Mapletree breaks ground on pair of suburban industrial facilities

Mapletree Investments has broken ground on two industrial developments in two of Chicago’s suburbs. Located at 1360 Schiferl Road in Bartlett and 3600 Houbolt Road (formerly known as 23551 Vetter Road) in Joliet, the properties are scheduled for delivery in Summer 2026.

"These groundbreakings mark a major milestone for Mapletree’s U.S. platform,” said Richard Prokup, Chief Executive Officer, U.S., Mapletree. “As speculative warehouse development declines nationwide, we remain focused on delivering Class-A product ahead of an anticipated shortage. Assets like 1360 Schiferl Road and 3600 Houbolt Road are well-positioned to meet the needs of Chicago’s growing industrial market, which is backed by exceptional fundamentals.”

1360 Schiferl Road

Known as the Bartlett Commerce Center, the 149,100-sq ft building at 1360 Schiferl Road sits on an 8.2-acre parcel adjacent to Mapletree’s existing 400,000-sq ft warehouse. When complete, the building will feature 36-foot clear heights, 42 dock doors, two drive-in doors and 181 car parking spaces.

Located within the established Brewster Creek Business Park, the property offers proximity to key transportation routes — it’s just 1.3 miles from Route 59, 7.5 miles from 1-90, 13 miles from I-88 and 14 miles from I-355 — and access to a dense labor pool. 

Morgan/Harbour Construction is the general contractor for 1360 Schiferl Road.

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3600 Houbolt Road

Situated along the I-80 and I-55 interchange, the 18.11-acre site at 3600 Houbolt Road provides direct connectivity to the Joliet Intermodal Center — North America’s largest inland port — home to both the Union Pacific and BNSF Joliet Intermodal Terminal. Upon delivery, the 312,306-sq ft warehouse will meet LEED Silver standards and include 40-foot clear heights, 59 dock doors, 76 trailer stalls and 204 parking stalls. 

Keeley Construction is the general contractor for 3600 Houbolt Road.