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    How to Choose the Right Site for Your Factory in 2025’s Volatile Landscape main photo

    How to Choose the Right Site for Your Factory in 2025’s Volatile Landscape

    June 2, 2025

    Manufacturing facility construction is experiencing record-breaking growth, but the risks associated with location decisions are more substantial than ever. Companies that rushed to expand over the past two years are now confronting real challenges: securing labor, navigating unpredictable utility timelines, and responding to policy swings that can alter cost models overnight.

    The current environment is not just active — it’s volatile. Manufacturers that want to avoid delays and missteps must treat site selection as a form of risk management, not just opportunity hunting.

    Read the full article from Area Development here.

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