Welcome to the latest edition of The Blueprint! After successfully negotiating a pandemic, supply chain issues, a tight labor market, and permitting delays, the construction industry is now contending with rising interest rates and tightening financial conditions. M&A activity remains robust but softened in Q3 after achieving eight consecutive quarters of growth on a quarter-over-quarter basis. We are excited to feature an update on the contract surety bond market in this edition.

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