Newmark’s Robert Hess on navigating labor gaps, energy constraints and geopolitical risk in site selection and project development
by Andrea Zander
Geopolitical uncertainty, the rise of automation and the rapid expansion of data centers are reshaping traditional site strategies, according to Robert Hess, practice leader and senior principal for Newmark’s global consulting and strategy solutions group, in an interview with IREI. Hess outlines how companies today are navigating complex challenges — including labor shortages, energy constraints, rising costs and shifting global trade dynamics — when evaluating locations for new operations or expansion.
