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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Construction / Project Planning

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Scaling Up Without Falling Short

David Verner, RA, NCARB, Senior Vice President, Gresham Smith (Q2 2025)

Scaling a pilot into full production requires smart planning, the right team, and constant flexibility. More
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Get Your Mega Site ‘Project Ready’

Ramya Gowda, Managing Director, Global Strategy Consulting, Newmark and Carrie Zethmayr, Managing Director, Global Strategy Consulting, Newmark (Q2 2025)

Preparing a mega site requires more than acreage and ambition—it means aligning zoning, utilities, and documentation to reduce investor risk, compress timelines, and compete for transformative manufacturing and industrial projects. More
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Navigating the new era of SCIF construction

Brian Metras, Senior Vice President, Secure Environments Group Lead, Project Development Services, JLL  and Tom Taylor, Managing Director, Aerospace and Defense Group, JLL (Q1 2025)

Changing compliance standards, heightened geopolitical threats drive SCIF (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities) construction boom. More
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Siting For Things That Go Boom

Tyler Keel, Engineering Project Manager, Burns & McDonnell and Courtney Dunbar, Site Selection & Economic Development Leader, Burns & McDonnell (Q1 2025)

Site selectors and engineers must be extra cautious dealing with energetics, like ammunition and explosives. More

Forging Solid Foundations

Travis Sayler, Senior Civil Engineer, Gresham Smith (Q1 2025)

Four Key Considerations for Building Strong Relationships with Local Governments in Industrial Development. More

Implementing Effective Sustainability Strategies for Building Projects

Brian Gallagher, Vice President, Corporate Development, Graycor (Q1 2025)

Sustainability has moved from a buzzword to a critical business practice, driven by government regulations and building codes as well as end-user expectations. More

Designing Beyond the Assembly Line

Stephen White, Director of Landscape Architecture and Urban Design, Albert Kahn Associates, Inc (Q1 2025)

Comprehensive planning transforms manufacturing facilities into hubs of efficiency and community growth, addressing workforce needs, infrastructure, and sustainability. More

The Rise of Joint Venture Agreements in New Construction Projects

Amy Gerber, Executive Managing Director, Business Incentives Practice, Cushman & Wakefield (Q4 2024)

Collaborative joint ventures spread risk and ensure successful project outcomes. More

Large-Scale Projects Face Financing Challenges

Adam Glatz, Managing Director, Maxis Advisors (Q4 2024)

Executives have been forced to find new ways to finance projects. More

NEW NIMBYism: A Threat to The U.S. Economy

Jacob Everett , Founder, Corsa Strategies (Q4 2024)

[There is a] false notion that democracy means that ‘my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.’ - Isaac Asimov More

Best Practices in Incentives Procurement

Amy Gerber, Executive Managing Director, Business Incentives Practice, Cushman & Wakefield and Kathy Mussio, Managing Partner, Atlas Insight (Q4 2024)

Area Development Guest Editors Kathy Mussio and Amy Gerber, rounded up industry leaders to share their best practices for navigating economic development incentives. More

Microsoft-Three Mile Island Deal Could Signal Path for Nuclear Power to Strengthen Partnerships with Big Tech

Gabriella Iannetta, Staff Writer, Area Development  (Q4 2024)

Nuclear power and big tech form new energy partnerships for sustainability. More

Retail Construction: Adapting and Thriving in a Changing Market

Brian Gallagher, Vice President, Corporate Development, Graycor (Q4 2024)

Retailers must adapt to experiential trends to thrive in today's market. More

The Crucial Role of Hazardous Material Awareness in Manufacturing Facility Design

Jennifer Carr, AIA, Industrial Technical Practice Leader, Gresham Smith and Philip Garcia, RA, Senior Architect, Gresham Smith (Q4 2024)

How to plan manufacturing facilities with safety in mind. More

Semiconductors’ Fragile Relationship With Water May Be Tested

Catherine Tymkiw (Q3 2024)

Exploring the water dilemma in semiconductor manufacturing: how the industry's growth is increasing demand for a scarce resource and the innovative strategies companies are adopting to manage their water use in water-stressed regions. More

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Andy Greiner,  Editor, Area Development (Q3 2024)

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Managing Community Sentiment and Activism

Doug Heinz, Manager, Site Selection & Incentives Advisory, Kroll (Q3 2024)

Effectively addressing concerns and building community support for successful site selection. More

Engaging Local Stakeholders for Site Selection Success

Doug Heinz, Manager, Site Selection & Incentives Advisory, Kroll (Q3 2024)

Why it’s so important to build strong relationships to secure support and facilitate site selection success. More

Navigating Non-Disclosure Agreements in Site Selection

Doug Heinz, Manager, Site Selection & Incentives Advisory, Kroll (Q3 2024)

How streamlining the NDA process helps protect sensitive information and expedites site selection. More

Understanding the Importance of Speed in Closing Deals

Doug Heinz, Manager, Site Selection & Incentives Advisory, Kroll (Q3 2024)

Accelerating the site selection process can help you gain a competitive edge and secure prime locations. More

The Role of Data-Driven Site Selection in Modern Manufacturing

Doug Heinz, Manager, Site Selection & Incentives Advisory, Kroll (Q3 2024)

Why it’s crucial to leverage data and analytics to make informed and strategic site selection decisions. More

Blueprint for Success: Unveiling the Secrets of an Effective Design Decision-Making Process

Randy Drake, P.E., Project Management Department Lead, Gresham Smith (Q3 2024)

Discover the key steps to making informed, timely decisions in construction projects, ensuring cost, schedule, and quality are managed effectively from start to finish. More

What the Latest EPA PFAS Rule Means for Site Due Diligence

Robin L. Main, Partner, Hinckley Allen (Q3 2024)

The new rule brings wide-ranging impacts for property owners and operators. More

Understanding AI’s Place in Capital Construction

Brian Gallagher, Vice President, Corporate Development, Graycor (Q3 2024)

Adopting AI in capital projects could revolutionize planning, design, and construction, driving efficiency and sustainability while addressing challenges like limited expertise and data complexity. More

Burns & McDonnell’s Role in Intuitive Machines' Lunar Production and Operations Center

Area Development Research Desk (Q3 2024)

The partnership highlights how collaboration and visionary facility design are reshaping the future of space exploration. More

Mitigating Site Risks for Industrial Projects

Brian Gallagher, Vice President, Corporate Development, Graycor and Jyot Parmar, General Manager, Southeast, Graycor (Q3 2024)

New technologies and improved planning identify and address site issues, saving millions in potential delays and mitigation costs. More

How to Master the Maze of Federal Funding in Manufacturing Site Selection

Shannon O'Hare, Executive Managing Director, Business Incentives Advisory, Total Workplace, Cushman & Wakefield (Q2 2024)

What should you consider while working through the complexities of federal incentives and timelines to optimize your facility planning and execution? More

U.S. Industrial Real Estate Cooling Off After Rapid Growth

Jason Price, Senior Director of Research for U.S. Industrial Sector, Cushman & Wakefield (Q2 2024)

Exploring the quiet change: a look at the shifting dynamics in industrial real estate. More

The Risks and Realities of Megasite Mania: Navigating the Mid-Tier Client Landscape

Courtney Dunbar, Site Selection & Economic Development Leader, Burns & McDonnell (Q2 2024)

The recent focus on projects requiring megasites may cause communities to lose sight of developing smaller-scale sites that could bring mid-tier companies to their communities, fostering job creation and diversified economic growth. More

Front Line: Green Concrete Initiatives Fight Climate Change

Mark Crawford, Staff Editor, Area Development (Q2 2024)

Innovative measures and legislation propel the adoption of eco-friendly building materials. More

First Person: Making Facilities “Fit” for the Digital Future

Stephanie Dorsey, CEO, Siemens Real Estate Services, Americas (Q1 2024)

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. More

Why Smaller May Be Better for Some Businesses

Tim-Logan, Partner, Parker Poe (Q1 2024)

Although records have been set for massive industrial spaces, the market has been shifting to smaller buildings. More

In Focus: 5 Smart Building Resolutions for 2024

John Fleming, Vice President, Johnson Controls (Q1 2024)

Building owners may look at the new year as a time to make good on goals they set for their buildings in previous years – whether that means upgrading outdated technology, focusing on net-zero carbon goals, or enhancing occupant experience. More

Up Next for Industrial in 2024

Jason Price, Senior Director of Research for U.S. Industrial Sector, Cushman & Wakefield (Q1 2024)

Here is a look at the normalizing sector’s upcoming supply, demand, and pricing outlook. More

Public-Private Partnerships Incentivize Industrial Development

Jenae Valentine, Manager, Location Analysis and Incentives, Maxis Advisors (Q1 2024)

Communities that embrace creative solutions and collaborative approaches are well-positioned to thrive and attract jobs and investment from the private sector. More

Optimizing Incentive Approval Timelines

Doug Heinz, Manager, Site Selection & Incentives Advisory, Kroll (Q4 2023)

Why it’s important to focus on approval processes to align incentives with project deadlines and ensure timely success. More

A Message to CREs: What’s Old Is New Again

Katie Culp, CEO, KSM Location Advisors (Q4 2023)

It seems that face-to-face meetings with community leaders and anecdotal research about a prospective location are back in style again as companies make location decisions. More

Front Line: Brownfields Offer Redevelopment Opportunities

Karen Thuermer, Staff Editor, Area Development (Q4 2023)

Found in both urban and rural areas and often with infrastructure in place, brownfield sites can be revitalized and reused with the proper remediation plan in place. More

In Focus: Picking the Right Joint Venture Partners

Joseph Natarelli, National Leader, Construction Services, Marcum LLP (Q3 2023)

Here are three tips to help construction firms use joint ventures to meet demand without increasing risk. More

Manufacturers’ Imperative to Combat Climate Change

Jennifer Dodson, Director, Global Customer Sustainability, PPG (Q3 2023)

Reducing emissions, developing sustainable solutions, and leveraging renewable energy are among the steps that manufacturers can take to change the trajectory of climate change. More

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