Granite Announces Video Contest Winners and Kicks-Off Safety Week 2015

WATSONVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In recognition of Safety Week 2015, Granite Construction Incorporated today announced the winners in its first Live Safe Work Safe video contest. The winning video was revealed on the Company’s Facebook page earlier today.

Granite employees were invited to participate by creating a one-minute video that demonstrated how they embody safety as a core value at home or at work. Thirty-four entries were received with the top videos chosen by popular vote. A panel of safety experts from Granite awarded the $1000 grand prize to Granite Foreman, Jason Madsen, for his video, “#livesafeworksafe for the ones you love.”

“While I always knew we had the most talented employees in the industry, I am now convinced that we also have the most creative,” said James H. Roberts, Granite president and CEO. “I applaud our employees for their efforts and for helping to raise awareness around the importance of safety throughout our Company. Granite is committed to maintaining a culture that values safety above all else so we can continue to fulfill our goal of sending our employees home safely to their families every day.”

The Live Safe Work Safe video contest winners are listed below:

• Grand Prize - $1000 check
  Jason Madsen, Foreman, Utah – Video: http://youtu.be/-NQrA3SDqUY
• Runner-ups - $500 gift card to the Granite Store
  Whitney Street, Quality Control Technician, Utah – Video: http://youtu.be/IYbdZq-gO_Y
  Tiffany Kilby, Office Administrator, Nevada – Video: http://youtu.be/9l1LKCMtSLw
  Ian Matta, Paver Operator, Washington – Video: http://youtu.be/tTIYFfxF4xk
  Jose Huizer, Construction Laborer, Utah – Video: http://youtu.be/nrCcs6AT4xQ
• Judge’s Special Recognition Award - $250 gift card to the Granite Store
  Jonathan Cliffe, Plant Engineer, Nevada – Video: https://youtu.be/fyfY0WjQ5Hg

Safety Week 2015 is an industry-wide effort comprising construction firms across the U.S. who are working together to eliminate worker injury. Over 40 national and global construction firms are joining forces with a single aim: to inspire everyone in the industry to be leaders in safety. Over the course of this week, thousands of people around the world will engage in activities related to safety in the workplace. Granite is proud and honored to support this effort.

For more information on Safety Week 2015, visit www.safetyweek2015.com.

About Granite

Through its offices and subsidiaries nationwide, Granite Construction Incorporated (NYSE: GVA) is one of the nation’s largest infrastructure contractors and construction materials producers. Recognized as one of the top 25 largest construction companies in the U.S., Granite specializes in complex infrastructure projects, including transportation, industrial and federal contracting, and is a proven leader in alternative procurement project delivery. Granite is an award-winning firm in Safety, Quality and Environmental Stewardship, and has been honored as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for six years in a row. For more information, visit www.graniteconstruction.com.

Granite Construction Incorporated
Jacque Fourchy, 831-761-4741

Source: Granite Construction Incorporated