Why Choose Professional and Technical Services, Inc.?
Specialized Team
Our cross-disciplinary team members are flexible and well adapted to evolving project goals. As both long-term PTS employees and Alaska residents, our personnel understand the unique challenges associated with work in Alaska.
Well Equipped
PTS utilizes the latest technology to support our engineering, project management, land development, and surveying efforts. Our team members are skilled in a variety of software including AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, ESRI ArcGIS - to name a few. PTS field crews are equipped with Microsoft Surface Pros and survey equipment such as a Trimble T5 Robotic Total Station, Trimble R8 and R10 GPS receivers, and have access to a fleet of vehicles for on-site construction management, inspection, and surveying tasks.
Alaska Focused
Our clients include private sector developers, local government entities, and State of Alaska agencies. Within the government sector, we have worked with the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, the Municipality of Anchorage Project Management and Engineering Department, Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility, the Port of Alaska, the City of Valdez, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, and the City and Borough of Sitka.
Featured Project
Pleasant Valley Subdivision Road and Drainage Improvements, Phase 1A
Client: Municipality of Anchorage, Project Management and Engineering Department
PTS provided design assistance, project management and inspection services for upgrades to ~2,800 lf of residential streets in the Pleasant Valley Subdivision, east of Muldoon Road between 32nd and 36th Avenues. Improvements included new pavement, curb and gutter, storm drainage, Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant pedestrian facilities, lighting, and landscaping. Implementation of this project was challenging due to fully developed, medium density housing, closely spaced driveways, narrow rights of way, and underlying organic soils. Balancing MOA’s urban design standards and ADA compliance requirements with existing parking and access configurations was accomplished through PTS coordination with MOA staff and residents, alike. PTS worked closely with the General Contractor to manage construction sequencing and traffic control to minimize inconvenience to residents. Surcharging of existing organic soils was done via construction phasing and weekly monitoring to ensure no ground settlement prior to installing concrete facilities and final road surfacing. PTS coordinated significant easement acquisitions to accommodate construction impacts. This project was the first of several phases that will be implemented based on availability of funding.
What's New?
Pavement Management Plan Phase 1 – Valdez, Alaska
PTS will provide Construction Management services for 4 projects in the City of Valdez under Pavement Management Plan Phase 1: West Egan Drive This project includes the construction of new sidewalks, new curbs and gutters, new storm drain inlets, new traffic signs and markings, and a fiber-optic system between Hazlet Avenue and Whalen Avenue. Meals […]
Nathan Circle Sewer Upgrade
Nathan Circle Sewer Upgrade This project will replace a sewer main serving 2 apartment complexes in west Anchorage. Construction consists of the removal of the existing asbestos-concrete pipe, installation of 130-linear feet of new 8” PVC sanitary sewer main, reconnection of 2 sanitary sewer service lines, placement of a new sanitary sewer manhole, reconditioning of […]
Seward Highway Construction
Seward Highway between MP 100 to 105 Summer construction has begun on the Seward Highway between MP 100 to 105 (the Indian Valley area). PTS is continuing to work with AKDOT performing construction inspections and ensuring SWPPP compliance. Work will be continuing around the clock to complete a bridge replacement and several other roadway improvements. […]
Coronavirus
During the COVID-19 pandemic, PTS is open for business! Per the Municipality of Anchorage Emergency Order EO-16 and subsequent State and Federal mandates, PTS has hunkered down but will remain fully operational to provide our critical services related to public works and infrastructure projects. Employees are set up to work remotely from home and we’ve […]
Job Opening – Project Engineer
Thank you for your interest in a career with PTS! Professional & Technical Services, Inc. (PTS) is currently interested in hiring a PROJECT ENGINEER for transportation, utility, and site development projects. The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications: Experience with civil construction including street, storm drain, water and sewer construction. Alaska Certified Erosion & […]
Earthquake Response
On Friday, November 30, 2018 at 8:29 AM, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck 8 miles north of Anchorage. Significant damage to area buildings, roads and bridges snarled traffic and closed businesses. Thousands of residents and businesses from Anchorage to the Matanuska-Susitna Valley were out of power, water and other vital services. The Municipality of Anchorage, […]
Lawhorn Estates
PTS designed this quiet cul-de-sac with 8 residential lots near Campbell Airstrip Road in east Anchorage. The development included platting; civil design of water and sewer mains, storm water infiltration, asphalt, curb and gutter installation; and construction management services.
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