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Why the Highway Bill is Important to the Construction Industry and the US

Greg Udelhofen, vice president of content for Cygnus Business Media talks to The Road Connection about the importance of passing a federal highway bill. The interview was taken at the National Pavement Expo in Memphis, Tenn., February 16th, 2012. Visit www.theroadconnection.org for more information

Feb 27, 2012
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