Company DescriptionGranite Construction Incorporated operates as an infrastructure contractor and a construction materials producer in the United States. It operates through two segments, Construction and Materials segments. The Construction segment engages in the construction and rehabilitation of roads, pavement preservation, bridges, rail lines, airports, marine ports, dams, reservoirs, aqueducts, infrastructure, and site development for use by the public. It also focuses on water-related construction for municipal agencies, commercial water suppliers, industrial facilities, and energy companies. The company also constructs various complex projects, including infrastructure/site development, mining, public safety, tunnel, solar, and power projects. The Materials segment is involved in the production of aggregates and asphalt for internal use, as well as for sale to third parties. In addition, it offers site preparation, mining, and infrastructure services for residential development, energy development, commercial and industrial sites, and other facilities; and provides construction management professional services. The company serves federal agencies, state departments of transportation, local transit authorities, county and city public works departments, school districts and developers, utilities, contractors, landscapers, manufacturers of products requiring aggregate materials, retailers, homeowners, farmers, brokers, and private owners of industrial, commercial, and residential sites. Granite Construction Incorporated was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Watsonville, California.
How the Company Makes MoneyGranite Construction generates revenue primarily through its contracting services, which include civil construction contracts for public and private sector clients. The company earns significant income from various projects such as roadway construction, bridge building, and water resource management. Revenue is also derived from the sale of construction materials, which is bolstered by the company's ownership of quarries and asphalt plants. Key revenue streams include long-term contracts with government agencies, which provide a steady flow of income, and project-specific contracts that can vary in size and duration. Additionally, Granite often engages in partnerships with other firms to bid on larger projects, allowing them to leverage combined resources and expertise. Factors contributing to the company's earnings include its reputation for quality and reliability, strategic bidding practices, and the overall demand for infrastructure development in the regions it serves.