Why upgrading the grid doesn’t mean replacing everything old. Would you be surprised to learn that early lattice steel structures were not designed according to national standards? In the early days, each engineering firm followed its own unique design...
Utility workers face numerous challenges in their quest to build, maintain and improve infrastructure. One significant yet sometimes overlooked challenge is the risk associated with equipment instability. Crucial aspects of equipment setup include stabilization of the...
Salmon and steel transmission poles are words not often used in the same sentence in the power delivery industry. As utility professionals responsible for the infrastructure spanning the countryside through a myriad of environmental and ecological conditions, we know...
Electrification in buildings—especially for space heating— is advancing across the US driven by policy incentives, consumer preferences, and advances in technology. Electrification in buildings—especially for space heating— is advancing across the US driven by policy...
Benefits of Renting Specialized Tools Renting specialized tools for linemen offers numerous benefits for utility construction companies and independent contractors. One of the primary advantages is the ability to save costs on purchasing expensive equipment that may...
Hand protection has evolved in recent times, perhaps making the greatest advancements in the past decade. Although the primary focus of this article is hand protection for electrical shock and arc flash hazards, it also explores the multihazard protection incorporated...
