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📣 New Episode of the FMI Built-In Podcast Out Now! 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. https://bit.ly/4hsg0FA

The SMPS Foundation is committed to delivering the insights A/E/C growth professionals need to stay ahead. In 2024, we published Building Resilience and AEC. BD to help firms navigate change and drive success. Now, we’re taking it further. In 2025, in partnership with FMI, we’re launching Emerging Trends 2025—one of our largest research initiatives yet! This project will uncover the most relevant trends in A/E/C marketing and business development, equipping firms with key intelligence to inform strategy and execution. 📢 We need your insights! A survey will be available this month—your feedback will shape the future of our industry. Stay tuned and be part of the conversation. Learn more about the SMPS Foundation: https://bit.ly/4e3VxpX #SMPSFoundation #AECEmergingTrends #MarketingResearch #BusinessDevelopment

The construction and building products industry is navigating a rapidly shifting landscape influenced by newly enacted tariffs on countries such as Canada and China, particularly the 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum. Gain insights to best position your company to navigate this evolving landscape: https://bit.ly/41MkAtJ #Tariffs #BuildingProducts #ConstructionIndustry #BuiltEnvironment

The 2025 first quarter Civil Infrastructure Construction Index (CICI) increased to 57.7% from 50.3% in the fourth quarter of 2024, marking its 10th consecutive quarter of expansion.   Yet, uncertainty lingers as new policies take shape in Washington. Amid these uncertainties, strategic thinking remains essential for effective decision making. Get the latest insights on market conditions and current issues in the #civilinfrastructure space: https://lnkd.in/ewQGURRp

Before you enter new markets and segments, it’s imperative to understand where your business stands today. When auditing your current strategy, you should focus on three key areas: 📉 Market 🏗️ Operations 👷♀️ People Read this blog to evaluate your diversification readiness and dive deeper into where you should focus your initial efforts: https://bit.ly/41rqEGY

George Reddin, managing director at FMI Capital Advisors, joined the magazine at the 2025 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference to share his observations of 2024, touching on dynamics like #inflation, price increases, materials recycling and the slowdown in residential and nonresidential #construction. Hear his thoughts below. (Video: P&Q Staff)

The explosive growth of data center construction in the past five years shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, demand is expected to rapidly increase as AI becomes more prominent. In this blog we explore how power supply issues are impacting data center construction, how these issues are being addressed and how we expect the landscape to evolve. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eSeVzEmU

Are you starting to think about whether diversification is a sustainable growth option for your organization? Read our latest blog to discover common missteps, three ways contractors are redefining growth and top reasons for considering a diversification strategy. https://lnkd.in/e4KFBpht

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At Leadership Institute you will: • Discover your leadership style and its impact on your organization. • Engage in interactive discussions and receive feedback to enhance your leadership capabilities. • Develop strategies for building high-performing teams and achieving superior performance. Register today to reach your peak potential as a leader: https://bit.ly/4aMD0xD

Our 2025 Utility and Communications Infrastructure report reveals that investment in the space remains strong—powered by AI and booming data centers, federal funding and essential infrastructure upgrades. At the same time, we’re keeping an eye on challenges like policy shifts, supply chain issues and labor shortages. Explore key insights on what’s ahead and read the full report here: https://bit.ly/3ESust8 #Infrastructure #Utilities #Investment #AI #DataCenters