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    In this final installment of EC&M's 12-part series on outside plant (OSP) design, we'll walk through the various stages of a typical OSP project as seen through the eyes of a ...
    Dec. 1, 2002
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    By planning ahead, stringently tracking labor and materials, and documenting weekly site progress, project managers can map out their next OSP project to the last detail.
    Nov. 1, 2002
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    To ensure an accurate bid on your next OSP project, a detailed scope-of-work is essential. Building a detailed scope-of-work is a critical step in the design process. Inaccurate...
    Oct. 1, 2002
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    When your OSP pathways cross public or private properties, right-of-way permission gets tricky. That's why many designers are hiring a right-of-way specialist. There may be no...
    Aug. 1, 2002
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    Although not as common as they once were, air pressure systems do still exist, so you should prepare yourself for when you encounter one. More reliable plant designs are now readily...
    July 1, 2002
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    Your OSP system is an investment you can't afford to lose, so keeping it safe should be a high priority. Life. Property. Money. Performance. Each one of these important design...
    June 1, 2002
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    Safeguarding your cabling system should be a primary concern. One of the most important parts of an OSP system, a splice is also one of its weakest links. Locations like tap points...
    May 1, 2002