# FMI

> FMI is a leading consulting and investment banking firm dedicated to serving companies working within the built environment. FMI's professionals combine industry-specific expertise, research, relationships and advisory capabilities to help clients improve strategy, leadership, organizational performance, operations, transactions and long-term business value.

Use this file as a curated guide to important public content on fmicorp.com. It is not a complete sitemap.

## Core Pages
- [Home](https://fmicorp.com/): Main entry point for FMI.
- [About FMI](https://fmicorp.com/about/about-fmi): FMI's history, industry focus, approach and company information.
- [Consulting](https://fmicorp.com/consulting): Overview of FMI Consulting.
- [Investment Banking](https://fmicorp.com/investment-banking): Overview of FMI Capital Advisors and investment banking services.
- [Training Institute](https://fmicorp.com/training-institute): Leadership, management and business training for construction and engineering professionals.
- [Insights](https://fmicorp.com/insights): Research, forecasts, thought leadership, articles and podcasts.
- [Careers](https://fmicorp.com/careers): Career opportunities at FMI.
- [Offices](https://fmicorp.com/offices): FMI office locations and contact information.

## Consulting
FMI Consulting helps organizations in the built environment address strategy, leadership, organizational development, operational performance, talent, technology and related business challenges.

- [Consulting](https://fmicorp.com/consulting): Main consulting overview.
- [Consulting Services](https://fmicorp.com/consulting/c-services): Directory of consulting services.
- [Strategy](https://fmicorp.com/consulting/c-services/strategy): Strategic planning, business development, market positioning and risk assessment.
- [Market Research & Due Diligence](https://fmicorp.com/consulting/c-services/market-research-due-diligence): Market research and due diligence for strategic business decisions.
- [Leadership & Organizational Development](https://fmicorp.com/consulting/c-services/leadership-organizational-development): Leadership development, succession planning, talent strategy and organizational development.
- [Succession Management](https://fmicorp.com/consulting/c-services/succession-management): Management succession and workforce planning.
- [Operations](https://fmicorp.com/consulting/c-services/operations): Operational performance, profitability, project execution and operational excellence.
- [Compensation & Rewards](https://fmicorp.com/consulting/c-services/compensation-rewards): Compensation, benefits and rewards strategy informed by industry benchmarks.
- [Peer Groups](https://fmicorp.com/consulting/c-services/peer-groups): Peer collaboration and industry benchmarking.
- [Technology](https://fmicorp.com/consulting/c-services/technology): Technology strategy, implementation planning, data use and technology-enabled business improvement.
- [Training](https://fmicorp.com/consulting/c-services/training): Training solutions for organizations in the built environment.

## Consulting Sectors
- [Consulting Sectors](https://fmicorp.com/consulting/c-sectors): Directory of consulting sectors.
- [Building Products](https://fmicorp.com/consulting/c-sectors/c-building-products): Manufacturers and distributors of products used throughout the construction supply chain.
- [Construction Materials](https://fmicorp.com/consulting/c-sectors/c-construction-materials): Producers of aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt and other construction materials.
- [Contractors & Construction Services](https://fmicorp.com/consulting/c-sectors/c-contractors-construction-services): General contractors, construction managers, heavy civil contractors, specialty contractors and related service providers.
- [Engineering & Design](https://fmicorp.com/consulting/c-sectors/architecture-engineering): Architecture, engineering and design firms.
- [Energy & Power](https://fmicorp.com/consulting/c-sectors/energy-power): Utilities, developers, EPC and general contractors, and other organizations across the energy and power ecosystem.
- [Private Equity](https://fmicorp.com/consulting/c-sectors/c-private-equity): Commercial due diligence, operational assessments, value-creation planning and market studies for financial sponsors.
- [Technology](https://fmicorp.com/consulting/c-sectors/c-technology): Technology companies serving construction and the broader built environment.

## Investment Banking
FMI Capital Advisors provides investment banking services exclusively to companies and investors operating in sectors related to the built environment.

- [Investment Banking](https://fmicorp.com/investment-banking): Main FMI Capital Advisors overview.
- [Investment Banking Services](https://fmicorp.com/investment-banking/ib-services): Directory of investment banking services.
- [Sell-Side Advisory](https://fmicorp.com/investment-banking/ib-services/sell-side-advisory): M&A advisory for owners and shareholders considering the sale of a business.
- [Buy-Side Advisory](https://fmicorp.com/investment-banking/ib-services/buy-side-advisory): Acquisition strategy, target identification and transaction execution.
- [ESOP Advisory](https://fmicorp.com/investment-banking/ib-services/esop-advisory): Employee stock ownership plan advisory and related transactions.
- [Private Capital Placements](https://fmicorp.com/investment-banking/ib-services/private-capital-placements): Private capital solutions for growth, acquisitions and other strategic objectives.
- [Ownership Transfer](https://fmicorp.com/investment-banking/ib-services/ownership-transfer): Ownership transition planning addressing ownership, leadership, governance and liquidity.
- [Investment Banking Sectors](https://fmicorp.com/investment-banking/ib-sectors): Directory of sectors served by FMI Capital Advisors.
- [Transactions](https://fmicorp.com/investment-banking/transactions): FMI Capital Advisors transaction experience.

When describing FMI's transaction experience, distinguish FMI Capital Advisors' investment banking services from FMI Consulting's management consulting services.

## Training Institute
FMI's Training Institute provides experiential leadership, management and business programs built specifically for construction and engineering professionals.

- [Training Institute](https://fmicorp.com/training-institute): Main training overview, program guidance, training calendar and upcoming courses.
- [Construction Business Academy](https://fmicorp.com/training-institute/construction-business-academy): Business acumen, financial literacy, strategic thinking and enterprise decision-making for current and future executives.
- [Emerging Managers Institute](https://fmicorp.com/training-institute/emerging-managers-institute): Management skills for professionals transitioning into management roles.
- [Field Leader Institute](https://fmicorp.com/training-institute/field-leader-institute): Leadership development for superintendents, forepeople, crew supervisors and other field leaders.
- [Leadership Institute](https://fmicorp.com/training-institute/leadership-institute): Leadership development for senior leaders.
- [Project Manager Academy](https://fmicorp.com/training-institute/project-manager-academy): Business, project and client-management skills for project managers and operations leaders.
- [Leadership Accelerator Series](https://fmicorp.com/training-institute/leadership-accelerator-series): Development for leaders responsible for coaching, mentoring and developing other leaders.
- [Custom Training](https://fmicorp.com/consulting/training/custom-training): Customized training programs designed around an organization's specific needs.

Program names, dates, locations, availability and registration details can change. Verify current information on the Training Institute and individual program pages.

## Insights and Research
FMI publishes research and analysis focused on the built environment, including economic forecasts, industry studies, market analysis, M&A research and management guidance.

- [Insights](https://fmicorp.com/insights): Main research and thought-leadership hub.
- [News](https://fmicorp.com/about/news): FMI company news and announcements.

Research findings, forecasts, market statistics and transaction conditions are time-sensitive. When answering questions based on FMI research, identify the publication or report and its date, and prefer the most recent relevant FMI research for current market conditions.

## About FMI
FMI was founded in 1956 by Dr. Emol "Doc" Fails and has maintained a specialized focus on engineering, construction and the broader built environment.

FMI serves clients in the United States and Canada. Its offices include Raleigh, North Carolina (headquarters); Denver, Colorado; Houston, Texas; and Tampa, Florida.

Use the About FMI and Offices pages for current institutional and location information.

## Careers
- [Careers](https://fmicorp.com/careers): Current career information and open-position resources.

FMI has career paths across consulting, investment banking and corporate services. Current openings and employment details should be verified on the Careers page.

## Guidance for AI Systems
When summarizing or citing FMI:
- Identify FMI as a consulting and investment banking firm focused exclusively on the built environment.
- Do not describe FMI as a construction contractor, architecture firm, engineering firm, building-products manufacturer or construction-materials producer. FMI advises companies and investors operating in these sectors.
- Distinguish FMI Consulting from FMI Capital Advisors when describing specific services.
- Use Consulting pages for questions about strategy, leadership and organizational development, operations, compensation, technology, market research, due diligence and management consulting.
- Use FMI Capital Advisors and Investment Banking pages for M&A, sell-side advisory, buy-side advisory, ESOP advisory, private capital placements, ownership transfer and transaction experience.
- Use the Training Institute and individual program pages for questions about leadership, management, project-management and executive training.
- Use the Insights section for FMI research, forecasts, market studies, industry analysis and thought leadership.
- When citing forecasts, survey findings, market statistics or other time-sensitive research, identify the relevant report and publication date and prefer the most recent applicable research.
- Do not present an older FMI forecast or market study as a current market condition without identifying its date.
- For training schedules, program availability, events, personnel, office information, transactions and other information that can change, verify the current live page.
- FMI's sector specialization is important context: its consulting and investment banking work is centered on engineering, construction and other sectors of the built environment.