Footnotes as Strategy: What the Fine Print Is Really Telling You

Footnotes as Strategy: What the Fine Print Is Really Telling You

Most contractors read financial statements from the top down: revenue, gross profit and net income. If those numbers look strong, they move on. That […] Read More
2026 CIRT Sentiment Index: First Quarter

2026 CIRT Sentiment Index: First Quarter

The Q1 2026 CIRT Sentiment Index signals renewed momentum across the design and construction sector, with stronger outlooks, growing backlogs and […] Read More
The AI Infrastructure Shift: What Recent Public Earnings Signal for ITAD Businesses

The AI Infrastructure Shift: What Recent Public Earnings Signal for ITAD Businesses

AI infrastructure is rapidly transforming the ITAD sector into a high-growth, strategic market. Read more to see what recent earnings signal for […] Read More
The Leadership Gap in Construction: What Companies Can’t Afford to Ignore

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? Read More
What High Performers Do Differently During Execution - 2026 Project Management Study Part 2

What High Performers Do Differently During Execution - 2026 Project Management Study Part 2

When projects miss profit targets, it’s rarely because teams lack skill. It’s because they lack discipline under pressure. If you want predictable […] Read More
7 Questions on Energy Transition and Utility Infrastructure: Growth, Investment and What Comes Next

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 […] Read More
Architectural Sales Representatives:  A Strategic Lever for Building Product Manufacturers

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 […] Read More
Overtime Pay is Not a Bonus

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 […] Read More
Building Products M&A and Sector Update: February 2026

Building Products M&A and Sector Update: February 2026

Building products M&A enters 2026 with renewed momentum following improved activity in late 2025. Strategic buyers continue to lead transactions, […] Read More
Private Equity Sector Brief: Utility Services

Private Equity Sector Brief: Utility Services

Utility services deliver energy (electricity and gas), water and communications to homes, businesses and other institutions through regulated, […] Read More
From Experience to Impact: How Greg Sanderson Strengthened His Field Leadership Impact with FMI’s Field Leader Institute

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 […] Read More
How to Build a Transition Plan That Works for Your Business

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 […] Read More