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Construction workers cope with the challenges of a heatwave

WFAE | By Noor Nazir
Published July 6, 2026 at 3:23 PM CDT

Construction workers don't just stop during the heatwave, they find ways to cope with it. Many work hourly and can't afford not to.

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Noor Nazir