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Water/Wastewater Sector Keeps Contractors Busy and Seeking to Hire

Contractors are meeting a high backlog of water and wastewater work from both federal and private clients as funds trickle toward long overdue projects, which range from small upgrades to large-scale system overhauls and new facilities for expanding communities.
By Lauren Pinch
December 3, 2018
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by Lauren Pinch

Lauren Pinch was editor-in-chief of Construction Executive and serves as an editorial consultant to the construction industry.

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