A Unique Breed As we mentioned in my previous article, Tower climbers are a unique breed. This is a job that most people would consider overwhelming…
“Many 4G-enabled cell towers pose a safety threat today because of improperly mounted LTE antennas.” In April of 2013, Brandon Chapman, the engineering manager for Valmont…
A Unique Breed Tower climbers are a unique breed, we are adapted to handle what most would consider overwhelming or impossible. We spend most of our…
Beating the heat on a job site is much more difficult than staying cool at the neighborhood BBQ. Long shifts, strenuous work, ill-equipped employees, and insufficiently…
Product• Structural Analysis
Structural Analysis: A Finite Element Approach for Stress Concentrations
June 15, 2018Cracks, sharp edges, and holes: no, this article does not pertain to the stressful road conditions in the Midwest after a long winter season. While the…
Small Cell Solutions for Improved Coverage In today’s #SP1ProductSpotlight, we’re going to take a quick look at the Small Cell Solutions from Valmont Structures. Did…
Being in a leadership role over the past several years, I’ve made plenty of mistakes, I’ve learned a lot and I’ve grown a lot. Below are…
Head 2 Head• Product Testing
Head 2 Head: Valmont Site Pro 1 vs. Perfect 10 Hoisting Grips
June 8, 2018Hoisting grips are vital tools that enable you to lift a cable into position and provide support when in place. A high quality grip is essential…
Yes, obviously and I will tell you why. However, many people say that the auto industry needs 5G. Here is something I read about all the…
There seems to be some confusion surrounding the NWSA Telecommunication Tower Technician (TTT1 and TTT2) Programs, and that may soon be a problem for many companies…