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There is no infrastructure without construction. Alaska’s general and specialized contractors have decades of experience building in the state’s unique and challenging environment. Alaska Business covers everything from industrial suppliers and green construction projects to electrical and mechanical contracting. Large or small and across the state we keep you informed about how Alaska’s being built.
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Electric Vehicle Charger Installed at Rustic Goat in Anchorage
The fourth and final EV charging station planned as part of Chugach Electric’s EV charging research program has been installed at Rustic Goat by the Municipality of Anchorage.
Granite Awarded Two Airport Projects in Alaska and California Totaling $15 Million
In Alaska, construction for the Municipality of Anchorage’s $6 million 2020 Merrill Field Airport Improvements Rehabilitate Primary Access Road project is scheduled to begin in May 2021 and expected to be complete in October 2021.
Expedited Construction: ‘It Just Has to Get Done’
Contractors working in the Last Frontier are well aware of Alaska’s short building season and familiar with projects with tight timelines—but they also know how to get the job done.
Governor Dunleavy Signs Historic Agreement Returning Sacred Burial Grounds to Gulkana Village
For almost fifty years, Gulkana has worked to have land that was taken returned to the village. Over many decades, people have trespassed through the village’s sacred burial grounds to gain access to the river, thereby desecrating grave sites.
Chugach Electric Installs Electric Vehicle Charger at Dimond Center Mall in Anchorage
The installation was completed with financial assistance from Chugach as part of a research project to gather information about the use of publicly available chargers in Anchorage.
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Acknowledging Excellence
Alaska Occupational Safety and Health (AKOSH) is recognizing Dawson Construction, which has corporate offices in Juneau and Bellingham, Washington, for its acceptance into the Construction Health & Safety Excellence (CHASE) program at the gold level.
CHASE is a partnership program between licensed Alaska contractors and AKOSH to take a proactive approach to reduce workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities within the construction industry. The partnership is tailored exclusively for the construction industry in Alaska and produces immediate positive effects within the safety and health program.
Alaska Business Coverage
Clark James Mishler | Alaska Stock
In addition to year-round coverage in our print and digital magazine (check out Breaking Frozen Ground, published in July 2020), every March Alaska Business features a Construction Special Section, which highlights construction projects as well as issues and trends in the industry.
Expert Advice
Parker, Smith & Feek Vice President Kevin Sayler penned this HR Matters article that gives sound advice to help prevent builder’s risk claims.
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American Marketing Association Alaska Chapter
ARM Creative
JEFFCO
Avis Alaska
Somers Sotheby's International Realty
In This Issue
What’s Worked, What Hasn’t, and What’s Next
December 2020
The novel coronavirus pandemic has required healthcare professional to take a long, hard look at our healthcare systems to determine what’s helping—and what’s hindering—their ability to deliver care. Alaska's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Anne Zink, provides her insights on how Alaska needs to move forward.