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Industrial AdvisorsAuthor: podcast@industrialadvisors.com (Industrial Advisors)
Supply chain nerds, warehouse gurus, distribution dudes, transportation titans, site selection geeks No one knows the industrial real estate market better than Colliers International's Matt McGregor and Bill Condon. Tune into their Industrial Advisors' show to find out what you don't know about the market behind the market. Language: en Genres: Business Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Site Selection Secrets Every CRE Professional Should Know
Episode 42
Friday, 21 November, 2025
Navigating Site Selection: Insights and Expertise with Courtney Dunbar at IAMC In this episode of the Industrial Advisors podcast, hosts Bill Condon and Matt McGregor speak with Courtney Dunbar, the Director of Site Selection at Burns and McDonnell. Courtney shares her career journey starting from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development to her current position. She explains the intricacies and considerations involved in the site selection process, including logistics, workforce, tax incentives, and environmental factors. The discussion also touches on trends in manufacturing and the importance of pre-capital planning to ensure successful site selection. Courtney emphasizes the need for early and thorough planning to avoid common pitfalls and make informed decisions in the industrial development space. 00:00 Introduction and Career Beginnings 00:44 Podcast Welcome and Marathon Talk 01:15 Exploring Site Selection 03:36 Manufacturing and Distribution Insights 05:19 Trends and Challenges in Site Selection 06:33 Pre-Capital Planning Importance 07:26 Energy Demand and Project Concerns 12:07 Final Thoughts and Farewell
