The Leadership Gap in Construction: What Companies Can’t Afford to Ignore
Preparing for the next phase of growth starts with one important question: Does your current leadership bench match the company you've built?
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Quick Reads
7 Questions on Energy Transition and Utility Infrastructure: Growth, Investment and What Comes Next
In this issue, we sat down with managing directors Russell Clarke, Andrew Henderson and Dan Shumate to discuss recent trends, challenges and innovations driving the energy transition forward — and how certain companies are positioned to thrive amid this industry transformation.
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Architectural Sales Representatives: A Strategic Lever for Building Product Manufacturers
The building product landscape is characterized by an abundance of choices from floors to walls to roofing. Architects are frequently in a position to assess this vast array of products to determine which should form the standard that ultimately drives purchase decisions for each project. This leaves manufacturers with a challenge — finding the person responsible for coordinating these decisions […]
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Overtime Pay is Not a Bonus
Overtime pay and bonuses are not the same — learn how construction leaders can build competitive compensation strategies for field employees that drive retention, performance, and recruitment.
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From Experience to Impact: How Greg Sanderson Strengthened His Field Leadership Impact with FMI’s Field Leader Institute
Greg Sanderson of Ryan Companies describes the FMI Field Leader Institute as an immersive, out-of-office leadership experience that helped him and other field leaders gain deeper self-awareness, improve difficult conversations and build lasting peer connections. He credits the experience with clarifying his leadership strengths, strengthening real-world communication skills and shaping how Ryan […]
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How to Build a Transition Plan That Works for Your Business
Ownership transitions often force a tradeoff between maximizing value and preserving legacy. ESOPs offer engineering and construction firm owners a way to achieve liquidity while maintaining culture and leadership continuity. See how to determine if an ESOP fits your long-term goals.
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7 Questions with Cynthia Paul
In this edition of our "Inside FMI" series, we talk with Partner Cynthia Paul, who has spent decades working with clients across the industry to identify market opportunities, analyze internal company infrastructure and drive consistent performance. She’s considered an expert in business development, marketing, sales and customer experience.
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Making Sense of Financial Ratios: The Metrics that Matter
Financial ratios are more than just figures on a page — they are the lens through which a company’s story is told. They reveal how well the business manages its resources, balances risk and generates value. When interpreted thoughtfully, these ratios serve as early indicators of opportunity or warning, guiding leaders toward smarter decisions.
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Building a Cash Healthy Organization
Cash is still king and needs to be diligently managed to avoid not having enough when you need it.
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The Ownership Clock is Running Out
Many E&C firms delay ownership transition planning, leading to compressed timelines, higher risk and fewer options. FMI data shows most owners lack a formal plan, even though successful transitions require years of coordinated preparation. Explore how starting earlier can protect value and expand your options.
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