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Hops & Highways
Watch Asphalt Contractor's weekly newscast for your chance to win a Hops & Highways Yeti can insulator from Dynapac!
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Hops & Highways Episode 20: Meet the Team!
Who is the newest member of the Asphalt Contractor team? Who won the coozie this week? Where does surface transportation funding stand? Answers to all these questions and more on the March 5th, 2021 episode of Hops & Highways.
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Hops & Highways Episode 19: Rewarding Career Opportunities in the Asphalt Industry
This week, Hops & Highways is LIVE from Nashville to talk about the opportunities for careers and growth in the industry.
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Hops & Highways Episode 18: What Does it Mean to be Raised on Blacktop?
This week Jess & Dormie talk with Matt Stanley from American Pavement Specialists about their Raised on Blacktop initiative to change the mindset about jobs in the asphalt industry while also working to recruit the next generation of workers.
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Hops & Highways Episode 17: 10 Tips for Asphalt Roller Maintenance
Who won the first Hops & Highways Yeti can coozie? How many construction contractors plan to get the COVID-19 vaccine? What are the top maintenance items you should check on your asphalt roller? Answers to all these questions and more on Hops & Highways
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Hops & Highways Episode 16: Promoting Your Construction Business in the Digital World
This week, Jess & Dormie catch you up on the latest road bulding news and share a beer with Marvin Joles from Wis-Coat Maintenance. He talks to us about how to market your construction company using social media.
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Hops & Highways Episode 15: Attracting Women to the Asphalt Industry
This week, Jess & Dormie talk to Laura Williams from Lakeland Asphalt who is also Vice-Chairwoman of the Michigan Branch of Women of Asphalt. We also discuss ways to attract more women to this male-dominated industry.
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Hops & Highways Episode 14: Tips to Avoid OSHA Violations
OSHA-related content dominated the news this week as Biden announced his plans to increase enforcement of violations, especially those specific to COVID-19. We discuss the top 10 OSHA violations and how to avoid them.
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Hops & Highways Episode 13: Recruiting & Retaining the Construction Workforce
This week, Jess & Dormie talk about how recruiting workers to the industry has changed as a result of COVID and share tips on how to retain your best workers. We also catch you up on the latest news and share your hard work during Build America Friday.
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Hops & Highways Episode 12: Chao Resigns as DOT Secretary, Buttigieg Tapped to Replace, Plus Build America Friday
This week we're catching you up on the latest road building news that includes the latest COVID relief bill with funding for state DOTs, new DOT secretary nominations, asphalt paver maintenance tips and saluting one crew for Build America Friday
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Hops & Highways Episode 11: Top 10 Road Building Stories of 2020
This week Jess & Dormie talk to Edward James, founder of Asphalt Life, about building a community for the asphalt industry through social media and also recap the top 10 road building stories of the year.
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Hops & Highways Episode 10: The Economy, Traits of a Top Contractor & Build America Friday
Where does the COVID relief bill stand? What will the road building industry look like in 2021? What are the traits of top contractors? Tune in to the latest episode of Hops & Highways to find answers to these questions and more!
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Hops & Highways Episode Nine: Exclusive Interview with LeeBoy, Staying Warm on the Jobsite & Build America Friday
Brian Hall, territory manager at LeeBoy, joins us this week and talks about how their company is weathering the COVID-19 storm. We also share the latest news for the road building industry.
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Hops & Highways Episode Eight: Exclusive Interview with Dynapac, How to Find Workers in Unexpected Places & Build America Friday
How is Dynapac North America supporting customers during COVID-19? Where are some new places to try and find workers? What crew are we featuring in Build America Friday? Watch to learn more.
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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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Hops & Highways Episode Six: Infrastructure Ballot Initiatives, Forces Impacting Screed Performance & Build America Friday
How did states vote on infrastructure issues? What are the five forces acting on your screed? What are Jess & Dormie drinking this week? We have your answers to those questions and more on this episode of Hops & Highways.
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Hops & Highways Week Five: The Economy, Asphalt Recycling Q&A, Pumpkin Carving & Build America Friday
Each week, Jessica Lombardo & Dormie Roberts discuss the construction news of the week and salute contractors hard work.
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Hops & Highways Episode Four: PPP Loan Forgiveness, Asphalt Paving Safety Tips & Build America Friday
Hops & Highways is your weekly newscast dedicated to the road building industry
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Hops & Highways Episode Three: Where Do the Presidential Candidates Stand on Infrastructure?
In this episode of Hops & Highways, Jess & Dormie give an overview of where both Trump & Biden stand on infrastructure and also give you some pointers when deciding if it's too cold outside to pave asphalt.
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Hops & Highways Episode Two: Women in Construction, Airport Incentives & Build America Friday
In this episode of Hops & Highways, Jess & Dormie discuss a new study showing female careers in construction are increasing and also talk about a new bill that would incentivize the early completion of airport projects
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Hops & Highways Episode One: FAST Act Extension, Debate Debacle & Build America Friday
In the premiere episode of Hops & Highways, Jess & Dormie discuss the FAST Act Extension, funding implications and share some construction good news.
