Industry Insights

What’s Next for the Economy in 2023 and Beyond

Discover Jay Bowman's latest economic insights in this presentation on our second quarter 2023 outlook.

June 07, 2023 By Jay Bowman Strategy, Strategic Planning

Design Build Institute of America Presentation

Discover insights on the market for alternative delivery in design build in this April 2023 presentation to the Design Build Institute of America (DBIA).

May 23, 2023 By Emily Beardall Strategy

2023 FMI Talent Study

The talent cliff if looming, with 93% of construction industry respondents saying they're having trouble finding qualified talent. Discover more insights into the state of E&C industry talent.

March 30, 2023 By Jake Appelman and Ethan Cowles and Michelle Thompson Strategy, Strategic Planning, Operations, Talent Performance, Leadership & Organizational Development, Talent Development, Succession Management

2023 Construction Materials Market Outlook

Even though the industry was hit with economic headwinds last year, CM firms remained resilient with the headline "demand is strong" resonating throughout the sector. Looking ahead, the threat of a recession still looms. However, there are reasons to be optimistic such as IIJA funding coming online and strong CM demand in other end markets.

February 22, 2023 By George Reddin and Rob Mineo and Evan Coughlin Investment Banking, M&A, Construction Materials

2023 AGC/FMI Risk Survey

Learn what top executives see as the biggest risks for 2023 in the latest FMI/AGC risk survey.

February 01, 2023 By Sabine Hoover and David Madison Operations, Risk Management

Specialized Consultancies: The Key to Solving 2030’s Complex Challenges

Stakeholders are increasingly reliant on technical experts as they tackle transformative challenges like the energy transition and facility optimization. As a result, there’s a growing interest from existing service providers and outside investors in companies specializing in technically based consultancy services. Learn more about the winners of this moment.

November 04, 2022 By Russell Clarke and Andrew Henderson Energy Solutions & Cleantech

The State of Global Preconstruction

Construction professionals are facing historically tough market conditions alongside increased project complexity and accelerated delivery schedules. Download this report to learn how some industry leaders are driving efficiency and value by investing in their preconstruction processes.

September 20, 2022 By Jay Bowman and Stahler McKinney

The New Economy Versus the Old Economy: Winners and Losers in Tomorrow’s Built Environment

The recession and the eventual recovery will be uneven across engineering and construction sectors, and we're seeing that some will grow, while others will see their business models shift dramatically. At FMI, we're beginning to talk about this as the new economy versus the old economy.

September 12, 2022 By Jay Bowman and Brian Strawberry Strategy, Strategic Planning, Risk Assessment

Where’s the Economy Heading?

Construction is undergoing a shift during the current economic cycle. Discover insights into which sectors stand to gain and which don't from the current shift.

August 23, 2022 By Jay Bowman Strategy, Strategic Planning, Risk Assessment

2022 M&A Trends for Engineering and Construction

In this year’s industry study on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in engineering and construction, FMI Capital Advisors share key trends shaping the M&A landscape. Of all survey participants, 55% of respondents indicated that acquisitions were a part of their current strategy.

July 19, 2022 By Alex Miller and Ryan Foley and Ryan Donnelly Investment Banking, M&A

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