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Virginia Ranked as Best Environment for Merit Shop Contractors
Virginia nabbed the top spot in Associated Builders and Contractors’ “Building America: The Merit Shop Scorecard,” which highlights states where merit shop contractors are well positioned to succeed.
By Joanna Masterson
February 2, 2018
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by Joanna Masterson
Joanna Masterson was a writer and editor for Construction Executive for more than a decade.
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