Welcome to the latest edition of WoodPoles.org

To better understand utility pole purchasing/disposal and pole plant management practices, NAWPC and Osmose Utility Services have created an online survey and are requesting your valuable input. 

There are two surveys, each which only take a few minutes to complete:   

• for those involved in purchasing or standards, take the Pole Purchasing & Disposal survey at www.surveymonkey.com/s/SHP893N
   
• for those involved in asset management, distribution engineering, operations or maintenance, take the
  Pole Plant Management survey at
  www.surveymonkey.com/s/FDRNBBQ

All responses will remain confidential and anonymous. Participants will be able to request a copy of the summary of the survey.

 

Those who complete the survey may enter the prize drawing for a chance to win one of six $50 Visa Gift Cards. To receive a summary report and/or enter the drawing, simply enter your email at the end of the survey. 

Get your registration in now as
wood pole seminar filling quickly 

If you are planning to attend the free Wood Pole Structure Design seminar
Sept. 23-25 in Charlotte, NC, you better get registered today.

The 2-1/2 day seminar is limited to 40 attendees and more than half the seats are filled in the first few weeks since registration opened. The session features in-depth instruction on how to design is wood electrical distribution structures and is available at no charge to utility and coop personnel. For others, the fee is $795 per attendee.

Topics covered include: calculating strength and maximum allowable spans for wind and ice loading, guy loading due to tension and wind, and non-design aspects of wood pole structures. Those completing the seminar, sponsored by NAWPC and HiLine Engineering, will earn18 Professional Development hours. 

 

To sign up, download the registration form from the NAWPC website at www.woodpoles.org.