FMI Corp.

Raleigh, NC 27612

Company Overview

FMI is a leading consulting and investment banking firm serving the built environment.

Company Details
Years in business:Since: 1953
Number of employees:51-200
5171 Glenwood Avenue
Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27612
US
http//www.FMInet.com
Phone:919.787.8400
Fax:919.785.9320
FMI is the largest provider of management consulting, investment banking and research to the engineering and construction industry. We work in all segments of the industry providing clients with value-added business solutions, including Strategy Development Market Research and Business Development Leadership and Talent Development Project and Process Improvement Mergers, Acquisitions and Financial Consulting Founded by Dr. Emol A. Fails in 1953, FMI has professionals in offices across the U.S. FMI delivers innovative, customized solutions to contractors; construction materials producers, manufacturers and suppliers of building materials and equipment, owners and developers, engineers and architects, utilities, and construction industry trade associations. FMI is an advisor you can count on to build and maintain a successful business, from your leadership to your site managers.
Articles & News
Is Construction the "Place to Be"?
Leading economic indicators finally seem to be back up forecasts for increased construction activity in 2014 and beyond.
October 14, 2013
FMI Trims 2013 Growth Expectations in Q2 2013 Construction Outlook
Construction-put-in-place is expected to grow 7%, but residential, commercial, healthcare, recreation, sewer and water construction forecasts have diminished since Q1
July 8, 2013
Relationships Do Still Matter
While it may be hard to imagine in today's construction environment, contractor/client relationships still matter.
December 15, 2011
Outlook on Construction Markets and Contractors Mixed
May 14, 2010
Defining the Future of the Worldwide Construction Market
July 1, 2009
Products & Press Releases
How owners and project stakeholders are changing the way they work together to deliver successful megaprojects.
Megaprojects Are Impacting How Owners and Project Stakeholders Work Together
Between 2013 and 2018, the annual value of U.S. megaproject starts increased from 3% to approximately 33% of all U.S. construction project starts; and their success depends on collaboration
September 12, 2019
2019 AGC/FMI Risk Management Survey results indicate changes in the engineering and construction risk environment over the last three years and provide important data points regarding future risk management trends.
Survey: More Construction Firms Proactive, Rather than Defensive, with Risk Management
AGC/FMI Risk Survey reveals contractors are increasing their emphasis on risk as a strategic priority
March 21, 2019
Operating profit margins of nonresidential construction firms analyzed by FMI grew at 17.3% CAGR between 2013 and 2017. Margins nearly doubled in the period. Profits invested in people, technologies, equipment and other assets should improve the contractor's long-term competitive position.
FMI: Recession-proof Your Construction Business Prior to Another Economic Downturn
First FMI Quarterly of 2019 provides key insights on how firms can plan and invest today's peak profits to prosper through the inevitable economic downturn
March 7, 2019
A FMI whitepaper concludes that over 95% of the data collected goes unused in the construction and engineering industry.
Study: 95% of All Data Captured Goes Unused in the Construction and Engineering Industry
FMI whitepaper dives into the impact of big data on the construction industry and the long-term power of utilizing big data as a business tool
November 12, 2018
Spending in the huge power construction segment has increased recently enough that FMI promoted the segment from ‘Down’ into ‘Stable’ territory.
FMI Q3 2018 Construction Outlook Forecasts Turnaround in Power Spending
2018 spending in big construction segments is growing meekly, and only one segment is expected to decline, accelerating total spending growth faster than in 2017
September 28, 2018
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FMI: Residential Will Lead 2018 Construction Spending Growth
Total 2018 US engineering and construction spending forecast to rise faster than in 2017, up 7% led by residential growth and select nonresidential segments
April 11, 2018
Videos & Resources
Fmi Vid
FMI 2020 Forecast US Engineering and Construction Spending
Spending growth in 2020 is expected to be led by public institutional and infrastructure investments across both nonresidential buildings and nonresidential structures
April 2, 2020
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[VIDEO] Public Nonresidential Spending to Lead Weak 2019 Construction Growth
FMI's Q1 2019 North American Construction Outlook forecasts total US engineering and construction spending to rise just 1% in 2019, compared to up 4% in 2018
June 28, 2019
FMI Q2 2016 Nonresidential Construction Index Report
May 23, 2016
Document: FMI Q1 2014 Construction Outlook
Get a PDF of the 30-page FMI construction outlook, with detailed forecasts for all construction sectors
March 25, 2014
Report: FMI Nonresidential Construction Index Report Q1 2014
Nearly half of the report's participants expect construction to grow up to 5% in 2014
February 18, 2014
Estimated total construction employment demand for the U.S. oil and gas segment (in thousands of full-time workers).
Whitepaper: Skills Shortages in a Booming Market: The Big Oil and Gas Challenge
U.S. energy infrastructure construction firms need to develop a robust talent pipeline to tackle the industry’s many business challenges in the coming years.
February 11, 2014
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Fmi Vid
FMI 2020 Forecast US Engineering and Construction Spending
Spending growth in 2020 is expected to be led by public institutional and infrastructure investments across both nonresidential buildings and nonresidential structures
April 2, 2020
How owners and project stakeholders are changing the way they work together to deliver successful megaprojects.
Megaprojects Are Impacting How Owners and Project Stakeholders Work Together
Between 2013 and 2018, the annual value of U.S. megaproject starts increased from 3% to approximately 33% of all U.S. construction project starts; and their success depends on collaboration
September 12, 2019
Screen Shot 2019 06 28 At 10 10 52 Am
[VIDEO] Public Nonresidential Spending to Lead Weak 2019 Construction Growth
FMI's Q1 2019 North American Construction Outlook forecasts total US engineering and construction spending to rise just 1% in 2019, compared to up 4% in 2018
June 28, 2019
2019 AGC/FMI Risk Management Survey results indicate changes in the engineering and construction risk environment over the last three years and provide important data points regarding future risk management trends.
Survey: More Construction Firms Proactive, Rather than Defensive, with Risk Management
AGC/FMI Risk Survey reveals contractors are increasing their emphasis on risk as a strategic priority
March 21, 2019
Operating profit margins of nonresidential construction firms analyzed by FMI grew at 17.3% CAGR between 2013 and 2017. Margins nearly doubled in the period. Profits invested in people, technologies, equipment and other assets should improve the contractor's long-term competitive position.
FMI: Recession-proof Your Construction Business Prior to Another Economic Downturn
First FMI Quarterly of 2019 provides key insights on how firms can plan and invest today's peak profits to prosper through the inevitable economic downturn
March 7, 2019
A FMI whitepaper concludes that over 95% of the data collected goes unused in the construction and engineering industry.
Study: 95% of All Data Captured Goes Unused in the Construction and Engineering Industry
FMI whitepaper dives into the impact of big data on the construction industry and the long-term power of utilizing big data as a business tool
November 12, 2018
Spending in the huge power construction segment has increased recently enough that FMI promoted the segment from ‘Down’ into ‘Stable’ territory.
FMI Q3 2018 Construction Outlook Forecasts Turnaround in Power Spending
2018 spending in big construction segments is growing meekly, and only one segment is expected to decline, accelerating total spending growth faster than in 2017
September 28, 2018
Screen Shot 2018 04 11 At 9 44 43 Am
FMI: Residential Will Lead 2018 Construction Spending Growth
Total 2018 US engineering and construction spending forecast to rise faster than in 2017, up 7% led by residential growth and select nonresidential segments
April 11, 2018
More than 60% of FMI's survey respondents indicated their ability to finance a transaction improved in the last 12 months, and more than a third said that power increased the likelihood that they would make an acquisition.
FMI Forecasts More Construction Mergers in 2018
Respondents to a construction-industry survey measures increased financing capacity and willingness to use the power to make acquisitions
April 4, 2018
FMI Q2 2016 Nonresidential Construction Index Report
May 23, 2016
Construction in 2016 is expected to reach $1.14 trillion in 2016, the highest total since 2007, unadjusted for inflation.
FMI Revises 2015 Construction Growth Upward
Construction put in place will exceed earlier forecasts to end the year up around 10%
January 13, 2016
FMI forecasts residential and nonresidential building growth to continue as it has for since 2013 through 2019, accelerating total US construction spending growth in 2016 to 7%. Strength in manufacturing (+18%), lodging (+15%) and office (+15%) construction, along with steady residential growth, is expected to lead 2015's 7% spending increase.
FMI Increases 2015 Construction Growth Forecast to 6%
Manufacturing continues to be the fastest-growing construction sector, expected to grow 18% this year. Total US construction growth is expected to accelerate to 7% in 2016
September 29, 2015
Although FMI reduced its forecast from the first-quarter level, the outlook reports the highest total for construction put in place since 2008.
FMI Downgrades 2015 Construction Growth Forecast to 5%
Despite the diminished outlook, the new forecast expects the highest total for construction put in place since 2008
June 17, 2015
Nonresidential Construction Continues to Grow at Solid Pace
Nonresidential Construction Index Report shows 18 months of improving activity despite rising costs of construction materials and labor
May 27, 2015
Total construction put in place for 2015 is predicted to grow 8%, which supports FMI's predictions that construction put in place (CPIP) will top $1 trillion in 2015, something the market has not seen since 2008.
FMI 2015 Construction Outlook: Economy On Track for Resilient Recovery
Most of the new construction activity is in the private sector with lodging, commercial, manufacturing and office construction experiencing the highest growth rates
March 25, 2015
FMI Reports Rising Nonresidential Construction Index Comes with Struggles
Construction executives are strongly optimistic but concerned about labor shortages, highway funding legislation and regulatory burdens
February 24, 2015
FMI Warns Craft Labor Shortage May Slow Construction
Report shows more than a 10% increase in skilled trade workers needed over the next 3 to 10 years
February 11, 2015
Construction Executive Pay Declined between 2008 and 2013
FMI white paper shows total executive compensation down 8%, with the sharpest declines for the executive officers (CEO, CFO, COO and CAO)
December 22, 2014
FMI does not expect construction put in place to reach prerecession levels until sometime in 2017.
US Construction Put in Place Could Reach $1.04 Trillion in 2015
FMI predicts 2014 will end with 7% growth in construction put in place with continued growth expected in 2015
December 4, 2014
The 2014 Fourth Quarter Nonresidential Construction Index report shows a slight increase from 62.5 in the third quarter to 62.8 in the fourth quarter of 2014.
Nonresidential Construction Index Rising Slowly in Q4
While 5.5 points ahead of Q4 2013, the costs of labor and materials is still on the rise and holding down the overall Nonresidential Construction Index Report score
November 21, 2014
FMI Releases 2014 Engineering and Construction Compensation Analysis
Large increases seen in business development, project accounting, quality assurance, estimating and BIM
October 13, 2014
With the continued forecast of solid, slow growth, FMI does not expect to reach the CPIP levels of the prerecession boom until sometime around 2017.
FMI Q3 2014 Forecast Predicts Slow, Solid Growth
Power, conservation and development and the transportation sectors will continue to see growth ahead of GDP; water supply, sewage and waste disposal, and highway and street construction will be weaker with lack of government spending
September 10, 2014
The NRCI dropped 3.3 points this quarter to 62.5, thus breaking the short run of solid advance in the previous two quarters.
FMI Nonresidential Construction Index Dips in Q3
Cost of materials and labor continuing to weigh negatively on index
August 15, 2014
FMI Corporation Opens Fifth U.S. Office in Houston, Texas
FMI professionals joining Hill include investment banker Scott Duncan and management consultant Michael Clancy.
August 6, 2014