State Supplemental Budget Clears Legislature, Paving the Way for Roads and More
Alaska construction industry leaders cautiously celebrate passage of state supplemental budget, greenlighting transportation funding.
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A Birch Grows in Downtown
When The Wildbirch Hotel officially opened in June 2025, it signaled an era of revitalization in Downtown Anchorage.
Covenant House Launching ‘Work Ready Alaska’ Skills Training Program
Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities selected Covenant House Alaska as a primary partner in Work Ready Alaska to train youth in job and life skills.
Cold Storage Campus Breaks Ground at ANC Airport
Groundbreaking on Phase 1 of Alaska Cargo and Cold Storage’s logistics campus at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport has been almost six years in the works.
Private Construction Promises Strong Season; Questions Remain for Public Spending
Private sector construction spending is forecast to outweigh the public sector in 2026 while industry officials ask the Alaska Legislature for matching funds.
Squires Named VP at Roger Hickel Contracting
The leadership team at Roger Hickel Contracting now includes Kris Squires as Vice President in charge of estimating, project management, and business development.