Granite (NYSE:GVA),
one of the largest diversified construction and construction materials companies in the United States, as well as a full-suite provider in the transportation, water infrastructure, and mineral exploration markets, is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Mesa, Arizona to serve the Phoenix metropolitan area including Maricopa, Yavapai, and Pinal counties.
The Phoenix Area office will be joining Granite’s Arizona Region, headquartered in Tucson, which employs nearly 300 people and has been serving clients throughout Arizona, New Mexico, and West Texas since 1980.
“While Granite has been providing construction services throughout Arizona for more than 40 years, the Phoenix Area office provides a local team dedicated to delivering exceptional value and service to our clients and communities in Central Arizona,” said Granite Regional Vice President Todd Hill.
In the recent case of
Granite Construction Co., ASBCA 62281, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals granted partial summary judgment to a contractor that sought delay damages under FAR 52.242-14, Suspension of Work overcoming the Government s argument that the delays were contemplated under a separate clause for adverse weather delays.
The contractor, Granite Construction Company (Granite), sought compensation for 19 days of delay following impacts from Hurricane Harvey and the Government s related directed suspension of work. The total suspension and delay period was 49 days, but the Government agreed to compensate Granite for 30 days under the Suspension of Work clause, which permits compensation to contractors for delays that last for an unreasonable period of time.