Recognition

Granite is proud of our reputation in the industry. We are known for our commitment to building high-quality projects, abiding by our Core Values, and supporting and developing our workforce. We are grateful to be acknowledged for our efforts.

People and Employment

Engineering and Construction

Environment and Community

Safety

People and Employment

World's Most Ethical Companies

Ethisphere 2010–2011

Granite Construction Incorporated

Engineering and Construction

Engineering News Record Sourcebook Ranking*
2010

Fourth among the Top 20 Contractors in Transportation

Fourth among the Top 50 Domestic Contractors

Twenty-eighth among the Top 400 Contractors

2009

Third among the Top 50 Domestic Contractors

Thirteenth among the Top 25 in Bridge Construction

Third among the Top 25 in Transportation Construction

First among the Top 25 in Highways Construction

Tenth among the Top 25 in Mass Transit and Rail Construction

Eleventh among the Top 25 in Airport Construction

Twenty-fifth among the Top 400 Contractors

Roads and Bridges 2009 Ranking

“Go-To” List of Preferred Top Contractors†

†Based on Government Client Satisfaction Surveys

First in Road and Highway Projects

Second in Transportation Projects

Sixth in Bridge Projects

Fifth in Mass Transit Projects

Fourth in Airport Projects

Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Award

The Associated General Contractors of America

2011

Silverbell Road Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Project, Arizona

Meeting the Challenge of the Difficult Job—Heavy Engineering

Associated General Contractors of America

2011

Truckee River Canyon/I-80 Truckee River Bridge to Nevada State Line

Urban Highway Project of the Year

Associated General Contractors of America

2010

Riverdale Road Reconstruction 550 West to Washington Boulevard, Utah

Rural Highway Project of the Year

Associated General Contractors of America

2010

I-70 Eagle Canyon Bridge, Utah

Pinnacle Award Excellent Client Service

Associated General Contractors of America

2010

City of Reno Street Rehabilitation, Nevada

Pinnacle Award People’s Choice

Associated General Contractors of America

2010

Carson City Airport, Nevada

Quality in Construction

American Concrete Pavement Association

2010

I-80 Rainbow, California

Excellence in Paving

American Concrete Pavement Association

2010

New I-64 in Missouri, Riverdale Road Project in Utah, SLC International Airport Bus Lanes Phase VI in Utah, Deicing Pad Taxiway L-Phase I in Utah

Environment and Community

Excellence in Community Relations

National Stone, Sand & Gravel

2009–2010

Granite’s operations in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Santa Barbara, California, received the Community Relations Award that recognized Granite as an aggregates producer whose community involvement and support activities enhanced the public’s perception of the aggregates industry in general and the public image of the aggregates operation in particular.

Environmental Excellence

National Stone, Sand & Gravel

2009–2010

Granite’s operations in Southern California and Utah actively contributed to the maintenance of the environment in and around our operations as evidenced by a corporate commitment to the exemplary use of environmental controls and systems. This award is based, in part, on the extent to which an operation meets and exceeds technical environmental and regulatory requirements.

Ecological Award

National Asphalt Paving Association

2009–2010

Granite’s operations in Southern California and Utah were recognized for excellence in asphalt facility operations. The National Asphalt Paving Association selected the award recipients using rigorous criteria to evaluate the environmental friendliness of their operations.

Community Involvement

National Asphalt Paving Association

2009–2010

Granite’s operations in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Santa Barbara, California, received the Community Involvement Award for our efforts in serving those communities through outstanding programs and projects.

Diamond Achievement Commendation for Excellence in Hot-Mix Asphalt Plant/Site Operations

National Asphalt Paving Association

2010

Granite’s operations in California, Utah, and Arizona demonstrated good corporate citizenship and neighbor-friendly operations.

Diamond Quality Commendation

National Asphalt Paving Association

2009–2010

Granite’s operations in Nevada and Utah demonstrated plant practices resulting in excellent product quality. The Diamond Quality Commendation extends the idea of a blueprint for excellence to the pavement material that is produced.

Safety

America Road and Transportation Builders Association
2011 Safety Excellence Award
2010 Safety Excellence Award

International Risk Management Institute
2011 Gary E. Bird Award for Innovation & Excellence in Risk Management

Associated General Contractors of America
2010 Safety Excellence Award Finalist

Associated General Contractors State Awards 2010
Arizona
California
Nevada
Utah