Automotive Site Guide
Challenges Facing the Auto Industry Post-Pandemic
From a lack of semiconductors to a shortage of skilled workers to low industrial vacancy rates, auto companies are facing challenges that are affecting their site and facility plans.
Getting the EV Industry Charged Up
Consumers’ confidence with electric vehicles — and the ultimate success of the EV industry — depends upon the building of a network of charging stations.
Auto Industry Is Betting on Sustainability
The automotive industry and its suppliers are realizing that they must invest in sustainability initiatives because of their importance to customers and shareholders alike.
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Top States for Business
The 2021 Top States for Doing Business Reflect Their Locational Advantages
Despite the economic uncertainty of the last year, plenty of companies continue to grow, and with growth comes the need to expand and explore new locations. The “Top States” in which to locate represent the general views of our expert panel of site consultants, with Georgia ranking #1 for the eighth year in a row.
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Canada’s Diversity and Positioning Is Promising
Although the pandemic caused FDI to slow, with its diverse workforce, Canada is experiencing a surge in Industry 4.0 projects and may benefit from U.S. firms nearshoring their supply chains.
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In Focus: The Construction Industry's Secret Weapon
The use of project controls specialists is still relatively unknown in the U.S., despite the fact that these consultants help to get projects delivered on time and on budget.
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U.S. Space Race Propels the Nation to New Heights
Activities involving the development, production, and use of space technologies are spread across the United States.
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In Focus: How to Compete in the Industrial Real Estate Gold Rush
The options for space and buildings within the world of industrial real estate are getting smaller.
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Front Line: Changing the Definition of MSAs
Will the proposed redefinition of Metropolitan Statistical Areas and subsequent funding communities receive affect your company’s location decision?
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In Focus: Creative Funding to Enable Sustainability
Organizations that are attempting to reduce their energy use or carbon footprint are finding there are affordable to ways to do so.
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A Revitalized Vision for the Corporate Campus
As COVID-19 starts to subside, the tech industry is reimagining the corporate campus, as well as workspaces, and that is bound to also affect companies in other industries.
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Preparing for Launch of an Aerospace Business
Aerospace startups, even more so than other companies, benefit from a holistic approach to planning and site selection.
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Canadian Industrial Sectors Expand with Business and Government Investment
Diverse public-sector infrastructure investments, streamlined regulations, and certified site programs are driving private-sector industrial investment and expansions across Canada.
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In Focus: Facilitating Commercial Real Estate Transactions Using Technology
By using emerging technologies to expedite the due diligence process, commercial real estate managers can save time and money, while managing risk.
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First Person: Building a Sustainable Global Semiconductor Supply Chain
Hemlock Semiconductor in Saginaw, Michigan, is the nation’s largest manufacturer of ultra-pure polysilicon that is sliced by other manufacturers into wafers to be used in solar cells and semiconductors. Area Development’s editor recently asked the company’s senior vice president of Advocacy and Engagement about the recent shortage in the global production of semiconductors that has been causing delays in the manufacture of products utilizing these chips.
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Shifting Dynamics in a Post-Pandemic World
Your business may benefit from economic developers’ new targeted approaches that support new norms in the workplace, promote inclusive economic recovery, and place ESG at the center of their value proposition.
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Tennessee Sees a Surge in Headquarters, Tech, and Finance Facilities
With a critical mass of qualified workers, as well as a friendly business environment, the state of Tennessee is drawing new and expanding firms.
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Front Line: U.S. Supply Chains Face Critical Stage
The pandemic accelerated the reexamination of U.S. supply chains, and a new report sets out a path for addressing vulnerabilities.
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