The new law AB5 is here. What's in store for the construction industry?
Posted by Kevin Jeffery on Dec 17, 2019
Governor Newsom signed AB 5 into law in September 2019.AB 5 is a broad, sweeping law that changes the bottom-line test for determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor in California.This new law has spawned a lot of rumors throughout the construction industry.
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Construction industry shows up strong for KSBW's Share Your Holiday
Posted by Graniterock on Dec 12, 2019
The annual Share Your Holiday collaboration between Graniterock, KSBW and the Salvation Army was an event for the record books.
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Building the home field advantage for Pajaro Valley High School
Posted by Graniterock on Dec 10, 2019
WATSONVILLE – Pajaro Valley High School students will have something to cheer about when Graniterock construction crews cross the finish line on the nearly $15 million sports stadium in 2020.
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Share Your Holiday fundraiser coming soon to help Central Coast families in need
Posted by Graniterock on Nov 11, 2019
Graniterock's annual holiday fundraiser with the Salvation Army Monterey Peninsula Corps and KSBW is Friday, Dec. 6 at our building materials design center in Seaside.
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Veteran's Day: What this construction foreman learned from time as Green Beret
Posted by Shanna Crigger on Nov 8, 2019
FREMONT – There was a moment on the grueling road to become a member of the U.S. Army’s Special Forces where Nick Garza almost caved, where the exercises designed to test pain, endurance and intelligence pushed him to the brink.
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Graniterock takes the lead on sustainability with net zero energy headquarters
Posted by Jon Erskine on Oct 31, 2019
The PG&E bill at Graniterock's headquarters in Watsonville is about to go way down.
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Independent truckers plan protest over state law AB5
Posted by Graniterock on Oct 31, 2019
Independent truckers from across our region plan to protest the new California law, known as AB5, aimed at regulating independent contractors.
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The sign of a solid mixer truck driver
Posted by Shanna Crigger on Oct 15, 2019
SEASIDE – Risa Lock is more apt to remember your zodiac sign than your name.
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Prodigal Son returns to industry and company he knows best
Posted by Shanna Crigger on Sep 20, 2019
SANTA CRUZ – Chances are good you have not had as many jobs as Jake Neu.Even if you’ve had a lot, Jake of Asphalt Surfacing Inc. has had more.
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Graniterock construction team ready to move a mountain from Llagas Creek
Posted by Shanna Crigger on Sep 5, 2019
A $68 million project to protect southern Santa Clara County residents and businesses from Llagas Creek flooding requires removing a mountain of dirt from the creek – 650,000 yards to be exact.
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