Press Release | Steel 70 Groundbreaking

ARCO Design/Build is providing design-build services for Steel 70.

“Steel 70 is exactly the kind of industrial product expanding markets are asking for: well-located, flexible, and designed around

efficient operations,” said Jon Zuk, Vice President at ARCO Design/Build. “We’re proud to partner with Blue Steel to bring new,

high-quality industrial capacity to Clayton and help position the community for long-term economic growth.”

Steel 70 is part of Blue Steel Development’s continued investment in high-growth markets across the Southeast. Through its

vertically integrated approach, Blue Steel manages the full development lifecycle, from site selection and entitlement through

design, construction, and long-term asset management.

“We believe the best industrial developments are those that create value for tenants, investors, and the communities where

they are located,” said Vaught. “Steel 70 reflects that philosophy. It is a project designed for the needs of today’s users while

supporting Clayton’s vision for sustainable, long-term economic growth.”

About Steel 70 Industrial

Steel 70 Industrial is a three-building, approximately 346,400-square-foot industrial campus developed by Blue Steel

Development in Clayton, North Carolina. The project is designed to accommodate logistics, warehousing, distribution,

and light industrial users seeking modern, flexible space with strategic access to the Triangle region and major Southeast

transportation routes. Construction is underway, with delivery targeted for 2026.

About Blue Steel Development

Blue Steel Development is a vertically integrated real estate development firm focused on delivering high-quality industrial

projects across growth markets. The company manages the full lifecycle of development, from site acquisition and entitlement

through design, construction, and asset management, with a focus on creating functional, scalable facilities that meet the

needs of modern industrial users.

Media Contact:

Blue Steel Development

Ryan Vaught

Principal | Chief Investment Officer

(256) 656-7215

rvaught@bluesteeldev.com

www.bluesteeldevelopment.com

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