Final Days to Vote for ForConstructionPros as JDR Best Construction Business Blog

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February 25, 2016

Kimberly Hegeman

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For the second year in a row, ForConstructionPros.com has been nominated as Best Construction Business Blogger in the 2016 JDR Industry Blogger Awards! Voting starts Monday February 29 through April 15.

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