The FMI Built-In Podcast 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'l ...
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Private equity investment across the engineering and construction industry has vastly increased in recent years. In this episode, Consulting President Scott Winstead talks to Paul Giovannoni and Jayson Post about how private equity is reshaping the built environment and how FMI is working with investors. Giovannoni's consulting practice mainly focuses on buy-side market studies and due diligence, while Post's work in investment banking helps private equity investors buy and sell assets. Learn more about the trends shaping the landscape for private equity and how FMI can help private equity firms make informed decisions and understand market nuances.
In this special episode for Women in Construction Week 2024, FMI Consulting President Scott Winstead and Mary Teichert discuss how to identify and demolish barriers to attract more women to the construction industry. They also talk about company values and ways leaders can support women to create a sense of belonging in the workplace. Mary boasts an impressive resume including graduating from Harvard, holding positions on various industry boards, facilitating workshops to help women and minorities become licensed contractors, and serving as the President of Teichert Inc., which holds one of the oldest construction licenses in California and now comprises a diverse mix of businesses including Teichert Construction and Teichert Materials.
Understanding the regions and sectors where you operate is imperative in today's built environment. FMI Partner Jay Bowman joins FMI Consulting President Scott Winstead to talk about our recently released 2024 North American Engineering and Construction Industry Overview. Their conversation includes can’t-miss insights into what’s expected to drive the market over the next 12-24 months.
Welcome back to our second season of the FMI Built-In Podcast. We're kicking off the year with a deep dive into consolidations and merger strategy 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 2024. We'll look at what areas might be hot, considerations for companies thinking about M&A and other trends to help inform your thinking.
In this episode of the FMI Built-In podcast, Bob Uhler joins FMI Consulting President Scott Winstead for an insightful conversation on leadership. Bob is regarded as a visionary strategist and accomplished leader. His experience includes: Starting his own strategy and marketing advisory firm, The Uhler Group, LLC. Leading the transformation of the MWH Global, Inc. business platform from 1 country to 36 and from $100 million to $1.6 billion in revenue during his tenure as CEO and chairman. Two decades of director experience across multiple boards. An impressive collection of published articles, registrations, certifications and awards. U.S. Military service with the decorated distinction of two Bronze Medals and four Combat Air Medals for valor in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division. Tune in next week to glean insights on how to be an agile leader and adapt to the evolving built environment.