Operations, Program Development, and Project Delivery for Construction, Design and Development Teams

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“Over my 20-years in design and construction, I witnessed the industries we are designing for evolve faster than the AEC industry itself. The technologies are available and the discipline is attainable for AEC teams to apply new innovations to how we run projects. While I’m a registered architect, my creative process lies within the problem-solving and risk reduction in project management rather than the building design itself; always striving to create greater efficiencies and deliver greater value to our clients.”

- Marlo Dowell, Principal

Our Approach

Acila Consulting was founded by Principal Marlo Dowell as a solution to the AEC industry’s need to innovate. By employing simple changes in technology tools and processes, we can make large-scale differences for our clients and how we engage with and service their projects.

Throughout her career, Marlo has developed strong relationships with industry leaders who share her goal of pushing the industry forward. Leveraging these resources, Acila offers a bench of talent that is brought into consult on projects as needed, in project and program management specialties across multiple expertise.

Our Services

Acila Consulting’s key focus is providing project/program management services and creating process innovation that drives revenue and operational efficiencies. We see the influence of remote work, the move towards modular and manufactured buildings, and the need for agile performance as key success indicators in the future of the industry. No matter the project, or the problem we’re working to solve, we strive to cut through the noise, think creatively, and foster true collaboration.

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Project Management

Acila can support project management at any scale. Using weekly sprints, agile methodologies, and easy-to-use cloud based tools, we create project transparency and in turn allow clients to quickly visualize, understand, and solve project roadblocks. Learn more about our Project Management services here.

 
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Operations & Program Management

Successful program management operating infrastructure is all about creating collaborative teams that have the authority and speed to respond to multiple project needs at once and implement solutions swiftly across a portfolio of work. We help build teams, employ technology tools, and leverage your teams’ talents to deliver scalable portfolio management solutions and grow your capacity, not your overhead. Learn more about our Operations & Program Management services here.

 
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Owner’s Representation

In the face of a complex design and construction project or a complicated contractual relationship, we leverage valuable technical knowledge to identify and mitigate inherent project risks. From negotiating contracts to managing budgets and schedules, our services will ensure that your project continues to move forward. Learn more about our Owner’s Representation and Third Party Management services here.

 
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Client Program Development

Client program development zeros in on project specific operational challenges made by client decision making. It builds on program management, consolidates work, and allows transparency into prioritization and goal-setting based on your customer’s priorities. We help you create a customized portfolio-wide client process that is scalable and driven by revenue-generating decision making.

 

Location

Conveniently located in Seattle, but currently offering in person or virtual services to clients and teams across the country.

 
 

Let’s discuss how we can support your team or organization.

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Recommendations

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“Marlo is a powerhouse! Throughout our time working together at Katerra, she continually showed her ability to gather very complex and complicated information and distill it down to simple, straight forward and actionable plan(s). Her expertise ranges from Design to Operations and everything in between. We worked together closely on the operational side of Design where Marlo built out our scope & capacity plans, project staffing/tracking and ultimately drove our hiring processes across the office. It was an absolute pleasure working with Marlo and I look forward to the opportunity of working together again in the future.”

— Scott P., Head of Organizational Development

“Marlo has the unique ability to create action from ambiguity. Due to her deep subject matter expertise in architecture and construction, she is able to predict pain points and mitigate their risks. The outcome is programs and projects stay on track. She is able to communicate clearly to diverse audiences and drive to decisions. I have directly benefited from her management and I would recommend Marlo.”

— Christine K., Director of Product Development

“When Marlo is involved, projects move forward. Even in the most chaotic settings, Marlo has the rare ability to zero in on what’s important and define actionable next steps. Moreover, she does this in a manner that balances the needs of the stakeholders and focuses team members on common goals. It is no surprise then that Marlo was often the first person called to bring order and direction to complex, high stakes, and urgent problems.”

— Michael D., Program Manager