The April 2025 Executive Order, Restoring Common Sense to Federal Office Space Management, is more than a real estate mandate—it’s a directive for smarter government. By removing outdated location requirements, encouraging the consolidation of underused assets, and promoting flexible, mission-aligned decisions, this order gives agencies the green light to modernize and optimize their footprint.
This isn’t just about cost-cutting—it’s about aligning space with strategy. Agencies are now empowered to reduce high-rent leases, relocate operations to more cost-effective federal or suburban facilities, and right-size their real estate portfolios to match mission needs.
Key agency actions should include:
- Conducting rapid utilization assessments and cost-benefit analyses.
- Consolidating operations and eliminating redundant leases.
- Embracing hybrid workplace strategies supported by strategies like our Dynamic Workplace Modeling.
- Prioritizing underutilized federally owned spaces before signing new leases.
At The Building People, we understand that responding to these executive mandates isn’t just about cutting costs—it’s about building a stronger, more agile government. From real estate strategy and facilities operations to smart building integration and energy planning, our proven solutions help federal leaders unlock value and build a more agile, efficient government; our team stands ready to help you assess, optimize, and transform your real estate and workplace strategies to meet mission needs with confidence.
If your agency is navigating space consolidation, lease transitions, or modernization initiatives, we invite you to start a conversation with our experts. Together, we can chart a path that turns today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities. Contact us today to prepare for tomorrow.
