[Construction Good News] Sharing Positive News of #ConstructionHeroes

Construction Good News is dedicated to sharing positive stories about how the construction industry is helping others throughout the coronavirus crisis

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Becky Schultz
Apr 17, 2020

Construction Good News is dedicated to sharing positive stories about how the construction industry is helping others throughout the coronavirus crisis. In this episode, Becky Schultz shares stories of company donations and support throughout the country, plus interviews Mercedes Tucker at C.D. Smith to learn more about the 2020 Kids at Home Construction Contest, developed to encourage fun and creativity for children faced with school closures while educating them about construction opportunities.

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