of its clients. The Boyer Company is a real estate developer committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship.