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
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
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
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
Building Resilience: The Next Growth Driver for Utility Services

Building Resilience: The Next Growth Driver for Utility Services

Utility services are prioritizing adaptation and resilience to protect aging systems from climate impacts, driving investment in hardening, upgrades […] Read More
2025 North American Engineering and Construction Outlook: Fourth Quarter

2025 North American Engineering and Construction Outlook: Fourth Quarter

The engineering and construction market reflects late-cycle dynamics, with residential and manufacturing weakening in the short-term, while […] Read More
Private Equity Sector Brief: Industrial Services

Private Equity Sector Brief: Industrial Services

Private equity interest in the industrial services space is growing. Learn why these are such attractive assets and the opportunities for creating […] Read More
Mastering Revenue Volatility: Building Stronger Business Performance Through Risk Reduction

Mastering Revenue Volatility: Building Stronger Business Performance Through Risk Reduction

Discover how to turn unpredictable revenue swings into steadier, more resilient business performance. Our blog offers a practical, data-driven […] Read More
Smart Growth: How Hensel Phelps Is Choosing Where to Play or Not

Smart Growth: How Hensel Phelps Is Choosing Where to Play or Not

In this episode of FMI’s Built-In podcast, Scott Winsted talked with Brian Skipper, corporate director of project development at Hensel Phelps. Read More