This quarter, we’re spotlighting the people, ideas, and insights moving KMI—and our industry—forward. From leadership features and industry panels to the latest cost trends, global themed entertainment insights, and new thought leadership, this issue is packed with timely perspectives to help owners and project teams plan smarter and deliver with confidence. |
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| Invest Orlando: Spotlight on John Manning, CEO |
In an interview with Invest:, KMI International’s CEO and Co-Founder, John Manning, highlighted the demands within the theme park market sector, the importance of collaborations, and the efforts to guide clients through current economic challenges. “The clients that we work with have raised plenty of funds to do what they want to do. If they are holding back, it is primarily because the cost of doing business is not lining up with the return on investment,” Manning said.
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Building Authentic Worlds: Storytelling Through Culture, Experience, Design + Construction |
The panel explores how culture and story move from creative intent into a fully realized guest experience through the combined perspectives of operations, experiential design, fabrication, construction, cost, and schedule. Moderated by KMI International COO Drew Horn, the panel will focus on the real-world decisions teams make to protect authenticity while balancing budget, constructability, operations, and long-term stewardship. |
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Quarterly Cost Data by Month |
KMI compiles and publishes monthly cost data that covers materials cost, labor variations, and changes in building and construction costs. We monitor a number of cost indexes to provide clients with the latest information on trends, real- time costs, and the most accurate data for their construction projects. |
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INTERVIEW w/ CERT: Where Imagination Meets Infrastructure |
Drew Horn joins CERT for a timely discussion on estimating the Middle East’s next generation of theme parks, exploring the opportunities, challenges and innovations shaping these ambitious projects. |
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Each month, KMI posts blogs on cost trends leveraging our compiled cost data and insights from our subject matter experts. See this quarter's topics to read more below... |
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