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Aerospace & Defense Advisory Group

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Aerospace and Defense companies operate under unique constraints. The facilities must satisfy classified security protocols, navigate regulatory compliance, support advanced manufacturing operations, and maintain operational readiness, all while adapting to evolving contract requirements and Department of Defense funding cycles.

Our Aerospace and Defense Advisory Group leverages security-cleared professionals and integrated service capabilities across every engagement, from SCIF-adjacent facilities to large-scale manufacturing complexes. As federal investment restructures the defense industrial base, our market knowledge provides the intelligence necessary to make informed decisions with confidence.

What sets us apart

Security-Cleared Professionals

We deploy professionals with active security clearances and hands-on experience in classified environments. This baseline option ensures an unparallelled advantage from day one.

Integrated Service Delivery

Site selection, portfolio strategy, project delivery, and facilities management operate as a coordinated function, eliminating handoff gaps that cause delays on defense programs

Upfront Due Diligence

We identify compliance requirements, infrastructure constraints, and entitlement risks at the outset, reducing rework and protecting delivery schedules.

Military & Veterans Program

Our Veterans Initiative Programs bring mission-aligned talent into client engagements with deep understanding of defense environments.

Services

Our Services



Integrated Site Selection


Balancing labor availability, proximity to military installations, and incentive structures demands precision. We leverage advanced analytics and deep market intelligence to identify sites that reduce risk, lower costs, and position  operations for long-term growth through Integrated Site Selection.

Core capabilities include:

  • Location & Labor Analytics Consulting
  • Supply Chain & Network Optimization
  • Business Incentives Procurement

Portfolio Management


Defense real estate portfolios demand rigorous oversight. Our Portfolio Management team deploys AI-centric portfolio administration technology alongside experienced advisors to streamline processes, surface cost savings, and deliver the financial clarity your leadership teams require.

Core capabilities include:

  • AI-Centric Global Portfolio Administration Technology
  • Portfolio Strategy & Financial Advisory
  • Transaction Management

Project Management & Development


Delivering mission-critical facilities on time demands expertise in advanced manufacturing, utility infrastructure, and defense regulatory frameworks. Our Project Management & Development team manages every phase, from pre-planning through go-live, with the rigor these projects demand.

Core capabilities include:

  • Advanced Manufacturing Programming & Design
  • Building Due Diligence of Utilities & Infrastructure
  • Construction Project Management & Scheduling

Facilities Management


Operational continuity is non-negotiable in aerospace and defense environments. Our Facilities Management team understands government-contracted operations and advanced manufacturing demands, keeping your facilities safe, compliant, and performing at every level.

Core capabilities include:

  • Management of Secure Facilities & SCIF-Adjacent Environments
  • Production Maintenance for Advanced Manufacturing Equipment
  • Experience with Regulated & Government-Contracted Operations 

Specialization

Industry Expertise



Defense Contractors & OEMs


Prime contractors and OEMs face demanding real estate needs. Facilities must support classified programs, specialized production, and strict access control while meeting DoD security standards. We provide end-to-end advisory support that aligns with contract demands and timelines.


Space & Satellite


The space sector requires purpose-built environments with precision manufacturing, clean room infrastructure, and scalability. As commercial and government entities expand, we deliver the technical and transactional real estate expertise needed to secure and optimize these complex assets.


Unmanned Systems & Advanced Air Mobility


eVTOL and drone technologies are redefining aviation. Companies are investing billions in new U.S. manufacturing capacity. We help these organizations identify strategic sites, secure incentives, and deliver facilities that keep pace with their rapid growth.


Cybersecurity & Intelligence


Intelligence operations require environments that go beyond standard offices. SCIFs, electromagnetic shielding, and strict access protocols demand specialist knowledge. Our team brings direct experience with these facility types and their specific accreditation processes.


Aerospace and Defense Supply Chain & Manufacturing


The shift to onshore critical supply chains is accelerating. Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers are actively seeking domestic manufacturing space with strong labor access. We help suppliers identify and occupy facilities that meet production requirements and national security standards.


Team

Erin Bruner Orange County Marketing Director
Erin Bruner

VP, Sector Marketing & Sales Enablement
Irvine, United States


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Dayna Zallo
Dayna Zallo

Senior Managing Director, Occupier Advisory Services
Tampa, United States


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Frequently Asked Questions

We operate as a specialist practice, not a general advisory team assigned to aerospace and defense clients. Our professionals include individuals with active security clearances, direct experience in classified environments, and a working knowledge of the regulatory frameworks, including DCSA, ITAR, and federal facility security requirements, that govern A&D real estate. We also embed compliance due diligence into every phase of the real estate process, from initial site selection through facilities management, so clients avoid the costly surprises that arise when these requirements are treated as an afterthought.

The shift toward domestic production is creating real urgency around facility strategy. We help A&D companies and their suppliers identify markets with the right labor profiles, infrastructure, and incentive structures to support onshoring. We also manage the state and local incentives procurement process, a critical lever for offsetting capital costs, and provide the transaction management expertise to move quickly when the right opportunity is identified.

Yes. We have direct experience with SCIF-adjacent environments and the technical requirements that govern secure compartmented information facilities. Our project management team works alongside clients and their government sponsors to ensure facility design, construction, and fit-out align with applicable Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) and DoD technical specifications. We do not act as the accrediting official, but we ensure the real estate and construction process supports a successful accreditation outcome.

We operate nationally and globally, with particular depth in the established A&D hubs, including Greater Los Angeles, the Puget Sound region, the Gulf Coast, and the Washington D.C. metro, as well as the emerging markets attracting new aerospace and defense investment, including Dallas-Fort Worth, Columbus and Dayton OH, and the Carolinas. Our national platform means clients with multi-site portfolios receive consistent advisory standards regardless of geography.

Many aerospace and defense occupiers manage mixed portfolios, including corporate offices, R&D facilities, classified production environments, and logistics assets, each with different requirements and risk profiles. We provide a unified portfolio management function that addresses each asset type appropriately, ensuring that security requirements, lease structures, and operational needs are managed cohesively rather than in isolation.

Incentives can represent a material offset to facility capital costs, but the process requires early engagement and specialist negotiation. We identify applicable programs, including manufacturing tax credits, workforce development grants, infrastructure support, and enterprise zone designations, and manage the procurement process on behalf of clients. In markets where A&D investment is accelerating, these programs can be substantial and are increasingly competitive to secure.

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