Success Story
A scalable, streamlined process to inspect thousands of poles with actionable engineering deliverables.
A comprehensive facility inspection program was conducted across multiple substations to validate and further assess poles previously rejected by a third party. Leveraging the third-party assessment in combination with internal field crew validations, each feeder was systematically ridden out and evaluated to collect detailed condition data on deficient poles while simultaneously identifying additional maintenance needs, equipment issues, and system risks.
As part of this effort, each rejected pole was inventoried and flagged accordingly. Field teams extended their scope beyond rejected poles, assessing all equipment structures to determine compliance with current standards and identifying necessary maintenance needs to improve system reliability and safety.
In parallel, office teams utilized an automated data collection and GIS-integrated workflow to generate staking sheets in near real time as field data was captured. This synchronized approach significantly increased operational efficiency, reduced turnaround times, and ensured data consistency across teams.
The result was a scalable, streamlined process that enabled the inspection of thousands of poles while producing actionable engineering deliverables. Ultimately, the client now benefits from enhanced system visibility, improved asset management, and a more efficient infrastructure for ongoing maintenance and capital planning.