Pole Loading Done Right
Technology-supported analysis that catches problems before they become construction delays.
Treating Pole Loading As A Checkbox Is How Surprises Happen.
In remote and difficult terrain, including Southwest desert and dense Pacific Northwest forest, traditional pole loading field collection is slow, expensive, and sometimes physically impractical. Beyond logistics, standard pole loading analysis is often treated as a compliance step rather than an engineering discipline, leaving real problems undetected until construction is already underway.
Lidar, Drones, And Real Analysis. Problems Found Early.
- Deployed LiDAR and drone-supported workflows to improve data quality and reduce physical access barriers in challenging terrain.
- Conducted comprehensive pole loading analysis going beyond minimum permitting requirements to identify existing pole issues, attachment conflicts, make-ready impacts, and replacement needs early.
- Delivered thorough, well-documented submittals giving utility pole owners clear recommendations and fewer reasons to reject or rework the attachment package.
- Coordinated proactively with pole owners to preserve working relationships and reduce approval cycle time for the ISP client.
Project In Action
Pole Loading Model
O-Calc Pole Loading Model used to evaluate pole capacity and attachment requirements
Engineering Investigating
Engineers conducting a pole survey in a desert/rural corridor
IKE GPS / IKE PoleForeman
IKE GPS / IKE PoleForeman field collection system in action
Outcome
Early identification of pole issues protected clients from construction surprises and schedule delays. Thorough submittals reduced back-and-forth with utilities, saving time for both the ISP and the pole owner. LiDAR and drone workflows expanded reach into terrain where traditional field collection would have been impractical or cost-prohibitive.
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