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Quarry feels like home for this Rock Star
Posted by Shanna Crigger on Tue, November 14th, 2017, 10:29 am
AROMAS – Candace Klein is a rare sight in a predominantly man’s world.But don’t start stereotyping because she’s comfortable getting dirty, running heavy equipment, putting in long hours and telling men how to do their jobs.She’s tough as nails, which is why Candace commands respect in this rugged environment.“Candace knows how to roll with the punches with all of the constant change,” said Jeremy Hunzie, who leads Graniterock'sprimary team at theA.R. Wilson Quarry. “She keeps the ... Read More
Charlie Corwell on the road again and again
Posted by Shanna Crigger on Thu, October 12th, 2017, 10:49 am
SAN JOSE – Charlie Corwell likes to joke that no Graniterock construction project starts without him.The funny thing is it’s sort of true.He drives a 60-foot-long low boy loaded with heavy construction equipment from job site to job site all over Northern and Central California.Charlie’s day begins when it’s still dark, dropping off the first piece by 7 a.m. before any crew members show up.His destinations could be anywhere from the East Bay to the Santa ... Read More
Work between field and office seamless with this team
Posted by Shanna Crigger on Thu, October 12th, 2017, 10:13 am
CUPERTINO – For two years straight,Bart Wilkinshas arrived to the job in Cupertino every day before dawn because it’s the only way to claim the territory his team needs to get their work done.Construction at one of the world’s largest tech companies can’t commence until 7:30 a.m., but if you wait until then to set up your equipment and tools, there won’t be an inch of space as the site is heavily stacked with a dozen ... Read More
Wanderlust and sensibility define Caltrans engineer
Posted by Shanna Crigger on Wed, September 13th, 2017, 12:23 pm
SANTA CRUZ – The traits and skills that allow Jennifer Wilson to navigate a foreign country on her mountain bike, for months at a time, are the same qualities that make her a well-respected Caltrans engineer.The 17-year veteran of California Department of Transportation’s Division of Construction, responsible for overseeing infrastructure projects in Santa Cruz and San Benito counties, is known as a problem-solver, someone who plans ahead and deals honestly with contractors.“Jen is smart and knows ... Read More
Construction and concrete teams pull together for new bridge in Santa Cruz
Posted by Shanna Crigger on Mon, August 28th, 2017, 2:42 pm
SANTA CRUZ – The Construction team had to quickly come up with an entirely new plan for a pedestrian/bike bridge over Branciforte Creek when the first pile hole being drilled by a subcontractor – 8 feet wide and 105 feet deep - collapsed due to poor soil conditions.This critical issue was handled without further delays thanks to the service and team work of the Santa Cruz concrete team, which didn’t hesitate to provide material late at ... Read More
Finish line in site for new BART station
Posted by Shanna Crigger on Mon, August 7th, 2017, 3:39 pm
SAN JOSE – Successful completion of a new station for BART to extend from Fremont into San Jose, working alongside two other major contracts, doesn’t happen without clearing some pretty high hurdles.Graniterock’s $29 million job for Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority started infall 2015 on a 15-acre site between Berryessa and Mabury roads and will cometo a close soon. The project is designed to alleviate some of the South Bay’s heavy traffic congestion by increasing the ... Read More
Failure not an option for this paving Rock Star
Posted by Shanna Crigger on Wed, August 2nd, 2017, 5:01 pm
SAN JOSE – By all accounts, it’s a miracle JP Paving celebrated its 20th anniversary this year.In 2006, when the San Francisco Bay Area construction market was booming, Pedro Perez and his sister Estela Taylor sat in their accountant’s office and listened as he told them point blank to shut down.The small family-owned paving company had been swimming in a sea of debt, limping from job to job and on the verge of bankruptcy.In addition to ... Read More
Monterey Peninsula mason with reputation etched in quality
Posted by Shanna Crigger on Fri, June 9th, 2017, 4:36 pm
MONTEREY – Scattered throughout the Monterey Peninsula is the Old World-inspired handiwork of stonemason Mike Mahoney, a good-natured guy who carries a number of titles – husband, father, grandfather, adventurer, musician, fisherman, surfer, cowboy and coach.While he is all of those things, at heart, Mike is an artist who loves natural stone and working with his hands.His dedication to the craft is evident in the elaborate fireplaces, chimneys, fountains, arched entryways, patios and walls Mike has ... Read More
Underground foreman builds next generation of construction leaders
Posted by Shanna Crigger on Thu, May 25th, 2017, 12:19 pm
SAN FRANCISCO– One of the most important things a foreman can do is take young guys under his wingand put them on a path to success.No Graniterock foreman has worked harder on this front thanDarien Shirk.Darien himself is an old-school, savvy underground foreman known tofigureout solutions forthe most difficult jobs.What makes him a true leader is Darien’s ability to see the potential in a guy just starting out and help that guy make the most of ... Read More
Estimator John Torres leads Graniterock in private construction market
Posted by Shanna Crigger on Wed, May 10th, 2017, 1:04 pm
SAN JOSE – John Torres was home for spring break during freshman year of college in 1999 when he bumped into his elementary school basketball coach Rick Morales.The twostruck up a conversation that would jump-start John'scareer.When he told the coach he was studying construction management at Chico State, Rick, who worked as Graniterock’s chief estimator at the time, encouraged John to look into the company’s summer internship program because good interns are known to land full-time ... Read More
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