Guest blog by Holly Welles. Holly is a real estate blogger interested in the ever-shifting landscape of the market. You can read more of her work on her own blog, The Estate Update, and follow her on Twitter @HollyAWelles.

While all commercial leases have commonalities, industrial space is much different than office space. Whether you're looking for a building to house your manufacturing operations or to function as a warehouse, you'll need to keep some key points in mind to ensure that you select the best option for your needs. These tips will help you select the right industrial space:

Every company expects to have occupancy costs related to industrial real estate leases; however, thinking of those costs as fixed and unchangeable is a mistake. Doing so can mean that you're overpaying and sinking more money into your industrial facility than you need to be. Follow these tips to shrink your occupancy costs and positively impact your bottom line.

Leasing industrial space rather than purchasing a building or funding a construction project can be a smart move for your company, especially if you are uncertain that you will remain in the same location for the long term. To ensure that you select the right space to lease, follow these tips:

If you're used to leasing office space, industrial properties can be surprising. Instead of worrying about glass line, lunchtime amenities, and how many workspaces you can squeeze in a floor cored by elevators, you end up having to worry about aspects of the building that you probably never considered with office space. After all, it's safe to assume that any office space can power laptop computers, maintain 70(ish) degree temperatures and support people and furniture. In an industrial building, these and more factors are all important parts to consider.