Our Advantage
Our campuses allow companies to move quickly from prototype to production while minimizing costs
The Benefits Of Campus Ecosystems:
ACMI constructs facilities required for the R&D, production, and scaling of emerging technologies.
Lease expense begins for tenants when revenue starts. That means lower capital outlays before revenue generation
Significantly reduces total tenant capital outlay, enhances operational efficiency and maximizes cash flow
Tenant resources used on production not construction
Reduced scaling costs and access to expansion space
Faster startup and construction timelines
Pre-Development Management
Build your business case. Preserve your capital. Move faster.
If you're in the early stages of planning a new facility, we can help you figure out what's feasible, what it'll cost, and how to get there — without the overhead of standing up your own development team. You keep your options open, and we do the heavy lifting.
What We Do
Think of us as your development arm before you've committed to a full build. We handle the groundwork so you can make better decisions, faster.
Site Selection & Evaluation
We'll look at zoning, environmental conditions, and soil — everything you need to know before you pick a location.
Design Coordination
We work alongside your architects and engineers to make sure plans are compliant, efficient, and actually buildable.
Permitting & Approvals
Local, state, federal — including DCMA. We know the process and we keep it moving.
Budgeting & Cost Modeling
No surprises. We build out transparent budgets so your leadership and investors know exactly what they're looking at.
Feasibility Studies
Market analysis, site due diligence, and full project scoping — the homework that makes the deal real.
Contractor Pre-Qualification
We identify and vet construction partners early so you're not scrambling when it's time to break ground.
Why Engage Early?
Low commitment, no long-term obligation — walk away at any time
Get from concept to a go/no-go decision faster with experienced people running the process
Skip the cost of hiring an internal pre-development team
If you move forward with ACMI capitalization, your pre-development costs are reimbursed at close
Full Development Management
From decision to operational facility. On time. On budget.
Once you've decided to build, we take it from there. Our team manages the entire development lifecycle — design, engineering, permitting, construction, and commissioning — so your people can stay focused on what they do best.
Project Delivery Framework
Pre-Development
- Market Analysis
- Site Selection
- Feasibility Studies
- Land Acquisition
Design & Engineering
- Design Coordination
- Permitting & Approvals
- Contractor Selection
- Budgeting & Cost Mgmt
Construction & Delivery
- Project Oversight
- Schedule & Budget Mgmt
- Quality Control
- Stakeholder Communication
How We Structure the Deal
Two paths, depending on what works for your organization:
You Fund It
You bring the capital, we run the project. You keep full control of costs and timelines while we handle day-to-day development management and execution.
We Fund It
ACMI capitalizes the entire project, including pre-development. Everything you spent during pre-development gets reimbursed at financial close. Your only commitment is the lease — the rest of your capital stays free for R&D, equipment, and growth.
We leverage our extensive strategic relationships along with public and private organizations to create groundbreaking industrial clusters
Industrial Innovation Clusters
Our industrial clusters support a broad range of government, national security, and commercial applications based around advanced manufacturing focal points providing tenants of all sizes the benefits of a networked ecosystem of similarly focused companies including:
Shared capabilities that reduce tenant operating costs
An ecosystem of manufacturers, suppliers and experts
Tailored infrastructure to meet their needs
Networking and collaboration with other firms