Operational excellence doesn’t happen by accident. Yet in today’s construction environment, many firms continue to leave it up to chance. That’s one of the central takeaways from our forthcoming industry study on project management and a key message from this episode of the FMI Built-In podcast.

Led by FMI’s Gregg Schoppman and Nelson Newman, this three-part survey reveals where project management is breaking down, what separates top-performing firms, and how executives can position their teams for predictability, profitability and long-term success.

Listen now for a preview of our findings and discover perspectives from both executives and project managers.

In our latest podcast, host Scott Winstead talks with Bob Uhler, former CEO and chairman of MWH Global, and Garry Sanderson, former MWH executive and author of "The Change Engineer," about what it takes to lead lasting change at scale. Bob transformed MWH from a $100 million firm to a $1.6 billion global leader in water infrastructure. Garry's behavioral science lens helps decode why strategy often fails during execution. The conversation covers:

• The four levels of leadership
• How to fight corporate inertia
• Creating the right conditions for behavior to scale

Don't miss this episode, which is packed tips you can apply immediately to improve your business.

Succession planning isn’t just about ownership or leadership — it’s about aligning both.

In this episode, Jake Appelman and Matt Godwin of FMI sit down with host Scott Winstead to explore:

• The evolving landscape of exit strategies.
• What great looks like — and where firms often get stuck.
• How to build leadership readiness in advance.
• Strategies for mitigating financial risk and safeguarding the business.

Whether you’re years away from transition or actively navigating succession, this conversation offers insights you don’t want to miss.

"Leaders were really the biggest constraint we had to reach our potential," Scott Peterson, CEO of Interstates tells FMI's Scott Winstead in this episode of the FMI Built-In Podcast.

Through its emphasis on people development and adaptability, the company has grown from $12 million in revenue in 1995 to $500 million in 2024. By focusing on building strong leaders and shifting to a more collaborative team environment, Interstates continues to evolve to meet client and industry needs. Don't miss his incredible insights on leadership and structuring a company so it can scale and still provide excellent client service.

After retiring from the Air Force, Chris Stricklin found his calling as founding president of Dunn University, a division of the Dunn Family of Businesses.

Dunn University exists to recruit, train, develop and retain the best skilled workforce possible, while improving [their] communities and industries in pursuit of achieving both [their] corporate and individual true potential.

As a result of his workforce efforts, Chris was appointed by Alabama Governor Kay Ivey to the Alabama Workforce Board and testified before Congress in 2024 on initiatives to pioneer revolutionary methods of training Alabamians in new careers with livable wages and career progression pathways.

In this episode of the FMI Built-In Podcast, Chris sits down with host Scott Winstead to talk about these initiatives as well as:

• Building an innovative and agile business
• Developing and retaining talent
• Lessons learned throughout his career

Don’t miss this insightful and inspiring episode.

In this episode of the FMI Built-In Podcast, Scott Winstead sits down with Ed Kutschke, executive vice president at Aldridge Electric, to explore how the company has stayed ahead of the competition in their more than 70 years in the infrastructure space. Specializing in electrical infrastructure and large-scale transportation and power projects, Aldridge built a reputation for field-first innovation and operational excellence.

Listen now to learn how Aldridge continues to lead in a competitive market.

The built environment is entering a transformative era.

Connecting the dots between evolving trends, market forecasts and what they mean for your business is crucial in today's landscape.

In this episode of FMI's Built-In Podcast, Partner and leader of FMI's Research and Analytics Practice Jay Bowman joins host Scott Winstead to share his perspective on the Overview.

They talk about sector-specific insights, key themes in the industry and how leaders are prioritizing strategic focus, technological adoption and resilience.

We're excited to kick off season three of the FMI Built-In Podcast 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 2025. We'll look at what areas might be hot, considerations for companies thinking about M&A and other trends to help inform your thinking.

We had such an incredible year, that we decided to share some of the key insights from our 2024 guests. Leadership isn't just about solving today's problems. It's about building an organization that can thrive long into the future and through any type of transition. Discover some of the best advice and practices from top leaders in the built environment. Enjoy this year-end wrap-up as you start planning for 2025.

In this episode of the FMI Built-In podcast, host Scott Winstead is joined by Les Hiscoe, CEO of Shawmut Design and Construction. Shawmut is 100% ESOP-owned and has made Fortune’s best workplace list 16 times during Les’ tenure as CEO.

Les talks about Shawmut’s shift to a more sustainable business model, touching on navigating change, strategic leadership, company culture and talent retention.