Enlighten Systems Engineering Aligns Real Estate Strategy with Business Needs at Project Cowork
Enlighten Systems Engineering, a San Antonio-based software and systems engineering firm supporting the Department of Defense (DOD), needed a workspace that could adapt to their unique business model. With a team of 30 and contracts often limited to one-year terms, Enlighten turned to Project Cowork to match their real estate strategy with their operational needs.
The Challenge
Enlighten faced several challenges as they evaluated long-term office space options:
- Short-term contract cycles: With many of their government contracts lasting just one year, committing to traditional multi-year leases or internet service agreements was misaligned with their business model.
- High build-out costs: Constructing a private, secure office space tailored to their needs required significant upfront investment in architects, permitting, and construction.
- Security requirements: Handling sensitive information necessitated a private, lockable space designed to accommodate confidentiality.
Finding a workspace that could meet these requirements without unnecessary complexity or cost was a priority.
The Solution
Project Cowork provided a fully customized solution that addressed Enlighten’s specific needs:
- Team Suites: A private 3,000 SF suite featuring four offices, a dedicated conference room, and a kitchenette—all fully furnished and move-in ready.
- Flexibility in Contracts: One-year leasing options that aligned perfectly with their government contract terms.
- Built-In Security: Lockable spaces and digital access control managed entirely by Project Cowork, ensuring compliance with their sensitive operational requirements.
- Turnkey Setup: Zero build-out costs for space preparation, with everything designed, permitted, and constructed prior to move-in.
- Access to Shared Amenities: Hours included for use of six high-tech conference and training rooms.
Utilizing Project Cowork
Enlighten Systems Engineering quickly made the most of their team suite. The private offices and dedicated conference room provide a secure environment for day-to-day operations, while their in-suite kitchenette supports team collaboration and convenience.
Additionally, their membership extends access to Project Cowork’s communal spaces and high-tech meeting rooms, ensuring they always have the right environment for every occasion. The
ease of management, including digital access control and streamlined contracts, allows Enlighten’s leadership to focus on their core business rather than facilities oversight.
The Results
Partnering with Project Cowork has delivered significant benefits for Enlighten:
- Operational Efficiency: A turnkey setup eliminated costly and time-consuming build-out processes.
- Aligned Flexibility: One-year lease terms reduced risk and matched their contract cycles.
- Enhanced Security: Lockable spaces and digital access control provided the necessary privacy for sensitive operations.
- Improved Employee Experience: Team members value the high-quality office environment, community events, and professional amenities.
- Simplified Management: With all facilities handled by Project Cowork, management can focus on scaling their business.
By choosing Project Cowork, Enlighten Systems Engineering found a space that adapts to their needs, supports their growth, and provides a professional environment for their team to thrive.