Site Selection Group

With new FCC proposals on the table, regulatory risk may begin to play a much larger role in how companies structure their contact center operations and where they deploy labor. We explore the potential shift ahead in our latest post: bit.ly/47FtgVw

Economists will debate the timing of the next downturn, but experienced operators know real estate decisions made years in advance determine how well organizations navigate the next phase of the cycle. Learn five strategic moves to consider in our blog: bit.ly/4r9LZiZ

Economic incentive negotiations often receive the spotlight during project announcements. However, the true value is often determined by compliance in the years that follow. Read our blog to explore why compliance strategy plays such a critical role: bit.ly/3N3PxoV

BPO RFPs are effective tools for comparing provider rates, coverage, and capabilities. But, the long-term success often depends on factors that never appear in proposal language. Read our blog for what experienced advisors look for beyond the RFP: bit.ly/4aPD94Y

Industrial parks and single-user sites can both appear attractive during the early stages of a site search. Our blog breaks down why the choice between the two often becomes a strategic decision rather than a simple real estate one: bit.ly/472VlWD

Each year, certain regions of the United States continue to attract a disproportionate share of manufacturing investment. Click here to explore our 2025 Best States for Manufacturing rankings and map: bit.ly/46QxIAj

A site may look perfect for a heavy industrial project: plenty of land, nearby utilities, and access to transportation. But, the technical realities are often far more complicated. Learn our top five considerations here: bit.ly/4r9uWgH

The reaction to AI in commercial real estate has been swift, with some predicting demand destruction. But this is not a first time for predictions of industry collapse. Read our blog to see why the AI panic around commercial real estate may be misplaced: bit.ly/4cv7bfv

In today’s data center market, power and land availability define opportunity. SSG helped a hyperscale developer secure a strategic land position in Central Virginia to support future cloud and AI computing infrastructure. Full story: bit.ly/40h8l7b

SSG has released a whitepaper on the rapid expansion of data centers in the age of AI. As demand for digital infrastructure accelerates, power, grid resilience, and infrastructure are determining where projects can scale. Get the full report here: bit.ly/3P1bhCk

Many BPO partnerships follow the same pattern: The launch goes well. Early metrics stabilize. Then around year three, momentum fades and the relationship becomes transactional. Our blog explores why the RFP framework itself may be part of the problem: bit.ly/4b0lpmc

The narrative that retail real estate is collapsing doesn’t match what’s happening on the ground. At the ICSC Red River conference, one theme was clear: retailers are expanding, but with far greater analytical precision than in past cycles. Read more: bit.ly/3PfWGTC

What looks like simple BPO consolidation on the surface is actually a structural reset. But, one of the biggest impacts of these deals isn’t discussed enough: real estate. We explore how consolidation is reshaping delivery footprints worldwide: bit.ly/4soBfhu

The return-to-office shift is no longer speculation. Hiring trends, utilization data, and employer policies are increasingly pointing toward office-first operations. Our blog covers what companies and investors should be watching: bit.ly/3Ni0Rhd

After years of landlord control, the industrial market is recalibrating. Leverage is shifting, timelines are stretching, and opportunity is re-emerging for prepared tenants. Our outlook outlines what tenants need to know heading into 2026. Read it here: bit.ly/3ZxynTh

Where are plastics manufacturers expanding next? SSG Senior Associate Rod McCants weighs in on workforce strategy, power availability, and competitive site positioning in a recent Plastics News interview. Read his analysis here: bit.ly/4tW1ayy

Lease administration is not clerical. It’s risk management. We outline 10 reasons corporate real estate leaders should rethink how lease data is managed. Read the full blog: bit.ly/3ZBmI5P

Our 2026 Global Contact Center Location & Outsourcing Trends Report examines eight regions and breaks out benchmarks, conditions, and projects to show where investment is clustering and which markets are maturing or are constrained. Read more: bit.ly/4qGdosz

A new chapter for a well-known Uptown Dallas site! Vision Hospitality Group plans to bring a Hampton by Hilton to the former Manny’s Tex Mex location. SSG’s Jeffrey Sheehan and Sean Tooke represented Vision in the acquisition. Get the details: bit.ly/3OycrF7

Corporate real estate in 2026 is no longer about lease maintenance. If your strategy revolves around tracking expirations and renewals, you are already behind. We break down five priorities corporate real estate leaders should evaluate now. Full article: bit.ly/3OFffjN