When Pole Reinforcement Is No Longer a Last Resort
Utility wood pole reinforcement is becoming an increasingly important option for DNOs managing ageing overhead line networks. We’ve been having this conversation for a long time. Having assessed and reinforced thousands of wood poles, we’ve seen...
Wood Pole Asset Management: Managing Ageing Networks
Every utility engineer responsible for a wood pole network faces the challenge of managing ageing infrastructure while maintaining safety, reliability and cost effectiveness. For DNOs and telecoms providers, effective wood pole asset management depends on...
Wood Pole Inspection: Assessing Utility Poles in Water
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,...