Employers must modernize their training programs if they want to attract and retain the next generation.
New challenges—from automation to federal fallout—are testing how companies manage risk in incentive-backed projects
MABA reframes conservation policy by emphasizing incentives, partnerships, and business-friendly opportunities across sectors.
Power, ports, and unpredictability are pushing manufacturers to rethink their entire real estate approach.
Small modular reactors could help meet surging demand for energy in manufacturing and data centers.
As trade tensions mount, Canada’s supply chain reboot aims to retain foreign investment and reduce risk exposure.
International executives reveal what’s driving their U.S. site decisions amid policy changes and workforce pressure
Embedding automation into leases may offer companies a smarter way to balance risk, cost and productivity.
As EV momentum slows and tariffs rise, automotive companies are reworking supply chains, production plans, and location strategies to adapt to a rapidly changing market.
Once dominated by legacy clusters, aerospace site selection is evolving rapidly as companies prioritize speed, workforce specialization, and strategic proximity.
Consumers want cleaner labels, smaller portions, and local stories—and food brands are racing to keep up. Site consultant Scott Kuppermann explains how these evolving demands are changing everything.
As the industry accelerates toward electrification and advanced mobility, site selectors and real estate teams are prioritizing adaptable facilities, talent proximity, and logistical readiness over traditional scale.
A lightning-fast build, fully automated systems, and a near-zero-waste water loop make this beverage factory a model for sustainable, high-speed manufacturing.
How Mississippi is turning a federal legacy into a commercial space hub.
JLL recently launched an Advanced Manufacturing group to meet the moment, and Area Development spoke with group leaders Greg Matter, Vice Chair, Industrials, and Meaghan Elwell, Division President of Global Industrials, to get their real estate playbook for the new era. This conversation has been edited for space and style.
Maritime Prosperity Zones could reshape shipbuilding and repair across the U.S. — if defined and used wisely.
Power supply, infrastructure, and specs often fall short for manufacturers eyeing overbuilt logistics sites.
“Charm City” is forging technology partnerships to build an AI workforce equipped to serve every industry.
A lightning-fast build, fully automated systems, and a near-zero-waste water loop make this beverage factory a model for sustainable, high-speed manufacturing.
Georgia’s newest innovation district bets big on climate-ready infrastructure and long-term planning.
Astrobotic CEO John Thornton says the race to establish sites on the Moon is already underway—and location matters as much as it does on Earth.
Faced with the prospect of building a massive $700 million surface reservoir, Greeley instead pursued something few communities have dared to try.
How Mississippi is turning a federal legacy into a commercial space hub.
Targeted infrastructure, homegrown workforce strategies, and transparent community engagement helped bring Stardust Power to town.
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