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117-year anniversary
Posted by Graniterock on Tue, February 14th, 2017, 11:41 am
We want to acknowledge the milestone that is Graniterock’s 117th anniversary today, but with the loss of Bobby Gill while he worked to reopen Highway 17 on Thursday, we don't feel very festive.Graniterock wants to take this moment to thank every single person who has been part of the Graniterock family during the past 11 decades.Ours is a very special company, full of amazing people who care deeply about each other and service to our community.Thank ... Read More
Graniterock tragedy
Posted by Graniterock on Thu, February 9th, 2017, 8:43 pm
Graniterocklost a beloved member of its family today in a tragic accident while working on Highway 17. Bobby Gill, 54, had been with the team for 15 years. Our hearts go out to his family. Read More
Graniterock operator among Engineering News-Record's photo contest winners
Posted by Graniterock on Wed, January 25th, 2017, 12:00 pm
Ian Bright of Operating Engineers Local 3 snapped this photo of Graniterock railcar unloader Roger Langley at our asphalt plant in South San Francisco.The photo was among Engineering News-Record’s winning shots in their 2016 photography contest.Walking through the Graniterock asphalt plant in South San Francisco, Bright was out to take photos for the newsletter of Operating Engineers Local 3.“I go out on job sites to capture our members at work and to highlight what it is ... Read More
Women in Construction: Teresa Reyes
Posted by Graniterock on Mon, December 19th, 2016, 3:49 pm
Teresa Reyes has worked as a laborer for Graniterock more than 15 years. She came to us after running her own hair salon in Salinas.She's reliable, safe and one of the best at traffic control. Read More
Keys to the perfect paving job
Posted by Graniterock on Tue, December 6th, 2016, 5:17 pm
Brent Edelman is an expert on what it takes to execute the perfect asphalt paving job.A Graniterock superintendent and operations manager, Brent has spent his 30-year construction career building roads, highways and other high profile projects.Currently he works with Graniterock’s paving crews and project management teams to ensure each project turns out according to the owner’s specifications, and is delivered on time and budget.We’ve asked Brent to share some of that knowledge and experience.Q. What is ... Read More
Little mixer truck giveaway
Posted by Graniterock on Wed, November 30th, 2016, 3:42 pm
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 ... Read More
Happy Thanksgiving
Posted by Graniterock on Wed, November 23rd, 2016, 10:11 am
We are most grateful for our customers and team members.Wishing everyone a beautiful, safe Thanksgiving from everyone at Graniterock. Read More
Sweepstakes rules
Posted by Graniterock on Wed, November 23rd, 2016, 10:01 am
Little Mixer Truck Fall 2016 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 ... Read More
Golf channel keeps watch on construction job at Pasatiempo Golf Club
Posted by Graniterock on Thu, August 11th, 2016, 2:05 pm
SANTA CRUZ – Not often do Graniterock People have their jobs watched closely by the Golf Channel.The custom Construction team has that honor due to a water conservation project under way at Pasatiempo Golf Club in Santa Cruz.The Golf Channel mounted a time-lapse camera to the job trailer at Pasatiempo, where the custom team is moving thousands of yards of dirt to dig two giant holes – one for a 500,000-gallon water tank buried 20 feet ... Read More
Happy Holidays from Graniterock
Posted by Graniterock on Wed, December 23rd, 2015, 11:12 am
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