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OSHP Day
Occupational Safety and Health Professional Day May 8th, 2013 Each 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 Read more
An Insider’s Look: Politics and Business
This article is reprinted with permission of the Monterey County Business Council and their weekly publication Friday Facts. Friday Facts is a Weekly Newsletter Promoting Monterey County: Open for Business Business Council Members identified as (BCM) You may contact The Monterey Business Council at www.mcbc.biz, www.competitiveclusters.com, or www.mcbusiness.org . An insider’s look: Read more
“The Coming Tech-Led Boom” by Mark P. Mills and Julio M. Ottino
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 Read more
Aggregates Testing Part 1: The Most Important Step
By Greg Wilkinson, Graniterock Research and Technical Services Representative 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 Read more
Friends of the Family: Joseph De Maria Masonry
By Robin Steudler, Account Manager “I Am More Thrilled to Go to Work Today Than Ever” Joseph De Maria, fourth generation Master Craftsman, proprietor of Joseph De Maria Masonry of Carmel, is a tireless worker, a true Renaissance Man, and a real Friend of the Graniterock Family. Demonstrating just how much he relishes Read more
Memories of Bruce
We invite you to comment and share your fondest memories of Bruce W. Woolpert.
Housing Data Wrap-Up: April 2012
Home Sales Have A Little More Spring In Their Step by Wells Fargo Securities, Economics Group Mark Vitner, Senior Economist mark.vitner@wellsfargo.com • (704) 383-5635 Anika R. Khan, Senior Economist anika.khan@wellsfargo.com • (704) 715-0575 Joe Seydl, Economic Analyst joseph.seydl@wellsfargo.com • (704) 715-1488 Early reports show that the critical spring home buying season has gotten off to Read more
Graniterock Team Member Recieves President’s Award
GRANITEROCK TEAM MEMBER RECIEVES PRESIDENT’S AWARD CalCIMA 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. Read more
Graniterock Production Plant Achieves Safety Milestone
Graniterock Production Plant Achieves Safety Milestone Over 5,000 Days Accident Free at Pioneering Industrial Sand Plant September 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 Read more
