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.
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.
The challenges facing Alaska’s coastal communities were recently highlighted in the PBS Frontline documentary Alaska: Vanishing Native Villages. The documentary explores the impacts of climate change, coastal erosion and infrastructure vulnerability in communities like Kotzebue — issues R&M has worked directly to address. Featured in the documentary, Kotzebue’s shoreline improvements show proactive efforts to protect […]
Morgan Welch, PE, Matt Majoros, PE, Brian Mullen, PE, Taryn Oleson-Yelle, AICP and Mick Boyle, CESCL, WAQTC been promoted, reflecting their years of experience and expertise in their respective fields.
Project Engineer Matt Majoros, PE and Geotechnical Engineer Brian Mullen, PE presented to the University of Alaska Fairbanks Student Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers on April 20th about the Nome Airport Rehabilitation Project.
Lauren Southerland, EIT recently joined R&M as a Staff Geotechnical Engineer in the firm’s Earth Sciences Department. In this role, Lauren will support subsurface investigations and site characterizations, geotechnical and environmental site investigations, and geotechnical analysis.
The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) selected a pipe pile-based column-supported embankment alternative as the most viable solution to mitigate long-term settlement issues at the west end of Runway (RW) 10-28 at Nome Airport. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Animated 3D flythrough of the proposed Mertarvik Airport site. Prepared by R&M for the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities.
“We are thrilled to have Travis on our team. He brings with him a wide range of experience with geotechnical engineering and geology in Alaska. Travis’ past experience working on projects for the Alaska Railroad allowed him to jump right in and support our current projects with the ARRC.”
