Federal expansion ZAPATA is actively expanding its architecture, engineering, and construction management capabilities for federal programs, evidenced by recent leadership hires targeting design-build and design-bid-build projects for military clients. Potential sales opportunity: pursue federal contracting opportunities and set up briefing with procurement offices and military bases.

Senior talent The firm has been adding senior staff across disciplines including a Federal Program Director, senior electrical engineer, and a director of business development, signaling a push to win larger, more complex programs. Potential sales opportunity: leverage these hires to position ZAPATA as a premier partner for large-scale A-E and CM services in competitive bids.

Full-service strength ZAPATA offers integrated A-E design, sustainability and resilience, security and protective design, and program/construction management, enabling turnkey solutions. Potential sales opportunity: offer bundled services to clients pursuing complex, multi-discipline projects in government, defense, and large civil programs.

Sustainability focus The firm emphasizes sustainable and resilient design, aligning with market demand for environmentally responsible infrastructure and security-conscious facilities. Potential sales opportunity: pitch green, energy-efficient and secure facility projects to public sector and corporate developers seeking ESG alignment.

Growth and reach With headquarters in Charlotte and a global delivery footprint across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa, ZAPATA can pursue international and multi-region projects while maintaining on-time, on-budget delivery. Potential sales opportunity: pursue internationally distributed programs, regional government projects, and large multi-site deployments.