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