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/ September 17, 2025/

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Bringing Manufacturing Back to the US — Ways to Ease the Complexity

Recent federal legislation is again impacting supply chains for the construction and facility management industries. The purpose of these new policies is to reduce our reliance on foreign materials while creating new manufacturing jobs across the nation. While the benefits of “reshoring” manufacturing jobs are obvious, these companies will ultimately have to.

Address higher labor costs
Reconfigure complex supply chains
Invest substantially in capital and infrastructure expenditures
Comply with U.S environmental goals and manufacturing standards
Leverage technology advancements to reduce costs
Comply with new economic and trade policies

According to Forbes1, “While the benefits of reshoring are clear—job creation, economic growth, and enhanced national security—the path to achieving it is fraught with obstacles that require careful consideration and strategic planning.” Until these new plants and factories are operational, here are some practical tips to simplify and optimize the remainder of the transition process for facility teams, contractors, and property owners

Revisit and Refine Your Transition Plan

Construction and facilities management have undergone significant changes since the pandemic recovery. While reshoring will eventually add more jobs and boost the economy, design, build, and facility teams must reevaluate their processes, products, and materials to remain competitive.

The first step is to assess what’s currently working and which future maintenance or building projects will be impacted by the new federal policies or legislation.

Next, this new data can be used to update project timelines and milestones by incorporating a mix of historical data and real-world events that are evolving.

Finally, a flexibility factor can be added to projects to help avoid costly supply chain bottlenecks and higher material costs.

For example, it may make more sense to reschedule a reroofing project from Q2 2027 to Q4 2025 to avoid higher material costs and demand. Additionally, roofing materials could be purchased now and then safely stored until the project is ready.

Optimize Procurement and Setup Processes

Teams should search for local incentives or initiatives you might have missed during the original planning phase.

Recheck for new or updated state and federal programs—some may have opened since you last checked.
Consult local economic development offices or trade groups for hidden incentives.
Consider retroactive benefits for capital investments that have already been made.
Explore available grants or accelerator programs for smart technology adoption.

Digital upgrades that enable tenants to utilize new technologies, such as AI or VR, allow commercial properties in the built environment to remain competitive with new buildings. Since data cabling is essential for providing these new technologies, access flooring systems like the Gridd® Adaptive Cabling Distribution System®, which create a flexible, adaptable, and easy-to-access cabling solution for new and existing office buildings, are crucial.

Once the data cabling is relocated to the space above the existing floor, making changes, upgrades, or a complete reconfiguration requires teams to remove the modular floor finish to quickly access the data cable anywhere in the space.

During a technology upgrade, consider adding the same level of redundancy and flexibility to the building’s power management system. Gridd Power® works seamlessly with our raised flooring system to relocate your electrical wiring within the same new airspace. This enables power system changes to be made without relying on traditional construction methods and associated costs.

Facility teams and property owners should also consider implementing supplier management tools to enhance inventory management, streamline project coordination, and promote organizational transparency. With Gridd® Mobile, facility teams can easily digitize and store all related plans, as-built drawings, and product information for the building. Facility teams and contractors can use their smartphones or tablets to locate a specific circuit or line quickly.

Additionally, here are a few more tips to simplify the reshoring process for projects and clients.

Property owners and facility teams should begin searching for domestic materials and product suppliers to reinforce their supply chains. Domestic suppliers can help shorten lead times and avoid unexpected price hikes.

Product leasing or phased purchases can help reduce costs as teams transition from imports to domestic products and materials. Gridd offers both a leasing and buy-back program to assist property owners and facility teams.

Ensure your facility meets all local, state, and federal requirements, especially those related to OSHA, environmental, and labor laws.

Document the different products and materials used in any improvement project early for smoother audits in the future.

Hire compliance consultants and other experts for expedited permitting or certification issues. Work with local legal, HR, and logistics partners to handle complexities you didn’t anticipate or expect.

Onshoring is a smart long-term move for the construction and facility management industries. However, achieving a smooth transition requires a reassessment of what’s working today and discussions about the best plan of action to succeed with the reshoring process. The primary goals should be to improve system optimization by building local partnerships that promote future adaptability and flexibility.

While no one can be certain what other governmental policies and laws might impact the facility management or construction industry next, it appears that reshoring is here to stay. If you haven’t started planning your onshoring process yet, try reassessing your current plan and start making a list of potential changes that could improve your supply chains while reducing lead times and material costs. To learn more about reshoring and how Gridd can streamline the process for your team or project, contact a Gridd Advisor.