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telecom
NTIA has approved all 56 BEAD broadband plans, unlocking billions for infrastructure. This milestone means significant work for telecom and construction crews, with a clear shift to fixed...
4 min read · Updated Aug 2026
tower climbing
The NWSA is enforcing a strict zero-tolerance policy for online exam environments starting September 1, 2026. Candidates must be alone in a private, covered room with no visible aids. This...
4 min read · Updated Aug 2026
osha
A recent OSHA citation against a Pennsylvania brick manufacturer for willful silica exposure highlights the severe consequences of neglecting respiratory hazards. This case, involving nearly...
6 min read · Updated Aug 2026
telecom
The FCC has explicitly ruled that its RF exposure limits protect humans only, not wildlife or the environment. This decision impacts environmental reviews for cell tower projects, clarifying...
6 min read · Updated Aug 2026
telecom
A recent financial scrutiny of a Texas cell tower offers a unique window into the complex economics, tenancy, and regulatory landscape of wireless infrastructure. For tower crews and safety...
5 min read · Updated Aug 2026
fcc
The FCC recently ended its 39% local TV station ownership cap. While a media regulation, this decision highlights the broader regulatory landscape impacting telecom infrastructure and worker...
5 min read · Updated Aug 2026
telecom
SpaceX aims to become a major mobile network, but its strategy involves deploying small cellular radios on Starlink dish rooftops, sidestepping traditional tower infrastructure. This...
6 min read · Updated Aug 2026
telecom
The nomination of Danielle Thumann Severs to the FCC is seen as a positive step for the communications infrastructure industry. Learn what her policy priorities could mean for tower crews...
4 min read · Updated Aug 2026
Telecom
Two years inside a top-tier telecom contractor, as told by a foreman who came up through the ranks: the chaos that manufactures overtime, the 61-cent squeeze on subcontractors, and why the one word that explains all of it is disrespect.
1 min read · Updated Aug 2026
tower climbing
A tower technician suffered a suspected dehydration emergency 275 feet up a Rockford, IL broadcast tower, leading to a three-hour rescue. This incident underscores the vital importance of...
4 min read · Updated Aug 2026
construction safety
The National Utility Contractors Association recently concluded its annual Trench Safety Month, highlighting persistent excavation hazards. Learn why consistent safety execution, hands-on...
5 min read · Updated Aug 2026
osha
A fatal trench collapse in Alabama in December 2025 led to eight serious OSHA citations and $115,855 in penalties for Breland Homes Inc. The investigation cited unprotected trenches, lack of...
5 min read · Updated Aug 2026
One more reach… 🪜 He stood on the top cap and leaned for the far hanger — the ladder tipped. The top step is not a step.instagram · Oct 26
From dirt to signal in 30 seconds 📡 Excavation → rebar and concrete pour → tower stacked section by section → antenna hoisted on a capstan line with…instagram · Oct 26
What's inside a wind turbine? 🌬️ Foundation, tower, ladder, nacelle, yaw, hub + pitch, blades, sensors — eight parts, one chain.instagram · Oct 25
That counterweight doesn't stop for you. 🏗️⚠️ 1. Tons of steel swing behind the cab 2. The circle is everything the tail can reach 3.instagram · Oct 24
