Asset / Facility Management
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Mitigating Site Risks for Industrial Projects
New technologies and improved planning identify and address site issues, saving millions in potential delays and mitigation costs.
Green Concrete Initiatives Fight Climate Change
Innovative measures and legislation propel the adoption of eco-friendly building materials.
Why Smaller May Be Better for Some Businesses
Although records have been set for massive industrial spaces, the market has been shifting to smaller buildings.
How to Break the Bad News: Navigating the Conversation When a Company Doesn’t Meet Expectations
When a company cannot meet the original parameters set by its project, communication is critical to identifying potential solutions.
AI 101 for Site Selection
A data-driven approach, enabled by AI and other technology, is enabling those charged with site selection to make better informed decisions that will allow their companies to thrive.
Manufacturers’ Imperative to Combat Climate Change
Reducing emissions, developing sustainable solutions, and leveraging renewable energy are among the steps that manufacturers can take to change the trajectory of climate change.
In Focus: CEOs Are Underprepared for Cyber Threats
New regulations to expand cybersecurity expertise and reporting requirements can only help to eliminate the very real threats companies are facing on a daily basis.
How Industrial Companies Can Avoid Security Breaches
Your company needs to have a plan in place to protect its data from a costly, devastating security breach — and a backup plan in place for if and when a breach occurs.
Shaping Compliance for Your New Biomanufacturing Facility
If you have a new biomanufacturing site in the works, you can open doors to a productive, compliance-forward facility with these strategies.
Construction vs. Production: Tips for Constructing Capital Projects Within an Operating Plant
To deliver a successful capital project inside an operating plant, all of the project stakeholders — the owner, architect/engineer, equipment supplier, and constructor — must plan ahead to minimize production disruption.
In Focus: The Future of Sustainability in Real Estate
As they realize the impact the built world has on the environment, companies are increasingly transitioning to cleaner, greener facilities and operations.
Ramping Up Cybersecurity in the Industrial Sector
Industrial and other types of facilities are smarter and more computerized (more hackable) than they were in the past, but cyber awareness and security has not kept pace.
Cultivate a Second Life for Decommissioned Power Plants
As the need for industrial development grows and requirements for coal-fired decommissioning increase, land repositioning can offer a mutually beneficial solution.
Trends in Office and Industrial Parks
Allowing employees to continue to work remotely and possible moves to the less densely populated suburbs are among the factors that will affect corporate real estate in 2021.
Attaining a Big-Picture Perspective With a Facility Master Plan
Don’t attempt a manufacturing site and facility master plan without these “must haves.”
Trends in Industrial Design Accelerated by E-Commerce
Future-proofing, building vertically, and mixed-use product integration are three trends that will shape the design of industrial assets for years to come.
A Disciplined Road Map for Industrial Site Selection
By gaining real data in the pre-capital planning stage, a business can achieve a solid basis for making critical operational and locational decisions.
Smart Facilities and Industrial IOT in the Era of 5G
Implementing 5G will bring real-time optimization to manufacturing and distribution facilities.
Data Centers Continue to Evolve
Consolidation, the adoption of cloud services, edge computing and hybrid colocation are among the latest trends affecting the data center industry.
Workspace Optimization Measures for 2020
As businesses and the spaces they occupy continue to evolve, they must consider whether they are optimizing those spaces or whether changes can be made.
Contributed Content
Assessing Risk Assessment
Companies are looking beyond cost and factoring in culture, politics, and community fit for resilience.
First Person: Making Facilities “Fit” for the Digital Future
Area Development’s staff editor, Lisa Bastian, interviewed Stephanie Dorsey, CEO of Siemens Real Estate in the Americas, about the changing real estate needs of today’s innovative and growth companies.
First Person: Putting a Cyber Defense Plan in Place
To find out more about the current cyber threats companies are facing and their responses to such threats, Area Development’s staff writer, Lisa Bastian, interviewed Michael Morris, a managing director in Deloitte’s Cyber Detect & Respond practice.
Location Factors for a Large Natural Gas User
By following the four strategies outlined below, the location team for a natural gas user can uncover more potential sites, reduce costs, and enhance competitiveness.
Last Word: Decision-Making Dynamics in an Uncertain World-Business Despises Uncertainty
Data points are shifting, and location decision-making must change to be evidence-based in approach. Long-term planning is admirable, but short-term incremental gains may be more prudent in the near-term economy.
Do You Need A Facility Manager, Project Manager, or Both?
Although the responsibilities of the facility manager and project manager differ, there are times when you need both.
In Focus: The Business Case for the Building of the Future
Investing in facilities now will yield financial and physical benefits in the short and long term.
In Focus: Redefining the “Smart” in Smart Cities
Emerging robotics and AI technologies can help meet critical goals of connectivity, equity, and sustainability.
In Focus: A PFAS State of Mind
While the law concerning PFAS is still in flux, property owners and operators need to consider its implications.
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.
A New Approach to Energy Savings for Your Next Manufacturing Plant
“There’s a pipeline five miles away, so access to natural gas won’t be a problem… right?”
Stick the Landing: How to Help Optimize Workplace Reentry
We’ve uncovered five key opportunities for corporate real estate leaders to make the most of innovative strategies and technologies that will alter the workplace as we knew it.
First Person: Handling Plant Shutdowns and Re-Openings During the Pandemic
In light of the COVID-19 crisis, Area Development asked SSOE Group’s Michael Vetter about what companies are doing to keep their operations up and running and their employees safe.
Protecting Building Resiliency During COVID-19 Pandemic
Whether your business’ facility has been completely shut down or minimally occupied, concerns about systems and security must be addressed to ensure a smooth reopening.
How Is the Pandemic Affecting Location Decisions in the Food & Beverage Industry?
Unpredictable supply chain, labor shortages, and changes in consumer preferences are just some of the trends brought about by the COVID-19 crisis.
In Focus: A Holistic Balance Sheet: The Key to Successful Real Estate
As the industrial landscape shifts, occupiers need to seek out opportune markets as well as evaluate the impact of labor costs in order to be successful.
