Southeast Alaska Construction Holds Steady
Despite the downturn in Alaska’s economy, construction in Southeast Alaska has held steady.
Tag: Infrastructure
Donlin Gold’s Record ROD
In August, a joint Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and US Army Corps of Engineers Federal Record of Decision (ROD) was handed down to Barrick Gold Corporation and NOVAGOLD Resources, who jointly own Donlin Gold.
21st Century Technology Reaches the North Slope
Imagine an oilfield camp sitting in the middle of nowhere on Alaska’s North Slope in December. A giant drilling rig, cranes, and other equipment dominate the landscape, as workers busily prepare for the painstaking task of drilling.
Benefits of Alaska LNG
The gasline is a vital component of Alaska’s future and has the ability to transform our economy.
Alaska Builds Second Six-Lane Highway
A project to transform Anchorage’s major north-south highway into a six-lane road is almost two-thirds done.
Alaska Grown Architecture
The field of architecture has been an integral part of the Alaska design and construction industry for decades.
Sustainable Design
I’ve had the distinct pleasure of interviewing many professionals that build and design Alaska’s infrastructure, and in those meetings I’ve learned two interesting facts…
Alaska Geographic Appoints Andy Hall as New Executive Director
Alaska Geographic welcomes Andy Hall as its new executive director.
Moving to Rural Alaska: It Takes a Village
Moving to Rural Alaska: It Takes a Village Ships discharge fuel, cement, and cruise ship passengers at the Port of Anchorage on June 13, 2016, beneath a US Air Force C-17 Globemaster on final approach to land at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.PHOTO BY JIM JAGER, PORT...
Recycling in Alaska
When we hear or see the word “recycling,” we often think of a soda can, glass bottle, or plastic wrapping being tossed into a large, green receptacle emblazoned with the ubiquitous recycling symbol.