Utility projects contain many moving parts. So, utility project managers can use operation management software to streamline and automate...

Safely and efficiently moving freight is vital in nearly every industry in North America and the global supply chain. A rail car loading...

Utility infrastructures must be constantly maintained and upgraded to meet industry guidelines and consumer expectations. Despite...

Utility workers face job hazards every day. Environmental risks coupled with equipment dangers can cause injuries and deaths....

Are you constantly running out of time in your workday? If you’re a utility project manager, you might find yourself hard-pressed for...

Safety for utility pole hauling should be a year-round consideration—as a mishap with one of the long and heavy utility poles could...

Ever wondered how a hauling company plans its routes before transportation? While the average person may answer "no," this information is...

Whether along the East Coast, along the coast of the pacific ocean, or in another area in the United States of America, utility poles...

Utility poles? Check. Transformers? Check. Rail-car unloading company? Hmmm. As you prepare your checklist for your next utility project,...

When choosing a utility transport company, you need to find a company that will provide quality service. If the hauling company doesn’t...

Most utility materials start their journey on a train. But you need to get your utility poles from the train to the truck that takes them...

Utility poles are heavy, long, and difficult to transport. So, naturally, you hire a company to haul these utility poles. But when you...

Measuring your shipment length, you may inwardly (or outwardly) groan when you discover that your materials are overlength. Overlength...

As a utility project manager, you have a huge responsibility. You have to budget for your utility projects. In this budget, you must...

Utility projects are expensive. From labor costs to material costs and maybe even construction costs, you will be spending a great deal...

As a utility project manager, you have a difficult job. It doesn't matter whether you are working for a gas and electric company, an...

You have a lot to keep track of when starting a new utility project. You need to assemble the right crew, gather the necessary equipment,...

Have you decided to use prestressed spun concrete poles for your next utility project? They are a good choice, designed for strength,...

When starting a utility project, you have to transport everything to the work site—including the steel poles. They are relatively light...

Utility pole transport is one of the main challenges you’ll deal with during a new utility project. Given the size and weight of wood...