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RURAL ALASKAN DEVELOPMENT Daniel Nichols, P.E.
Experience ,[object Object]
Facility Assessments; Civil
Facilities & Community Planning
Project Management
Material Testing & Inspection
Geotechnical Background,[object Object]
Current Projects Selawik Civil and Transportation Projects Gulkana Road and Utility Improvements Dillingham School Renovation Kotzebue Nullagvik Hotel Kotzebue Elder’s Care Facility Red Dog Mine PM/CM Services Kake Solid Water Master Plan Alaska Railroad Depot Cooling Well
Selawik Boardwalk Inspections
Gulkana Roads and Sewer
Gulkana Roads and Sewer
Why we do it!
Red Dog PM & CM Services 2008 & 2009 Seasons Project liaison between Mine Dept and Contractor(s).  $50M Time/Materials Project. Problem solve. Avoid slowdowns and shutdowns & material
Rural Engineering Issues Remote Access Permafrost Extreme Cold Tundra, Peat, Wet Small Population Constructability Maintainability
Remote Access
Permafrost
Extreme Cold
Tundra, Peat, Wet
Nikolski Water Feasibility Study Client: ANTHC Sub: GV Jones Scope of Work Multiple Site Visit Public Meetings Evaluating Existing Alternatives Recommendations Cost Estimation
Nikolski
Water Source & Storage
Treatment
Distribution
Community Meetings
Interesting
Kotzebue Elder’s Care
Kotzebue Hospital
Site Issues-Frost Jacking
Drainage
Design 18” Min Gravel Fill 4” Board Insulation 12-16” Piles 90+ Frozen Piles 14.5ft Raised Finished Floor Thermalsiphons
Pad Construction
Refrigerated Piles
Thermalsiphons
LKSD School Surveys Five Schools Bethel Region Whole Design Team Look for Deficiencies Develop Solutions Estimate Costs Reports = More Funding
Kwigillingok K-12 Kuskokwim Bay Pop. 350+/- Built 1979 Wooden/Refrigerated Piles
Kwig Issues

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