[PODCAST] ABC Discusses Coronavirus Impact on Construction Activity and Materials

Associated Builders and Contractor's Mike Bellaman shares outlook for construction industry going forward.

May 11, 2020

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

Listen to this Digging Deeper podcast to hear insights from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) President and CEO Mike Bellaman about how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting construction activity and the ability to complete projects, as well as his outlook for the industry going forward.

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