Anser Advisory was founded in 2018 by merging three Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms. Since then, we have acquired a historically certified DBE in California, a certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) in California, a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in Florida, and a certified WBE and LGBTQ+-owned business in Massachusetts. Team Anser now includes a total of ten...

Anser Advisory, the 14th largest program management firm according to ENR, the second fastest growing AE firm according to Zweig Group, and an Energage Top Workplaces USA organization, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Gafcon Digital, the world’s leading software-agnostic systems digital model integrator for building and infrastructure owners. The combination of Anser Advisory’s broad...

Today’s complex construction projects undertaken by public agencies demand an experienced advocate to ensure the owner’s best interest in all aspects of the work. A constructability review—an independent, structured review of design documents by construction professionals— levels the playing field between project owners, contractors, vendors, and architects. The goal of a constructability review...

A constructability review, conducted by construction professionals, helps level the playing field between project owners, contractors, etc. and saves time and money by uncovering issues that may affect construction. Benefits include reduced costs and schedule, a smoother construction process and fewer public relations and legal issues.

For decades, the news about water infrastructure in the United States hasn’t been good. Development, treatment facilities, delivery systems, and restoration of natural systems have all been severely underfunded. But now, there is good news. There is a lot of funding available for infrastructure improvement, including water infrastructure.

It’s OK, you’re allowed to brag a little! On Thursday, March 30, 2023, the Construction Management Association of America’s (CMAA) Southern California Chapter is hosting a virtual, educational seminar presented by Anser Advisory with guest speakers Kosta Mallakis, from the Port of Los Angeles, Francisco Aragon from the Port of Long Beach, and Kim Chan from Los Angeles Metro to help demystify and,

Wildfires have become an increasingly devastating problem as our environment continues to change. Utilities are taking action to protect the lives and property of their customers along with critical grid assets.

Our PM/CM Track Team is looking forward to ensuring your winter ends on time by welcoming you to sunny Anaheim, California, on the first day of March 2023. Follow-up topics from previous popular symposium panels and new topics are lined up to bring you the latest in Project Management and Construction Management (PM/CM) best practices.

By 2070 it’s estimated that 50 million people will call themselves Texans. They will all need water. So will the places they want to work. So will pools and golf courses. They will want to eat, too, and that requires water. There are other demands, including the environment. More than 480 current residents already participate in our regional water planning groups. That is quite a welcoming...

Utility Directors are, as a rule, an independent group. Their main focus is on delivering quality water to their customers at an affordable cost. The only good rate increase is a planned one and that is with begrudging acceptance. Planned rate increases pay for higher operational costs. But the smaller the utility, the smaller the customer base, and the more those rate increases hurt. When there...