New Century Plaza, Los Angeles, CA
ABOUT
The Akathist Group is a consultancy delivering transformative solutions for the AEC industry through expertise in business planning, coaching, project execution, and dispute prevention.
Guided by resilience, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, we help clients tackle their toughest challenges. With leadership shaped by over four decades and $15 billion of industry impact, The Akathist Group combines visionary insights with actionable strategies to drive progress, foster collaboration, and create lasting value.
At The Akathist Group, leadership is more than experience—it’s about vision, innovation, and impact. As a minority- and woman-owned firm, our foundation is built on a forward-thinking approach paired with decades of industry leadership across construction, engineering, and business strategy.
EXPERIENCES
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SERVICES
We deliver thoughtful solutions for complex operational challenges.
With a deep understanding of industry challenges, we provide expertise that drives growth, strengthens teams, ensures project success, and mitigates risk before conflicts arise.
Business Planning
With deep industry insight and a strategic approach, we provide business planning services that align your vision with actionable strategies. From financial forecasting to market analysis, we help you define goals, mitigate risks, and create scalable solutions that position your organization for long-term success.
Project Planning & Execution
From inception to completion, we deliver comprehensive project planning and execution support. With expertise in diverse construction and delivery methods, cost control, and risk mitigation, we ensure projects meet objectives while maintaining the highest quality and efficiency.
Coaching
We empower individuals and teams through personalized coaching tailored to the unique challenges of the AEC industry. Leveraging decades of leadership experience, we guide professionals in building skills, enhancing collaboration, and achieving their highest potential to drive organizational success.
Dispute Prevention & Resolution
We specialize in resolving conflicts and preventing disputes with proactive strategies grounded in experience and understanding. By fostering communication, managing expectations, and addressing challenges early, we help protect relationships and maintain project momentum.
What sets us apart
Our approach is respectful, inspiring, and boldly challenges industry norms—bringing thoughtful solutions through critical thinking, unmatched expertise, mentorship, deep resources, and a commitment to resolving complexity with balance.
Critical Thinkers
Resilient analysts who challenge assumptions, think beyond the conventional, and navigate complexities to deliver successful outcomes.
Unmatched Experience
Unrivaled expertise spanning every construction sector, from public to private, industrial to high-rise, delivering excellence at every scale.
Mentors & Educators
Known as “The Professors,” we cultivate the next generation of industry leaders, equipping them with proven techniques that drive success.
Depth of Resources
A vast and diverse network of specialists, strategically assembled to address any challenge with precision and adaptability.
Peacemakers
Skilled in navigating complexity, we foster understanding and resolution, ensuring fair, balanced, and lasting solutions for all stakeholders.
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We make Impossible Possible by challenging boundaries, redefining limitations, and transforming obstacles into opportunities.
CLIENTS
Trusted by Industry Leaders
The Akathist Group founders have partnered with a diverse array of clients across the public, private, and federal sectors, bringing a wealth of experience that spans industries and project scales. Our work with government agencies, private developers, contractors, and institutional stakeholders provides a unique perspective—allowing us to anticipate challenges, integrate best practices, and deliver tailored solutions that drive measurable results. By leveraging insights from each sector, we create strategies that balance regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and business objectives, ensuring every client benefits from a holistic, forward-thinking approach.
