Consultants Forum Advertise
Subscribe
Close

  • Free for qualified executives and consultants to industry

  • Receive quarterly issues of Area Development Magazine and special market report and directory issues

Subscribe Now
Renew

Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Q1 2025
Area Development Q1 2025 Cover
Cover Story
Data Centers >>

Is It Time to Start Planning for Quantum Data Centers?

Lee Walker Helland, Area Development Staff Writer,  (Q1 2025)
is-it-time-to-start-planning-for-quantum-data-centers
It’s looking like a question of when, not if. A look ahead at this emerging technology — and what it means for economic development. More
Features
Energy / Clean Tech >>

The Location Economics of Advanced Nuclear

Courtland Robinson, Director of Business Development, Brasfield & Gorrie (Q1 2025)
the-location-economics-of-advanced-nuclear
Technology gains traction as a strategic investment, with evolving reactor designs, streamlined site selection, and regional incentives shaping the future of clean, reliable power. More
Logistics / Infrastructure >>

U.S. Tariff Outlook: Key Signals to Watch in 2025

Charlie Smith, Managing Director, Geopolitical Strategy at Newmark (Q1 2025)
us-tariff-outlook-key-signals-to-watch-in-2025
How economic developers, manufacturers, and policymakers can prepare for potential trade shifts. More
Workforce Training / Education >>

Why Workforce Readiness Can’t Wait

Jeff Troan, Managing Director, Vista Site Selection, LLC (Q1 2025)
training-them-up
The training program for the new facility can no longer be delayed until the new facility is nearing completion. It should be instituted the day after the site selection decision is announced More
Manufacturing / Industrial >>

Siting For Things That Go Boom

Tyler Keel, Engineering Project Manager, Burns & McDonnell (Q1 2025)
siting-for-things-that-go-boom
Site selectors and engineers must be extra cautious dealing with energetics, like ammunition and explosives. More
Corporate HQ / Office >>

Less Is More for Energy Industry Offices

Juan Escudero, Managing Director, Energy and Logistics, JLL (Q1 2025)
less-is-more-for-energy-industry-offices
Oil and gas industry consolidation will likely lead to increased demands for higher-quality offices in top locations. More
Business Globalization >>

A Tale of Two Industrial Winds

Ermengarde Jabir PhD, Director of Economic Research, Moody’s (Q1 2025)
Shifting supply chains, evolving trade policies, and new investment trends are reshaping the industrial real estate landscape. More
Manufacturing / Industrial >>

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
Sustainable Development >>

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
Annual Report
Corporate Exec Survey Results >>

39th Annual Corporate & 21st Annual Consultants Surveys: What Business Leaders and Consultants Are Saying About Site Selection

Andy Greiner,  Editor, Area Development (Q1 2025)
39th-annual-corporate-21st-annual-consultants-surveys-what-business-leaders-and-consultants-are-sayi
The findings from Area Development’s annual surveys provide a comprehensive look at how decision-makers are navigating the current landscape and what factors are shaping their investment plans. More
Departments
Food Processing >>

A Road to Bacon Production

Jim Richardson, Area Development Staff Writer,  (Q1 2025)
a-road-to-bacon-production
A voluntary access road, last-minute land deals, and a workforce-first strategy helped Bowling Green beat 99 other sites for Tyson’s bacon megaproject. More
Government Policy / Business Climate >>

Around the Horn: North America’s Trade Tensions

Area Development Research Desk (Q1 2025)
Charlie Smith, managing director of geopolitical strategy at Newmark Global Strategy discusses the current trade tensions across North America and their implications with his colleagues, managing director Carlos Sanchez (based in Mexico) and senior managing director Gregg Wassmansdorf (based in Canada). More
Economy / Market Analysis >>

Editor’s Note: The Future Is Now

Andy Greiner,  Editor, Area Development (Q1 2025)
More
Advanced Manufacturing >>

First Person: Brent Omdahl, SVP Government Affairs for Global Wafers

Area Development Research Desk (Q1 2025)
The EVP for Government Affairs at GlobalWafers shares insights on a $3.5 billion investment in Sherman, Texas, workforce development, and how the CHIPS Act has reshaped semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S. More
Government Policy / Business Climate >>

All Roads Lead to Washington

Ken Biberaj, Executive Managing Director, Savills  (Q1 2025)
We are at the dawn of America’s next Industrial Revolution, and it will be shaped in large part by the convergence of technological innovation, climate change and geopolitical pressures. More

Exclusive Research