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What's Coming in the Next Five Years for Water Infrastructure Investing
FMI Quarterly

What’s Coming in the Next Five Years for Water Infrastructure Investing

Water infrastructure is crumbling while the demand for water is increasing, and many are concerned that there may not be enough water to meet the needs of people, industry and farms in the coming years. The availability of federal funds can help, but it will take additional investment in the space for the needed construction and repairs. Learn about the future of water and how to identify the […]

Professionalizing Preconstruction Services: The Number-One Differentiator for General Contractors
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Professionalizing Preconstruction Services: The Number-One Differentiator for General Contractors

As more market share trends toward collaborative delivery methods, sophisticated preconstruction services are becoming the foremost differentiator for general contractors and construction managers. Firms with strong preconstruction functions are positioned to win a greater share of the work and execute it more profitably than peers.

What's Your Core Mission? How to Build Employee Engagement and Resilience
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What’s Your Core Mission? How to Build Employee Engagement and Resilience

While many companies look to talent development and company branding to attract and retain talent, they often overlook a powerful and underrated lever to help mitigate the problem: establishing a clear and inspiring company mission.

Built-In Podcast

Built-In Podcast

Built-In is FMI's podcast featuring industry leaders and subject matter experts about best practices, challenges and opportunities, and other trends.

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E&C Outlook

E&C Outlook

Get FMI’s latest forecasts and estimates as well as sector-specific insights and construction spending by market in our latest economic report.

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FMI Quarterly

FMI Quarterly

Our experts offer insights into current trends and ways to improve your strategy, operations, and talent-related efforts.

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Quick Reads

Quick Reads

Learn more about trends in the built environment that will help you better prepare and run your business.

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Industry Insights

Industry Insights

Refine and enhance your business strategy and planning with our latest thought leadership, indices reports, surveys and industry whitepapers.

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