56 Acquisition International - November 2017 FMI Corporation (Fails Management Institute) is the leading management consultancy serving the construction industry. Recently, we invited FMI Corporation’s Principal, Gregg Schoppman to tell us more about the company and their remarkable success throughout the years. or over 65 years, FMI Corporation (Fails Management Institute) has been providing consulting services like strategic planning, productivity/lean implementation, training, leadership development and merger/acquisition consultation. With offices in Tampa, FL; Raleigh, NC; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Phoenix, AZ; and Calgary, AB, Canada, it comes as no surprise that FMI is one of the leading management consultancy serving the construction industry. The company’s vision is to become one of the most influential advisor to engineering and construction, infrastructure and the built environment. As for FMI Corporation’s purpose, the company have set out to create a better future for engineering and construction, infrastructure and the built environment and the industry’s leading organizations. Beginning this interview, Gregg talks us through FMI Corporation’s ongoing strategy, their clients, as well as noting on the techniques the company employs to ensure that they are able to achieve their goals. “At FMI Corporation, our guiding principle is to catalyse our clients’ performance and be their trusted advisor. As such, we have an unparalleled passion for customer service, and we also pride ourselves on our fact-based industry knowledge that drives every discipline within our business. Remaining innovative is critical and we lead with our strong depth of services and constantly train and develop our associates. Contact: Gregg Schoppman Contact Email:
[email protected] Company: FMI Corporation, 308 South Blvd. Tampa, Florida, 33606, USA Telephone: 001 813 382 6074 Web Address: www.fminet.com Industry Focus. Powerful Results. F 1711AI71 “The majority of our clients that we serve work within both the construction and engineering firms worldwide. There are many consulting firms, however our depth of knowledge and our industry focus allows us to be a major force in the marketplace for construction firms that want to achieve superior results.” Recently, FMI Corporation found success in Acquisition Intl’s Leading Adviser Awards 2017 as the Leading Project Management Consultant of the Year – Florida. Speaking of the success, Gregg reveals how delighted the company were to receive the recognition, as well as highlighting the role staff play in the success of the firm. “To have been selected is an amazing honor, and I am deeply humbled. More importantly, it is a testament to our entire firm’s hard work and dedication. To me, this is a team award and represents the culmination of everything we do to support the construction industry, and all of its amazing talent. I am just one part of the organization, and this award represents all of our talented associates in every aspect of the firm. Here at FMI Corporation, we are nothing without our talented team, from our administrators to staff consultants to our field leaders. It takes a team to do what we do.” Bringing the interview to a close, Gregg reflects on some of the challenges that the company has to face that are unique to the company’s jurisdiction. The main challenge for FMI Corporation, is to stay relevant and ahead of the times. “There are so many disruptors to our industry and the consulting world right now. One of our main challenges, is always staying relevant and keeping three steps ahead of the industry to drive strategy, talent development and productivity.” Looking ahead to what the future holds for FMI Corporation, Gregg reveals to us some of the projects that the company already have lined up for the business. “Moving forward, we continue to push our business in every aspect. That includes growing our business, but also providing new offering that will drive value to every one of our clients.” “There are so many disruptors to our industry and the consulting world right now. One of our main challenges, is always staying relevant and keeping three steps ahead of the industry to drive strategy, talent development and productivity.”