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Quality Assurance and Control Practices That Every Construction Project Needs
FMI Quarterly

Quality Assurance and Control Practices That Every Construction Project Needs

Having a strong QA/QC function and program is integral to successful projects. Here we outline several themes that will help you improve your internal QA/QC program and ensure that your efforts yield results.

Utility and Communications Infrastructure: 2025 Outlook
Industry Insights

Utility and Communications Infrastructure: 2025 Outlook

Investment in utility and communications infrastructure remains strong heading into 2025, driven by increasing energy demand from AI and data centers, continued federal funding, and the modernization of power, water and broadband networks. However, policy shifts, supply chain vulnerabilities, and labor shortages could introduce challenges for industry stakeholders​.

How Power Supply Issues are Impacting Data Center Construction
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How Power Supply Issues are Impacting Data Center Construction

The explosive growth of data center construction in the past five years shows no signs of slowing down. One of the largest constraints for data center construction remains power supply and the rising cost of electricity.

Built-In Podcast

Built-In Podcast

Built-In is FMI's podcast featuring industry leaders and subject matter experts about best practices, challenges and opportunities, and other trends.

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E&C Outlook

E&C Outlook

Get FMI’s latest forecasts and estimates as well as sector-specific insights and construction spending by market in our latest economic report.

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FMI Quarterly

FMI Quarterly

Our experts offer insights into current trends and ways to improve your strategy, operations, and talent-related efforts.

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Quick Reads

Quick Reads

Learn more about trends in the built environment that will help you better prepare and run your business.

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Industry Insights

Industry Insights

Refine and enhance your business strategy and planning with our latest thought leadership, indices reports, surveys and industry whitepapers.

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