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OSHP Day
Posted by Keith Severson on Wed, March 18th, 2015, 8:16 am
Occupational Safety and Health Professional Day May 8th, 2013Each and every day, men and women from around the world return home from work to their families injury and illness free thanks to occupational safety, health and environmental (SH&E) professionals, who have dedicated their careers to protecting people, property and the environment.SH&E professionals work behind the scenes identifying and eliminating potential hazards in workplaces around the world, and their efforts are often achieved with little or no ... Read More
Dumbarton Bridge Seismic Retrofit - A Design and Teamwork Challenge
Posted by Keith Severson on Wed, March 18th, 2015, 8:16 am
For over a year Shimmick Construction has been retrofitting the Dumbarton Bridge to make safety improvements and increase the its capacity to handle forces caused by earthquakes. The work included the reconstruction of bridge joints to allow for more movement of bridge segments without damage when an earthquake occurs. The joints are composed of heavily reinforced concrete covered by massive steel plates. The construction challenge for Shimmick and Graniterock, the concrete supplier of choice, was to ... Read More
"The Coming Tech-led Boom" by Mark P. Mills and Julio M. Ottino
Posted by Keith Severson on Wed, March 18th, 2015, 8:16 am
Publishers Note: From time to time, Graniterock publishes in RockBlog and Construction Update, articles from guest authors to provide information that our customers and readers may find helpful. Our publication of guest articles is not in any way an endorsement of any product or service the author may describe or provide, or of the content of the article. The guest author is solely responsible for the content, opinions and recommendations contained in the article.To read the ... Read More
Aggregates Testing Part 1: The Most Important Step
Posted by Keith Severson on Wed, March 18th, 2015, 8:16 am
By Greg Wilkinson, Graniterock Research and Technical ServicesRepresentative sampling is defined as the taking of all materials in the same proportion as they exist, or will be used. The best laboratory and technicians cannot compensate for a bad sample, and all of the time and effort spent testing construction materials is a waste if the sample does not represent the material being evaluated.Whether we are producers, contractors or owners, we must be confident that the results ... Read More
Memories of Bruce
Posted by Keith Severson on Wed, March 18th, 2015, 8:16 am
We invite you to comment and share your fondest memories of Bruce W. Woolpert. Read More
Housing Data Wrap-Up: April 2012
Posted by Keith Severson on Wed, March 18th, 2015, 8:16 am
Home Sales Have A Little More Spring In Their Stepby Wells Fargo Securities, Economics GroupMark Vitner, Senior Economist [email protected] • (704) 383-5635Anika R. Khan, Senior Economist [email protected] • (704) 715-0575Joe Seydl, Economic Analyst [email protected] • (704) 715-1488Early reports show that the critical spring home buying season has gotten off to its best start in five years. Sales of new single-family homes totaled 83,000 units during the first quarter, up 16 percent from a year ago, while ... Read More
Graniterock Team Member Recieves President’s Award
Posted by Keith Severson on Wed, March 18th, 2015, 8:16 am
GRANITEROCK TEAM MEMBER RECIEVES PRESIDENT’S AWARDCalCIMA Makes Special Presentation The California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA) awarded Benjamin J. Licari, Director of Geology and Exploration for Graniterock, the 2011 President’s Award.The President’s Award is presented to an individual who has exhibited outstanding dedication to the mission and goals of the Association. The recipient of this award must demonstrate a diligent commitment to the preservation of the construction materials, ready mixed concrete and mining industry, and ... Read More
Graniterock Production Plant Achieves Safety Milestone
Posted by Keith Severson on Wed, March 18th, 2015, 8:16 am
Graniterock Production Plant Achieves Safety MilestoneOver 5,000 Days Accident Free at Pioneering Industrial Sand PlantSeptember 15, 2011 marked 5,000 consecutive accident-free days (no lost time incidents) for Graniterock’s Quail Hollow Sand Plant. This Santa Cruz County branch is located near Felton, California and is run by a small but dedicated staff. The facility produces high-quality, industrial glass sand, landscaping, utility and construction sands. Glass Sand customers require just-in-time delivery for many products that are key ingredients ... Read More
Graniterock Production Plant Achieves Safety Milestone
Posted by Keith Severson on Wed, March 18th, 2015, 8:16 am
Graniterock Production Plant Achieves Safety MilestoneOver 5,000 Days Accident Free at Pioneering Industrial Sand PlantSeptember 15, 2011 marked 5,000 consecutive accident-free days (no lost time incidents) for Graniterock’s Quail Hollow Sand Plant. This Santa Cruz County branch is located near Felton, California and is run by a small but dedicated staff. The facility produces high-quality, industrial glass sand, landscaping, utility and construction sands. Glass Sand customers require just-in-time delivery for many products that are key ingredients ... Read More
Graniterock Tops The Table At Chamber Of Commerce Business Excellence Awards
Posted by Keith Severson on Wed, March 18th, 2015, 8:16 am
Graniterock was nominated as one of the finalists for the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards in the Construction and Building Category. Graniterock was not only invited to attend the gala awards banquet, but also given the opportunity to participate in the “Design-a-Table” contest where over 40 companies decorated tables that creatively showcased their business. Two awards were to be presented, the Chamber of Commerce Committee Award and the most coveted, Chairman’s Award. A ... Read More
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