Aerospace & Defense Advisory Group
For aerospace and defense companies, real estate decisions directly impact mission success. Location, security, facility design, operational readiness, and the ability to move quickly to market all influence contract awards, access to talent and long-term scalability. We understand these pressures and help clients make critical real estate decisions that strengthen performance and accomplish mission objectives.
Cushman & Wakefield brings a differentiated combination of security-cleared professionals, integrated service delivery and industry-specific expertise to support secure facilities. Our approach emphasizes upfront due diligence—ensuring sites, entitlements, infrastructure and compliance requirements are addressed early—so you can accelerate delivery with confidence. We help you launch faster, scale efficiently and stay aligned as contract requirements evolve.
How We Execute
Integrated Site Selection
Leveraging advanced tools and deep market knowledge, we find locations that reduce risk, lower costs and fuel growth. We help you navigate complexity and capitalize on opportunities across the country.
- Location & Labor Analytics Consulting
- Supply Chain & Network Optimization
- State & Local Incentives Procurement
Portfolio Management
Our cross-service experts leverage data, streamline processes and deliver superior insights to optimize your real estate portfolio and uncover cost savings.
- Advanced, AI-Centric Global Portfolio Administration Technology
- Portfolio Strategy & Financial Advisory
- Transaction Management
Project Management & Development
Our comprehensive approach, combined with our deep understanding of mission-critical facilities, regulatory requirements, and industry trends, ensures consistent delivery from pre-planning to go-live.
- Advanced Manufacturing Programming & Design
- In-depth Building Due Diligence of Utilities, Base Building Systems and Infrastructure
- Construction Project Management & Project Timeline
Facilities Management
Our deep understanding of defense and government operations allows us to deliver technology-enabled services that keep your facilities safe, compliant, and reliable.
- Management of Secure Facilities and SCIF-Adjacent Environments
- Production Maintenance for Advanced Manufacturing Equipment
- Experience with Regulated and Government-contracted Operations
The Cushman & Wakefield Difference
Experience with federal, state and international regulatory requirements impacting A&D facilities
- Knowledge of access controls, secure information handling and specialized facility criteria
- Early identification of compliance requirements to reduce rework, delays and execution risk
- Alignment of real estate decisions with regulatory and operational constraints from the outset
- Military & Veterans Programs - Mission-aligned talent and sector fluency that builds trust quickly in environments where credibility, discipline, and execution matter.
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