Aerial Construction
Aerial Construction
Scotty’s has the experience, knowledge, equipment, and staff to effectively and efficiently provide all needs in the aerial construction industry. Distribution Networks: In urban and rural areas alike, aerial construction is used to build distribution networks for various utilities, including electricity, water, and gas. This involves stringing overhead lines across poles or towers to connect homes, businesses, and other structures to the utility grid. Fiber Optic Networks: With the growing demand for high-speed internet access, aerial construction plays a crucial role in deploying fiber optic cables for broadband and telecommunications networks. Fiber optic cables are often installed alongside existing utility poles or on dedicated overhead supports. Aerial construction projects typically involve the following key activities:- Surveying and Planning: Before beginning construction, engineers and planners conduct surveys to determine the optimal route for overhead lines or cables. Factors such as terrain, property boundaries, and existing infrastructure are taken into account during the planning phase.
- Pole Installation: Aerial construction often involves the installation of utility poles or towers to support overhead lines or cables. Poles are typically erected at regular intervals along the route, using specialized equipment such as cranes or bucket trucks.
- Line Stringing: Once the support structures are in place, workers string the overhead lines or cables between the poles or towers. This may involve using pulleys, winches, or tensioning equipment to pull the lines into position.
- Splicing and Terminating: In telecommunications and cable television networks, technicians may need to splice and terminate cables at various points along the route to connect individual segments and ensure signal integrity.
- Safety Measures: Aerial construction often involves working at heights, so safety measures are paramount. Workers are trained to use personal protective equipment (PPE), harnesses, and other safety gear to prevent falls and accidents.