CREAS in the News

The dramatic evolution of today’s workforce and workplace has transformed the corporate real estate function, making it a critical component of an organization’s overall business strategy. The articles below contain commentary from BDO’s Corporate Real Estate Advisory professionals on trends and challenges organizations are experiencing.

CNBC | December 7, 2020
Big companies moving from New York and California to Texas and Florida

Houston Chronicle | November 9, 2020
Tomlinson: Attracting business to relocate to your community is not that hard

Charlotte Business Journal | October 19, 2020
British electric vehicle company Arrival to open U.S. corporate office in Charlotte

Nashville Business Journal | October 19, 2020
Site selector: Jobs deal pits Nashville's pedigree versus newcomer's success

Business Insider | September 14, 2020
Demand for warehouse space is surging as historic online spending exposes a major weakness

Bloomberg | August 4, 2020
Can't find big warehouse space anywhere in US: Stringer (Radio)

CNBC | July 7, 2020
States rush to keep afloat businesses crushed by the pandemic

CNBC | July 7, 2020
Economic development organizations ramp up despite COVID-19 pandemic

Site Selection Magazine | July 2, 2020
Work from Anywhere? COVID-19 is disrupting traditional office use and dispersing workers around the country

Fox News Radio Network | June 17, 2020
The search is on for a new car factory in the United States!

BisNow | May 8, 2020
PSA: What You’ve Been Doing Is Not ‘Working from Home’

Bloomberg Radio | May 8, 2020
Companies Mull Permanent Shifts from Offices: Stringer

CoreNet Global | May 7, 2020
Five Steps to the “New Normal”: Actions Companies Should Be Taking Now to Prepare for Workforce Reentry

GlobeSt.com | May 5, 2020
Landlords, Here are Some Questions Your Office Tenants Will Ask As They Return

The Hartford Business Journal | May 4, 2020
As COVID-19 ravages big cities, CT’s suburbs could become more attractive

The Irish Times | May 1, 2020
Will we ever go back to sitting in an office?

Construction Dive | April 30, 2020
The new normal: 8 ways the coronavirus crisis is changing construction

Financial Times | April 30, 2020
The end of the office? Coronavirus may change work forever

Financial Exchange Network Radio Show | April 28, 2020
Post-COVID Workplace

GlobeSt.com | April 27, 2020
These are the Conversations Landlords Should Have With Tenants

BisNow | April 24, 2020
How A Downturn Can Make CRE’s Talent Shortage Even Worse

Fox News Radio | April 23, 2020
How Will the Business Scene Look After the Coronavirus?

BisNow | April 21, 2020
For Leadership, Workplace Re-Entry Planning Requires 'Careful Listening'

Connected Real Estate Magazine | April 16, 2020
Mindshare: how will CRE owners get back on track?

Orlando Business Journal | March 3, 2020
We’re a contender in the race to land an electric vehicle plant. Here’s why

Dallas Business Journal | February 28, 2020
Company that makes 3-wheeled car considers Texas for manufacturing facility

Fort Worth Star-Telegram | February 28, 2020
Canadian auto maker says Fort Worth on list for a plant that would bring 200 new jobs

Triangle Business Journal | February 28, 2020
Exclusive: Automotive CEO on how North Carolina can win assembly plant

Fort Worth Business Press | February 27, 2020
Fort Worth under consideration for electric vehicle assembly facility

Collision Repair Magazine | February 27, 2020
Electra Meccanica Expansion: B.C. electric vehicle maker announces U.S. expansion plan

Proactive Investors | February 27, 2020
ElectraMeccanica Vehicles brings in firm to help select EV assembly facility in the US

Renewable Energy Magazine | February 27, 2020
ElectraMeccanica Engages BDO to Lead Search for U.S. Assembly Facility

Phoenix Business Journal | February 27, 2020
Canadian electric vehicle maker has Arizona on short list for US location

Triangle Business Journal | February 27, 2020
Triangle on shortlist for 200-job vehicle assembly plant

Greenville News | February 27, 2020
Spartanburg is one of seven finalists for electric vehicle assembly facility

GroupState.com | February 27, 2020
Spartanburg in the running for electric vehicle assembly facility

The Financial Exchange Radio Show | February 11, 2020
Tom Stringer on Connecticut Multi-State Subsidies

The Hartford Business Journal | February 10, 2020
Interstate no-poaching compact puts CT at disadvantage

The Tennessean; Part of the USA Today Network | May 10, 2019
After Amazon, AllianceBerstein wins, city leaders say no slowdown in sight

The New York Times | February 12, 2019
Virginia’s Economy Weathers the Storm in Its Statehouse

The Raleigh News and Observer | December 13, 2018
As Apple shuns NC, a scramble for answers. Are we not ‘cool’ enough?

The London Times | November 15, 2018
After cities battle for Amazon, America asks: was it worth it?

The New York Times | November 15, 2018
Why Amazon Chose the Wrong Locations for Its HQ2

The Washington Post | November 15, 2018
Cities left out of the Amazon sweepstakes grapple with what might have been

SHRM | November 15, 2018
Amazon Office Decision Attracts Skeptics, Protests

Boston Globe | November 4, 2018
Was Boston just not big enough for Amazon?

Bloomberg | November 13, 2018
Snubbed by Amazon, Newark Pins Its Hopes on Landing the Next Prize

The Chicago Tribune | November 13, 2018
Amazon didn’t choose Chicago for HQ2. Now what?

The Wall Street Journal | November 13, 2018
Amazon, Google Poised for Race to Hire High-Tech Talent

Fox Business | November 13, 2018
Amazon HQ2 decision: Why residents may face challenges

The Atlantic Citylab | November 13, 2018
Amazon HQ2 Goes to New York City and Northern Virginia

NY1 | November 12, 2018
Amazon HQ2’s potential move to Long Island City Could Add 25,000 Jobs

Seattle Times | November 12, 2018
Amazon selects New York, Northern Virginia, for HQ2 expansion, reports say

Forbes Magazine | November 9, 2018
Splitting HQ2: Where Amazon Might Build (Or Lease) In Both Cities

Dallas Business Journal | November 8, 2018
Site selector: Dallas never had a chance to win HQ2

Washington Business Journal | August 6, 2018
Three jurisdictions — and three starkly different tactics — to lure HQ2 with incentives

USA Today | May 16, 2018
It’s not just Amazon – Northern Virginia also wants a bite of Apple

Boston Herald | May 2, 2018
Amazon to deliver on Seaport Jobs

Los Angeles Times | April 27, 2018
Amazon second headquarters: L.A. mayor is in ‘aggressive pursuit of this opportunity’

Boston Globe | April 2, 2018
Is there room for Amazon in Trump’s Washington?

Atlanta Business Chronicle | March 9, 2018
Business leaders fear Delta-NRA flap may kill Atlanta’s HQ2 bid

Associated Press | March 6, 2018
’Naked politics’ of punishing Delta could haunt Georgia

Construction Equipment Guide | February 27, 2018
Nikola to Spend $1B on New Arizona Manufacturing Facility

Dallas Morning News | February 2, 2018
Look out N.Y., L.A. and Chicago: The new tax law makes Dallas even stronger

Business Facilities | January 30, 2018
Nikola Motor Company Chooses Arizona For $1B Investment

US Daily Review | January 27, 2018
The Winner of Amazon’s Second Headquarters Is…

Crain's New York | January 22, 2018
New York makes Amazon’s HQ2 wish list. Now What?

Fox Business | January 19, 2018
Crunch Time: What Amazon Wants for Its New HQ