Capabilities · Industrial
Industrial build-to-suit, end to end.
From a 600,000-square-foot manufacturing facility to a 50,000-square-foot flex building — Third Coast Development delivers purpose-built industrial real estate across West Michigan and the Midwest. We handle site selection, entitlements, incentives, design, construction, and delivery, so your operations team doesn't have to.
What "build-to-suit" actually means with us.
A build-to-suit is more than a construction contract. We act as your development partner: identifying sites that fit your operations, structuring the lease or purchase, securing entitlements and incentives, managing design and construction, and delivering a finished facility ready for your equipment. We've done it for tenants who needed the building yesterday and for tenants who needed a multi-year process to get the site, financing, and incentives lined up.
What we deliver
Site selection & due diligence.
West Michigan industrial site inventory is tight. We know the parcels, the owners, the utility constraints, and the entitlement quirks of every jurisdiction in the region. We can move fast or slow, depending on what your project needs.
Incentive structuring.
Industrial Facilities Tax exemptions, Brownfield TIF, MEDC performance-based grants, OPRA, and more. We've secured $80M+ in incentives across our projects and bring that experience to every BTS conversation.
Design, construction & delivery.
Coordinated GC and design team relationships. Tilt-up, pre-engineered, structural steel, conventional — whatever the program calls for. Single point of accountability through to certificate of occupancy.
Selected projects
Featured industrial projects
Industrial
4175 60th Street SE
Kentwood, MI
600,000 sf industrial build-to-suit, fully leased to Proper Beverage Co. and Trane.
Industrial
4444 52nd Street SE
Kentwood, MI
122,000 sf industrial redevelopment delivered to SnackCraft (2022).
Industrial
Hart & Cooley Headquarters
Grand Rapids, MI
60,000 sf corporate headquarters and lab build-to-suit (2016).
Industrial
SRS Distribution — Grand Haven
Grand Haven, MI
Distribution facility for SRS Distribution, a Home Depot subsidiary — opened May 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What size industrial buildings does Third Coast Development build?
We've delivered build-to-suit industrial projects from approximately 50,000 square feet to 600,000+ square feet. We're equally comfortable with single-tenant manufacturing, distribution, and flex/light-industrial programs.
Where does Third Coast operate?
We're headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with active projects across West Michigan. We've worked in Kentwood, Cascade Township, Walker, Wyoming, and other surrounding communities, and we'll evaluate Midwest projects for the right tenant or partner.
Do you do speculative industrial development, or only build-to-suit?
Both. Our preference is build-to-suit because we'd rather build the right building for a specific user than guess, but we have done and will do speculative development on the right site with the right fundamentals.
What incentives can a build-to-suit project typically access in Michigan?
Depending on the site and project, Industrial Facilities Tax (IFT) exemptions, Brownfield TIF, MEDC performance-based grants, Public Act 198 abatements, and local economic development assistance can all be in play. We structure the incentive stack as part of the deal.
How long does an industrial build-to-suit typically take?
From signed LOI to certificate of occupancy, 12 to 24 months is typical for a straightforward project. Sites that require entitlement changes, environmental remediation, or layered incentives can take longer — we'll give you a realistic timeline up front.
Who owns the building at completion — Third Coast, or our company?
Either structure works. The most common is a long-term lease with Third Coast as owner-developer, but build-to-suit-to-purchase, ground lease, and other structures are all on the table. We'll work with your finance team to find the structure that matches your capital plan.
Can you handle the design and construction, or do we need our own team?
Either way. We have strong relationships with regional GCs and architects and can manage the full design-build process, or we'll integrate with your existing team if you prefer.
Who do we talk to at Third Coast to start a conversation?
Max Benedict, Principal — max@thirdcoastdevelopment.com · 616-608-3884.
Looking at a build-to-suit?
Tell us what you're trying to build, where you'd like to build it, and when you need to be operational. We'll come back with a real answer in days, not weeks.