Wood Poles
When we’re out on site inspecting wood poles, the assumption is often that the pole will need to be removed and replaced. However, we’re quite often the bearers of good news. More often than not, we can save, assess, treat or strengthen a pole and extend...
Wood Poles
There are few things that beat the sound of excited laughter coming from a children’s playground – and yet, over recent years, those joyful peals of excitement are becoming, for some communities, simply a memory of “the good old days”. I...
Wood Poles
Most wood pole inspection work starts with a straightforward question: Can we safely assess the condition of this asset? However, the answer is not always straightforward. Sometimes the challenge is not the pole itself. Instead, it is where that pole stands. Recently,...
Wood Poles
Wood utility poles form the backbone of electrical distribution networks, delivering power to homes, businesses and communities. Many of these assets have been in service for decades. However, the question facing asset managers during wood pole inspection today isn’t...
Wood Poles
When people think of rotting wood, they usually picture a brown, crumbly mess on the surface. The reality? Most wood decay is far less obvious and far more concerning. For overhead line poles, the damage that matters is largely hidden below the ground line, gradually...
