Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Digital infrastructure is becoming an increasingly important consideration in the development of modern logistics facilities, as warehouse operators adopt more sophisticated inventory systems, automation and data-driven technologies. Reflecting this shift, Panattoni has secured WiredScore Gold certification for Panattoni Park Coventry, marking the developer’s first accreditation under the scheme in the United Kingdom.
The certification evaluates the digital capabilities of commercial buildings, including telecommunications infrastructure, mobile coverage, network reliability and the ability to accommodate future technological requirements. For industrial occupiers, these characteristics are becoming more relevant as warehouse operations increasingly depend on uninterrupted connectivity between equipment, management systems and external distribution networks.
Panattoni Park Coventry is being developed near Junction 3 of the M6 motorway, providing access to the Midlands and the wider UK motorway network. The scheme comprises approximately 538,193 sq ft (50,000 sqm) of industrial and logistics accommodation and is scheduled for completion during the first quarter of 2027.
The Gold certification provides an independent assessment of the development’s digital infrastructure, allowing prospective occupiers to evaluate connectivity alongside more traditional property specifications. While location, building dimensions and transport accessibility remain important factors in warehouse selection, the capacity to support increasingly complex operational technologies is becoming another consideration for businesses planning long-term investments.
Modern distribution facilities rely on digital systems for inventory management, shipment monitoring, automated storage and coordination between suppliers and customers. Technologies such as robotics and artificial intelligence can place additional demands on communications networks, particularly where equipment and software must exchange information continuously. Buildings designed with appropriate infrastructure may offer occupiers greater flexibility when introducing these systems, although certification does not establish that particular technologies are already operating at the site.
Oliver Winchcombe, Head of Portfolio Management and ESG at Panattoni, said the certification reflects the company’s recognition that occupiers require dependable connectivity and buildings capable of accommodating technological changes as their businesses develop.
The Coventry project is also being developed with sustainability objectives that include BREEAM Outstanding and an EPC A energy performance rating. These environmental specifications complement its digital infrastructure credentials, although the development’s scheduled completion in 2027 means that final building performance should be distinguished from design-stage targets.
The growing attention given to connectivity reflects a broader change in how industrial properties are evaluated. As logistics companies invest in automation and more integrated supply chains, digital infrastructure may increasingly influence building specifications and occupier requirements. For developers, providing suitable connectivity from the outset could become an important element of delivering facilities capable of adapting to future operational demands.
Apex and Newmark have been appointed as leasing agents for Panattoni Park Coventry.
