A major storm can impact water, communication, and electric utilities for a million customers or more. Although hurricane season is when severe weather events are expected to occur, they can happen anytime anywhere. Tropical storms, blizzards, floods, mudslides, and more can create storm damage that hampers restoration work. Lack of preparation can extend restoration times despite utility workers' best efforts. Utility companies must often rely on mutual assistance from each

Project planning addresses how a project should be completed within a set budget and timeline. This process can be just as overwhelming...

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

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

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,...

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...

The utility industry in the United States is a key industry for power and electricity. As such, power poles are sprinkled throughout the...

Utility poles are large, heavy-duty posts that support public services, including power lines, wires, and cables. In North American...

Whether you’re going to use wood poles, steel poles, or concrete transmission poles, you need to transport poles to your material yard....