Case Study: Mission-Critical Construction for L3Harris
Client: L3Harris Technologies
Project Location: Yorba Linda, CA
Facility Type: Secure SCIF and Technology Operations Center
Square Footage: Confidential
Scope: Secure Facility Build-Out, SCIF Construction, Employee Relocation Coordination
The Client: L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris is a global leader in defense and aerospace systems, known for delivering advanced technologies in communications, electronic warfare, and intelligence solutions. With operations that demand security, precision, and reliability, L3Harris partners with industry leaders who can deliver under pressure—especially when working on sensitive, mission-critical environments.
The Challenge: High-Security Construction & Relocation
As part of a strategic consolidation, L3Harris needed to relocate over 400 employees from their Anaheim location to a newly constructed, highly secure facility in Yorba Linda. The program required:
Multiple SCIF rooms (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities)
Strict ICD-705 compliance for physical and electronic security
Seamless coordination of multiple trades and vendors
Timely delivery to align with a large scale employee relocation and operational continuity
Failure to meet the schedule or security benchmarks would have resulted in significant delays and risks to L3Harris’ defense operations.
The Solution: Turelk’s Leadership & Technical Execution
Turelk deployed a senior project team led by Bernie Montolla and Robert Brand, whose combined expertise in complex construction and secure facility delivery proved pivotal.
Delivered ICD-705 compliant SCIF spaces with advanced physical and electronic shielding
Navigated complex permitting, inspection, and security approval processes
Maintained precise vendor and subcontractor coordination across parallel workstreams
Facilitated operational handover while managing a large-scale employee move
Turelk’s disciplined, hands-on management style and deep knowledge of secure environments ensured the project remained on time, compliant, and fully functional upon turnover.
Client Testimonial: Leadership That Drove Success
“I want to take a moment to formally recognize the exceptional work that both Bernie Montolla and Robert Brand delivered throughout the construction of our new L3Harris facility in Yorba Linda, CA. Their leadership, depth of knowledge, and commitment to ensuring every detail was handled correctly were absolutely foundational to the success of this project.”
— L3Harris Technologies
“Achieving this transition within our timeline simply would not have been possible without the leadership, experience, and dedication both Bernie and Robert brought to the project. Their work reflects the highest standards of professionalism and exemplifies the excellence L3Harris strives for.”
— L3Harris Technologies
The Impact
Thanks to Turelk’s trusted partnership and attention to detail, L3Harris successfully transitioned to its new operational headquarters without disruption, demonstrating that even the most complex, secure projects can be executed with confidence when the right team is in place.