Alaska

Wed January 03, 2018

Alaska Approves Expansion Plan for Point Thomson Gas Field

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) The state has approved ExxonMobil's plan to expand a gas field in far northern Alaska, ending months of negotiations after a previous plan was rejected. Gov. Bill Walker's administration gave approval on Dec....

Wed January 03, 2018

Railroad Names Clark Hopp New COO

The Alaska Railroad (ARRC) has named Clark Hopp, vice president of engineering, as chief operating officer (COO), effective Jan. 1, 2018, when current COO Doug Engebretson retires. The COO oversees rail transportation, engineering, mechanical, safety and grant administration functions....

Wed January 03, 2018

Young Receives Hard Hat Award

The Hard Hat Award is AGC of Alaska's most prestigious award, according to the organization. It was established by the chapter to recognize an individual who has demonstrated outstanding contributions to the Alaska construction industry....

Thu December 14, 2017

McCloskey International Welcomes Bison Iron to Global Dealer Network

Screening and crushing industry leader McCloskey International has welcomed equipment dealer Bison Iron to its global network of distributors. The company will serve British Colombia, Canada and Alaska, USA....

Emily Buenzle - Thu November 30, 2017

Trump, China Strike Preliminary Pipeline Deal

In a recent visit to China, President Trump and President Xi discussed a preliminary deal to build an 800-mile natural gas pipeline in Alaska. In the deal, Alaska and China would split the $43 billion cost of the project, and China would agree to buy the gas from the new pipeline, PRI reported....

Tue November 21, 2017

ADOT&PF Reviews 2017 Construction Season Projects

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (ADOT&PF) is wrapping up a strong construction season across the state, with infrastructure investments of more than $779 million in construction contracts....

Wed November 01, 2017

SkillsUSA WorldTeam Earns Medallions of Excellence at International Competition for Young Skilled Workers

The SkillsUSA WorldTeam received four Medallions of Excellence in the WorldSkills Competition Oct. 14-19. SkillsUSA represents the United States and sent a team of 11 to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to compete in 10 skill categories during the 44th biennial event....

Wed October 11, 2017

ADOT&PF Ends Seasonal Maintenance in October

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (ADOT&PF) will end seasonal maintenance, including snow and ice removal, on the Denali Highway, Taylor Highway, McCarthy Road, Tofty/Tanana Road and the Eureka/Rampart Road, in October....

Mon October 02, 2017

Manitex International Welcomes Western Pacific Crane & Equipment to PM Knuckleboom Dealer Network

Manitex International, Inc. , a leading international provider of cranes and specialized industrial equipment, announced Oct. 2, that Western Pacific Crane & Equipment has agreed to become a dealer for Manitex-PM knuckleboom cranes in its territories, in the states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii and the Canadian Province of British Columbia....

Wed September 27, 2017

ADOT&PF Names Mearig Southcoast Region Director

Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT&PF) Commissioner Marc Luiken has named Lance Mearig as the Southcoast region director. “Lance is precisely the leader we need in Southcoast Region,” said Luiken....