ARS is a second-generation, family-owned business founded by A.R. Sanchez-Corea in 1981. From the start, it has been a hands-on company. A.R. Sanchez-Corea entered the construction industry in the late 1960s installing public address and communications systems, and quickly built a reputation for technical expertise, procedural knowledge, and trusted relationships with fire marshals, builders, and inspectors alike.
That legacy of honest, expert counsel now drives the company under President Tony Sanchez-Corea, III. For over forty years, ARS has held a unique position in the San Francisco building industry – managing the interrelationships between all disciplines, from initial permit through Certificate of Final Completion, and negotiating equivalencies to satisfy code requirements while meeting design goals economically. ARS are registered permit consultants and contact lobbyists with San Francisco’s Ethics Commission, with over 25 years’ service on SFDBI’s Code Advisory Committee.
ARS has contributed to some of San Francisco’s largest and most complex construction projects, delivering innovative solutions and facilitating collaboration among owners, permitting professionals, community groups, and all other stakeholders. ARS staff are active participants on national, state, and city boards, and are deeply committed to the communities they serve.
At ARS, teamwork is the culture – not a concept. Knowledge, experience, foresight, tenacity, and a genuine commitment to client success are what set ARS apart – and what they bring to every project.
ARS Senior Associate, Ken, reviewing drawings with SFFD plan checker.
ARS is a small, but dynamic second generation family owned business founded by A.R. Sanchez-Corea in 1981. From its beginning, ARS has been a hands-on company. Today, ARS is led by A.R.'s son, Tony Sanchez-Corea, who serves as President with over 25 years of experience with the company, its mission, and its values.