Hops & Highways Episode 23: Tips for Hiring New Workers

As the industry adds workers, you may find yourself like many other companies, struggling to find employees to fill your open jobs. Today we have some hiring and retention mistakes construction companies make and ways to fix them.

April 2, 2021

Jessica Lombardo

This week, Jess & Dormie share the latest news on Biden's infrastructure bill and give news on the latest job numbers. If you're having trouble finding workers, we also share tips on how to hire and keep better workers.

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2024 State of the Road Building Industry: Into the Unknown

A year ago, there was a growing sense that 2023 would see some form of economic recession, but that didn't happen. This contributes to a greater sense of uncertainty as experts look toward 2024. The takeaway? Be prepared for anything.

Green Asphalt: Be Humble and Kick Asphalt

One asphalt plant is doing what many consider as the unthinkable: producing asphalt mixes from 100% reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), and they can convert any asphalt plant to do the same. Extensive testing says it works, but changing opinions is hard.

In 2024, LeeBoy is Celebrating Our 60th Anniversary! 🥳

In 2024, LeeBoy is Celebrating Our 60th Anniversary! 🥳

LeeBoy has 60 years of success in driving innovation, quality and progress. We are honored to be a part of this great industry.

Tool Management permits documentation of plant crushing tools and service life in SPECTIVE CONNECT.

Kleemann SPECTIVE CONNECT App with Tool Management

Tool Management permits documentation of plant crushing tools and service life in SPECTIVE CONNECT.

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How Asphalt Pavement Industry Will Decarbonize

In a follow-up to its 2022 GHG Emissions Inventory for Asphalt Mix Production in the United States, the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) provides a comprehensive roadmap for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from asphalt pavements.

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Breaking Down Dynapac’s SEISMIC Asphalt System

The technology is designed to increase compaction quality while also decreasing complexity for operators.

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Why Aegis Asphalt Has A Bright Business Future

Out in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, the weather is against you, the time is against you, and in the case of Aegis Asphalt Construction, they've had to start from the literal ground up, growing the business by leaps and bounds.

JA Mitsui Leasing has announced that it has acquired a 100% interest in Oakmont Capital Holdings.

JA Mitsui Leasing Buys Oakmont Capital

JA Mitsui Leasing announced today that it has acquired a 100% interest in Oakmont Capital Holdings.

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How 3D Milling and Advanced Data Capture Can Save You Serious Paving Headaches

At World of Asphalt 2024, Kevin Garcia (Trimble) discuss BIM, digital twins, and how the real way to fix your asphalt mat is what's underneath it.

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Caterpillar Unveils VisionLink Productivity for Cold Planers

VisionLink Productivity segments data into dashboards, providing multiple ways to view more detailed data and key product indicators (KPIs).

How Asphalt Contractors Place Concrete With Pavers

Did you know that there's a growing market for paving with Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC)? It's a type of zero-slump mix that can be paved and rolled very similar to asphalt, and the demand for it is higher than ever.

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Caterpillar Upgrades Its Highway Class Tandem Rollers

Cary Bryant from Caterpillar gives a short talk about all the new features on the company's highway class tandem rollers at World of Asphalt 2024.

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Everything We Saw At World of Asphalt 2024

Nashville was hardly big enough to contain everything that World of Asphalt 2024 had to offer, and whether you were there or not, there are plenty of things you might have missed!

The Cat CB7, CB8 and CB10 Asphalt Compactors are equipped with edge-management options, optional cab, optional split drums and a new mapping display.

Caterpillar Updates Mid-sized Asphalt Compactors

The Cat CB7, CB8 and CB10 Asphalt Compactors are equipped with edge-management options, optional cab, optional split drums and a new mapping display.

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How Fleetwatcher is Helping Contractors Work Smarter

On this episode of Hops & Highways live from World of Asphalt, we talk to Fleetwatcher about their latest innovations for contractors who are looking to improve their operations.

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By the Numbers: Who is Green Asphalt?

Green Asphalt's Kerianne Melillo, PE, and Jim McMurray give us the key figures that should get you thinking about recycled asphalt and what it can for the earth - and for your bottom line.

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3 Reasons Eagle Crusher Takes It To The Max

The MaxRap 25 Portable Plant allows operators to make RAP at multiple different specs—and at multiple different facilities.

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Astec Introduces ReMix CCPR System at World of Asphalt

By reusing RAP materials and mixing them at ambient temperatures, the CCPR significantly reduces the need for both virgin aggregate and energy for heating the mix.

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Wirtgen Demonstrates New Milling Machine at World of Asphalt

This machine is particularly suitable for large construction sites with limited space due to its milling width of up to a maximum of 1.80 m.

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Hands On With Caterpillar's Next Generation 3D Screed

John Anderson, senior sales consultant for Caterpillar, breaks down how the 3D screed works and what sets it apart at World of Asphalt 2024. Stop by booth 2049 to check it out and learn more.

Cold planers, such as this Bradco unit, are used for asphalt and concrete pothole and frost heave repair, curb cutting, pavement texturing and the removal of traffic lane stripes and roadway around manholes.

Cold Planer Attachment Maintenance for Best Performance

Manufacturers design cold planer attachments to require minimal maintenance. Unfortunately, this has led to many operators completely ignoring most maintenance functions with their picks.

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Dynapac Showcases Compaction Tech at World of Asphalt

At World of Asphalt, Dynapac showcases its new compaction technology, which is designed to improve ride and efficiency, while reducing emissions.

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Weiler Unveils New Innovations at World of Asphalt

Nigel McKay, Sales Manager at Weiler, talks about the latest technologies on the showfloor at World of Asphalt. Stop by booth 2349 this week to learn more.

Principio Asphalt's new asphalt plant, 400-tph Double Barrel drum mixer plant from Astec, York Belvedere Sand & Gravel in North East, MD.

How Principio Asphalt Grew During Historic Labor Shortage

Despite a once in a century global pandemic, national shutdowns, material and labor shortages, Principio Asphalt managed to expand it's operations over the last few years, and there's no sign of stopping.

Asphalt Repair Company Expands to Fifth State in Four Years

Pothole Heroes, known largely for their custom trucks and infrared based asphalt repair services, started in just 2020, and going into their fourth year of business is expanding its service area to Charlotte, N.C.

The super-flow planers are available in 24-in. and 48-in. cutting widths.

Bobcat Introduces Super-Flow Planer Attachment

The super-flow planers are available in 24-in. and 48-in. cutting widths.

Weiler P385C Raises the Standard for Commercial Pavers

Weiler P385C Raises the Standard for Commercial Pavers

The P385C raises the standard with more power, improved screed heat system, variable speed conveyors and augers and more robust conveyor drive system.