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Have a safe and happy Fourth of July
Posted by Keith Severson on Fri, July 3rd, 2015, 9:49 am
Keeping It Green - Local Sourcing of Rock, Sand and Gravel
Posted by Keith Severson on Wed, March 18th, 2015, 8:16 am
People worldwide are rediscovering the benefits of “buying local.” Chefs have found that food from local gardens and farmers’ markets is not only fresher, tastier and more nutritious; it is also good for our economy - buying directly from family farmers helps keep them in business. They realize the adverse environmental impact of importing foodstuffs instead of obtaining them locally, and know that if we neglect our local sources they are in danger of disappearing.Construction materials, ... Read More
This Month at Graniterock: The Fifth Annual Bruce W. Woolpert Algebra Academy
Posted by Keith Severson on Wed, March 18th, 2015, 8:16 am
As California’s economy improves and business hiring increases, employers are looking for people with technical skills in engineering, science and technology to fill new job openings. Yet, many of these career opportunities are lost to California job seekers. Too many of our high school graduates are not adequately prepared for college level mathematics and unable to master basic math and algebra required for the workforce. An estimated 80 percent of community college students need remedial math ... Read More
Seaside boy with kidney cancer granted wish to be builder
Posted by Keith Severson on Wed, March 18th, 2015, 8:16 am
Permeable Paving Systems - Three Options
Posted by Keith Severson on Wed, March 18th, 2015, 8:16 am
In today’s construction environment, “green” building choices which are cost effective and long lasting are often a developer’s best option for building and pavement installation. Pervious concrete, permeable pavers and crushed top and bottom stone for synthetic athletic fields are all excellent selections for storm water management and drainage.Pervious concrete pavement is a unique cement-based product that has a porous structure that allows rainwater to pass directly and naturally, through the pavement and into the soil. ... Read More
One of Santa Cruz County's Most Important Resources - Sand
Posted by Keith Severson on Wed, March 18th, 2015, 8:16 am
Although Santa Cruz is famous for its beaches, one of the County’s most important stretches of sand lies inland in the Santa Cruz Mountains, in an area known as the Zayante sandhills. Tucked between the communities of Bonny Doon and Scotts Valley, the sandhills are isolated pockets of ancient sand that support an ecologically distinct assortment of plants and animals. Once covering about 6,365 acres, the sandhills are now restricted to less than 1,500, making it ... Read More
4th Annual Graniterock Algebra Academy Runs from August 12-17, 2013
Posted by Keith Severson on Wed, March 18th, 2015, 8:16 am
Things are buzzing at Graniterock. It’s just before the start of a new school year, and our Corporate Office in Watsonvilleis filled with the hum of young voices, the sound of smart, motivated kids who are getting a jump start on their education by spending the last week of summer vacation immersed in algebra. Over one hundred middle school students from six different schools are attending the Algebra Academy, a week-long intensive study program taught by ... Read More
Up Close: It Takes a Team - Sergio Rubio
Posted by Keith Severson on Wed, March 18th, 2015, 8:16 am
Graniterock’s Sergio Rubio is a team player who relishes the challenges he finds every day on the construction site. According to Sergio, “On every job, you walk in and know you’re going to learn something new. You’re building in a totally different location every time, and you need to have an open mind. Especially working with so many people, you need to know you aren’t the one guy with all the answers. It takes a team.” ... Read More
OSHP Day
Posted by Keith Severson on Wed, March 18th, 2015, 8:16 am
Occupational Safety and Health Professional Day May 8th, 2013Each 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 behind the scenes identifying and eliminating potential hazards in workplaces around the world, and their efforts are often achieved with little or no ... Read More
Dumbarton Bridge Seismic Retrofit - A Design and Teamwork Challenge
Posted by Keith Severson on Wed, March 18th, 2015, 8:16 am
For over a year Shimmick Construction has been retrofitting the Dumbarton Bridge to make safety improvements and increase the its capacity to handle forces caused by earthquakes. The work included the reconstruction of bridge joints to allow for more movement of bridge segments without damage when an earthquake occurs. The joints are composed of heavily reinforced concrete covered by massive steel plates. The construction challenge for Shimmick and Graniterock, the concrete supplier of choice, was to ... Read More
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