Although labor costs seem to trump all other factors, they must be analyzed as part of overall operating expenses. This is the last in a series of articles examining the top-10 site selection factors as decided by the respondents to AD's Q1 Corporate Executive Survey.
A well-connected location is essential for accessing suppliers and customers, as well as connecting to intermodal hubs leading to the global marketplace. This is the Ninth in a series of articles examining the top-10 site selection factors as decided by the respondents to AD's Q1 Corporate Executive Survey.
Having a pool of highly skilled workers can tip the balance in a location’s favor. This is the Eighth in a series of articles examining the top-10 site selection factors as decided by the respondents to AD's Q1 Corporate Executive Survey.
Locations offering a robust telecom infrastructure — with adequate speed, choices, and bandwidth — are becoming hotbeds for technology development and entrepreneurship. This is the Seventh in a series of articles examining the top-10 site selection factors as decided by the respondents to AD's Q1 Corporate Executive Survey.
Of course, it’s less expensive to rehab an existing facility than go with a build-to-suit, but the latter will give a company a custom fit. This is the Sixth in a series of articles examining the top-10 site selection factors as decided by the respondents to AD's Q1 Corporate Executive Survey.
While some operations are more energy-intensive than others, reducing energy costs is always an important consideration in the location decision. This is the Fifth in a series of articles examining the top-10 site selection factors as decided by the respondents to AD's Q1 Corporate Executive Survey.
Although corporate tax rates figure more prominently into some location decisions than others, there’s generally an overall tax bite — including property and sales taxes — that needs to be looked at carefully. This is the fourth in a series of articles examining the top-10 site selection factors as decided by the respondents to AD's Q1 Corporate Executive Survey.
The economic downturn left a lot of available buildings on the marketplace, although not all have the infrastructure needed by specialized firms. This is the third in a series of articles examining the top-10 site selection factors as decided by the respondents to AD's Q1 Corporate Executive Survey.
Although there are variations in which taxes are exempt in different jurisdictions, they not only offer an upfront break when a facility is being deployed, but also can result in ongoing tax savings. This is the second in a series of articles examining the top-10 site selection factors as decided by the respondents to AD's Q1 Corporate Executive Survey.
In order to be able to keep wages in check and maintain a flexible operating environment, many companies put low union profile high on their list of site selection priorities. This is the first in a series of articles examining the top-10 site selection factors as decided by the respondents to AD's Q1 Corporate Executive Survey.
The ecosystems created by high-tech incubators popping up all over North America have become true job-creation drivers, attracting attention from CEOs for their distinctively collaborative workplace culture that drives innovation and growth.
Well-designed office facilities will aid a company in recruiting and retaining talent in today’s marketplace — and well into the future.
Manufacturers are turning to automation as a means to improve quality, productivity, safety, speed, and competitiveness, while reducing costs.
A company’s final location or expansion decision hinges on a financial analysis that may be closely tied to the winning state’s economic development legislation.
By utilizing a multidisciplinary development firm that can adapt to their specific needs, companies can ensure their facilities are delivered on time and within budget.
Integrated supply chain technology solutions provide end-to-end security and efficiency in the distribution process.
Integrated supply chain technology solutions provide end-to-end security and efficiency in the distribution process.
Even small to mid-size companies need to understand their workplace flow and patterns in order to increase productivity and optimize their real estate footprints.
An organization’s employees and its corporate culture are paramount in any corporate relocation, with rapid changes in technology impacting the desired outcome.
Biotechnology is driving growth in the life sciences sector, which has faced numerous challenges, particularly in the pharmaceuticals industry.
Assessing an industrial site and planning for its development are critical steps in choosing the right location. To successfully undertake this task, one must forego assumptions and seek diligence.
The Robotic Industries Association estimates that some 230,000 robots are now in use in U.S. factories, placing the United States second only to Japan in robot use. To find out more about this, the editor of Area Development recently spoke with Jeff Burnstein, president of the Robotic Industries Association, as well as president of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3).
Economist William McBride explains how U.S. tax policy is stifling economic growth and domestic investment and outlines five tax reform measures that will strengthen the United States’ economic outlook in the competitive global market
Facility designs to manage stormwater are integral to a site’s sustainability, but they will only accomplish the goals for which they were designed if properly operated and maintained.
Well-designed office facilities will aid a company in recruiting and retaining talent in today’s marketplace — and well into the future.
Aaron Ahlburn, JLL’s research director, shares his take on the current state of U.S. industrial real estate and the driving force behind today's development boom.
The continuing rise in e-commerce retailing is transforming the landscape of industrial real estate development, as distribution center trends increasingly cater to the e-commerce sector.
Companies locating in “tech-friendly” communities can find the foundation for their success, while also helping the local economy to grow — a win-win situation all around.
Today’s facility managers are faced with the challenge of finding systems that securely automate and centralize their organization’s disparate, but critical, energy assets.
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