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Graniterock named Business of the Year
Posted by Graniterock on Wed, March 21st, 2018, 11:54 am
Graniterock received the prestigious 2017 Business of the Year from the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce during a dinner awards ceremony March 17 at the Monterey Marriott.Robin SteudlerandKeith Seversonaccepted the award on behalf of the Company in front of nearly 400 chamber members.Graniterock was selected from 15 finalists.The award recognizes the Company’s great work with our customers on the Monterey Peninsula as well as our exemplary dedication to the community through support for United Way, KSBW’s ... Read More
Masters of Green: SFO parking garage calls for 33,000 yards of 'green' concrete
Posted by Graniterock on Mon, March 12th, 2018, 3:38 pm
SAN FRANCISCO – Part of San Francisco International Airport’s strategic plan to better accommodate the ever increasing travel demand is to give travelers more parking options.Graniterock stepped in to help meet that demand by supplying 33,000 yards of an environmentally-friendly concrete for a new parking garage next to the airport.The five-story parking garage - designed for more than 3,600 spaces and 1.2 million square feet in size - is under way with general contractor Nibbi Brothers ... Read More
118 years strong
Posted by Graniterock on Wed, February 14th, 2018, 11:28 am
On this very special day forGraniterock, the day we were founded way back in 1900, we want to say THANK YOU to all Graniterock People, both current and past, our loyal customers and supportive community.We wouldn't be celebrating our 118th anniversary, which also happens to be Valentine's Day, without all of your good work and dedication through the decades. Read More
2018 construction market forecast
Posted by Graniterock on Mon, January 29th, 2018, 10:17 am
The construction industry has been on a healthy clip the past few years.It appears 2018 will be another year of high demand for construction materials and services.Graniterock leaders talk about what factors are driving that demand and the challenges that come with being busy in this videothat sheds light on the San Francisco Bay Area market. Read More
Funeral set for team member Efrain Moreno
Posted by Graniterock on Tue, January 16th, 2018, 8:12 pm
We are in deep mourning here atGraniterockas we lost one of our beloved team members in a car accident on Friday.Efrain Moreno, a longtime heavy equipment operator, was killed on his way home from work when a truck swerved into his lane. He was traveling on Bolsa Road near Highway 25 between Gilroy and Hollister.Efrain joined theGraniterockfamily in 2000 and worked in various parts of the company. Most recently, he was the plant operator at our ... Read More
Marianne Woolpert: Like father, like daughter
Posted by Graniterock on Thu, January 11th, 2018, 11:47 pm
MORGAN HILL – On a bay-colored warmblood, riding fast, making tight turns and jumping fences more than three feet tall is where Marianne Woolpert is most comfortable.During equestrian competitions, Marianne tunes out the world and focuses only on 11-year-old Titan as the bond between horse and rider must be one of total trust to be successful in the arena.She’s out to win.“I like that the sport provides a very specific measurement in how I’m performing. I’ve ... Read More
Happy New Year!
Posted by Graniterock on Sun, December 31st, 2017, 1:28 pm
Wishing everyone a joyous and safe 2018! Read More
Merry Christmas
Posted by Graniterock on Fri, December 22nd, 2017, 11:33 am
Merry Christmas from everyone at Graniterock! Read More
Happy Thanksgiving
Posted by Graniterock on Wed, November 22nd, 2017, 5:26 pm
Happy Thanksgiving! Read More
Fixing problem spot on Highway 17 before the rainy season
Posted by Graniterock on Mon, November 20th, 2017, 12:26 pm
SANTA CRUZ – What’s known as a precarious section of Highway 17 for dirt and debris falling into the roadway during stormy weather is getting some preventive maintenance from the Construction team before the next round of rain arrives.A quarter-mile southbound stretch near Pasatiempo is the site of a $5.6 million slope stabilization and erosion control project, bid by estimatorBob Williams, for Caltrans.If you’ve seen construction workers – Graniterock subcontractor Hi-Tech Rockfall Construction– repelling from the ... Read More
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