March 2013 TA BLE OF CONTENTS dePArtments
About the cover Cranes are essential to the construction industry. On this month’s cover, STG sets a rotor for one of six turbines the company installed for Unalakleet Valley Electric Cooperative in 2009 with a Kobelco crawler. The “Importance of Cranes in Construction” begins on page 72, and is part of the Building Alaska special section, which beings on page 66.
From the Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Inside Alaska Business . . . . . . . . . . 8 Agenda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Right Moves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Alaska This Month. . . . . . . . . . . .114 Events Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Market Squares. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 Alaska Trends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Ad Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Articles
Cover photo by Jason Sellars, STG Incorporated.
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Building Alaska
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12 | Amie Sommer, Owner Tutka LLC Compiled by Mari Gallion
ALASKA NATIVE CORPORATIONS
14 | Sustainable Arctic Communities Securing indigenous peoples’ future in Alaska By Dimitra Lavrakas
Early morning traffic southbound on the Glenn Highway.
ENERGY
20 | Interior Energy Solutions Powering the future of Alaska By Julie Stricker
FINANCIAL SERVICES
26 | Long-Term Commercial Loans Helping businesses capitalize on new opportunities By Tracy Barbour
MILITARY
30 | Alaska Veterans Succeed in Business Enterprising entrepreneurs find markets, fill needs By Joette Storm
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Photo courtesy of KABATA
66 | Trends in Construction Project Delivery Morphing methods, changing times By Mari Gallion
82 | Bridge Builders Connecting Alaska with massive projects, regular maintenance By Gail West
72 | The Importance of Cranes in Construction Operating in tough conditions, enjoying the work By Rindi White
88 | Bridge Builders SIDEBAR Tanana River Bridge Steel Girder Q & A
76 | Rebuilding After Disasters
90 | Knik Arm Crossing Essential infrastructure for Alaska By Michael L. Foster 92 | Alaska Business Monthly’s 2013 Construction Directory
www.akbizmag.com • Alaska Business Monthly • March 2013