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After the release of FMI’s Labor Productivity Study focusing on prefabrication, we sat down with Ron Sparks, CEO at Seattle-based Environmental Containment Corp (ECC) to talk about how prefabrication and precast products are reshaping the water and wastewater industry. Ron shares insights around the evolving demand for precast products, why customers are seeking them out and more. Read the interview to learn more: https://bit.ly/4f8mvhd

Part four of the #CultureOfCARE article series in collaboration with Associated General Contractors of America is out now! FMI's Darice Michelle Thompson, MBA dives into best practices and tips to empower employees using Culture of CARE and challenges readers to think about WHY this matters to your company, to a current project and to you personally. Gain valuable insights to foster #inclusion and #belonging here: https://bit.ly/461cH4i

We're seeking a high-energy, self-motivated Economist to join our growing team. If you have a passion for forecasting and market sizing and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is for you. Your key responsibilities will include market research, quantitative modeling, and delivering insightful reports to support our consulting activities. Apply today: https://bit.ly/4cUqtYF

📣 Now Available: Season 2, Episode 7 of the FMI Built-In Podcast FMI's Tyler Paré on the Current State of Prefabrication 🏗️ With many expected to double the amount of work being done via prefabrication methods, you can't afford to just wing it. It's critical to have a long-term strategy and operationally efficient processes to get the most out of these efforts. Tune in to the latest episode of the FMI Built-In podcast to glean valuable insights from Tyler Paré, head of our performance consulting practice. Tyler unpacks Part 2 of FMI's Labor Productivity Study and dives into the opportunities and challenges that come with prefabrication. 🎧 Listen now at https://bit.ly/4cVFMR3 or on your favorite streaming platform. #FMIBuiltInPodcast #Prefabrication #Construction #LaborProductivity #ConstructionManagementPodcast

Mark Your Calendar! 📅 We're excited to announce our 2025 training lineup! Registration is now live, giving you plenty of time to think about your company's training and development initiatives ahead of budget season. Get ahead of planning and save the date for the programs that fit your needs: https://bit.ly/4eS2Vp7 Why FMI? ✅ Our experts focus exclusively on the built environment and have decades of industry-specific expertise. ✅ From emerging talent to executives, our programs are designed to quickly help your people build the skills they need to succeed. ✅ Our team is passionate about what we do and ready to help you select the program that best fits your company's needs or design custom training.

According to new data from the Census Bureau, construction spending declined between April and May. However, the data doesn't tell the whole story. In an interview with Marketplace by APM, FMI Partner Jay Bowman explains that the decline is predominantly in the residential sector and areas of the industry with public funding (such as infrastructure) are doing well. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3XQ30nc

As we celebrate Independence Day, let's also take a moment to recognize the hard work and dedication of those in the built environment who play a vital role in building and shaping America. From iconic landmarks to essential infrastructure, engineering and construction professionals are the backbone of our country's growth and progress. We wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July! 🎆

Whether you're lounging on the beach or looking for ways to beat the heat, we hope you find yourself with a little extra time to relax this summer. If you need reading material, we've got you covered! Get ahead of your fall planning cycle with these favorite industry insights: 🔶 What’s Your Core Mission? How to Build Employee Engagement and Resilience 🔗 https://bit.ly/3zz3xja 🔶 The Four Levels of Organizational Success 🔗 https://bit.ly/3xFOCDk 🔶 Underwriting Prefabrication: Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze? 🔗 https://bit.ly/4bI3sr7 Looking for something to listen to instead? Stream the FMI Built-In podcast on your favorite app! 🎧

At FMI, our people drive our success, delivering industry-leading insights and innovative solutions. We're looking for passionate individuals to join our collaborative #consulting and #corporateservices teams. Explore our open positions: https://bit.ly/4cqcXfv #Careers #Hiring #JoinOurTeam #Recruiting

Despite the rising popularity of prefabrication, the business experience for contractors has been mixed. Dive into Part 2 of FMI’s Labor Productivity Study to uncover key challenges and strategic considerations related to prefabrication. Download now: https://bit.ly/3xIjF1j #Prefabrication #IndustrializedConstructionConcepts #LaborProductivity