What role does data play on the site visit?
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Representative, Phased Project ApproachProject timelines are tailored to meet client priorities and constraints
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Project Goal: Identify and evaluate candidate properties, and perform subsequent due diligence and negotiations to secure optimal property occupancy and business incentives
PHASE 1 PHASE 2
Confirmedsearch area and project
specifications
Step 1: Mobilization, Criteria Development
• Review client studies• Develop location criteria• Confirm search area and
facility specifications
Steps 2-4: Identify Preferred Locations
• Identify optimal labor markets• Freight cost analysis• Solicit property submittals• Compare/select top properties
for visits• Property inspections• Comparative analysis of
retained properties• Incentives feasibility
assessment
4 to 6properties in 2
to 3 states
Part 1: Due Diligence on Finalists
• 10-year cost model for major one-time and recurring items
• 2nd property tour• Field-based labor market
analysis• Site risk assessment• Summary comparison to
pick negotiation finalists
2 to 3 finalist locations in
2 states
Parts 2,3:Incentives and Real Estate Acquisition
• Incentives and real estate RFPs
• Executive tours• Negotiations meetings• Document findings in MOU
and PSA• Final transaction
Site control; documentedincentives
* Timeline depicted does not include time periods possibly required for extended technical due diligence, property-conditions testing, etc.
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Business-Case Approach Identifies ValueUnlocking value and supporting decision-making
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BUSINESS CASE DEVELOPMENT
PROPERTY INVENTORY
LABOR MARKET COMPARISONS
REAL ESTATE DUE DILIGENCE& NEGOTIATIONS
COMPARATIVE FINANCIALANALYSES
SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS
INCENTIVES DUE DILIGENCE& NEGOTIATIONS
OPTIMALLOCATION
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UNDERSTANDING PROJCT COSTS
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Site Costs♦Building purchase
♦Site work♦Construction costs
♦Equipment Tax Expense♦Sales and Use
♦ Income♦Real Property
♦Personal Property
Labor Costs♦Workforce research
♦Training♦Direct annual payroll♦ Indirect annual payroll
Transportation Costs
♦ Infrastructure♦ Inbound freight♦Outbound freight
Utilities♦Electricity♦Water
♦Waste Water♦Natural Gas
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Phase 2: Due-Diligence on Finalist Locations
Employer Interviews
Confidential interviews with area companies to explore:• Prevailing wages, pay premiums and
benefits• Labor quality and productivity• Applicant volume and pre-
employment testing standards/failure rates by skill level
• Attrition and absenteeism rates/concerns
• Labor-management relations• Quality of utility service• Satisfaction with economic
development officials and state business climate
Second Round of Property Examinations
A physical examination and review of the proposed real estate to:• Review site specifications and conditions• Discuss real estate prices, terms and
timing (with real estate partner and/or developer)
• Inquiries regarding utility and transportation infrastructure
• Update reported utility service costs and capacities
• Identify potential development restrictions and easements
• Initial cost mitigation strategies and incentive programs to offset CAPEX and OPEX
Meetings with State and Local Officials
Conduct meetings with economic development and other officials to explore:• Zoning and permitting requirements
(land, water, sewer, air, storm water, etc.)
• Recent locations by other companies (expansions, downsizings, events impact success of this project)
• Labor market trends• Proposed infrastructure improvements• Economic development incentive
programs/offers• Community leadership dynamics
• Example In-Person Activities: Labor Market Interviews, Property Examinations, Meetings with Officials/Stakeholders
Deep-dive into Preferred Properties
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Phase 1, Step 3: Property InspectionsExample Basic Property Profile (i.e., summary of key property attributes from past project)
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SITE
3,000 FEET
Suggested Area
General Property Attributes
SITE ACREAGE: Multiple parcels; 464 acres total SITE DEVELOPMENT STUDIES• No Phase I environmental completed• Geotechnical report completed, 10/21/14• Groundwater monitoring wells installed
throughout property• No archeological study completed• No wetlands delineation study completed
PRICE: $50,000 per acre
DIMENSIONS: Irregular; Approximately 3,000 feet wide in far N. quadrant
FORMER USE: Agricultural
ZONING: Planned industrial
HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS: No limit on building height (but township may be involved in approval process)
Strengths Concerns
• Site is adjacent to two chemical manufacturers (PPG and DuPont) including potential steam supplier (PPG).
• Site sits atop an aquifer that has the potential to support multiple on-site wells production as much as 1,500 gpm.
• Adjacent to rail (though not necessary). Providers: CSX and Norfolk Southern
• Enterprise Zone incentives designation. 15 yr/100% real property tax abatement
• Wastewater facility would need to be expanded to accommodate Hamburger’s needs.
• Phase I study has not been conducted.
• Less than 1 mi to residential (but northern portion is a mile away from closest residential area so could position site more than a mile away from residential area)
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What does it really cost to put it there?
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We analyze multiple sites using a battery of criteria to find the alternative with the best combination of infrastructure, access, topography and environmental compliance
Wetlands:Is the environmental impact assessment done?
Real Estate:Is the title free of liens, easements and liabilities?
Access:Is the site easily accessible by road and rail?
Zoning:Is the surrounding land use compatible?
Readiness:Does the site require preparation or is it shovel ready?
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Incentive opportunities continue to be a top client concern on facility location projects.• Incentives present substantial opportunities to improve locations’ competitiveness
Phase 2: Real Estate and Incentives NegotiationsParallel negotiations lower clients’ bottom-line costs in finalist locations.
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Tax Abatements and Credits
Land/Space Cost Reductions
Relocation Assistance
Site Improvements
and Grants Financing Assistance
Recruiting andTraining
AssistanceOptions
Terms &Conditions
DueDiligence
EngineeringInvestigations
FairMarket Value
Price
REAL ESTATEINCENTIVES
Multiple locations are included to sustain competition and manage risk if serious concerns arise at one location
The incentives process for small projects can be formulaic. For major projects it is dynamic and extensive
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Informed decision-making requires weighing cumulative impacts of investment and operating costs across multiple dimensions: supply chain, labor, utilities, real estate and incentives.
Phase 2: Financial Comparison of FinalistsExample cost model for 700,000 square feet, 330 employee warehouse
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SELECTED ONE-TIME & RECURRING 10-YEAR COSTS (EXCLUDING INCENTIVES) IN THOUSANDS
CALIFORNIA LOCATIONS NEVADA LOCATIONSCordes RanchTracy
Lumbermans Harlan RdLathrop
NorCalLogistics Stockton
Pacific Business Pk
Manteca
CenterPoint IntermodalManteca
RedRockReno
WACCMcCarran
North Hills Logistics
Reno
USA ParkwayMcCarran
ONE-TIME COSTSMachinery & Equipment $11,820 $11,820 $11,820 $11,820 $11,820 $11,820 $11,820 $11,820 $11,820 Sales Tax $1,005 $1,064 $975 $1,005 $1,005 $913 $898 $913 $898 Subtotal, One-Time Costs $12,825 $12,884 $12,795 $12,825 $12,825 $12,733 $12,718 $12,733 $12,718
RECURRING COSTSHuman Resources $140,268 $129,669 $129,669 $129,669 $129,669 $121,918 $131,052 $121,918 $131,052 Utilities (Electric Power) $5,003 $5,003 $5,003 $5,003 $5,003 $2,994 $3,128 $2,994 $3,128 Inbound & Outbound Transportation $196,272 $196,272 $196,272 $196,272 $196,272 $206,908 $206,908 $206,908 $206,908 Real Estate Lease Expense $54,830 $39,746 $39,229 $34,294 $33,676 $30,004 $27,052 $36,927 $32,760 Operating Expenses & Property Tax $8,424 $9,264 $9,211 $9,777 $9,520 $8,949 $7,217 $6,850 $6,914 Subtotal, Recurring Costs $404,797 $379,955 $379,385 $375,016 $374,141 $370,773 $375,357 $375,596 $380,762
Total 10-Year Cost $417,622 $392,839 $392,180 $387,841 $386,966 $383,506 $388,076 $388,330 $393,480 Total 10-Year NPV Cost $200,068 $188,736 $188,313 $186,321 $185,897 $184,456 $186,242 $186,612 $188,891 Amount over Lowest NPV $15,612 $4,280 $3,857 $1,865 $1,441 $0 $1,786 $2,156 $4,435 % Over Lowest NPV 8.5% 2.3% 2.1% 1.0% 0.8% 0.0% 1.0% 1.2% 2.4%
Higher Cost Higher CostLowest Cost CA & NV Properties
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Supplementary Labor Analysis ExhibitsGeo-Spatial Analysis of Supply and Demand
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Goal: Find optimal combinations of supply and demand
SUPPLYDEMAND
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Supplementary Labor Analysis ExhibitsStructured interviews to identify compensation, attraction, retention experiences
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• Field-based, primary research consisting of one-on-one interviews with relevant, local employers to validate desktop data and observations
• Provides insights on applicant flow/quality, union activity, wage positioning, bonus/premium pay, progression schedules, benefit package offerings, etc.
• Absenteeism and turnover
• Applicant quality and response
• Geographic labor shed/capture
• Labor relations
• Pay rates including bonus/incentive pay
• Pre-employment testing and failure rates
• Specific recruiting challenges
• Staffing feasibility and timing
• Unique benefit package offerings
• Workers’ compensation claims
• Workweek and shifts
Example Interviewed Employer Compensation Practices
Employer Interview Topics
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Preparation for Visit
Have relationships with decision makers that can make decisions. Zoning & Planning, Utilities Timelines for development
Perform a SWOT analysis of the sites Understand the Real Estate Engage Owner, Developer and Broker
Understand Existing Workforce Have technical college available Have other employers available
Have a strategy: Know who you are and what you want to be….
Who are you today and what do you want to be when you grow up… What makes you special!
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Before Client Leaves Ask what else is needed Show them your successes
Show projects in development Companies that have been there 10+ years
Detail your city/state’s economic development plan What type of investments are being made. New regulations or lack thereof
Make a lasting impression Make the site visit memorable
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Bradley MigdalSenior Managing DirectorCushman & Wakefield9500 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Suite 600Rosemont, IL [email protected]
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