The last two sentence of this article are key to our industry: “The industries of the future are no longer hypothetical. They are being built now, in places that understand how innovation moves from concept to commercial reality.” The future is now. Keep … Read more
Power-driven site selection – available, reliable, and adequate power is the key component of data center development, with Cushman & Wakefield’s report noting, “congestion at the utility level is pushing developers and occupiers toward secondary and tertiary markets where grid capacity is more … Read more
Available, reliable power is a concern for industrial development. Data centers and AI applications are putting a huge drain on many power suppliers. On-site energy may provide the most secure means to consistency in power availability and reliability. Following are excerpts from a … Read more
Reshoring remains a key trend in U.S. manufacturing. As noted in this BusinessFacilities.com report, “as much as 30% of OEM-offshored products—could come back.” Click on the Full Report link for the remainder of the report, including a broader view to mitigate risks and … Read more
Last week we shared a piece about Gen Zers looking more towards skilled trades jobs. Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs fame has more on the subject. Rowe warns of massive workforce shakeup, says Sanders is right: ‘Revolution unlike anything’ we’ve seen comingBy Arabella Bennett, FOXBusiness, … Read more
Survey results may point to good news for the skilled trades, as those surveyed cited good pay and stability as key points of interest. Opportunities are readily available, as noted, “There will be openings for roughly 150,000 construction workers and 80,000 electricians each year for the next … Read more
Where do we go from here? So many headlines in the news recently announcing the perils of the electric vehicle segment of the automotive industry. Nearly all of the major automakers have stated their intentions of scaling back their EV lines. As noted … Read more
Newmark released their fourth installment of their Newmark Industrial Research series that explores the growth in advanced manufacturing in North America since 2020. Manufacturing Momentum: Five Years In – Progress, Pressures and New PrioritiesJanuary 26, 2026 Newmark Research presents an in-depth analysis of … Read more
This year, 2026, brings the 250th birthday for our great country! McKinsey Global Institute put together a wonderful piece that looks at the economic transition of the country over the past two and a half centuries. We are including the introductory summary below, … Read more
Last week we shared a piece about how automakers and automotive suppliers are diversifying their operations away from just the automotive industry. This week, we are sharing a little about Ford’s plan to pivot after shuttering some of their EV investments. Ford’s new … Read more