Ardurra Acquires Cultural Resource Management Firm, Janus Research, Inc.

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ardurra Group Inc. (Ardurra) announced today the acquisition of Janus Research, Inc. (Janus), a cultural resource management firm that has served Florida clients for over 40 years.

This partnership strengthens our cultural resource management capabilities and creates new possibilities for both teams to collaborate on larger, more complex projects where CRM expertise is critical.

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Ardurra, ranked #75 on Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) Top 500 list, is known for delivering complex engineering and design services to public and private entities across the United States.

Founded in 1979, Janus Research is a cultural resource management firm based in Tampa, Florida. The firm helps protect and preserve important historical and cultural sites through comprehensive assessment, planning, and compliance services. Their 21-person team ensures development projects meet federal and state preservation requirements while balancing progress with cultural stewardship across Florida's diverse communities.

The acquisition makes Ardurra a top-three cultural resource management provider in the state of Florida.

"Janus Research, Inc. has earned an exceptional reputation over four decades in Florida's cultural resource management market. As we continue building our CRM capabilities, their expertise and long-standing relationships will significantly strengthen what we can offer clients. We're pleased to welcome such a respected team to Ardurra," said Ernesto Aguilar, PE, President and CEO of Ardurra.

"Building our reputation for excellence and ethical research as a small firm hasn't been easy, but our team has always maintained the highest professional standards," said Ken Hardin, President of Janus Research. "Ardurra shares our values and approach to quality work. We've collaborated on projects before and have great respect for their colleagues. This partnership allows us to take our commitment to excellence to the next level."

Janus Research will continue to operate from Tampa while integrating with Ardurra's existing CRM team.

About Ardurra

Headquartered in Miami, Ardurra provides complex engineering, consulting, and design services for various end markets, including water, transportation, aviation, and public works across the United States. Ardurra Group Inc. operates as a portfolio company of Littlejohn & Co., LLC. (Littlejohn). Littlejohn is a Greenwich, Connecticut-based investment firm focused on private equity and debt investments, primarily in middle-market companies. With approximately $8.0 billion in regulatory assets under management, the firm seeks to build sustainable success for its portfolio companies through a disciplined approach to engineering change. For more information about Littlejohn, visit www.littlejohnllc.com. For more about Ardurra, visit www.ardurra.com.

About Janus Research, Inc.

Janus Research, Inc., a cultural resource management company established in 1979. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, the firm helps protect and preserve important historical and cultural sites through comprehensive assessment, planning, and compliance services. Their work ensures development projects meet federal and state preservation requirements while balancing progress with cultural stewardship across Florida's diverse communities. More information is available at www.janus-research.com.