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Taking care of wide open spaces at Graniterock

Author: Graniterock Posted by Graniterock on Fri, July 14th, 2017, 9:40 am

AROMAS – If you were to pull the curtain back on Graniterock, there would be a few hundred acres of wide open space that are home to deer, rattlesnakes, turkeys, bobcats and other wildlife.Surrounding the company’s aggregate mining operations in San Benito and Santa Cruz counties are large swaths of natural terrain closely watched by government agencies to ensure Graniterock stays in line with California environmental standards, Mine Safety and Health Administration rules and other land ... Read More

Have a happy, safe Fourth of July

Author: Graniterock Posted by Graniterock on Fri, June 30th, 2017, 3:10 pm

Wishing everyone a fun, safe Fourth of July! Read More

Construction team launches drones for improved safety and efficiency

Author: Graniterock Posted by Graniterock on Fri, June 23rd, 2017, 11:29 am

SAN JOSE – Drones have taken off in the Construction Division in a way that’s dramatically improving jobsafety and efficiency.The unmanned aerial vehicle buzzes over projects - measuring quantities, collecting data, analyzing stockpiles, mapping terrain, taking photos – to provide insight that otherwise would be difficult or impossible to obtain without remote-controlled technology.Drones are a new tool for the Company, launched earlier this year by the Construction Division’s GPS team – Dan Enachioae, Olivier Gil, Jason ... Read More

Great time to get hired at Graniterock

Author: Graniterock Posted by Graniterock on Sun, May 14th, 2017, 10:25 pm

Do you like to work outdoors?Do you like to work with your hands and play in the dirt?Do you like to build things and work with cool people?Ever dreamed about getting behind the wheel of a giant excavator or dozer?If the answer is yes, Graniterock has a career for you.Construction is cool.The industry is hot.We have lots of work to do and could use your help.Drop by Graniterock's job fair to see if you might be ... Read More

Celebration for Highway 17 workers this winter

Author: Graniterock Posted by Graniterock on Tue, April 25th, 2017, 1:47 pm

Scotts Valley residents have rallied in support of the men and women who worked hard this winter to fix the storm damage on Highway 17.The community has organized a "gratitude picnic' to show their appreciation for the work and risk that went into clearing mud and debris from rain-induced landslides to keep the mountain highway open.The picnic is June 11 at Skypark in Scotts Valley.Graniterock People and their families are welcome to attend.Caltrans and other construction ... Read More

Grinding for new Warriors' arena in San Francisco

Author: Graniterock Posted by Graniterock on Sun, April 23rd, 2017, 3:47 pm

Make way for the newGolden State Warriors' arena!Graniterock's construction team has been busy grinding 16,000 tons of old asphalt along the San Francisco waterfront in preparation of construction of the newChaseCenter arena!We know when we're done, there will be lots of happy basketball fans out there.Maybe Steph Curry, too!More details on the new arena here. Read More

California pays steep price for drought-ending rain

Author: Graniterock Posted by Graniterock on Mon, April 10th, 2017, 2:19 pm

While heavy rain finally arrived to end California’s years-long drought, so too did an unexpected thrashing of the state’s infrastructure.The wettest storm season we’ve seen in years, drought-busting by all definitions, left a wake of destruction to highways, roads and bridges estimated to top $1 billion statewide.From the Oroville Dam to Big Sur and beyond, mudslides, flooding, erosion and other rain-related problems have taken their toll.State leaders will grapple for years with how to pay for ... Read More

SF Giants opening day winners

Author: Graniterock Posted by Graniterock on Mon, April 3rd, 2017, 3:53 pm

There's nothing more rewarding than a great day on the job....except maybe a ballgame with your favorite crew!Thanks so much to everyone who joined inGraniterock's giveaway for tickets to theSan Francisco Giantsopening day next Monday.Our winners areArt Prindle ConstructionandBagg Engineers! Read More

SF Giants Opening Day giveaway

Author: Graniterock Posted by Graniterock on Thu, March 2nd, 2017, 1:51 pm

Giants Opening Day, April 2017 SweepstakesOFFICIAL SWEEPSTAKES RULESNO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.Granite Rock Company (“Graniterock” or “Sponsor”) is sponsoring this Sweepstakes, which is governed by the following Official Rules. This Sweepstakes is governed exclusively by the laws of the United States. Void where prohibited, taxed or restricted by law. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply.1.Who May Enter.Participation is open only to legal ... Read More

Memorial set for Bobby Gill

Author: Graniterock Posted by Graniterock on Wed, February 15th, 2017, 4:24 pm

A memorial service for Bobby Gill is set for 11 a.m. Saturday, March 4 at Twin Lakes Church in Aptos.The address is 2701 Cabrillo College Drive.Bobby died Feb. 9 when he was struck by an outside hauler's dump truck while working to help clear a mudslide from Highway 17.Donations to Bobby's family can be made atwww.youcaring.com/bobbygill. Read More

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