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

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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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