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Message From the CEO

Welcome to the first 2019 edition of the “FMI Quarterly.” Coming off several years...

Creating a Dynamic Strategy Through Business Analytics

Using business analytics to create a data-driven culture that helps E&C companies fine-tune their business...

10 Ways to Build Resilience and Turn Adversity Into Opportunity

Recessions can create opportunities for construction companies to weather...

The Multifamily Boom: How Much Longer Can It Go On?

Because the time to fix a leaking roof is when the sun is shining, multifamily...

How to Leverage Your Board Ahead of Turbulent Times

The best boards are helping companies devise good plans of action for the future. Is...

How to Focus on Performance in Any Market Conditions

Position your business for long-term success by fine-tuning your company’s operations, risk management, people and...

What’s Your Strategy When Times Get Tough?

How to get the most out of your business strategy—even when the future is unclear....

Design-Build: Knowing What Your Clients Want

Now is the time to select strategic partners and understand what your clients really want...

The Rise of In-House Design

The pros and cons of bringing the project design function in-house. Memorable Quotes from...

The Maturing Construction Technology M&A Environment

Assessing the key M&A deals for construction technology and what they mean for the E&C...

Leading as Partners: An Innovative Succession Trend

How E&C firms are using shared leadership strategies to transfer their businesses to the next...

How to Turn Big Data Into A Strategic Business Advantage

How E&C firms can take their huge data sets and transform them into usable, actionable...

Offsite Construction Adds New Wrinkle to Supply Chain Puzzle

How building product manufacturers can take advantage of offsite...

New Frontiers: Focusing on Technology in Facilities Engineering and De...

How technology and integration expertise are becoming...

Six Technology Innovations to Watch in Engineering and Construction

Zurich’s top picks for promoting productivity and mitigating risk....

Untapped Potential: Closing the Training Gap for Corporate Boards

E&C companies largely fail to invest in ongoing education...

Using an ESOP to Continue Your Company’s Legacy

With over 90% of E&C firms not being candidates for sale to a third party,...

Walking the Corporate Board Compensation Tightrope

How to effectively balance recognition and rewards with independent board governance. Common leadership principles regularly...

Private Equity’s Growing Role in Shaping the Built Environment

The built environment offers the private equity community an...

Three Lines of Defense: Holding Leadership Accountable for Managing Ri...

Fully embracing the “Three Lines of Defense”...

How to Drive Productivity Through Lasting Field Leadership Development

Success in business today comes down to...

Building Leaders and Legacy in Today’s Digital World

Welcome to the third edition of the 2018 “FMI Quarterly.” We’re now well into the...

Self-Awareness: The Foundation for Exceptional Leadership

An accurate assessment of your own level of self-awareness takes effort and vulnerability, but if...

Five Critical Pitfalls to Avoid When Developing Your High Potentials

How to get the most value out of your...

The Surge in Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions

They say the grass isn’t always greener, but this year it may be in the...

Why Millennials Are Great for Engineering and Construction

It’s time to start incorporating a millennial-focused talent development strategy in the E&C workplace. Memorable...

In the Path of a Natural Disaster: Lessons Learned for Construction Wo...

Hurricanes and wildfires in North America have...

A Case for the “Last 10%” Being the Hardest 30%

The phase between substantial completion and final acceptance can be one of the hardest bridges...

Leveraging Canada’s Active P3 Market

A viable means to repair and upgrade infrastructure, particularly in a strained economy where...

JV Driver: Building a Strong Leadership Legacy Through Tough Times

Here’s why organizations that invest in their future leaders...

It’s a New Day, Canada

Technology connects us, informs us, entertains us and changes the way we think, but...

Leadership Fundamentals for Any Market Conditions

A look at how strategic, deliberate talent development can make a significant difference in an...

The Future Is Now: Setting Yourself Up for Success

Welcome to the first edition of the Quarterly for 2018. First quarter is almost behind...

Managing Risk in the Face of Industry Disruption

How smart E&C companies must get ahead of disruption by finding ways to adapt and...

Planning for Tomorrow’s E&C Workforce NOW

A look at what types of employees the E&C industry will need over the next...

Technology and Operational Excellence: Catalyst or Obstacle?

How to select a technology solution that aligns with...

Simplifying E&C Projects: Technology as an Enabling Solution

By being innovative and fully leveraging technology, E&C firms...

The Solar Operations and Maintenance Opportunity: Now and Beyond

How the rise of solar photovoltaics (PV) is creating...

How to Create a Future-Ready Board of Directors

A simple shift in perspective regarding boards of directors can lead to a cascade of...

Strategy in a Time of Industry Disruption

How to prepare for potential industry disruption driven by technology and innovation. Memorable Quotes From...

Addressing the Workforce Gaps and Related Risks for the E&C Industry

Assessing the role of emerging technologies in easing workforce...

Eight Factors That Will Increase Your Board’s Innovative Aptitude

A highly effective board can help drive innovation and...

Five Steps to an Innovative Compensation Strategy

How to develop a pay philosophy to guide your compensation strategy. Memorable Quotes From The...

Peak Teams: An Innovative Model for High-Performing Teams

How to make the connection between exceptional leaders and high-performing teams. Memorable Quotes From The...

How to Leverage Customer Feedback to Drive Product Innovation

How to effectively draw out ideas and feedback from...

Preparing Your Company for Growth and Innovation

How E&C firms can think out of the box and become true “innovation machines” during...

Health and Wellness: The Next Disruption in Sustainable Building Desig...

How companies can effectively transform environmental- and...

More Innovation and Progress Ahead for the Built Environment

In this issue of the Quarterly, you’ll learn how...

Assessing Your Exposure to Design Risks in an Evolving Marketplace

Evolving project delivery methods present new roles, opportunities and...

Moving from Offsite Construction to Smarter Project Execution

It’s time to rethink offsite construction and align it...

How to Avoid Wasting Millions of Dollars Chasing Down Business

Getting smart about your go-to-market strategy, picking the right...

Four Ways to Take Your Client Relationships to the Next Level

Customer loyalty is more than repeat business. Now is...

How Your Board Can Propel Organizational Strategy

How to leverage the power of your board of directors to propel strategy and enhance...

Taking Your Leaders to the Next Level With Coordinated Coaching

How Cadre Coaching can help address not only individual...

Using Subcontractor Prequalification to Help Mitigate Risk and Increas...

The rebounding construction market demands even greater...

Four Steps to a Winning Divestment Strategy

In a business environment where 83% of E&C firms are interested in acquisitions, it pays...

Boost Your Bottom Line and Strategy With Incentive Compensation

How to align employee performance with corporate strategy to...

Texas: Lessons from the Lone Star State

This edition of “The Quarterly” is all about Texas, the Lone Star State. Memorable...

Succession and Transition: Building the Future

Succession management and ownership transfer are critical topics in today’s engineering and construction (E&C) industry....

The Continuity Mindset: Managing Succession for Lasting Organizational...

At its core, succession is a deeply...

The Growth Mindset: Developing Your Successors With Intention, Purpose...

When companies adopt growth mindsets, those organizations...

Leading Innovation: Insights From Industry Executives (Part 2)

Leaders tend to respond differently when given the opportunity...

Third-Party Sale or Internal Buyout? How to Make the Best Choice for ...

Key considerations that come into play when...

Addressing the Big Shifts of Ownership Transfer and Succession Managem...

How to effectively recognize and address the...

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