Guides
How distributiondesign works.
Long-form, standards-grounded guides to the work we do — make-ready, pole loading, GIS conversion, joint-use and the codes behind them. Written for the people who review and seal the drawings.
- Standards · 8 min
NESC and CSA Loading for Distribution Design, Explained
The load cases behind every structural check, in plain language.
- Outsourcing · 8 min
In-House vs Outsourced Utility Drafting: A Decision Guide
How to compare fixed drafting headcount against flexible offshore capacity, honestly.
- Design · 9 min
Joint-Use Pole Attachments: A Complete Guide
Where communication attachers and pole owners share one structure — and one set of clearances.
- GIS & Data · 8 min
GIS-to-CAD Conversion for Utilities, Done Right
Why most GIS-to-CAD conversions lose the data that mattered, and how to keep it.
- Analysis · 9 min
SPIDAcalc Pole Loading: From Client File to Sealed Report
The setup and discipline that turn SPIDAcalc from a bottleneck into a repeatable production line.
- Design · 10 min
Make-Ready Engineering: A Complete Guide
From fail flag to buildable fix — how make-ready is determined, designed and delivered.