[VIDEO] Bonding Will Be Crucial to Support Public Construction Projects

Robert Murray, chief economist for Dodge Data & Analytics, says local and state bonding efforts will continue to be a primary source of funding to support construction projects moving forward.

Nov 14, 2017
Robert Murray, chief economist for Dodge Data & Analytics, says local and state bonding efforts will continue to be a primary source of funding to support construction projects moving forward.
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