Navigating the land use entitlement process can be an intimidating experience due to its complexity, potential for project delays and uncertainty of outcome. Sometimes property owners and novice developers ignore the importance of, or are unprepared for, the land use regulatory process. Delivering a successful project requires preparation, strong communication skills and a proactive approach. […]
As Alaska’s cities and communities grow, so does the demand for safe, reliable non-motorized infrastructure, including sidewalks, bike lanes and multi-use trails. These facilities support transportation, recreation and public health, offering residents and visitors a way to commute, exercise and explore Alaska’s unique landscapes. In urban centers like Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau, pedestrian and bicycle […]
R&M used a multibeam echosounder system to develop a bathymetric survey of the Kuskokwim River near Bethel to ensure safe barge and boat access to the City
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.
R&M provided geotechnical services to assess the landslide area and develop mitigation measures for future landslides to ensure the Haines community is aware of and prepared for future landslides, minimizing property damage and risk to residents.
These improvements ensure this regional hub can accommodate growing aviation demand while serving countless Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Communities that depend on reliable air transportation.
R&M is working with the Municipality of Anchorage Parks and Recreation Department on this master planning effort, which ensures a well-loved historical community park is updated and maintained for the community to enjoy for many years to come.
To R&M, community means Alaska. It means investing in this state to create a happy and healthy place to live, work and play for our clients, partners, neighbors, employees, friends and families.
Land surveying has long been considered both an art and a science. It is an art involving elements of history, law, evidence and their interpretation; and a science due to the mathematical and scientific methods employed. This is especially true in Alaska.
Designed with the community in mind, the UAA Alaska Airlines Center is a first-class sports and entertainment center that will serve UAA students and the Anchorage community for years to come.
The updated facilities, as well as the new infrastructure, will serve the Bethel community and Western Alaskan Region for years to come, accommodating the many cargo and passenger needs of this area.
