R&M celebrated our people, projects and partners during our 50th anniversary party on July 12. We had several project, history and R&M alumni banners throughout the event space.
R&M surveyed 63 Native allotment lots along the Yukon River near the village of Beaver and 120 Native allotment lots along the Kuskokwim, Stony and Holitna Rivers near Fort Yukon. The firm conducted field surveying, geodetic control, monumentation and platting.
In celebration of R&M’s 50th anniversary, we are taking a look back at the projects over the last five decades that made R&M into the firm it is today. This month we take a look at the details of a new water transmission line on Abbott Road in Anchorage designed by R&M during the 1980s. […]
In celebration of R&M’s 50th anniversary, we are taking a look back at the projects over the last five decades that made R&M into the firm it is today. This month we take a look at a couple hydroelectric projects in which R&M helped determine the engineering and economic feasibility of hydroelectric development during the […]
“The older I get, the less I know and by that I mean the less I am sure of.”“The older I get, the less I know and the more I want to know.” What does does this mean with respect to right-of-way (ROW) Mapping? It means that as we grow in experience and education, we […]
In celebration of R&M’s 50th anniversary, we are taking a look back at the projects over the last five decades that made R&M into the firm it is today. This month we take a look at the various pipeline-related projects R&M completed during the 1970s. R&M’s involvement in the development and construction of the Trans-Alaska […]
Not all right-of-way (ROW) interests are defined by deed with an accurate description. Alaska still lacks good titles and plans for many of our major highways and so it becomes necessary to be able to research and analyze title to determine the nature and width of the ROW. The Highway Rights-of-Way in Alaska paper discusses […]
Industry: State Government Market: Alaska Services: Design, construction operation and maintenance of Alaska’s essential infrastructure. Mission: “Keep Alaska Moving” through service and infrastructure. Client Since: 1975 (as Alaska Department of Highways) The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is an integral part of Alaska. The Department has been designing, constructing, operating and maintaining […]
Bret Coburn, R&M’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Jim Robar, PLS, a Senior Land Surveyor in the firm’s Geomatics Department, have retired from R&M Consultants, Inc. (R&M). Bret’s career included more than 34 years of involvement in professional services, land development, construction and finance. He joined R&M in 2002, serving as the firm’s Chief Executive […]
When Ralph and Mary (R&M) Migliaccio founded R&M Geological Consultants in 1968, as a sole proprietorship, the same year oil was discovered in Prudhoe Bay, I am not sure they knew the impact that decision would have on Alaska’s future. In early 1969 Ralph teamed up with James Rooney, PE, James Wellman, PE and Malcolm […]
In celebration of R&M’s 50th anniversary, we are taking a look back at the projects over the last five decades that made R&M into the firm it is today. We start with a look at how R&M got its start – geotechnical investigation work on pipeline routes and design of the original haul road for […]
BIORKA ISLAND DOCK REPLACEMENT The dock facility serving the Biorka Island NEXRAD installation is at the end of its service life. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is replacing the dock to allow continued use of this facility, as well as other activities on the island. R&M provided civil and geotechnical engineering, surveying and environmental services […]
