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
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
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
Win Today and Tomorrow by Prioritizing EBITDA Benchmarking

Win Today and Tomorrow by Prioritizing EBITDA Benchmarking

EBITDA benchmarking provides organizations with a clear, consistent way to evaluate performance, spot opportunities and guide both operational and […] Read More
2025 Civil Infrastructure Construction Index: Third Quarter

2025 Civil Infrastructure Construction Index: Third Quarter

The third quarter 2025 Civil Infrastructure Construction Index (CICI) indicates a mix of cautious optimism and emerging challenges for U.S. […] Read More
Synchronizing Business Strategy with Ownership Transition Objectives

Synchronizing Business Strategy with Ownership Transition Objectives

Transitioning ownership to the next generation of your company’s leaders requires extensive planning. When it comes to addressing the financial […] Read More