The firm has been in existence since 1977 when Gérard Sanchis, its principal, joined Tedd Darby (now deceased) to form the firm of Specifications, Inc. – now ANC Consultants.

ANC longevity is a testament of a core understanding of construction documents and processes, and responsiveness to its clients.

As architects who specialize as specifications consultants, ANC’s relationship with its clients differs from the typical architect/consultant relationship.  While specifications are only a part of the design process, they cover the complete range of issues encountered during design and construction, from the most global contractual matter to the smallest technical detail.

Because ANC staff has the same type of education and training as its clients, we develop a synergistic relationship with them.  We are fortunate to have written specifications for a great number of building types and bid delivery methods for some very creative clients.  As a result, ANC is able to use the experience gained on past projects to contribute to the success of current and future projects.  Our clients rely on our services as a vital part of their internal quality control and claims avoidance program, as well as cost control.

STAFFING

Gérard Sanchis, AIA, CSI, SCIP, the firm's president, was educated at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Montréal, Canada, graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture, and is a licensed architect.

Mr. Sanchis’ experience covers all aspects of architectural practice, including working in project management prior to becoming head of specifications for Welton Becket and As-sociates in 1974.  Mr. Sanchis is past chairman of the education committee of the Construction Specifications Institute, Los Angeles Chapter, and has been an instructor of their short courses.  Mr. Sanchis was lead specifier for the restoration of the California Sate Capitol and the Los Angeles City Hall, and has lead the specification teams for the Getty Center for the Arts, the Getty Villa in Malibu, and the first gate of EuroDisney in France.

Annemarie R. Storrs, CSI, SCIP, associate, has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Woodbury University.  Before joining ANC in 1997, Ms Storrs’ experience covered all aspects of architectural practice.  She was Chief of Specifications for AC Martin and Associates in charge of the specification effort for several large projects now built in Southern California.  Ms Storrs is an active member of the CSI Los Angeles Chapter Education Committee.

Gérard and Annemarie are members of the Construction Specifications Institute, and of one or more of the following:  American Institute of Architects (AIA), Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), Specification Consultants In Independent Practice (SCIP), the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), and the American Concrete Institute (ACI).

We are lucky to be assisted in our work by talented assistants who are conversant with the softwares we use – primarily Word for Windows and WordPerfect.  When needed, we offer formatting and typing services to other disciplines of the design team that do not have the knowledge or personnel for the task.