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Hops & Highways Episode Three: Where Do the Presidential Candidates Stand on Infrastructure?
In this episode of Hops & Highways, Jess & Dormie give an overview of where both Trump & Biden stand on infrastructure and also give you some pointers when deciding if it's too cold outside to pave asphalt.
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[NEWS TRACKER] Economists Not Optimistic for Nonresidential Construction Outlook
ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu says trajectory of nonresidential construction spending does not appear bright and AGC says demand will likely stagnate without new federal infusion.
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PlantDemand Launches API Integration for Software Scheduling Tool
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The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast: Is Your Crew Really Ready for an Emergency?
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Construction Training During a Pandemic
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Will Infrastructure be a Topic During the Presidential Debate?
Both Joe Biden and President Trump have very little that they agree on, but both have expressed the need to update our nation's infrastructure. Here's a look at both their views on the topic prior to the 9/29 debate.
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Ohio Taking to the Sky to Keep Work Zones Safe
ODOT and the OSHP Aviation Section have identified nearly a dozen locations in the state where troopers will target work zone crash-causing violations like speed, following too close and failure to move over
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