Solid Foundations: The Rising Value of Geotechnical Services

Solid Foundations: The Rising Value of Geotechnical Services

As construction shifts to more complex sites and larger structures, geotechnical services are emerging as critical partners in delivering schedule […] Read More
Chemicals and Materials M&A Recap & 2026 Outlook

Chemicals and Materials M&A Recap & 2026 Outlook

FMI’s 2026 Chemicals and Materials Outlook highlights a disciplined but gradually stabilizing M&A environment following a muted 2025 marked by soft […] Read More
7 Questions with Cynthia Paul

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 […] Read More
Making Sense of Financial Ratios: The Metrics that Matter

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 […] Read More
Private Equity Sector Brief: Electrical Contracting Services

Private Equity Sector Brief: Electrical Contracting Services

Electrical contracting services include the design, construction and modernization of power and low-voltage systems that form the backbone of modern […] Read More
2026 North American Engineering and Construction Overview: First Quarter

2026 North American Engineering and Construction Overview: First Quarter

Total U.S. construction put in place is estimated to decline 1% in 2025, then in 2026 rise 1% to $2.2 trillion. Growth across sectors remains uneven, […] Read More
Building a Cash Healthy Organization

Building a Cash Healthy Organization

Cash is still king and needs to be diligently managed to avoid not having enough when you need it. Read More
The Ownership Clock is Running Out

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 […] Read More
Strategic Positioning in a Steadying Market: 2026 Construction Materials Outlook

Strategic Positioning in a Steadying Market: 2026 Construction Materials Outlook

FMI’s 2026 Construction Materials Outlook points to a steadying market supported by firm pricing, improving operating conditions and durable public […] Read More
Understand the Financials of a Construction Business to Drive Success

Understand the Financials of a Construction Business to Drive Success

Understanding project level and company financials is as important as understanding the specifications on a project. Learn how to drive success by […] Read More
2025 Building Products Market Overview: Second Edition

2025 Building Products Market Overview: Second Edition

Read our latest building products sector forecasts, including a deep dive on current trends in the window and door sector. Read More
2025 CIRT Sentiment Index: Fourth Quarter

2025 CIRT Sentiment Index: Fourth Quarter

Fourth quarter CIRT Sentiment Index results point to a stable near-term outlook, with designers suggesting improving industry conditions into 2026. Read More