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Our Story
While integrity defines our business relationships, true mastery is measured by the value we create. —
The built environment is evolving at an accelerating pace. In this arena of steel and stone, optimization is no longer a request—it is a demand. CRE efficiency must be pursued with unwavering resolve. Sustainability is not just desirable—it is fundamental. AESIT designs and secures efficient, sustainable, human-centric smart spaces for optimal performance.
We excel in delivering comprehensive professional solutions through these primary divisions:
(Refer to our FAQs under Corporate Resources for a complete list of goods and services.)
- Design | Architecture, Engineering, Planning & Landscapes ∞ Learn More
- Operations | Infrastructure, Platforms & Optimization ∞ Learn More
- Protection | Cybersecurity & Physical Security ∞ Learn More
Imagine a commercial portfolio where energy waste is proactively identified and mitigated before it impacts your bottom line—this is the reality AESIT delivers. Our solutions honed over decades of experience since our 1989 founding, optimize every stage of your property lifecycle. For example, in partnership with The Department of Treasury, our intelligent systems have demonstrably reduced energy consumption in their North American facilities by an average of 21% through predictive analytics and automated climate control adjustments. Our "sentient architecture" isn't merely conceptual; it's a proven methodology that automates complex processes like tenant comfort management and security protocols, freeing your team to focus on strategic growth. This modernization of traditional approaches, as implemented in numerous healthcare facilities, has improved operational efficiency and enhanced patient experience scores by an average of 18% through optimized environmental controls and wayfinding. The logical consequence of these advancements is a tangible 15-30% reduction in overall operational costs, driven by proactive maintenance scheduling that minimizes costly emergency repairs and a profound transformation in sustainability metrics, directly contributing to a significant boost in your business's asset value and long-term profitability. Our results speak for themselves. Yet, long after, transformative value is achieved. Our partners consistently attest to something more profound—our unwavering commitment to ethical practice and transparency. This is not simply good business; it is a matter of principle, demonstrating respect for their cultures and forging powerful bonds with those they serve.
The future of commercial real estate (CRE) is no longer solely about steel and stone; it thirsts for spatial awareness intertwined with seamless automation and intelligent systems dancing in harmony with this world to optimize, minimize risk, and enhance human experiences. AESIT has quietly helped shape this future for decades, and the built environment paradigm shift has only begun to unfold.
Partner with AESIT and chart your organization's path of optimization, an alliance forged toward anew, value-inspired future reality. ∞
Our Philosophy
Groundbreaking innovation. It is not a passive observation of what might be but a forceful act of creation. Like a conductor shaping a symphony, we envision the horizon and then, with deliberate action, command its emergence. —
Much like a virtuoso conductor guiding an orchestra to blend diverse instruments harmoniously, our philosophy guides our team through the complex world of innovation, utilizing the crescendos of change to navigate discordant challenges with unwavering precision. In this dynamic creative environment, we actively shape our strategy. By taking a proactive and forward-thinking approach, we compose the future by seamlessly integrating organic and pragmatic elements into every aspect of our business. Like a skilled composer who anticipates the ebb and flow of musical themes, we actively shape the course of your enterprise. By embracing the unpredictable yet empowering nature of the journey ahead, we reassure our partners, foresee, and prepare for the future.
Our proven approach transforms complex business challenges into clear, actionable steps that distill success into these essential elements.
- Connect: We build meaningful relationships with all stakeholders through clear, direct communication. By actively listening and responding to your needs, we ensure everyone's voice is heard and goals are aligned. Our straightforward approach eliminates confusion and builds trust.
- Adapt: We understand that change is inevitable and are here to help your organization embrace it. Recognizing that each business faces unique challenges—whether cultural shifts, technological changes, or stakeholder demands—we break down barriers and create solutions that fit your specific needs. Our adaptive philosophy minimizes disruption while maximizing positive impact, ensuring your business remains agile and resilient in the face of change.
- Guide: Drawing from our expertise and proven practices, we work alongside you to chart your organization's future course. We don't just offer advice; we partner with you to turn vision into reality. Our collaborative approach ensures that your team is not just a passive recipient of change but an active participant in shaping your organization's future.
The winds of evolution set our course philosophy. Change is not to be feared, but embraced as the architect of our achievements. We meet adversity head-on, recognizing within it the seeds of sustainable progress. We navigate the future with resilience and an unwavering belief in our capacity to adapt and thrive. Through genuine connection and pragmatic wisdom, we cultivate opportunities of lasting consequence.
Our Synergistic Edge
The conductor's charge is absolute. They will instill in each musician a profound recognition of the power inherent in unified action. The orchestra's strength lies not in individual brilliance alone but in the resonant force of combined will. —
At AESIT, we build our competitive advantage on the extraordinary talent we cultivate and teamwork. Like a world-class orchestra, we blend individual excellence with seamless collaboration to create something more significant than the sum of its parts. We focus on attracting and developing subject matter experts, validating their credentials through rigorous mentoring and practical experience. Our team leaders excel in agile thinking and collaborative success. AESIT's recruiters pursue individuals committed to innovation and inspired by a passion for continuous learning. Our collaborative culture encourages team members to work smarter, live fuller, and achieve more abundantly. We built the foundation of our team synergy on a singular fundamental truth: together—common people can attain uncommon results.
By mastering these core areas, we deliver unique collaborative excellence and value that is challenging for our competitors to replicate.
- Development: Our executive mentors advise, recruit, and cultivate talent through specialized development programs designed to align with our business, culture, interests, and model. This practice ensures that every team member masters the required skills and the art of delivering outstanding partner experiences that meet AESIT's quality standards.
- Ownership: At AESIT, we sincerely believe in shared ownership. Top performers earn the opportunity to become company shareholders, creating a powerful alignment between personal success and organizational growth. This ownership mindset drives our culture of innovation and excellence, making each owner an integral part of our success story.
- Harmony: We understand exceptional service stems from balanced, empowered professionals. Our team members are focused, poised, and equipped with advanced negotiation skills, enabling win-win scenarios that benefit all stakeholders. This harmonious pillar has established AESIT as a trusted catalyst for digital transformations.
Our edge is not merely an advantage but a synergistic imperative driven by an absolute commitment to excellence. We do not simply achieve quality; we engineer it with exacting precision. Our team, a crucible of dynamic thought, delivers perspectives that benefit our partners and their communities. Our people-centric ethos and unwavering belief in human excellence are the bedrock of our market distinction.
Our Sectors
Our Work
∞ Delicate Design in a Historic District |
AESIT extended an 18th-century building in the historic district of Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. The architect designed an open floor plan on the first level, merging the entertainment space and kitchen. The second story features executive quarters, baths, guest space, and suitable upstairs laundry. Our team concentrated on delicate design to enrich the home's raw aesthetics. The Alexandria Virginia Historic District showcases well-preserved late 18th and early 19th-century architecture, blending its historical roots with the 21st century, and our renovation contributes to the city's vibrant narrative. Old Town's Christ Church, attended by George Washington, was built in the late 1700s as the main church for the Church of England's Fairfax Parish. ∞
∞ The Architect's Guide to Standards |
Endorsed by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), this infamous document has been an essential guide for architects, designers, and builders for decades. Covering visualizations for elements like door frames and roof designs. With nearly eight decades of history, it remains a crucial resource in the field. In its 9th Edition Supplement, AESIT was selected to participate as an integral contributor to this authoritative publication. The recent modernization and online accessibility of AGS enhance its usability, providing architects, designers, engineers, and graphic artists with easy access to vital standards and fostering innovation in architecture. AESIT was honored to help shape this transformative journey alongside a select group of industry professionals. ∞
∞ Victoria Harbor's—Cheung Kong Center |
This well-known 62-storey Grade-A Office tower is situated in the heart of Hong Kong, China, with 1.25 million square feet and overlooks Victoria Harbor. In collaboration with a premier Washington DC firm, Leo A. Daly, AESIT assisted in the design and engineering. Managed by Cesar Pelli and Associates, a designer of some of the world's tallest buildings, we furnished building space calculations and egress statistics for floor design criteria for maximum pedestrian occupancy and egress efficiency. AESIT weaved Feng Shui principles, incorporating the five elements—wood, fire, earth, metal, and water—to enhance harmony and balance in the design elements. This design features an award-winning curvilinear pedestrian bridge as part of Hong Kong's bridge system. ∞
∞ Digital Branding Immersion Center |
AESIT was commissioned to participate in designing and constructing an artistic freestanding structural exhibit for the Northern Virginia unveiling of Lamborghini's (0-62 mph in 3.6 seconds) Urus. The world's first super sport utility vehicle blends supercar performance with SUV versatility. Our display featured a sophisticated blend of fabric and vinyl and motion graphics, animation, lighting, and music, with the vehicle showcased on an illuminated raised carpeted platform that captivated enthusiasts. The Urus, which shares its 600-horsepower engine with the Gallardo and draws design inspiration from the Aventador, going on to become a significant contributor to Lamborghini's record-breaking sales in 2021 with a 13% increase over the previous year. ∞
∞ Office 365—Certified Partner Upgrade |
AESIT successfully executed a comprehensive cloud migration for a nationwide enterprise, transitioning from legacy Microsoft Office desktop applications to Microsoft 365 without downtime. The implementation occurred overnight, ensuring all user data, security protocols, and licenses were maintained while fully deploying Microsoft 365 across Windows, macOS, mobile, and web platforms. AESIT supplied extensive pre-migration training and ongoing 24/7 support, allowing users to immediately take advantage of application tools and productivity features, modernizing the organization’s entire desktop ecosystem. Our strategic upgrade enhanced operational efficiency and empowered employees to work flexibly and collaboratively. ∞
∞ Geographic Information Systems (GIS) |
AESIT was key in expanding the Dulles Corridor Metrorail (Silver Line), a 34-station system connecting Virginia and Maryland. As subcontractors, we provided technical team leadership, GIS/CAD administration, and engineering application support. Our responsibilities included coordinating engineering efforts, supervising personnel, training, and managing networked applications and hardware. AESIT delivered the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) on time and under budget, exceeding client expectations. This achievement earned us a Certificate of Achievement in Leadership. The Silver Line project showcases AESIT's ability to deliver complex technical solutions effectively and efficiently. ∞
∞ Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM) |
AESIT modernized a federal agency's Configuration Management System by transforming disconnected desktop systems and Excel spreadsheets into an enterprise-wide Oracle solution that seamlessly integrated facility assets, space management, and physical security components. This comprehensive CAFM implementation became the agency's first system to achieve FISMA high-baseline compliance while providing enhanced inventory tracking, work order management, extensive documentation, disaster recovery, and 24/7 support—all maintaining 99.9% uptime and delivering substantially improved operational efficiency. ∞
∞ Integrated Workplace Management (IWMS) |
AESIT spearheaded the development of a transformative workplace solution by seamlessly integrating an advanced workplace management system (IWMS) with an enterprise asset management (EAM) platform. Our team managed all facets of the project, from planning and design to execution and stakeholder engagement, ensuring a cohesive implementation. We unified facility, security, and IT operations into an efficient team through meaningful connections and practical guidance. Our framework ensured smooth data flow, maintained compliance, and allowed departments to operate with agility and efficiency. ∞
∞ Cybersecurity Upgrade & Network Administration |
AESIT managed and protected an organization's nationwide enterprise communications infrastructure. We administered their LAN/WAN, VOIP telecommunications systems, and cybersecurity appliances. Our team facilitated hardware life cycles, server equipment management, software deployment, licensing compliance, technologies, practices, and policies to protect computer systems, networks, and data from cyberattacks and unauthorized access. Our work encompassed installing high-speed WiFi networks, completing a Disaster Recovery Plan, and delivering solutions aligned within budget constraints. ∞
∞ Integrated Security—Command Center |
AESIT aided in integrating multiple security systems at Naval Base Guam (NBG), a strategic U.S. Navy facility in Apra Harbor that merged with Andersen Air Force Base in 2009 to form Joint Region Marianas. The project capsulized emergency telecommunications, radio systems, physical security and fire alarms, and video surveillance from numerous sites into a centralized control facility, where cleared engineers designed vast security solutions, including access control, CCTV with refined digital recording abilities, fire monitoring, intrusion detection, and a command center featuring video wall systems. Located roughly 3,200 miles west of Hawaii in the U.S. territory of Guam, NBG continues to serve as a crucial naval power base in the Western Pacific region. This integration project enriches operational efficiency and security at this military installation. ∞
∞ Physical Security—Design & Installation |
We were awarded a contract to implement access control, CCTV, and perimeter intrusion detection systems at Naval Station Rota in Spain, a strategic facility jointly operated by Spanish and U.S. forces under Spanish command that supports Naval Forces Europe Africa Central (EURAFCENT), Sixth Fleet, and COCOM operations. As a tenant facility of Spanish Naval Base Rota, where external security is managed by the Spanish Navy and internal security is shared between both nations, AESIT's cleared personnel have provided comprehensive technical services, including access control systems, engineering schematics, and as-built documentation, contributing to the base's mission of delivering superior operational and logistical support to tenant commands and transiting warfighters. AESIT's contributions enhance the overall security framework of Naval Station Rota. ∞
∞ Physical Security—As-Built Documentation |
We were selected to participate in delivering design-built physical security systems at Naval Air Station Keywest, Florida. NAS Key West's national security mission supports the operational and readiness requirements of the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, National Guard units, federal agencies, and allied forces. AESIT personnel furnished access control, diagrams, engineering, and as-built documentation for NAS Key West security equipment. The station has a sophisticated Tactical Combat Training System (TCTS), similar to the one depicted in the famous movie "Top Gun," that tracks and records aerial maneuvers. NAS Key West remained open and evolved into a state-of-the-art air-to-air combat training facility for all military services. Our alliance highlights AESIT's commitment to national security, advanced technology, and strategic partnerships. ∞
Our Domains
Infrastructure, Platforms & Optimization
Ecosystem Design
Navigating the Complexities of the Built Environment
