Osmose University Webinars

Join fellow utility subject matter experts providing hour-long webinars on various wood and steel topics. These webinars are offered at no charge.

Our webinars are eligible for IEEE PDH credit. To qualify, you must attend the webinar live and complete the IEEE evaluation we will provide following the event.

Navigating Storm Challenges - Turning Insights into Strategies for Strengthening Structural Resilience

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. EDT

Join us for a presentation of approaches utilities are adopting to harden overhead lines using available and newly collected data in the field to improve structural resiliency. We will discuss the latest proven approaches for proactively hardening your grid infrastructure including innovative modeling methods and technology, methods for strengthening existing structures, and strategic ways to replace key structures with new, stronger structures. You'll learn how several utilities are managing resiliency as an ongoing process rather than a reactive event.

Presenter: Chad Newton

Navigating the Flames: Best Practices in Wildfire-Resistant Transmission and Distribution Systems

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. EDT

Detailed summary COMING SOON.

Presenter: Lieb Sauermann and Kris Neighbor

From Assessment to Action: Total Structure Rehabilitation Case Study

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. EDT

Detailed summary COMING SOON.

Presenter: Alex Smirnov

Pole Attachment/Joint Use Contract Best Practices

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. EDT

A pole attachment contract is something every pole owner and attacher must have to allow for the provision of electric, phone, cable, or internet services to their customers. This type of agreement must promote collaboration, mutual benefits, and service to mutual customers without sacrificing the safety and reliability of services provided. In many cases, pole attachment agreements are outdated, creating liability for all parties and causing lost revenue for pole owners and ineffective services for attachers. Join this webinar to learn more about the best practices.

Presenter: Sean Knowles

Beneath the Surface: Strategies for Mitigating Contact Voltage Risk in Underground Distribution

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. EDT

Mobile detection solutions provide utilities with intelligence and visibility into the health of their underground distribution systems and assets. Using a combination of cutting-edge electric field detection technologies and purpose-built data systems, technicians proactively scan utility systems and detect electrical faults before they can impact utilities. 

Presenter: David Kalokitis

Exposing Hidden Threats in Underground Electric Distribution Systems

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. EDT

This webinar will address some of the most common issues affecting Padmount transformer/cabinet and underground distribution systems service life. It will include the identification of program management pitfalls and the communication of effective program management practices and strategies.

Presenter: Kevin Niles and Lieb Sauermann

Aerial Services: Leading-edge Technology and In-depth Structural Assessment

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. EDT

Detailed summary COMING SOON.

Presenter: Matt Gardner and Jonathan Harris