Drone Dock Simplifies Cordova Telecom Tower Maintenance; Other Uses Forthcoming
Alaska Remote Imaging is pioneering beyond-line-of-sight drone operations for telecommunications in Cordova, and other applications await.
Construction
Sitnasuak Gets $4.5M Federal Grant for Energy Infrastructure in Nome
A $4.5 million federal grant to Sitnasuak Native Corporation improves energy resilience in Nome by building new fuel storage tanks.
AVTEC Signs Teacher Housing Agreement with Lower Kuskokwim School District
AVTEC signed an agreement for construction trainees to build tiny houses for Lower Kuskokwim School District educators for the cost of materials and shipping.
Groundbreaking at Alaska Native Medical Center Emergency Services Expansion
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium broke ground on a $257 million expansion of emergency services at Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage, the largest single investment in its history.
Alaska Railroad Greenlights Purchase of New Seward Cruise Port
The Alaska Railroad’s board of directors approved purchase of a $137 million cruise terminal in Seward, making way for construction.
Specialty Contractors Excel in Their Niche
Specialty contractors make a career by doing one thing very well. From installing doors (never windows) to restoring pipes (not installing plumbing), these experts have chosen a very narrow lane. What attracts a specialist to a particular niche, and does the job ever get boring?