Our Approach

We have the ability to assist you in every phase of the site selection process, from planning through move-in.  Our process is customized based on your needs.  The following provides an overview our general approach to site selection projects:

Project Definition

• Project Criteria
• Employee Segmentation
• Scheduling and Budgeting
• Community Benchmarking
• Candidate Community Identification

Site Selection Analysis

• Demographic Comparison
• Labor Force Analysis
• Labor Rate Comparison
• Weighted Modeling
• Saturation Analysis
• Operating Cost Comparison
• Real Estate Market Research
• Transportation and Logistic Assessment

On-Site Community Due Diligence

• Economic Development Agencies
• Employer Interviews
• Infrastructure Providers
• Real Estate Tours
• Employment Agencies
• University and College Officials

Economic Incentive Negotiations

• Tax Credits & Incentives
• Sales & Use Tax Rebates/Agreements
• Cash & Real Estate Grants
• Special Tax Districts (TIF’s, PID, etc.)
• Employee Training Subsidies/Grants
• Tax Abatements
• State & Local Tax Conditions
• Special Public & Private Financing
• General Infrastructure Grants & Rebates

Real Estate Negotiations

• Distribution of RFPs
• Bidding of Developers
• Financial Analysis
• Proposal Comparisons
• Negotiations
• Distribution of Letter of Intent
• Documentation Review

Construction Management

• Pre-Development Due Diligence
• Planning / Engineering / Design Management
• Construction / Contractor Supervision
• Scheduling
• Budgeting / Cost Management
• Bid Evaluations / Contract Negotiations
• Inspection Coordination
• Move Management
• Project Close-Out Documentation