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Graniterock helps Wine Country fire victims breathe a little easier
Posted by Graniterock on Tue, October 17th, 2017, 4:14 pm
Graniterock donated 2,800 disposable respirator masks to residents and first-responders of fire-torn Wine Country after word came from a team member’s close friend that “all we need are those masks” to handle the worst air quality every recorded in the North Bay.When the Accounting Department’s Karame Williams heard about the desperate need for masks from her best friend Allison Hallum, she went online to buy some, but everything was backordered and wouldn’t arrive in time to ... Read More
The internship experience at Graniterock
Posted by Graniterock on Thu, September 28th, 2017, 10:04 am
Internships are the perfect way to jump start a career, especially when you're passionate about a particular field. Graniterock has provided the foundation for many careers through our internship program.Gabriella Giordano, a civil engineering major at LeTourneau University, in Longview, Texas, perfectly summed up herGraniterocksummer internship experience.“Graniterock allowed me to fulfill my curiosity of almost the entire system of the construction industry.They were supportive of me being able to adventure to asphalt paving, concrete pouring, soil ... Read More
More than 100 years of aggregate mining
Posted by Graniterock on Thu, September 21st, 2017, 3:46 pm
Graniterock has been mining hard rock at the A.R. Wilson Quarry for more than 100 years, and the company is equipped with plans and permits to continue mining for another century.With demand for aggregate at a historic high, we wanted to show you what goes on inside this incredible place.Check out this video from inside our quarry.https://youtu.be/Nt-wEg6ILBw Read More
Little Mixer Truck Summer 2017 Sweepstakes
Posted by Graniterock on Fri, July 21st, 2017, 2:10 pm
Little Mixer Truck Summer 2017 SweepstakesOFFICIAL SWEEPSTAKES RULESNO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.Granite Rock Company (“Graniterock” or “Sponsor”) is sponsoring this Sweepstakes, which is governed by the following Official Rules. This Sweepstakes is governed exclusively by the laws of the United States. Void where prohibited, taxed or restricted by law. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply.1.Who May Enter.Participation is open only to legal ... Read More
Taking care of wide open spaces at Graniterock
Posted by Graniterock on Fri, July 14th, 2017, 9:40 am
AROMAS – If you were to pull the curtain back on Graniterock, there would be a few hundred acres of wide open space that are home to deer, rattlesnakes, turkeys, bobcats and other wildlife.Surrounding the company’s aggregate mining operations in San Benito and Santa Cruz counties are large swaths of natural terrain closely watched by government agencies to ensure Graniterock stays in line with California environmental standards, Mine Safety and Health Administration rules and other land ... Read More
Have a happy, safe Fourth of July
Posted by Graniterock on Fri, June 30th, 2017, 3:10 pm
Wishing everyone a fun, safe Fourth of July! Read More
Construction team launches drones for improved safety and efficiency
Posted by Graniterock on Fri, June 23rd, 2017, 11:29 am
SAN JOSE – Drones have taken off in the Construction Division in a way that’s dramatically improving jobsafety and efficiency.The unmanned aerial vehicle buzzes over projects - measuring quantities, collecting data, analyzing stockpiles, mapping terrain, taking photos – to provide insight that otherwise would be difficult or impossible to obtain without remote-controlled technology.Drones are a new tool for the Company, launched earlier this year by the Construction Division’s GPS team – Dan Enachioae, Olivier Gil, Jason ... Read More
Great time to get hired at Graniterock
Posted by Graniterock on Sun, May 14th, 2017, 10:25 pm
Do you like to work outdoors?Do you like to work with your hands and play in the dirt?Do you like to build things and work with cool people?Ever dreamed about getting behind the wheel of a giant excavator or dozer?If the answer is yes, Graniterock has a career for you.Construction is cool.The industry is hot.We have lots of work to do and could use your help.Drop by Graniterock's job fair to see if you might be ... Read More
Celebration for Highway 17 workers this winter
Posted by Graniterock on Tue, April 25th, 2017, 1:47 pm
Scotts Valley residents have rallied in support of the men and women who worked hard this winter to fix the storm damage on Highway 17.The community has organized a "gratitude picnic' to show their appreciation for the work and risk that went into clearing mud and debris from rain-induced landslides to keep the mountain highway open.The picnic is June 11 at Skypark in Scotts Valley.Graniterock People and their families are welcome to attend.Caltrans and other construction ... Read More
Grinding for new Warriors' arena in San Francisco
Posted by Graniterock on Sun, April 23rd, 2017, 3:47 pm
Make way for the newGolden State Warriors' arena!Graniterock's construction team has been busy grinding 16,000 tons of old asphalt along the San Francisco waterfront in preparation of construction of the newChaseCenter arena!We know when we're done, there will be lots of happy basketball fans out there.Maybe Steph Curry, too!More details on the new arena here. Read More
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