How did steel piles make their way into an airport runway design? Typically used as a deep foundation for bridges, docks and other facilities, steel pipe piles were selected to form a column-supported embankment underlying portions of the main runway serving Nome. The first structure of its kind installed beneath an airport runway in Alaska, this innovative design solution provides long-term stabilization for the runway surface.
Cody Gibson recently joined R&M as a Remote Sensing Specialist in the firm’s Geomatics Department. In this role, Cody will conduct hydrographic surveys in support of nearshore and freshwater projects.
Greg Shearer, PE recently joined R&M as the firm’s Group Manager of Construction Administration. In this role, Greg will manage and oversee administration of federal and state-funded construction contracts, including day-to-day construction operations.
Rachael Selby and Mikey Auza recently joined R&M as part of the firm’s Administrative Department.
R&M’s clients, employees, families and friends descended on the Anchorage Golf Course to golf, have fun and support RBI Alaska, a local non-profit organization focused on supporting underserved Alaskan ball players.
Corey successfully passed the Principles & Practice of Engineering Exam, gaining his Alaska license in Civil Engineering.
After eight years of hard work, the five mile portion of the Seward Highway through Bird Creek and Indian is newly rehabilitated with fresh pavement and improved features!
Amy recently joined R&M as an Environmental Geologist in the firm’s Earth Sciences Department, resulting in the opening of a new office in Juneau. This expansion allows R&M to better serve their Southeast Alaska clients and provides new opportunities for growth.
The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is developing an interchange at the Seward Highway outside Girdwood. R&M is the prime consultant for this reconfiguration project.
Peter has eight years of experience in materials testing and will perform field inspections and materials testing for public infrastructure projects throughout Alaska. He will also support R&M’s Anchorage Materials Laboratory staff.
The Seward Hwy & Alyeska Hwy Intersection Improvement project seeks to improve the capacity, operation and safety of the intersection that provides the gateway into Girdwood. R&M has developed several concept alternatives. The flyover videos below show the recommended alternative concept and illustrate driving through the proposed loops from several directions.
Construction of the new pier at Palmer Station, Antarctica was completed at the end of April, the first major milestone in modernizing the research station and expanding its capacity for scientific research.
