Hops & Highways Episode Seven: Biden's Infrastrucute Plan, Milling Best Practices & Build America Friday

What would an infrastructure plan look like under President-Elect Biden? Do plastics have a future in asphalt mixtures? What are some best practices for operating a milling machine? Jess & Dormie have answers to all that and more this week

Jessica Lombardo

Nov 13, 2020

This week Jess & Dormie share good news on the employment front, discuss what a Biden infrastructure plan might look like, offer up some milling best practices and give a shout out to one hard-working crew during #BuildAmericaFriday.

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The Euclid Chemical Company

There was never much margin for error when curing concrete, but that allowance has narrowed further. Discussing curing requirements during preconstruction planning will help to ensure the proper materials, equipment, labor and procedures are ready when concrete arrives on-site.

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