What is one touch make ready? One touch make ready (OTMR) is a term for a process that would allow one contractor to perform all (or most) necessary make ready moves in a single pole visit, as opposed to the standard protocol, in which each attachment owner takes turns sending their own contractor out to move…

As we’ve mentioned before, collaborative joint use can be quite difficult. Utility companies bear incredible responsibility. Keeping their customers’ lights on and their workers safe (while also growing their business) is often an uphill battle. But that’s not all. Pole owners are also mandated to share their distribution system (poles) with communications companies and are required to respond…