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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2026 Infrastructure Outlook: Sustainability, Monitoring and Lifespan Planning Lead the Way

December 13, 2025

Mental Health In The Asphalt Industry | No Edge Lines Season 3 Premiere

December 13, 2025

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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

2026 Infrastructure Outlook: Sustainability, Monitoring and Lifespan Planning Lead the Way

Aging systems and climate pressures are accelerating the move to durable materials, continuous monitoring and predictive analytics as infrastructure priorities evolve in 2026.

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Mental Health In The Asphalt Industry | No Edge Lines Season 3 Premiere

World of Asphalt conversations that go deeper than equipment, focusing on mindset, leadership, and taking care of yourself in the asphalt industry.

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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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