Deploying broadband infrastructure is critical, now more than ever. Attaching fiber cable to utility poles has long been preferred to burying cable for those focused primarily on cost-savings and quick deployment. But, when multiple attaching companies have fiber occupying one pole, it becomes nearly impossible for the next attacher to move them in a Read More
The recent radical shift to remote working and virtual learning in order to create physical distancing due to COVID-19 has been made possible by the availability of broadband Internet service in our communities. However, there are thousands of small towns and rural areas across the United States and Canada do not have access to Read More
In 2012 Google Fiber launched in Kansas City creating a Fiber to the Home (FTTh) network unlike anything consumers had seen before. The service offered increased bandwidth and high speeds (for uploads and downloads) for each resident – with entertainment driving the need for reliable internet. The success generated from Google Fiber shows FTTh Read More
Tags: Fiber, FTTH, Telecom, Telecommunications
One of our guiding principles at BHC RHODES is to be innovative. We encourage our teams to always search for new ways to improve the process, explore new technology or simply do better on the next project. To be innovative is not only an advantage for our company, but also an added value to Read More
We track our money, packages, exercise – the list goes on. So why not track municipality projects to plan for the future? Currently, consumers use platforms such as Google Maps to identify where traffic is clear, slow-moving or heavy. Icons may indicate an accident, or road work, usually without details of the situation. But Read More
Tags: Engineering, GIS, Mapping
By Randy Gorton, P.E., PTOE, Vice President, Public Works Services Group Leader Engineers are generally perceived as problem solvers, but we don’t have a corner on that market. When talking about STEM careers with students and non-engineers, I try to explain how “E”s are different than “ST” and “M”s. Often my best explanation is Read More
Tags: Civil Engineering, Engineering, Public Works
It may seem counter-intuitive, but the “cloud” is actually located on the ocean floor. These thick cables are cheaper and faster than satellites, carrying data at the speed of light. Allowing for faster internet speeds and increased connectivity to previously under-served locations. As the demand for bandwidth has increased, companies such as Amazon, Apple, Read More
Tags: Cable Landing, Design, Engineering, OSP, Outside Plant
