Hops & Highways Episode Four: PPP Loan Forgiveness, Asphalt Paving Safety Tips & Build America Friday

Hops & Highways is your weekly newscast dedicated to the road building industry

Jessica Lombardo

Oct 23, 2020

This week, Jess & Dormie tackle another week of infrastructure news including how PPP loans can impact DOT revenue longterm, asphalt paving safety tips and give a shoutout to the crew at Valley Paving and all other crews out there working in the snow already this season. Watch the video below and let us know what you want to hear next week: [email protected].

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Prefabricated Systems Give Contractors Jobsite Control

December 10, 2025

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What New Permitting Reforms Could Mean For Road Builders

December 9, 2025

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Siplast Introduces TeraPROOF Below-Grade Waterproofing System for Commercial Projects

December 8, 2025

Astec Enters Agreement To Acquire CWMF

December 5, 2025

Technology & Services

Prefabricated Systems Give Contractors Jobsite Control

Things to understand to maintain control for a successful precast concrete installation.

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What New Permitting Reforms Could Mean For Road Builders

One of the biggest headaches the asphalt and roadbuilding industry faces on a regular basis is permitting, and Washington is inching closer to simplifying the process for everyone.

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Siplast Introduces TeraPROOF Below-Grade Waterproofing System for Commercial Projects

Siplast has launched TeraPROOF, a portfolio of below-grade waterproofing membranes, liquid systems and accessories designed for commercial building applications.

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Astec Enters Agreement To Acquire CWMF

Astec Industries Inc.

How will this newly revealed partnership between the plant manufacturers impact the road building and infrastructure marketplace?

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Pre-Shutdown Nonresidential Construction Spending Slips

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

U.S. nonresidential construction spending fell 0.2% in August to an annualized $1.24 trillion, with declines across most sectors, according to new Census Bureau data.

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Siplast

Siplast is a manufacturer of highly-engineered commercial roofing and waterproofing systems.

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Project Management

Digital Collaboration Drives the Future of Global Construction

As infrastructure investment grows, construction productivity lags. Digital tools and real-time collaboration help teams reduce delays, cut costs and improve project outcomes.

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Construction Technology

ScaffPlan Launches 3D Scaffold Design Tool for SketchUp

ScaffPlan for SketchUp allows scaffolders to design, plan, and present projects in 3D, generate gear lists and streamline workflows with accuracy and efficiency.

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Why Concrete Joints Fail First & What to do About It

A contractor's 'how-to' for movement-tolerant linings on concrete tanks, basins, and containment.

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How Government Shutdowns Impact Construction Labor and Infrastructure Projects

When Washington stops, America’s builders stall. Each federal shutdown halts legal immigration programs vital to the construction industry — freezing the workforce needed to keep infrastructure moving.

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PierTech Introduces Heli Max Grouted Pile for Stronger, Faster Deep Foundation Installations

PierTech Systems has launched the Heli Max Grouted Pile, a patented hybrid foundation system designed to increase load capacity, improve efficiency, and reduce noise and vibration during installation.

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Construction Safety

ARTBA Outlines Industry Concerns Over Proposed OSHA Heat Safety Standard

American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)

As OSHA advances its long-awaited heat safety standard, ARTBA has provided detailed feedback representing the transportation construction industry.

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