AMAR Group, LLC

What AMAR Group, LLC does

AMAR Group, LLC is a privately held architecture, engineering, and construction management firm headquartered at 2141 Wisconsin Ave NW in Washington, D.C., founded in 1992 by Genell V. Anderson and operating continuously for over 30 years across the Washington DC metro area, including Maryland and Virginia. The firm is structured around four integrated service lines: Architecture (residential and commercial design, drafting, planning, and construction documentation), Civil Engineering (storm water management, utility design, grading and drainage, DC Water and DOEE submittals), Construction Management (full-lifecycle project management with quality assurance and cost controls), and 3rd Party Inspections (ICC-certified code compliance inspections across foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fire-protection trades, scheduled through DCRA's Tertius platform). A fifth, newer compliance line — NSPIRE inspections for HUD-funded housing — was added in 2024.

The firm serves government agencies (DCHA, DDOT, DC Department of General Services, ARHA), healthcare providers (Children's National Hospital), educational institutions (DC Public Schools), commercial and hospitality businesses (Millie's DC, DCity Smokehouse), and residential clients (Mi Casa Inc., over 20 years). Its competitive position rests on five stacking certifications (SBA 8(a), WOSB, DBE, CBE, MBE) that grant preferential access to set-aside government contracts, supplemented by registered architects and professional engineers across DC, MD, VA, and SC.

AMAR Group generates revenue through project-based professional service fees — fixed-price or quoted engagements for design, engineering, construction management, and per-inspection billing for third-party code work. The firm employs a sales-led go-to-market motion, acquiring customers through direct outreach, professional referrals, government RFPs, and a website consultation channel, with no disclosed resellers or distribution partners. The technology stack is industry-standard rather than proprietary, centered on Revit, AutoCAD, SiteScape 3D scanning, and standard visualization tools. As of 2025, the firm is actively hiring, indicating capacity expansion rather than contraction.

Name

AMAR Group, LLC

Legal name

AMAR Group LLC

Website

https://amargroupllc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AMAR Group, LLC is a Washington DC-metro architecture, engineering, construction management, and third-party inspection firm serving government agencies, housing authorities, healthcare providers, and commercial clients, founded in 1992 and certified as an SBA 8(a), WOSB, DBE, CBE, and MBE.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural and Engineering Services

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Engineering Services (541330), Architectural Services (541310)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction Management & Delivery (EPCM/CMAR/Design-Build Oversight) (EUANALAE), Water, Wastewater & Stormwater Compliance (BPAHAJAJ)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Civil engineering services
• Construction management
• Third party inspections
• Building code compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Design Services: Project-based fees for architectural design services including residential architecture, commercial architecture, feasibility studies, and construction document preparation.
2. Civil Engineering Services: Engineering design services including storm water management, utility design, grading and drainage, and site design for residential, commercial, and institutional projects.
3. Construction Management: Project management services from demolition through final inspection, including quality assurance, cost controls, and scheduling management.
4. 3rd Party Inspections: Code compliance inspections for various construction stages including foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fire protection, billed per inspection.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AMAR Group, LLC is a Washington D.C. metro area architecture, engineering, and construction management firm offering four integrated service lines: Architecture (residential and commercial design, drafting, and planning), Civil Engineering (storm water management, utility design, grading and drainage), Construction Management (project management with quality assurance and cost controls), and 3rd Party Inspections (ICC-certified code compliance inspections for foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fire protection). The firm serves government agencies, housing authorities, healthcare providers, educational institutions, and commercial and residential property owners.

Product overview

AMAR Group, LLC is a Washington D.C. metro area architecture, management, and research firm offering four integrated core service lines: Architecture Services (residential and commercial design, drafting, and planning), Civil Engineering (storm water management, utility design, grading), Construction Management (project management since 1992), and 3rd Party Inspections (code compliance inspections for DC properties). These services are designed to work together, allowing the firm to manage projects from conceptual design through construction administration and final inspection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture Services Comprehensive architectural design services including residential architecture (custom homes, remodeling, extensions, additions, multi-unit residential developments) and commercial architecture (office buildouts, tenant fit-outs, restaurants, hotels, retail spaces, commercial renovations), covering design, drafting, planning, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, permitting, and construction administration.
• Civil Engineering Civil engineering services including storm water management, underground utility design, grading and drainage, DC Water submittals, and DOEE submittals for residential, commercial, institutional, and public sector projects in the Washington DC metro area.
• Construction Management Construction project management services covering commercial and residential projects, tenant build-outs, document management, contracting, permits, and buildings, with quality assurance, cost controls, and scheduling management from demolition through final inspection.
• 3rd Party Inspections Third-party code compliance inspections for Washington D.C. properties covering foundation, framing, superstructure, shell, grading, general building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fire protection inspections, plus HUD inspections for Rapid Rehousing and DCHA public housing inspections, scheduled through DCRA's Tertius platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• MELVO RAD Renovation: 137 units across multiple D.C. locations upgraded to market-rate standards and UFAS compliance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Parks Main StreetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting economic growth and neighborhood revitalization on the Kennedy Street Corridor. AMAR Group participated in The Parks Main Street initiative that provided grants for facade upgrades and tenant fit-out, supporting local business community development.
• DC Department of BuildingscoreOthersIntegration with DCRA's Tertius platform for scheduling third-party inspections. Access DC single sign-on program enhances security and access to online services including Department of Buildings.
• Inclusionary Housing Board (Baltimore)minorOthersTaylora Imes-Thomas, Associate Principal at AMAR Group, served as Executive Appointee to the Inclusionary Housing Board in Baltimore city (2019-2020).

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• Torti Gallas + Partners: DC-based architecture and planning firm specializing in multifamily housing, mixed-use, and urban infill projects. Comparable to AMAR's affordable housing and multifamily renovation work; one of AMAR's senior team previously worked there.
• Studio 27 Architecture: DC-based architecture firm delivering residential, commercial, and mixed-use design with an integrated design-build orientation. Comparable to AMAR in boutique scale, regional focus, and full-service architecture delivery.
• Bonstra | Haresign Architects: DC-based architecture firm focused on urban infill, multifamily residential, and civic projects. Comparable to AMAR in scale, regional footprint, and emphasis on residential, commercial, and community-oriented work in the DC metro area.
• WDG Architecture: Washington DC-based multi-discipline architecture firm delivering architecture, interior design, and planning across commercial, residential, and institutional projects. Comparable to AMAR in scale, regional focus, and service mix, including government and institutional clients in the DC metro market.
• Hickok Cole: DC-headquartered architecture and interior design firm with a multi-practice platform spanning mixed-use, commercial, multifamily, and civic work. Directly comparable to AMAR's DC-centric, multi-service architecture and design practice serving institutional and private developers.
• MTFA Architecture: DC-headquartered architecture firm specializing in K-12, higher education, and community/civic projects. Closely comparable to AMAR's education and government-focused service lines within the DC metro area.

Regional players

• SK&A Structural Engineers: DC-based structural engineering firm providing structural design and consulting for residential, commercial, and institutional projects. Comparable to AMAR's civil/structural engineering work within the DC metro, often co-appearing on the same project teams.

Broad incumbents

• DLR Group: Large integrated architecture and engineering firm with a strong DC presence serving civic, education, and government clients. Competes with AMAR for the same DC public-sector work but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Gensler: Global architecture and design firm with a major DC office handling commercial, hospitality, and civic projects. Competes for the same DC metro commercial and government clients but at enterprise scale with vastly broader resources.
• SmithGroup: Major integrated A&E firm with a long-standing DC office serving federal, healthcare, and institutional clients. Overlaps with AMAR on government and healthcare architecture work but operates at national scale with much broader service depth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AMARGROUPLLC
• Facebookfacebook.com/AMARGroupllc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/amar-group-llc
• Instagramhouzz.com/pro/amararchitecture/amar-architecture-management-and-research

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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