Episodes
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In this episode of the FMI Built-In podcast, Chairman and CEO of Hensel Phelps Construction, Mike Choutka, joins host Scott Winstead to talk about creating a strategic business model to achieve long-term success.
Mike reflects on the strong foundation they've built to fuel Hensel Phelps' 87 years of success and the key ingredients to reach the milestone of 100 years in business, including:
Developing the next generation of future leadersImplementing broad-based employee ownershipFostering an enterprise-first mindsetEmbracing the future of technology -
In this episode of the FMI Built-In podcast, host Scott Winstead, President of FMI Consulting, sits down with Les Snyder, Executive Vice President of Development and Infrastructure Construction for Brightline West.
With more than 40 years of experience across all sectors of the construction industry, Les' background uniquely positions him as an exceptional leader. During this conversation, he dives into how to create consistent, sustainable and profitable growth for the business, touching on:
Strategy and VisionFuture Leaning Systems and ProcessesHuman Capital and LeadershipMarkets and SectorsCompany CultureDon't miss these valuable insights—tune in now!
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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.
In this episode of the FMI Built-In podcast, we sit down with Tyler Paré, head of our performance consulting practice. Tyler unpacks Part 2 of FMI's Labor Productivity Study and shares insights on prefabrication and the opportunities and challenges that come with it.
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In this episode of the FMI Built-In podcast, host Scott Winstead, President of FMI Consulting, sits down with Bob Murray, former President of BOND Brothers, Inc.
Bob delves into the challenges and triumphs of leading a growing construction firm, touching on topics like talent development, maintaining core values and navigating strategic shifts. His commentary on leadership and building a team are particularly relevant in today's environment. Listen to the full conversation now.
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In this episode of the FMI Built-In podcast, host Scott Winstead, President of FMI Consulting, sits down with Bob Murray, former President of BOND Brothers, Inc.
Bob delves into the challenges and triumphs of leading a growing construction firm, touching on topics like talent development, maintaining core values, and navigating strategic shifts.
Tune in for the full episode on June 11. Don't forget to like or subscribe on your preferred streaming platform to be informed of new releases!
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In this episode of the FMI Built-In podcast, Bob Uhler joins FMI Consulting President Scott Winstead for an insightful conversation on leadership in the C-suite. We talk about the evolving role of a CEO, the difference between a visionary CEO and a maintenance CEO, and how to be agile in evolving markets and sectors.
Bob is an accomplished leadership consultant and the former CEO and chairman of MWH Global, one of the largest water and wastewater treatment contractors in the U.S.
Tune in to glean insights on how to be an agile leader and adapt to the evolving built environment and read Bob's article on the four levels of organizational success.
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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.
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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.
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In this episode, FMI Consulting President Scott Winstead speaks with FMI Capital Advisors Vice President Jayson Post and FMI Consulting Partner Paul Giovannoni. They talk about the trends underpinning activity as well as considerations around overall strategy for potential sellers.
Tune in next week on FMI's website or your favorite streaming platform. Like or subscribe to stay up to date on the latest releases.
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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.
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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.
Tune in next week on FMI's website or your favorite streaming platform. Like or subscribe to stay up to date on the latest releases.
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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.
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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.
Tune into FMI's website or your favorite streaming platform on February 6 to listen.
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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.
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In our final episode of the season, we talk with Mark Hourigan about creating a long-term vision for his firm and how to articulate that to clients and others in the market. Hourigan is an award-winning, fully integrated construction firm that has been recognized as a great place to work by Fortune magazine and others. His insights on how to thoughtfully manage the firm to create an enduring business are not to be missed.
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FMI Partner Priya Kapila joins Consulting President Scott Winstead on this episode of our Built-In podcast to talk about trends in pay and benefits. We all know that compensation is a critical part of retention and in the episode we'll dive into best practices and how to maximize the return on your compensation investment.
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FMI Partner Priya Kapila joins Consulting President Scott Winstead on the next episode of our Built-In podcast to talk about trends in pay and benefits. Don't miss her industry-specific insights when this episode comes out November 14.
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Labor productivity is the central driver of profitability for labor-intensive, self-performing contractors. FMI research suggests that contractors lost approximately $30 billion to $40 billion to labor inefficiencies in 2022. These labor productivity deficits translate to significant project and enterprise margin erosion industrywide.In this episode of Built-In, FMI Consulting President Scott Winstead interviews Partner Tyler Paré and Consultant Michael Keller about the 2023 Labor Productivity Study and ways contractors can harness labor to improve profit margins.
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FMI's ground-breaking research on why large contractors fail continues to be one of the most popular articles we've published. In this episode of Built-In, FMI Consulting President Scott Winstead interviews Hugh Rice, former chairman at FMI, about the initial findings and how they continue to be relevant today.
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When you think about developing a culture in the construction industry, many mention DPR Construction as an industry leader and a company with a strong culture. Through the ups and downs of the pandemic and exceptional growth, DPR continues to focus on their people and what drives their overall success.
In this bonus episode of Built-In, a member of DPR's Leadership Team, Mike Humphrey, talks with Senior Consultant Tracey Smith about how the company invests in people, how they develop meaningful work through focusing on their purpose, and how their core values of enjoyment, ever forward, integrity and uniqueness inform all their decisions.
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