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Hops & Highways
Hops & Highways is a newscast dedicated to the road building industry. Join us LIVE each Friday on Asphalt Contractor's Facebook page and catch up on previous episodes here.
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Hops & Highways: Learn How to Better Understand & Grow Your Asphalt Paving Business at PAVE/X
Wayne Jones has over 40 years of asphalt paving experience and he will bring his expertise to the attendees of PAVE/X with two informative sessions. Hear his session previews on this week's episode!
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Hops & Highways: PAVE/X + Blacktop Banter Kickoff Party Details
Marvin Joles with Blacktop Banter and Wis-Coat Asphalt Maintenance joins us this week to talk about PAVE/X, the importance of networking and the exciting Blacktop Banter + PAVE/X kickoff party in San Antonio
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Hops & Highways: PAVE/X Goes ALL IN for the Sweeping Industry
The inaugural event, January 30- February 1 2024, will feature education that has been crafted in partnership with the North American Power Sweeping Association and live outdoor equipment demonstrations from leading sweeping manufacturers.
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Dynapac North America has BIG Plans for PAVE/X
The live equipment demos in San Antonio, January 30-February 1 2024, will feature 14 different manufacturers in the paving and pavement maintenance space.
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Hops & Highways: Planning for the Future of Your Business
Matt Slawson has worked with many companies throughout his career and knows what it takes to see continued success. On this episode of Hops & Highways, he talks industry and business growth through the help of events
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Hops & Highways: Industry Involvement Key to Business Growth at Royal Pavement Solutions
Kenny Roy with Royal Pavement Solutions visits Hops & Highways this week and talks about how he chooses to give back to the industry by attending and speaking at events, getting involved with education and helping to inspire the next generation
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Hops & Highways: The Education You Need to Ready Your Business for Any Situation
As the industry continues to face challenges, Guy Gruenberg adapts his education sessions for PAVE/X to help contractors be prepared for what's happening now and what might come next. Hear his tips for today and a preview of his classes in San Antonio
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Hops & Highways: How Young Women Can Find a Path to Careers in Construction
Mary Schwandt, Project Manager at ACHA Construction, has leveled up at every level since starting her career in construction and encourages other women to do so as well, taking her experience to the stage for attendees of IGNITE.
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Hops & Highways: Mark Estrada Talks Tips for Striping Success
From technology to liability, there is a lot striping contractors can learn to grow their business. At PAVE/X, Mark Estrada will share his 20+ years of hard-earned industry knowledge with attendees in two sessions spanning all facets of the industry
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Hops & Highways: Talking PAVE/X with Industry Legend Brad Humphrey
From the most well-known speakers, to the up and coming industry leaders, PAVE/X is bringing the knowledge contractors need to succeed in business. Join us in San Antonio January 30-February 1 2024 and watch this episode with Brad to learn more.
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Hops & Highways S3 E01: LIVE FROM CONEXPO 2023
Brandon Noel, Editor of Asphalt Contractor Magazine, and Evan Triggs, VP Earthwave Technologies, have a Sierra Nevada pale ale at CONEXPO 2023, and discuss the post COVID construction tech-boom, and some possible futures for the industry.
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Hops & Highways S2 E18: What You'll See at World of Asphalt 2022
With the biggest tradeshow for the road building industry just a few days away, Jess & Dormie share the equipment trends manufacturers will be unveiling on the showfloor.
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Hops & Highways S2 E17: Partnering with Schools to Attract Construction Workers
Tradeworthy Jobs partners those actively seeking careers in construction with those who are hiring through their app. The company is also working closely with high schools to raise awareness of the trades and the careers that await students
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Hops & Highways: How to Create Your Own Career Opportunities in Construction
During Women in Construction Week, Jess sits down with three ladies from Kent Companies to learn more about how they are changing the employment landscape within their organization and how the industry can adapt as well
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Hops & Highways S2 E15: Leaders Discuss the Changing Industry Image
Jess sits down with four industry leaders to discuss what we can do to help attract and retain workers in the asphalt industry. They share tips for finding and keeping workers by shining a positive light on what we do every day.
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Hops & Highways S2 E14: How to Apply for Asphalt Plant Permits & How to Stay Compliant
Join Jess & Dormie as they dive in to the asphalt plant permitting process. Their guests this week are Mike Devine, President of Asphalt Drum Mixer & Jim Euler, President of DECA Environmental.
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Hops & Highways S2 E13: BIL Guidebook, Deficient Bridges & Asphalt Paver Maintenance Tips
This week, The White House unveiled a "step by step" playbook for implementing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and ARTBA unveiled their latest bridge report. Spoiler alert, it's not pretty. Finally, we share some tips for maintaining your asphalt paver.
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Hops & Highways S2 E12: The Pittsburgh Bridge Collapse & Asphalt's Pledge to be Net-Zero by 2050
Jess & Dormie talk about the Pittsburgh bridge collapse and the ramifications of delaying funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. We also share news from the NAPA annual meeting, including the asphalt industry's pledge to be net-zero by 2050.
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Hops & Highways S2 E11: Five Things We Know About the BIL + The Importance of Proper Job Costing
We have a new giveaway opportunity to share with you this week, plus contractor optimism is up 44%, we have five things we know for sure about the bipartisan infrastructure law and we share some tips for getting job costing right. Thanks for joining us!
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Hops & Highways S2 E10: Progress on BIL, Biden's Vaccine Mandate Blocked + Five Keys to a Successful Bid
Wondering what Washington has done to implement the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill since it was signed 60 days ago? Jess & Dormie break down that news and more this week on the show
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Hops & Highways S2 E9: Welcome to 2022!
In the first Hops & Highways episode of the year, Jess & Dormie discuss FHWA's memo stating that funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation (BIL) should go to fix existing road assets before building new. Thanks for joining us!
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Hops & Highways S2 E8: OSHA's Vaccine Mandate, How to Winterize Construction Equipment
This week, Jess & Dormie give you the latest updates on where the vaccine mandate stands in the courts. We also give you some tips on how to get your equipment ready for the cold months ahead
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Hops & Highways S2 E7: Implementation of the Infrastructure Bill & Focus on Bridge Repair
Now that President Biden has signed the $1.2 trillion infrastructure investment and jobs act into law, the hard work really begins.Take 10 minutes to hear Jess & Dormie talk about the implementation of the bill and the bridge projects that might be funded
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Hops & Highways S2 E6: Infrastructure Bill Passes, Importance of State Asphalt Pavement Associations
The IIJA finally passed! After Jess & Dormie talk about the benefits of joining your State Asphalt Pavement Association with Brandon Strand, they share details of the bill and how your company can find the workers you need to do the work.
