FMI is one of the nation's largest providers of management consulting and investment banking to the worldwide construction industry. Founded in 1953 by Dr. Emol A. Fails, it delivers innovative, customized solutions to contractors, construction materials producers, manufacturers and suppliers of building materials and construction equipment, facility owners, managers and developers, engineers and architects, surety companies and industry trade associations. The company s experienced professionals provide services in the areas of strategic planning, leader and organizational development, business development, compensation planning, strategic research, mergers and acquisitions, private equity financing, project partnering and teambuilding and management and supervisory training. FMI maintains its headquarters in Raleigh, N.C., and offices in Denver and Tampa, Fla.