Item 8.01. Other Events
On December 29, 2008, Granite Construction Incorporated (the "Company") issued a press release with respect to the sale of the Company's remaining interest in TIC Holdings, Inc. to Kiewit Corporation, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are attached hereto and furnished herewith:

Exhibit Number Exhibit Title 99.1 Press Release of Registrant, dated December 29, 2008, announcing the sale of the Company's minority interest in TIC Holdings, Inc.