The PoleOS™ Company
Power and communication networks rely on the support of hundreds of millions of utility poles, but pole owners and attachers may not have the necessary data to safely maintain and expand their systems.
IKE provides comprehensive solutions for structural analysis that help evaluate current and proposed conditions, supporting grid integrity, system hardening, construction planning, joint-use requests, and compliance with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC®).
Improve grid reliability and public safety
Promote safe, reliable power delivery with advanced structural analysis, ensuring your distribution system can support current and proposed loads.
- Avoid pole overloading and failures
- Assess system resiliency
- Optimize storm hardening investments
Accelerate pole attachment processes
Speed up broadband build-outs with reliable structural analysis and clearance evaluations, helping to ensure streamlined customer connections.
- Access up-to-date utility standards
- Deliver defendable PLA
- Reduce unnecessary make-ready work
Deliver overhead engineering projects faster
Work more efficiently and better serve your utility and communication clients with dependable structural analysis.
- Speed up project reviews
- Drive compliance with standards
- Avoid human error and deliver consistent results
IKE’s structural analysis solutions
IKE provides pole data solutions for utility, telecom, and engineering professionals who depend on accurate and consistent information.
IKE PoleForeman
The leading industry pole loading analysis (PLA) software for power and communication infrastructure helps you dependably analyze pole data and build accurate as-built and make-ready models.
- Drives compliance with utility standards and NESC requirements
- Easy-to-use interface minimizes training
- Standardizes PLA operations with third parties
IKE Device
Empower a solo fielder to efficiently collect the engineering-grade data and calibrated images needed for structural analysis with this easy-to-use device.
- Standardize your data with all departments and partners
- Export and automate data and workflows into required formats
- Get permits and construct faster with high-quality data
IKE Office Pro
Simplify and speed up your structural analysis workflow with verifiable digital pole records.
- Increases data quality with consistent measurement and annotation
- Creates a central data repository for better collaboration
- Integrates with leading PLA solutions, including IKE PoleForeman
Why National Grid chose IKE
Recognizing the importance of preparing their assets to withstand more frequent extreme weather events, National Grid built an industry-leading approach to maintaining reliable, resilient grid infrastructure, which included leveraging IKE PoleForeman to improve their understanding of vulnerabilities across their grid.
Read Customer StoryJoel Hornbeck
Lead Electrical Engineer, National Grid
A proactive approach to asset management
It's been a journey to get the clearest possible understanding of our system, and we continue to update the accuracy of data as we go forward [...] We use IKE PoleForeman as a critical piece of our I&M [inspection & maintenance] program.
Related Resources
Announcing IKE PoleForeman v1.1: Enhanced structural analysis features and integration capabilities
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National Electrical Safety Code® (NESC®) Rules for Joint Use Construction
NESC Rules for Joint Use Construction is a one-day class, for individuals, focusing on the rules that apply to joint-use construction (power and communication).
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A guide for broadband network expansion: Overcoming bottlenecks in the pole attachment process
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FAQs
What is structural analysis/pole loading analysis?
Structural or pole loading analysis (PLA) is a measure of pole condition. The process involves understanding, analyzing, and accounting for the forces that affect utility poles—such as equipment weight, the size, strength, and material of the pole, and environmental conditions. PLA prevents overloading, which can lead to failure. Learn more in our blog: Pole loading analysis: What is it, and why is it important?
Why is structural/pole loading analysis important for grid resilience?
Structural or pole loading analysis is a critical component in determining a network’s resiliency and combating the potentially damaging effects of nature, such as wind and ice.
Why should you invest in structural or pole loading analysis software?
Structural or pole loading analysis software is designed to reduce the human effort involved by enabling users to quickly build a model of poles as they exist in the field, perform loading calculations, calculate pole utilization, and determine if NESC standards are met. It also helps ensure accuracy and consistency. For example, IKE PoleForeman users can quickly change attachment heights, line angles, model new equipment additions or changes in weather patterns, and re-analyze loading for a high number of poles in a short period.
What should you consider when selecting structural or pole loading analysis software?
There are several things to consider when selecting a structural or pole loading analysis solution: The capabilities, ease of use, and whether it helps you conform to internal standards and comply with safety codes, while reducing the impact of change management across your organization. Learn more about these considerations.