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.
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
Victoria Nelson recently joined R&M as a Staff Engineer in the firm’s Site Development Group. In this position, Victoria will assist with design of urban and rural site development projects throughout Alaska. This includes site layout, vehicle and pedestrian access, ADA access, driveways and parking, signing and striping, grading and drainage, stormwater analysis and management, […]
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.
Several employees have been promoted to senior level positions at R&M, reflecting their years of experience and expertise in their respective fields.
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.
Cody Gibson recently joined R&M as a Remote Sensing Specialist in the firm’s Geomatics Department. In this role, Cody will conduct hydrographic surveys in support of nearshore and freshwater projects.
Greg Shearer, PE recently joined R&M as the firm’s Group Manager of Construction Administration. In this role, Greg will manage and oversee administration of federal and state-funded construction contracts, including day-to-day construction operations.
Rachael Selby and Mikey Auza recently joined R&M as part of the firm’s Administrative Department.
R&M’s clients, employees, families and friends descended on the Anchorage Golf Course to golf, have fun and support RBI Alaska, a local non-profit organization focused on supporting underserved Alaskan ball players.
Corey successfully passed the Principles & Practice of Engineering Exam, gaining his Alaska license in Civil Engineering.
After eight years of hard work, the five mile portion of the Seward Highway through Bird Creek and Indian is newly rehabilitated with fresh pavement and improved features!
