Granite Construction to Present at the NYSSA Construction Materials Industry Conference

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

Granite Construction Incorporated (NYSE:GVA) today announced that Senior Vice President and Granite West Manager,
James H. Roberts, will present at the NYSSA Construction Materials Industry Conference in New York City on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 9:35 A.M. Eastern Standard Time. Granite invites investors and those interested to listen to a live Webcast of its presentation via the Internet at http://www.graniteconstruction.com.

    When: September 23, 2008

    Time: 9:35 A.M. EST

    Website: http://www.graniteconstruction.com

A Webcast replay will be available on Granite's website shortly after the conclusion of the live presentation. If you have any questions regarding the Webcast, please contact Granite's Investor Relations department at 831-761-4714 or via email at ir@gcinc.com.

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