FMI Built-in Podcast
Built-In is FMI Corp.'s podcast for those in the built environment. More than just a construction podcast, we'll talk to industry leaders and subject matter experts about best practices, challenges and opportunities, the underlying economic trends and insights to help executives and managers better lead their companies.
We'll uncover the characteristics of top firms and explore what makes great leaders. We'll dive deep into various market segments, and we'll have conversations that help those with a passion for continuous improvement better their management and their companies.
Season 3: Ep. 4: Chris Stricklin on Fostering Career Pathways in the Construction Industry
After retiring from the Air Force, Chris Stricklin found his calling as founding president of Dunn University, a division of the Dunn Family of Businesses.
Dunn University exists to recruit, train, develop and retain the best skilled workforce possible, while improving [their] communities and industries in pursuit of achieving both [their] corporate and individual true potential.
As a result of his workforce efforts, Chris was appointed by Alabama Governor Kay Ivey to the Alabama Workforce Board and testified before Congress in 2024 on initiatives to pioneer revolutionary methods of training Alabamians in new careers with livable wages and career progression pathways.
In this episode of the FMI Built-In Podcast, Chris sits down with host Scott Winstead to talk about these initiatives as well as:
- Building an innovative and agile business
- Developing and retaining talent
- Lessons learned throughout his career
Don’t miss this insightful and inspiring episode.
Season 3: Ep. 3: Ed Kutschke on Staying Ahead in a Competitive Construction Market
In this episode of the FMI Built-In Podcast, Scott Winstead sits down with Ed Kutschke, executive vice president at Aldridge Electric, to explore how the company has stayed ahead of the competition in their more than 70 years in the infrastructure space. Specializing in electrical infrastructure and large-scale transportation and power projects, Aldridge built a reputation for field-first innovation and operational excellence.
Listen now to learn how Aldridge continues to lead in a competitive market.
Season 3: Ep. 2: FMI’s 2025 Engineering and Construction Economic Overview with Jay Bowman
The built environment is entering a transformative era.
Connecting the dots between evolving trends, market forecasts and what they mean for your business is crucial in today's landscape.
In this episode of FMI's Built-In Podcast, Partner and leader of FMI's Research and Analytics Practice Jay Bowman joins host Scott Winstead to share his perspective on the Overview.
They talk about sector-specific insights, key themes in the industry and how leaders are prioritizing strategic focus, technological adoption and resilience.
Season 3: Ep. 1: M&A Outlook for the Built Environment
We're excited to kick off season three of the FMI Built-In Podcast with FMI Capital Advisors Managing Director Alex Miller. He joins FMI Consulting President Scott Winstead to talk about themes driving mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the engineering and construction market in 2025. We'll look at what areas might be hot, considerations for companies thinking about M&A and other trends to help inform your thinking.
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