2025 Civil Infrastructure Construction Index: Fourth Quarter
The civil infrastructure market is holding steady but slowing as contractors navigate the current economy.
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Chemicals & Materials Distribution Sector Update: October 2025
The chemicals distribution sector is navigating trade realignment, margin pressure and shifting end-market demand as global supply chains adapt to new tariff and cost environments. Despite near-term challenges, structural trends like reshoring and specialty growth continue to support a resilient long-term outlook.
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Building Products M&A and Sector Update: November 2025
M&A activity in the building products sector is showing early signs of optimism as confidence improves and sellers re-enter the market. Strategic buyers continue to lead most transactions, while private equity remains selective. Read our latest update to explore the data, deals and insights shaping the next wave of activity in building products.
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Unlocking a Premium Exit: A Playbook for the IT Asset Disposition M&A Market
Explore how data security, automation and the AI hardware buildout are transforming the IT asset disposition (ITAD) industry into a high-growth, strategic sector. Learn how top performers are achieving premium valuations through operational excellence, advanced technology integration and exposure to the data center ecosystem.
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