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Labor & Workforce Development

Hops & Highways S2 E4: Update from Washington, New Climate Resiliency "RoadMap" Released & The Importance of Training

Jess & Dormie as they share the latest news on the Infrastructure Bill, the 10 ways we can improve the resilience of our roadways, reasons to send your crew to training classes and salute one hard-working crew for Build America Friday!

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Report: Construction Optimism High Despite "Severe Challenges"

Supply chain disruptions, cyber security and increased costs are all contributing to contractor concern. Even with current projects being delayed as a result, Dodge reports 71% of contractors are highly optimistic about projects over the next year

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Infrastructure Bill Remains in Limbo

Congress passed a 30-day extension of surface transportation funding while the fate of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan remains on life support

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Asphalt Contractor's 2021-2022 Training Guide

With some training courses for the asphalt industry cancelled or going virtual over the next year, this guide offers a list of opportunities for contractors to continue learning, despite the pandemic

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Congress Passes Highway Funding Patch as Infrastructure Bill Stalls

Funding for surface transportation projects had expired on Thursday until the Senate passed the 30-day short-term extension.

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Hops & Highways Season 2 Episode 3: Updates on the Infrastructure Bill from Washington

House Democrats are scrambling to break the weeks-long stalemate on the bipartisan infrastructure package. President Biden just traveled to Capitol Hill to speak with lawmakers to move his agenda forward.

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Cameras in Work Zones will Detect Speeding, Issue Tickets

The state of New York will soon install cameras in road work zones that will monitor drivers to make sure they’re not speeding. If they are, the camera alone could result in a ticket.

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Infrastructure Bill Vote Delayed in House

After the House voted to extend government funding through December 3rd, they were slated to vote on the $1.2 trillion spending package, but waning support for the bill prevented progress. Meanwhile, surface transportation funding hangs in limbo.

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Compaction Equipment

How Operator Training Impacts Compaction Performance

Proper performance by your crew on the asphalt roller can help maximize mat quality

Roller operators need to understand their important role in the paving process, as compaction is the last step in laying down a quality pavement

Coaching & Consulting

Hops & Highways S2 E2: Gallagher Asphalt Creates a Culture of Innovation

Gallagher Asphalt

Jess & Dormie chat with the team at Gallagher Asphalt about their drive to implement technology to grow in a very competitive market. We also hear from the experts at WEM Automation who helped Gallagher update their plant controls.

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Preservation Techniques Improve the Strength of Roadways

New resources are available to contractors that can help the base we're building our roads on last longer.

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Potential Vote Set for Monday on $1 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

If the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passes the House, it would allow President Joe Biden to sign it into law before the federal highway and public transportation programs expire Sept. 30.

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