by Brad Joyal | Mar 1, 2022 | Magazine, Tourism
This year’s conclusion of the first fifty races is a milestone being celebrated with multiple layers of significance for race officials and organizers, as well as sponsors, mushers, and the canine athletes that run across some of the most hellish terrain the Last Frontier has to offer.
by Brad Joyal | Oct 28, 2019 | Engineering, Fisheries, Magazine, Transportation
Undertaking the process of engineering and building a marine vessel requires input from a vast range of people with specific areas of expertise, but it all starts when a prospective owner approaches an architect or engineer with the hope of turning a dream into a tangible blueprint.
by Brad Joyal | Sep 23, 2019 | Magazine, Mining
Mineral exports accounted for 36 percent of Alaska’s export total in 2017, and all signs point to mined commodities staying one of the state’s leading exports for years to come.
by Brad Joyal | Aug 5, 2019 | Engineering, Environmental, Magazine, Science
No two environmental site assessments are the same. Each project has specific needs unique to its circumstances. That’s where firms like BGES, INC., Environmental Management Inc., and Shannon & Wilson, Inc. come in.
by Brad Joyal | Aug 1, 2019 | Finance, Magazine
Banks and credit unions are among the most prominent financial services companies serving Alaskans. However, there are distinct differences—and similarities—between how these institutions function to meet the needs of businesses and consumers.
by Brad Joyal | Mar 8, 2019 | Construction, Magazine
The North Slope and the Interior are carrying the brunt of Alaska’s construction projects. Overall, however, the state’s construction landscape continues to inch toward brighter pastures.
by Brad Joyal | Mar 1, 2019 | Construction, Engineering, Magazine
At 8:30 a.m. on November 30, Alaskans were shaken by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that hit about eight miles north of Anchorage. The quake shook buildings, rattled road systems, and even prompted a tsunami warning that was later canceled.
by Brad Joyal | Dec 1, 2018 | Transportation
Between its vast landscapes and underdeveloped or nonexistent road systems, navigating through Alaska can be daunting.