Granite Joins Plug and Play to Accelerate Infrastructure Innovation

WATSONVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Granite (NYSE: GVA) announced today that it has joined Plug and Play's Real Estate & Construction program in Silicon Valley. Through the partnership, Granite will collaborate with emerging technology companies, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs to identify innovative solutions that can help transform the way infrastructure is planned, built, and maintained.

One of the largest diversified construction and construction materials companies in the United States, Granite is committed to leveraging technology and innovation to enhance project delivery, improve operational performance, and create long-term value for its customers and communities. Through Plug and Play's global innovation platform, Granite will gain access to a diverse ecosystem of startups and technology providers focused on advancing the built environment.

“Innovation is becoming a key differentiator in how leading companies create value and drive performance,” said Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Malcolm Jack. “We're excited to partner with Plug and Play to connect with emerging technologies, challenge conventional approaches, and help drive the next wave of transformation across our industry."

"The construction industry presents some of the most complex challenges for technology innovators, but also some of the greatest opportunities for meaningful impact,” said Plug and Play Head of Real Estate & Construction Neda Sohrabi. “Granite's deep expertise in delivering critical infrastructure, combined with Plug and Play's global startup network, creates a powerful platform for identifying and advancing technologies that can move from the lab to the jobsite and ultimately improve how we build."

About Granite

Granite is America’s Infrastructure Company™. Incorporated since 1922, Granite (NYSE:GVA) is one of the largest diversified construction and construction materials companies in the United States as well as a full-suite civil construction provider. Granite’s Code of Conduct and strong Core Values guide the Company and its employees to uphold the highest ethical standards. Granite is an industry leader in safety and an award-winning firm in quality and sustainability. For more information, visit the Granite website, graniteconstruction.com, and connect with Granite on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram.

About Plug and Play

Plug and Play is the leading innovation platform, connecting startups, corporations, venture capital firms, universities, and government agencies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we're present in 60+ locations across 25+ industries. We offer corporate innovation programs, helping our partners in every stage of their innovation journey, from education to execution. We also run startup acceleration programs and have built an in-house VC where we've invested in hundreds of successful companies including Dropbox, Guardant Health, Honey, Lending Club, N26, PayPal, and Rappi. For more information, visit Plug and Play.