Service: Surface Transportation

R&M Through the Years: Seward Highway Reconstruction MP 54.8-59.3 – Canyon Creek Bridge

R&M designed 4.5 miles of road improvements, a new 885’ bridge crossing over the creek, scenic overviews, rest areas and trailhead amenities.

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Transforming Midtown Anchorage: Complete Streets for a Mixed-Use City Center

How does a city create a safer, more walkable, healthier community? Complete streets. Complete streets are streets designed and operated to enable safe access for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and public transportation users of all ages and abilities.

R&M Staff Earn Professional Designations

R&M has a new American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) professional, Professional Engineer and Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in our midst.

R&M Projects, History and Notable Alumni

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 Through the Years: Hydroelectric Project Feasibility and Development Studies

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 […]

R&M Through the Years: Building the Pipeline

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 […]

OUR CLIENTS: Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Central Region

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 […]

50 Years of Innovating Alaska

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 […]

R&M Through The Years: Supporting Development of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline

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 […]

Bicycle Commuter Challenges Promote a Healthier Community

Commuting by bicycle not only promotes individual health and wellness, but also benefits our community. Fewer vehicles on the road means less congestion, noise and pollution. R&M is doing our part to better our community by promoting bike commuting through participation in internal and local commuter challenges. Participating also offers a fun intra-office competition. Staff […]

Connecting Alaskan Communities: Nanwalek-Port Graham Airport Relocation

Located near the southern tip of the Kenai Peninsula, the villages of Nanwalek and Port Graham are mainly accessed by aircraft. Currently, the two Alaska Native villages have separate airports, both of which have several safety issues and do not meet FAA standards. This includes the existing runways not being adequate to accommodate the range […]

Meet R&M: Project Engineer Morgan Welch, PE

Morgan has been a civil engineer with R&M since 2009, working on projects in our Surface Transportation, Utilities and Site Development Groups. He has worked on numerous projects in design and construction, and is highly efficient in the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D. Through his active involvement in construction, Morgan has gained practical knowledge which […]