---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000861459-26-000034"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "GVA"
cik: "0000861459"
company_name: "GRANITE CONSTRUCTION INC"
filed_at: "2026-08-07T10:46:05+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-07T10:50:06.383168+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.25
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.25
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Granite Construction appoints George L. Nash, Jr. to board, effective Aug 5, 2026

## Summary
- George L. Nash, Jr. appointed director on Aug 5, 2026; term expires at 2028 annual meeting.
- Will serve on Audit/Compliance and Risk Committees; deemed independent under NYSE standards.
- Receives standard non-employee director compensation per 2026 proxy; standard indemnification agreement.
- No arrangements or transactions requiring Item 404(a) disclosure reported.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000861459-26-000034
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: GVA
- cik: 0000861459
- company_name: GRANITE CONSTRUCTION INC
- filed_at: 2026-08-07T10:46:05+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.25
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.25
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/861459/000086145926000034/0000861459-26-000034-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/861459/000086145926000034/gva-20260805.htm

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