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Little mixer truck giveaway

Posted by Graniterock on Nov 30, 2016

Everyone loves our little mixer truck -- so much, we can't even keep these cuties in stock! If you've been wanting one, here's your chance to get it for free: Keep an eye on our Facebook page for where he might pop up in the next few weeks! To enter to win our Little Mixer Truck Giveway, simply guess his location and post it in the comments, that's it! You don't need to guess correctly to be entered. Good luck!! We'll announce the winner Dec. 22. Official Rules here: http://bit.ly/LittleMixerGiveaway
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Restoring the Carmel Mission

Posted by Willie Diaz on Sep 7, 2016

CARMEL - Carmel Mission Basilica’s picturesque courtyard, which sees tens of thousands of visitors each year as well as regular parishioners, received a facelift with 650 yards of Graniterock concrete this summer.
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20 years of Graniterock interns

Posted by Barbara Kimball on Aug 18, 2016

Graniterock is proud to celebrate its 20th year of offering internships to college students looking to try the construction industry.
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Construction’s custom team: Defined by a connection that goes beyond the job

Posted by Shanna McCord Crigger on Aug 8, 2016

WATSONVILLE – There’s a group of guys in the Monterey Bay area that own and operate their jobs in a way you don’t see in the rest of the Construction Division.
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Essential keys to working with green concrete

Posted by Willie Diaz on Apr 11, 2016

There’s no getting around green concrete.More and more construction projects require it and research proves green concrete is a more sustainable building material than traditional concrete.
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Bill Van Sandt – The Story of His Career With Graniterock

Posted by Rose Ann Woolpert on Mar 18, 2015

Bill Van Sandt’s time at Graniterock spanned nearly 50 years of the Company’s history. In a 2008 interview, Bill recalled his experiences as a driver in Santa Cruz during the 1950’s and later as manager of the Santa Cruz Branch of Graniterock. This is the first of a two part story of his career, and tells about his early years delivering concrete in the Santa Cruz area.
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