MIDTOWN CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS: DENALI STREET AREA – BENSON TO TUDOR ROAD Midtown, once at the southern extent of Anchorage, has surpassed Downtown as an employment center. This expansion occurred mainly during the 1970s and 1980s as major shopping destinations and financial institutions settled in Midtown. These commercial land uses coexist with older, lower income residential […]
In the architecture, engineering and construction (A/E/C) industry, spring doesn’t just herald the busy construction season. It’s also time to start racking up the miles for the annual 100 Miles in May Challenge. Each May, R&M CONSULTANTS, INC. (R&M) issues a wellness challenge to their employees and other A/E/C firms to log 100 miles during […]
Emily is a Planner and Public Involvement Coordinator in R&M’s Planning and Public Involvement Group. She has been with R&M for two years and has nine years of experience specializing in local, state and federal permitting, land use studies, site planning, agency and stakeholder outreach, and comprehensive project impact analysis. Emily is also experienced in […]
The League of American Bicyclists recognized R&M Consultants, Inc. (R&M) with a Silver-level Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) award. The firm is one of seven BFBs in Alaska and one of two Silver-level businesses. With this designation, R&M joins a group of 1,118 current BFBs, made up of local businesses, government agencies and Fortune 500 companies […]
R&M’s hockey team finished their 2017 fall season with a 7-1-2 record. Project Engineer Ryan Goentzel, PE is this year’s team captain. “I love playing hockey in general, but when you get to do it with your coworkers and colleagues outside of work, it becomes an interesting experience. We see each other every day in […]
A lifetime of contributions to the right of way field At a recent awards ceremony in Fairbanks, Charles L. (Charlie) Parr, SR/WA was recognized for his lifetime achievement and contribution to International Right of Way (IRWA) Arctic Trails Chapter 71 and its members. “It’s a special honor to be recognized by your peers. It was […]
Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility’s (AWWU) newest water treatment facility heat exchange system won a 2017 Best Projects Merit Award in the Green Projects Category from the publication Engineering News Record (ENR) – ENR Northwest Region. The Utility’s Ship Creek Water Treatment Facility Heat Exchanger project, a one-of-a kind system, created innovative energy and water […]
Ben Holmstrom, PLS is now a professional land surveyor (PLS) in the state of Alaska. He successfully passed the required exams for licensure, including the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Professional Surveying Examination and Alaska Land Surveying (AKLS) Examination. “This January will mark 10 years since I enrolled in my first […]
The City of Houston Comprehensive Plan won the 2017 American Planning Association (APA) Alaska Chapter Comprehensive Plan Award. City of Houston Mayor Virgie Thompson accepted the award on November 14 during the APA Alaska Chapter Annual Convention at the Anchorage Downtown Marriot Hotel. “Having an updated comprehensive plan is critical to Houston’s future success. On […]
At the firm’s annual shareholders meeting, R&M appointed three new members to its board of directors: Kim Nielsen, PE, Bill Preston, PLS, GISP and Tim Grier, PE. These board members were elected by the firm’s shareholders. Beyond the board’s duty of fiduciary responsibility, they are responsible for steering the organization towards a sustainable future and […]
An unprecedented flooding event in northern Alaska occurred in spring 2015, shutting down the Dalton Highway and causing major supply issues to the North Slope. R&M Staff Engineer Jai Chang, EIT participated in a panel presentation on October 27, along with three other speakers from organizations involved, in the emergency efforts to repair the highway […]
Meet Lenny Peirce! A member of the R&M team since 1990, Lenny is an experienced Special Inspector and Materials Technician with more than 35 years of laboratory and large commercial project experience. He has experience inspecting structural construction operations for many major contractors and engineers on a variety of projects, including schools, universities, dormitories, high-rise […]
