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About the Cover
Unit Company of Anchorage was named
Contractor of the Year by Alaska Business Monthly. This is the second year
ABM has made such a recognition. Pictured are (left to right, top) Mike Fall and
Bill Puckett, and Derald Schoon (seated). They are with architectural models of
an addition to Providence Hospital currently under construction, with a
completion date of April 2004. Photography
by Chris Arend.
TOC February
Departments
From the Publisher 6
Right Moves 7
Inside Alaska Business 8
Market Squares 55
Events Calendar 56
Alaska Trends 79
Advertisers Index 82
Health & Medicine
Cancer Care Now Closer to Home 10
Whether you live in rural Alaska or the state’s largest city, there is likely
some type of cancer care available to you if you need it. By Vanessa Orr.
Oil & Gas
Technology Helps Mother Nature on North Slope 16
Ice and plastic are used to build temporary roads to oil exploration sites. By
Gary L. Martin.
Real Estate
A Buyer’s Market 20
Though interest rates are rising, there are still plenty of reasons to invest in
the Alaska housing market. By Nicole A. Bonham.
General
Taking the Surprise Out of Hiring 24
She wore a business suit to the interview and a sleeveless dress yielding
tattoo-covered arms her second day of work. What do you do to prevent such
outcomes? By Lynne Curry.
Technology
Turning a Cold Climate Into Cold Cash 28
Fairbanks is doing research that is leading the way to economic benefit from its
Arctic environment. By Ron Ricketts.
Special Section: Celebrating Engineers
Engineer of the Year Nominees, 2003 32
These men and women bring honor and skill to their career fields.
Engineers and Surveyors in Demand in Alaska 38
Getting that engineering degree makes good cents in Alaska. By Nicole A. Bonham.
A History Lesson 43
Engineering in Alaska has come a long way. By Frank Nyman.
Engineering Plans Change at Anchorage Airport Due to Sept. 11 46
Safety is of the utmost concern, and AMC Engineers is designing with that
measure in mind. By Christy Caballero.
2004 Engineering Directory 49
A comprehensive listing of engineering firms doing business in Alaska.
Alaska This Month
The Succulent Sounds of Seafood 58
Despite difficulties in the industry, the Alaska Symphony of Seafood celebrates
all our fisheries have to offer. By Steve Pilkington.
Quarterly Supplement: Building Alaska
Contractor of Year: Unit Company
60
Its secret is to combine commitment with quality, and a proven ability to
perform. By Gary L. Martin.
Native Contractors Enjoying Success 63
Alaska Native construction companies help to build Alaska. By Gary L. Martin
A Golden Anniversary 66
Craig Taylor Equipment Co. turns 50 this year and celebrates in style. By Debbie
Cutler.
Commuter Rail Makes Commute Easy for Valley Residents 68
When completed, it will offer more than travel between Anchorage and the Mat-Su
Valley, it will also offer commuter service between downtown Anchorage, the
Dimond Center and the airport. By Cynthia Wentworth.
Technology
Fuel Cells: Technology of the Future? 73
While fuel cells are a ways away from actually being used in rural Alaska,
research projects by the University of Alaska Fairbanks show promise for this
innovative technology. By Patricia Jones.
Native News
Alaska Native Heritage Center: Building for the Future 76
This nonprofit organization promotes cultural diversity and celebrates Alaska
Native traditions. By Barbara Morgan.
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