And now, new printing technology can save millions on newsprint, adds DiMari. Modern presses print the same amount of editorial content, but closer to the margins, on narrower and shorter paper. Existing equipment cannot cut such short paper, so new presses are needed for the job, as well as buildings to house them. Modern competition also demands faster presses, says Rick Rogers, director of McClier's newspaper group. At the same time, papers east of the Mississippi are pressured to publish West Coast sports scores, which can delay the paper's final deadlines and print run.
Color is another driver.
Such considerations clinched the New York Post's decision to overhaul its operations. Consolidation and utilization also can drive projects, says Steven Barber of GSI Architects Inc., Cleveland. They will publish different editions for each suburb. As a result, says Michael Pusich, Austin's newspaper group vice president, today's process floor is more complex than ever before. Changing demands and technology require flexible space.