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2019 Q4

Rethinking Strategy at the Top of the Cycle

It’s no secret that we’re experiencing one of the longest economic expansions since World War II, and the Built Environment has been a clear beneficiary of this prosperous time for eight consecutive years. Exactly when an economic recession will rear its ugly head is anyone’s guess, but few would argue the fact that we’re at the top of the business cycle right now.

The Top-Down, Bottom-Up Bonus Conundrum

How to create a structured incentive plan that supports your organizational mission.

Using Captive Insurance to Strengthen Your Organization and Build Resilience

Here’s how E&C companies can use captive insurance to shield themselves against the impacts of an economic recession while also strengthening their positions in the marketplace.

2019 Q3

What Keeps Leaders Up at Night

Welcome to the third edition of the 2019 FMI Quarterly. We dedicated this issue to a concern that’s top of mind for E&C and many other industries right now—namely, what’s keeping our leaders up at night and why.

Know What Your Employees Are Worth

Tight labor markets demand accurate and timely compensation practices. Understanding your employees’ true market value enables you to make informed decisions and retain high-performing players.

The Power of Corporate Governance (Part 1 of 2)

How companies can fully leverage their boards of directors and other leadership groups to achieve success in any market conditions.

2019 Q2

Technology: Reshaping the Built Environment

In this edition of the Quarterly, we have a collection of articles across all stakeholder groups in the built environment that talk about how technology is impacting and influencing businesses across the value chain.

2019 Q1

How to Recession-Proof Your Business

Construction spending growth is slowing, and there’s a lot of turbulence going on in the general economy. We think the engineering and construction (E&C) industry is at or near the top of the cycle. Knowing this, it’s time for E&C firms to start thinking about how to operate their businesses profitably when (not if) the recession hits.

Featured Article: How to Focus on Performance in Any Market Conditions

Position your business for long-term success by fine-tuning your company’s operations, risk management, people and rewards practices.

How to Leverage Your Board Ahead of Turbulent Times

The best boards are helping companies devise good plans of action for the future. Is yours on target?

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