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Feeding the needy hits home for Graniterock team member

Author: Graniterock Posted by Graniterock on Thu, June 20th, 2019, 6:57 pm

PAJARO –Diana Villegasknows the strain of growing up poor with little food in the house, so much so she doesn’t want other kids to suffer the same.She and her five siblings, raised in a small Texas town adjacent to Mexico, relied on free breakfast and lunch at school because of their low-income status.Those free meals during her youth in Brownsville are fresh in Diana’s mind as now she periodically gives her time to make sure children ... Read More

Smoother ride at Wilson Quarry

Author: Graniterock Posted by Graniterock on Fri, May 10th, 2019, 10:30 am

Exiting the A.R. Wilson Quarry won’t be such a bumpyride anymore.The road leading out of the Quarry, with more than a few potholes, is undergoing a rehabilitation project coordinated by several Graniterock teams in addition to the Quarry: PDR, RTS, Construction Division and Road Materials.The One Company project has been years in the making as the road condition has grown worse in recent years due to high truck traffic and heavy rains, creating frustration among aggregate ... Read More

San Jose Airport expansion project goes green with Graniterock concrete

Author: Graniterock Posted by Graniterock on Thu, April 4th, 2019, 8:18 am

SAN JOSE – Mineta San Jose International Airport is using sustainable concrete from Graniterock, made with industrial byproducts, to significantly reduce the carbon impact of its $58 million Terminal B expansion project.The fastest-growing airport in the country, in terms of both passengers and airlines, is building a five-gate interim facility connected to the south end of Terminal B to help meet demand and reduce delays.Graniterock’s work on the interim facility includes reconstructing the southeast cargo ramps ... Read More

Graniterock wins project of the year from Slag Cement Association

Author: Graniterock Posted by Graniterock on Tue, January 29th, 2019, 1:43 pm

Graniterock's concrete team is proud to be the winner of Slag Cement Association's 2018 Slag Cement Project of the Year in the category of green design. Our team provided 30,000 yards of concrete made with supplemental cementitious materials (slag & fly ash) for SFO's long-term, six-story parking garage, which helped the airport earn gold level LEED accreditationfrom the U.S. Green Building Council. Striving for the gold certification required 45 percent supplemental cementitious materials in grade beams ... Read More

Former Driscoll’s CEO Kevin Murphy appointed to Graniterock Board of Directors

Author: Graniterock Posted by Graniterock on Thu, January 24th, 2019, 1:58 pm

WATSONVILLE – Kevin Murphy, a proven leader among the world’s top fruit and vegetable producers, was elected to Graniterock’s Board of Directors at the company’s recent board meeting.Murphy, who recently left his CEO post at Driscoll’s, joined the nine-member board that governs the 119-year-old construction materials and services company based in Watsonville.“It is an honor to welcome Kevin to the Graniterock team,” Graniterock Chairman Mark Kaminski said. “His vast experience in leading top tier agricultural companies ... Read More

Graniterock's construction team goes underground in Soledad

Author: Graniterock Posted by Graniterock on Thu, January 24th, 2019, 11:58 am

Working 15-17 feet underground in Soledad was one of manyhighlights of 2018 for the Construction Division team.The work included open cut construction of approximately 1,500 linear feet of reinforced concrete pipe 72 inches in diameter.Soledad officials recognized the need for expanding its storm drain system toaccommodate the small south Monterey County city’s population growth.The project called for tying the new pipe into the existing storm drain system to increase the retention area as well as the ... Read More

Video: Build your career in the California construction industry

Author: Graniterock Posted by Graniterock on Wed, December 5th, 2018, 4:21 pm

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Graniterock selected for Clean Air Leader Award by Monterey Bay Air Resources District

Author: Graniterock Posted by Graniterock on Thu, November 29th, 2018, 11:08 am

AROMAS – Installing 3,000 solar panels at the A. R. Wilson Quarry this year did more than roll back the meter.Graniterock was recognized as a clean air champion by the Monterey Bay Air Resources District due in part to the company’s use of solar as an alternative energy source.Graniterock received the district’s Clean Air Leader Award for demonstrating leadership and taking action to ensure good air quality in the Monterey Bay region.This is in conjunction with ... Read More

Graniterock celebrates construction industry with race car experience

Author: Graniterock Posted by Graniterock on Wed, November 28th, 2018, 4:01 pm

Graniterock hit the gas pedal on celebrating people in the construction industry by giving away a VIP experience at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey.The company teamed up with professional race car driver Derek DeBoer of The Racers Group to put the sweepstakes winner in the passenger seat of Derek’s Porsche for a hair-raising spin around the world-famous track, which is happens to be paved with Graniterock hot mix asphalt.The four-week sweepstakes was open to the ... Read More

Graniterock named Philanthropist of the Year by United Way of San Benito County

Author: Graniterock Posted by Graniterock on Sun, November 18th, 2018, 10:33 pm

Philanthropist of the Year in San Benito County!Being a good business and good neighbor are one and the same for us.We weave ourselves into the fabric of the communities where our people live and work, donating money and time to causes people care about.From Little League coaches to parades and nonprofit organizations, you will find Graniterock people volunteering everywhere. Plus, we host our own events every year that benefit the kiddos - Rock N Run and ... Read More

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