Underground vs. Overhead Temporary Power Systems: What’s the Difference?
When contractors in Southern California request a temporary power pole, one of the first questions A-CO asks is whether the utility infrastructure at the site is overhead or underground. The answer determines the installation method,…
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How A-CO Handles the Permit Process So You Don’t Have To
The permit process for temporary power is one of the main reasons contractors look for someone else to manage it. It involves multiple agencies, city-specific requirements that vary across Southern California, utility applications that each…
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Temporary Power Pole vs. Generator: Which Is Right for Your Construction Site?
Most contractors have used both at some point. A generator gets the lights on fast. A temporary power pole keeps a 6-month build running without the daily headache. The problem is that too many project…
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Step-by-Step Guide: Temporary Construction Site Power
How to Keep the Temporary Power Process on Track Getting a temporary power pole installed without delays comes down to having the right things in place before the process starts. Here is what contractors need…
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What is at risk for the construction industry after the 2020 elections?
Election Day 2020. We know that potential policy and tax-related changes may emerge due to a possible exchange of power at the federal level. We have to be ready for policy changes with which we…
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COVID-19 Brings Hotel Construction Industry in California to Grinding Halt in 2020
At the beginning of the calendar year 2020, it was impossible for us to believe that standing in the 21st century mankind would be subject to a deadly virus that would wreak havoc and destroy…
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LADWP and Southern California Edison: What Contractors Need to Know
Two utility providers serve the majority of Southern California, and which one covers your job site determines the entire temporary power application process. Here is a quick overview of each. LADWP: The City of Los…
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Construction Projects Continue Amid Coronavirus Fears, But Halts Building Inspectors in Nationwide Unrest
The economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has been tremendous. Leaders worldwide are in quandary over the possible ways to restart their virus-hit economies without triggering a fresh wave of infection. In his daily address…
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Corona Virus In Los Angeles –Safer at Home Order
The coronavirus pandemic has the entire world on edge. Countries from all around the world are struggling to keep the spread of the virus under control. Doctors, nurses, and paramedic staff are working day and…
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