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Graniterock Hosts 2011 Signature Of Excellence Awards

Posted by Keith Severson on Wed, March 18th, 2015, 8:16 am

Company Honors 10 Local Architects and BuildersGraniterock recognizes the great importance of outstanding architectural design and construction that mirrors the natural wonders of the Monterey Bay Area. Graniterock’s Signature of Excellence Awards honor the Architects, Designers, Builders, Landscapers, Contractors, and Owners of these remarkable projects.On July 9, 2011 Graniterock honored seven projects voted on by the general public as the best in each category (Commercial, Residential Under 3,500 sq. ft., Residential Over 3,500 sq. ft., Remodel ... Read More

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Graniterock Host 4th Annual Construction Career Day

Posted by Keith Severson on Wed, March 18th, 2015, 8:16 am

The current U.S. unemployment rate stands at about a whopping 8.8%. Evidently, large portions of the population are looking for careers, but are ending with no success. There are, however, employers, specifically in the construction industry, that are currently seeking men and women who are interested in a career path in construction.Graniterock is a high-quality building material Company with numerous branches across California. The Company is hosting theFourth AnnualConstruction Career Day on Friday, May 6, 2011 ... Read More

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In Great Company: Triage Consulting Group Unlocks the Secrets of Great Places to Work

Posted by Keith Severson on Wed, March 18th, 2015, 8:16 am

San Francisco, CA, JANUARY 31, 2011:In Great Company: Triage Consulting Group Unlocks the Secrets of Great Places to Work, by Patti Lee-Hoffmann, co-founder of Triage, recently released. The book profiles 11 companies engaged in businesses hardest hit by the Great Recession, yet are thriving. From advertising to organic food and from construction to outdoor furniture, no two companies are in the same industry, yet they all share common traits. From hundreds of face to face interviews ... Read More

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Academy makes algebra fun

Posted by Keith Severson on Wed, March 18th, 2015, 8:16 am

Posted: Thursday, Jan 6th, 2011BY: TODD GUILD Courtesy of Todd Guild Register-Pajaronian, Watsonville, CA Graniterock assistant general counsel Kevin Jeffery helps Rolling Hills Middle School student Jackie Quintana work through a math problem. (Photos by Todd Guild)In a large conference room at Graniterock’s headquarters in Watsonville, 54 Rolling Hills Middle School students are voluntarily spending a week of their winter break studying algebra — and to the casual observer, they’re having fun.Taught by a team of ... Read More

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Holistic Managed Grazing at Soda Lake

Posted by Keith Severson on Wed, March 18th, 2015, 8:16 am

Holistic Managed Grazing at Soda Lake by Cole BushWhat do a herd of goats and sheep, a man-made lake, and a whole lot of invasive Pampas Grass and Salt Cedar create? At Graniterock’s “Soda Lake”, this dynamic combination creates an excellent opportunity to practice land management and stewardship that encourages ecological health, economic viability, and neighborhood collaboration. A recent grazing season has just ended at Soda Lake, where up to 1,000 sheep and goats were used ... Read More

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California Economy Lags U.S. Turnaround But This Could Change

Posted by Keith Severson on Wed, March 18th, 2015, 8:16 am

CALIFORNIA ECONOMY LAGS U.S. TURNAROUND BUT THIS COULD CHANGE IF HOUSING CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES TO REBOUND - NEW HOUSING UP 25% FROM RECESSION LOWA number of economic reports show that the U. S. Economy is pulling itself out of the Great Recession. California’s unemployment rate was 12.4% in September, the third highest among states. California continues to lose jobs, while layoffs have generally stopped in other states. The exception is the Los Angeles coastal area which is ... Read More

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