UIC Commercial Services Celebrates Women in Construction 2024

Women in Construction Week, March 4-8, gave us an opportunity to highlight some of the women who work in our subsidiaries UIC Construction and UIC Nappairit. Thanks to these six employees, who shared what motivated them to enter the construction industry and what advice they have for other women seeking to enter the field:   […]

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UIC Oil & Gas Support Introduces Heavy Haul Service 

UIC Oil & Gas Support has introduced heavy haul road service in the Prudhoe Bay area. The company, a subsidiary of Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation, has a full-time presence at its shop in Deadhorse across from the airport. As oil and gas industry activity has increased on the North Slope, there haven’t been enough trucks to

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2024 UIC Shareholder Award Nominations Open

Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation Seeks Nominations Submit your 2024 nominations by 5:00 pm AKST, Tuesday, February 20, 2024 Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation is accepting nominations for its Cultural Bearer, Community Service, Outstanding Educator, Family & Kinship, Outstanding Shareholder, Lifetime Achievement, and Elder of the Year Awards. UIC Shareholder Awards are presented at the UIC Annual Meeting on

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Todd Santangelo joins Bowhead Transport as Director of Operations

Bowhead Transport, LLC, has hired Todd Santangelo as its new Director of Operations. In this role, Todd will manage all operational aspects of the company, including program execution, growth, and risk management. Todd’s professional background includes ten years at Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), most recently as the Procurement & Supply Chain Manager. He managed

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UIC Seeks Board Candidate Applications & Shareholder Proposals for UIC 2024 Annual Meeting

Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is actively seeking qualified candidates to fill three UIC Board of Directors seats, which will be up for election at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on June 1, 2024. Additionally, shareholders have the opportunity to submit proposals for potential inclusion on the 2024 proxy ballot and proxy statement. Interested UIC

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Qayaq Construction meets high standards for Alaska Railroad Corporation project

As the Alaska Railroad Corporation celebrates its 100th anniversary, Qayaq Construction is proud of its role supporting the literal bedrock of the rail line’s 656 miles of track. This summer Qayaq completed a $7.6 million contract with the Alaska Railroad to generate 200,000 tons of ballast at the Curry quarry. The Alaska Railroad has offered

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UIC Announces 2023 Vacant Lots for Sale

Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation announces that UIC Lands & Real Estate is now offering several vacant lots in Utqiaġvik for purchase through a sealed bid process, exclusively for UIC shareholders and descendants! UIC’s goal is to provide land for residential development to shareholders and their descendants. In April 2023, the UIC Board of Directors approved the

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Qayaq Construction begins $31 million Elliott Highway Improvements 

Qayaq Construction has been awarded a $31 million contract to rehabilitate the Elliott Highway between mileposts 51 and 63, an area which has deteriorated significantly over the years. Project work began this month and is scheduled to be complete in October 2024. Most vehicles on this section of the Elliott Highway are traveling between Fairbanks

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Jessica Cederberg Promoted to Architecture Manager at UMIAQ Design

UMIAQ Design is pleased to announce that Jessica Cederberg, AIA, has been promoted to Architecture Manager. In this role she will manage the Architecture Department and pursue opportunities that add to the company’s 40-year track record of successful projects throughout Alaska. “Since Jessica joined us in 2019, she has built a reputation as a thoughtful

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UIC Acquires Majority Interest in HME Construction

Expanding Capabilities in the Dredging and Marine Construction Industry UIC is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of a majority share in HME Construction Inc. HME Construction is based in Vancouver, Washington, and is well-known throughout the Pacific Northwest. HME has over 35 years of experience providing marine dock maintenance and dredging services for federal,

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UIC Announces Appointment of Richard Camilleri as Chief Administrative Officer and Deputy General Counsel

UIC is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Camilleri as Chief Administrative Officer and Deputy General Counsel. Richard comes to UIC after serving rural Alaskan clients as an Associate at Landye Bennett Blumstein, LLP (LBB), an Anchorage-based law firm. During Richard’s time at LBB, he represented Alaska Native corporations, Tribes, municipalities, cities and boroughs,

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UIC Construction leads initial phase of Kaktovik school rebuild 

When most of the Harold Kaveolook School burned down in February 2020, it was a big blow to the community of Kaktovik on Barter Island. The middle school, high school and gym were destroyed, leaving a small structure that has had to serve students’ needs ever since. Plans for a new facility will be rolled

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New ASTAC tent storage facility constructed in Utqiaġvik

UIC Oil & Gas Support is constructing a new 5,000 square foot tent storage facility on the southwest side of Utqiaġvik for the Arctic Slope Telephone Association Cooperative (ASTAC), which provides telecommunication services to residents on the North Slope. “We’re happy to work with ASTAC again,” said Joe Barron, Deadhorse Operations Manager for UIC Oil &

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Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation Celebrates Issuance of its First Class B Shares

Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) congratulates its first Class B Stockholders. In an unprecedented move, the UIC Board of Directors approved the issuance of 50 Class B shares each to over 600 first-generation descendants of UIC’s original shareholders. The decision, made on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, marks a monumental milestone in UIC’s history. This action affirms

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UIC 50th Anniversary Celebration & Shareholder Informational Meetings in Anchorage and Fairbanks

Join us as we celebrate the remarkable journey of UIC over the past five decades! We invite all UIC shareholders to attend our 50th anniversary informational meetings in Anchorage and Fairbanks. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about our company’s progress, future plans, and engage with fellow shareholders. Event Details: 📅 Monday, July

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UMIAQ Environmental provides essential training to remote communities

UMIAQ Environmental employees Jeffrey Schulz and Richie Griggs provide a variety of tank farm training to include HAZWOPER, Confined Space and SPCC Compliance Management in Utqiaġvik, Spring 2023 Many jobs in Alaska require that employees receive initial training along with annual updates. Especially for industrial fields, this training is an essential component to on-the-job safety,

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UIC Science chosen to support IARPC Arctic research activities 

The Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee (IARPC) brings together 18 federal agencies to create and implement a five-year plan to enhance scientific monitoring and research on environmental issues in the Arctic. IARPC’s activities are coordinated through a secretariat supported by the National Science Foundation and other agencies.  UIC Science has been selected to support the

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UIC Science appoints Martin Edwardsen as Arctic ITEK Specialist

Researchers working in the Arctic have long depended on local guides to navigate the environment successfully and safely. The Iñupiat people of Alaska’s northernmost region still engage in traditional activities of their ancestors, informed by thousands of years of observation and practice for surviving in the harsh conditions of the Arctic.  UIC Science, a subsidiary

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