Granite Construction to Announce Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results October 29th

WATSONVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Granite Construction Incorporated (NYSE:GVA) announced today that it will release its third quarter 2008 financial results after the close of business on Wednesday, October 29, 2008. The company will host a conference call on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. PT/11:00 a.m. ET. The live conference call may be accessed by calling (877) 864-2735 and (706) 634-7039 for international listeners. The conference ID for the call is 65146265. A live webcast will also be available via the internet at http://www.graniteconstruction.com/investor-relations.

The conference call will be recorded and available for replay approximately two hours after the live call through November 15, 2008 by calling (800) 642-1687 or (706) 645-9291. The conference ID for the recording is 65146265. An audio archive of the call will also be available on the Company's website.

About Granite

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Midcap Index, the Domini 400 Social Index and the Russell 2000. Granite Construction Company, a wholly owned subsidiary, is one of the nation's largest diversified heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction Company serves public and private sector clients through its offices and subsidiaries nationwide. For the 5th straight year, Granite was named to FORTUNE'S List of 100 Best Companies to Work For. For more information about Granite, please visit their website at www.graniteconstruction.com.

Source: Granite Construction Incorporated