The PoleOS™ Company
Why leading utilities and engineering firms choose IKE PoleForeman
For nearly two decades, IKE PoleForeman has been the trusted choice for utilities performing accurate pole loading analysis (PLA).Today, IKE PoleForeman is used by 8 of the top 10 utilities in North America, making it the quickest and most reliable way to evaluate distribution assets for make ready, compliance, and safety.
Simplicity
Intuitive user interface requires minimal training.
Consistency & Accuracy
Provides enforceable adherence to utility design standards with updated, reliable data.
Defendable Analysis
Generates consistent, auditable PLA results — critical in defending against liability litigation.
Compliance & Safety
Automates complex analysis and ensures compliance with the latest NESC safety requirements.
Depth of Functionality
Builds structural models, measures safety clearances, and calculates sag and strength utilization of poles.
Efficiency Gains
Integrated with IKE Office Pro for seamless data management, accelerating permitting, engineering and operations workflows.
How it works
IKE PoleForeman enables engineers and utilities to:
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Build a structural model of aerial infrastructure
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Measure safety clearances against NESC requirements
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Perform load calculations to determine pole strength utilization
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Confidently ensure regulatory compliance with enforceable, data-driven results
IKE PoleForeman individual seats
What’s included in each seat
- Annual subscription to one (1) IKE PoleForeman seat license
- Standard equipment database based on RUS standards*
- Self-paced online training**
- Access to ikeGPS customer support
*Custom database setup available, Contact Sales
**Instructor-led training is available upon request
Terms & Conditions
More- IKE PoleForeman is a desktop application with associated web-based services.
- A seat license entitles one active user access per desktop installation. Profiles must not be shared; additional seats are required for each individual user.
- For advanced requirements — such as custom databases, more than 10 seats, Single Sign On (SSO), or deployment in virtual environments — an IKE representative will work with you to scope a custom order. Click here to contact Sales.
- Each purchase and use of IKE PoleForeman is subject to the official IKE Terms of Service. By completing your purchase, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, available at https://ikegps.com/terms-of-service/
Need more customization or have more than 10 seats? We have enterprise options available.
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Does IKE PoleForeman integrate with IKE Office Pro?
Yes. IKE Office Pro can export an IKE PoleForeman project file, streamlining your process from field data collection to PLA.
Can I share my engineering database with other companies or use another company’s engineering database?
Yes. Organizations may grant database access to third-party users, quickly enabling the sharing of consistent engineering databases between organizations.
Can I open Legacy PoleForeman files in IKE PoleForeman?
Yes. IKE PoleForeman is able to open Legacy PoleForeman project files.
Are there other types of training available?
Yes. There are several types of IKE PoleForeman training available. Visit IKE PoleForeman Training to discover which options are the best fit for your organization.
Can I add additional items to the engineering database?
Yes. IKE PoleForeman has a master catalog with over 2,800 selections, empowering users to quickly add new poles, conductors, equipment, or pole line hardware to their own engineering database.
Is Support available for IKE PoleForeman?
Yes. Support and Maintenance are included in your IKE PoleForeman Subscription. Visit IKE Support for additional information.
Can I import data into IKE PoleForeman?
Yes. IKE PoleForeman features a csv import to easily define poles, spans, anchors, and topography.
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