Granite Construction (NYSE:GVA) is a civil infrastructure contractor headquartered in Watsonville, California. Founded in 1922, the company provides construction and infrastructure services to public agencies and private-sector customers across the United States.
Granite’s primary activities include the construction and rehabilitation of highways, roads, bridges, airports, rail systems, and other transportation infrastructure. The company also works on water and wastewater facilities, dams, utility systems, and related heavy-civil projects. Its services include construction management, design-build, general contracting, and other project-delivery methods.
In addition to construction services, Granite produces and supplies certain construction materials, including aggregates and asphalt products, for use in infrastructure projects. Its operations have historically been concentrated in Western and Southwestern states, including California, Arizona, Nevada, and Washington, while the company also pursues projects in other regions of the United States.
