Energy Magazine July 2014 | Page 156

Utility Solutions Corporation
designs ( e . g ., conduits , vaults , splice boxes , etc .)
• Full field audits of distribution plant and equipment
• Wood pole inspection – sound and bore testing
• Concrete and steel pole inspection
• Vault and manhole inspection
• Street lighting inspection
• GIS mapping and system modeling
While a large percentage of Utility Solutions ’ client base is electric utility organizations , Utility Solutions has expanded its expertise in recent years to include both gas

Business optimization for ownership surety .

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416 652 9475 info @ quidpro . ca http :// quidpro . ca and municipal customers . Whether the asset is a pole line , a gas main or a road network , quality asset management data gathered from the field is still a critical component to a comprehensive asset management refurbishment plan .
Utility Solutions has focused on the Ontario marketplace , but is also capable of providing services outside of its home base . British Columbia and India are two examples of where Utility Solutions has provided “ boots on the ground ” field services .
Technology and tools Utility Solutions is focused on increasing efficiency and staying competitive through the exploration and implementation of new technologies and services . One service they offer that utilizes innovative technology is retroreflectivity testing , which checks municipal signs to ensure that they reflect back the necessary amount of light to be visible to motorists . Ontario ’ s Ministry of Transportation has determined that municipalities within the Province are required to check traffic regulatory and warning signs for retro-reflectivity on an annual basis . Utility Solutions