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Geotechnical engineering firm, Duane Miller Associates (DMA) has become part of the Alaska operations of Golder Associates Inc (GAI). DMA is a 27-year-old consultancy based in Anchorage, Alaska, and is recognised as a premier provider of geotechnical engineering as well as field exploration services in permafrost areas. It also has the largest cold regions geotechnical laboratory in Alaska and has developed a number of specialised geotechnical field exploration methods and equipment to deal with the extreme Arctic and subarctic conditions.
“DMA is a perfect fit with our Alaskan operations, which provide similar services to the mining, oil, and gas industries, as well as infrastructure development for state, municipal, and bush community clients,” says Golder Western Regional Vice President, Bob Anderson.
The addition of DMA’s 18 professionals to the Golder team results in a geotechnical staff of 40 professionals, making GAI the largest full-service geotechnical provider in Alaska and a major provider of both geotechnical and environmental services, including permitting and compliance.