R&M supported the Alaska Native Heritage Center in developing an interactive GIS StoryMap that brings the history of Alaska’s boarding schools into a geographic and accessible format. By combining research, mapping and multimedia storytelling, the platform allows visitors to explore connections between place, history and community across the state.
In rural Alaska, airports are more than transportation infrastructure — they are lifelines connecting communities to healthcare, supplies and opportunity. This article explores how the Mertarvik Airport was designed to balance aviation standards, challenging soils and permafrost conditions, and long-term operational needs to provide reliable, year-round access for a relocated community.
Do you know what happens if you have the best design, best contractor and perfect working conditions, but poor materials? Even the strongest project team can end up with poor performance, delays and costly rework. What happens if you assume the materials available meet or exceed project requirements, but they don’t? Projects lose time, budgets […]
Subsurface investigations often require both geotechnical and contaminated sites expertise, yet these disciplines are frequently approached separately. By integrating field efforts and technical decision-making, R&M improves efficiency, reduces costs and delivers more coordinated solutions for Alaska’s infrastructure projects.
R&M’s roots run deep in Alaska’s ground. Our Earth Sciences Department unites experts in geology, geotechnical engineering, hydrology, contaminated sites, NEPA, permitting and geoscience to provide the foundation for safe, sustainable infrastructure across Alaska. Learn how their work connects land, water and community in every project we deliver.
At Red Dog Mine, one of the world’s largest zinc producers, precision surveying is the unseen foundation behind safe and efficient operations. R&M worked with mine staff and the National Geodetic Survey to create a modern geodetic control system and annual verification program that keep the site’s infrastructure aligned, accurate and stable year after year.
Across Anchorage, local initiatives are creating spaces that inspire, connect, and strengthen communities. From the Gamers/RBI Alaska Indoor Baseball Facility to a memorial bench honoring Sladen Mohl, these projects reflect the power of sport to build confidence, connection, and lasting impact.
Newtok is the first documented U.S. village to fully relocate due to climate change. This article explores how the community, with help from R&M and partners, is building a new school in Mertarvik — preserving education, culture and resilience amid erosion, flooding and thawing permafrost.
With sweeping changes to environmental regulations reshaping how projects move forward, staying compliant while meeting project goals is more challenging than ever. In this article, R&M shares how a foundation of proactive planning, clear communication, collaboration and a commitment to excellence enables us to guide clients through uncertainty — keeping projects on track, compliant and successful in a shifting regulatory landscape.
Planning is more than just a starting point—it’s the backbone of successful project delivery. Whether it's building transportation infrastructure or revitalizing a neighborhood, effective planning ensures projects stay aligned with community values, stakeholder needs and long-term goals. This article explores how good planning defines the “why” behind a project, facilitates collaborative processes, engages the right people at the right time and ultimately helps projects overcome challenges to deliver meaningful results.
The integrity of asphalt pavement relies heavily on the quality of its longitudinal joints, making joint construction one of the most critical aspects of roadway durability and longevity. Common methods include butt joints, notched-wedge joints and echelon paving. Each comes with distinct advantages and challenges. While butt joints are favored for their simplicity and cost-effectiveness, […]
Navigating the land use entitlement process can be an intimidating experience due to its complexity, potential for project delays and uncertainty of outcome. Sometimes property owners and novice developers ignore the importance of, or are unprepared for, the land use regulatory process. Delivering a successful project requires preparation, strong communication skills and a proactive approach. […]
