Contractors' group presents awards for jobs well done Nov 15, 2009
Granite Construction Co. of Anchorage was recognized by the Associated General Contractors of Alaska for its work on Anchorage's Glenn-Bragaw Interchange Project, which was completed in the fall of 2008 ... Transportation, Marine, Heavy, Earthmoving over $3 million -- Granite Construction Co. of Anchorage, for the Glenn-Bragaw Interchange. (Anchorage Daily News)
I work in the downtown area of El Centro. I noticed all of the needed street repairs. While I applaud the city for taking action in repairing the street, I’m a bit concerned for the jobs going to San Diego County construction companies like Hazard Construction Co. What about our local companies? What’s going on? We need our local residents to work and support our local businesses. — Want to Keep it Local, El Centro'>Why not use local companies to do the needed street repairs? Nov 11, 2009
We need to support our local businesses - Imperial Valley Press Online - Probe. I work in the downtown area of El Centro. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Lodi, county leaders seek fed money for Highway 12 (8) Nov 9, 2009
Granite Construction Co.. AKS Development. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Lodi Avenue is in poor condition Nov 6, 2009
5 million contract to Granite Construction to remove the paved-over railroad tracks; reconstruct the pavement with nearly 12,000 tons of asphalt; and install 2,100 linear feet of concrete curb and gutter, 17,000-square feet of concrete flatwork, decorative street lights, pedestrian crossings and landscape elements. In addition, the city will be installing 24 mosaic tile medallions along the sidewalks. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
- Thank You: Public Health sends thanks 0 Nov 5, 2009
Public Health could not have done this without your much needed assistance: El Centro Regional Medical Center, Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District, Clinicas de Salud del Pueblo, Imperial County Medical Reserve Corps, Community Emergency Response Team members, Brawley Fire Department, Brawley Police Department, Calexico Police Department, Imperial County Fire Department, El Centro Fire Department, American Red Cross/San Diego-Imperial Chapter, Gentiva Home Health Care, Imperial Valley College,... (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Granite Construction lands $22M contract Nov 3, 2009
for free extra services. Monday, November 2, 2009, 2:38pm PST. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
U-T Editorials Nov 1, 2009
The two firms — A.J. Diani Construction Co. of Santa Maria and Granite Construction Co. of Watsonville — billed San Diego $9. 4 million to truck away fire debris from 112 Rancho Bernardo home. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Up for the NYC Marathon challenge Oct 28, 2009
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These Are the Market's Biggest Opportunities Oct 28, 2009
The team scours the small-cap universe for portfolio candidates; current stocks include Granite Construction, Under Armour, and Jinpan International. Once a stock gets attractive enough, they buy it with The Motley Fool's own money. (MSNBC -- Business)
Firms that cleaned up wildfire debris probed Oct 26, 2009
A.J. Diani Construction Co. of Santa Maria and Watsonville-based Granite Construction Co. are the subjects of the criminal probe by the Office of the Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. In a series of reports, the San Diego Union-Tribune found that Diani and Granite removed questionable quantities of debris, overcharged for materials, billed for work they didn't perform and provided receipts that didn't back up their charges. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Crews stabilize Glenn Highway near Sutton Oct 15, 2009
Crews with Granite Construction work to stabilize a section of the Glenn Highway just past Mile 63 near Sutton in mid-October 2009 ... Crews with Granite Construction worked last week to stabilize a section of the Glenn Highway just past Mile 63 near Sutton. (Anchorage Daily News)
Contractors seek level playing field Oct 6, 2009
It s been that way since the 1930s, to the benefit of large businesses like Granite Construction who manufacture the materials, said Betty Yee, chair of the state Board of Equalization. It does create a competitive disadvantage to small businesses that don t.. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
'Thank you' to our Lodi Coastal Cleanup Crew Oct 1, 2009
Schools/groups represented: St. Mary's, Stockton, Lodi High, Tokay High, Millswood Middle School largest group 60-plus, Lincoln HS, San Joaquin Delta College, Stockton, UC Davis, Davis, CSU East Bay, St. Peter's Grammar School, Jim Elliot CHS, Lodi, Delta Middle College, Stockton, Leroy Nichols Elementary School, A Hand Up Homeless Outreach, San Joaquin County PW, Granite Construction, French Camp 20 people, Wal-Mart four employees, Stockton Colts Hockey Team 45 people, Julia Morgan, Stockton,... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Hole in aquifer? Aug 23, 2009
He has taken his claim up with Granite Construction, the company that recently bought Wilder and CPP. However, Granite s insurance agency denies any liability for actions taken by Wilder and CPP.. Contact Todd L. Disher at or 352-2252. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Granite Construction Names New Chairman Aug 19, 2009
Granite Construction names Powell chairman, replacing Watts, who will remain a director ... Granite Construction Inc., a contractor and producer of construction materials, said Tuesday its board has named a new chairman. (ABC News -- Wire)
Northern Nevada trucker's union strikes against construction company Aug 18, 2009
A northern Nevada trucker's union announced a strike against building giant Granite Construction Sunday evening ... "We believe that the negotiations are a private matter between us and the union," said Rod Cooper branch manager for Granite Construction. (KRNV.com, NV)
‘There she goes!’ Aug 8, 2009
Trevor Hobbs, the equipment superintendent for primary contractor Granite Construction, pushed the boom button on Friday. Despite improved safety precautions, unexpected results can occur. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
LETTERS: NCT, July 30, 2009 Jul 30, 2009
"Rest assured that even if the Democrats do set up a decent health care system, the Republicans will seek ways to gut it, once they regain power.Sorab GhandhiEscondidoGranite's paid ad was deceitfulWhen I opened the newspaper and saw the sticker for the update on the proposed quarry near Temecula, I thought that we would have a reasoned article about the new EIR and the pros and cons of the pit mine that is being proposed. How shocked was I to see a paid advertisement from Granite Construction,... (North County Times)
County gets stimulus dollars on the road Jul 27, 2009
The contract awarded to Granite Construction allowed the contractor to rehire 60 percent of its paving crew, McGolpin added ... Granite Construction also won this award, which allowed it to rehire craft trade personnel. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Paving work to close 8-mile Glenn section Jul 22, 2009
For more information, contact the state Department of Transportation at 907-376-9001 or Granite Construction at 907-373-6048. ADVERTISEMENT. (Anchorage Daily News)
ADOT announces $22M in stimulus contracts Jun 23, 2009
Company: Granite Construction Co., Tucson. For: Rehabilitation of the Santa Cruz bridge on State Route 86 (Pima County). (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Voter-approved tax bill to create jobs Jun 16, 2009
Daniel Collins, who works for Granite Construction, usually enjoys some job security. But he, too, was laid off in December, and returned to work in April. (KRNV.com, NV)
Transportation stimulus projects awarded Jun 3, 2009
Contractor: Granite Construction Co., Tucson ... Contractor: Granite Construction Co., Tucson. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Letters to the editor (6/1/09) Jun 1, 2009
This summer Granite Construction will be repaving Minnesota from C Street all the way to 13th, and QAP will be repaving the Glenn Highway from Eklutna all the way to Hiland Road. The paving of Fifth Avenue last summer was only meant to be temporary to get the city through the winter. (Anchorage Daily News)
Thanks for the support May 12, 2009
Charlie Huggins and his office staff, Houston City Hall, Mat-Su Convention & Visitors Bureau, the staff of the Wasilla Chamber of Commerce, Nugens Ranch, city of Palmer, city of Wasilla, McGhan Construction, Grizzly Espresso, Aaron King, Susan Crowder, Alaskan Splendor Limousine Service, Hardy Heating, Combs Insurance Agency, Granite Construction Company and Guys and Gals Hair Designing Team. Charly Hansen-Dullum. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Stocks Retreat; Nasdaq Holds 200-Day Line May 7, 2009
Granite Construction Inc ... Granite Construction () gapped up and surged 13% in over double its average volume. (Investors Business Daily)
SM council restarts paving bids process May 6, 2009
The bidding process was derailed after the council learned that representatives of one company Granite Construction had made a site visit and conducted analysis that was not authorized by the city. Despite the staff s recommendations, the council at that meeting postponed the item and directed staff to prepare an award of bid to Granite, which was the lowest bidder, after hearing testimony from the contract estimator for the company. (Santa Maria Times)
Granite Construction Q1 profit shrinks May 6, 2009
8M - Sacramento Business Journal. for free extra services. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
LETTERS: NCT, May 2, 2009 May 2, 2009
" I strongly believe that today's young people need to know their history or we shall lose our freedoms. We senior citizens need to let the Palomar College Board of Trustees know that we the community want to require our community college students to have a knowledge of U.S. history.Ed KomzelmanEscondidoAppreciation to Chief Maher and EPDTo Chief Jim Maher and each and every person in the Escondido Police Department: Just a short note to express my appreciation for the work done by the Escondido... (North County Times)
S.R. 28 to close for three weeks beginning May 3 May 2, 2009
The $5 million project, awarded to Granite Construction Co., involves resurfacing S.R. 28 from U.S. 50 to East Lakeshore Boulevard and is expected to be completed by July 2, Magruder said. Comments Terms of Use: We welcome your participation in our community. (KRNV.com, NV)
ADOT gets first stimulus money May 1, 2009
Low bid: Granite Construction Co., Tucson, $2. 95 million. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
PHOENIX BLINDSIDED BY PA SPLIT Apr 28, 2009
Last week, the PA and Phoenix -- a joint venture of Fluor Enterprises, Skanksa USA Civil Northeast, Granite Construction Inc. and Bovis Lend Lease -- announced they were "modifying" their 3-year-old relationship in favor of letting the PA handle the 3. 2 billion job itself and bid out work to individual contractors. (New York Post -- Business)
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EDITORIAL: NCT Roses and raspberries : North County Times - Californian (North County Times)
LETTERS: The Californian, Feb. 17, 2009 Feb 17, 2009
"Robert MartinezTemeculaUnions out to aid selves, not workersLet's hope labor organizing fails. Obama is not only following FDR's failed answer to the Depression by massive spending, he also brought in the union corruption of the Democratic Party by passing labor laws that guarantee high wages, big government and high taxes.Standard-of-living gains come through productivity increases, not unions. If high wages, big government and high taxes worked, why has New York had a population decrease of... (North County Times)
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: The Californian, Feb. 8, 2009 Feb 8, 2009
"So, does this same logic apply to other government officials, for instance, a state senator? Dennis Hollingsworth, 36th District senator, issued a letter of support for Liberty Quarry on Aug. 8, 2005. Yes, 2005. Based on Ms. Reuther's statement above, how could Sen. Hollingsworth possibly make a "fact-based decision" to support Liberty Quarry more than 3 1/2 years before "all the facts" could have been in front of him?Does this support for Liberty Quarry by Sen. Hollingsworth have anything to... (North County Times)
Boy Scouts Logging Feb 8, 2009
Over the years, McPherson had received campaign donations from firms affiliated with men who were active in Scouting: $35,500 from Granite Construction, whose president was David H. Watts, a member of the council board; $5,000 from Chapin Construction, headed by Donald Chapin Jr., a longtime council supporter ... Scout officials have supported Farr, who had received at least $1,750 in donations from Granite Construction, where council board member Watts was president, and from another board... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
MGM Doubles Down on Lobbying as U.S. Senators Work on Stimulus Measure Feb 7, 2009
Granite Construction, based in Watsonville, California, has met with California Senator about infrastructure spending and sent executives based around the country to deliver the message to their local lawmakers, said , the companys director of government and public affairs. MGM, Vail, and were among the 37 companies that backed a Chamber of Commerce bid for provisions offering temporary relief from taxes when companies amend debt terms. (Bloomberg)
