Macro Workflow
Unassigned
Prelim RevA | Major Tasks
Revisions | Minor Tasks
Final | PE S&S
Pending Client Submittal
Completed | Closed
Client engages APX
Create a folder on “T:\” from folder template located “T:\00000 Example folder structure"
Check if Site has previously been worked on by APX
If existing site visit, bring existing drawings
leasing team negotiates with carrier, may cause a delay of months between the date of the site visit and the start of the construction documents.
Carrier (RFDS - Radio Frequency Data Sheet), specifies what equipment comes off and what is going on the tower/or bldg. and contains positions on tower.
Review county regulations to see what is allowed and what is not.
Engineering done with RISA structural analysis software
Michael gets spec sheet and CAD blocks from manufacture
PM/PC to create task card in “Unassigned” bucket, then assign only to the CAD Coordinator (Matt). Released as a company but not assigned to a drafter.
The CAD Coordinator (Matt) assigns projects and or tasks in the position of anticipated start date in the Prelim RevA | Major Tasks Bucket
Individual Drafters are assigned to task
Drafters do not collaborate on the production of a project
Drafters are required to prioritize daily tasks in terms of time to complete, with the task requiring the smallest amount of time to be completed first with the largest task to be completed last
Prelim are approximately 30-minute tasks
Major Tasks are approximately 8-40 hours
Engineer (Michael) to copy cut-sheets from CAD Standards/Manufacturer Specs to Project/ task card
Drafter to filter Microsoft Teams Planner Board view by “Assigned” tasks solely assigned to Drafter.
Review task card and request any additional information that may be needed from PM/PC. Tag person by name using the “@” before their name to ensure they receive a notification.
Once beginning a task, set task card status to “In Process” and set the start date only for Major Tasks.
The Drafter will proceed with the specific process steps outlined in the Initiatives section of the website.
Once a task is finished for review, print and hand draft deliverable to PM/PE, then add task card tag for PM/PE Review
Repeat review cycle with PM/PE until all comments are addressed, if any.
Once the PM/PE review of this task is complete, remove the PM/PE review label from the task card and provide comments to Drafter, if any. If comments, tag task card as “PM redlines”.
Drafter to confirm directives from the task card notes and comments are satisfied, then prepare deliverable(s):
For completed unsigned deliverables such as RevA drawings, select / mark the task card checklist item of each deliverable once prepared, then move task card to bucket “Ready to Submit to Client”.
For completed deliverables requiring PE signature such as Rev0 drawings, select the task card checklist item of each deliverable once prepared, then move task card to bucket “Final | PE S&S”.
Notate useful keywords into the task card title for suture search “TITLE ~ xxxxxKEYWORDSxxxxx”.
Once task is completed by Drafter, move task card to “to PE Signature” bucket and assign to PE or move task card to “Ready to Submit to Client” bucket and assign to PM and PC.
Once the PM/PE review of this task is complete, remove the PM/PE review label from the task card and provide comments to Drafter, if any. If comments, tag task card as “PM redlines”.
Review task cards placed in the “Ready to Submit to Client” bucket and submit completed deliverables accordingly.
Once a task deliverable has been submitted to the client, update the task card progress to “Completed”, remove everyone assigned except the Drafter, and move the task card to the “Completed and Closed” bucket.
Our clients are wireless telecom carriers that build and maintain infrastructure such as cell towers and related equipment.
Remote Radio Units (RRUs): These are critical components mounted on the tower that handle radio signal processing. RRUs are essential for reducing the distance that the radio signals must travel, improving signal quality and reducing power loss.
Antennas: The antennas are the primary components responsible for transmitting and receiving radio signals to and from mobile devices. These are mounted on antenna mounts that provide the necessary stability and positioning.
Antenna Mounts: These structures securely hold the antennas in place on the tower, ensuring that they are correctly oriented to provide optimal signal coverage.
Radio Cabinet: This cabinet houses the radio equipment, which processes the signals sent and received by the antennas. It is a key part of the ground equipment supporting the tower's operations.
Battery Cabinet: Essential for providing backup power, the battery cabinet ensures that the site remains operational during power outages or fluctuations.
Generator: This is a backup power source that kicks in during extended power outages, ensuring continuous operation of the telecom equipment.
Utility H-Frame with Power and Telco Equipment: This structure supports the routing and connection of power and telecommunications equipment, facilitating the smooth operation of the entire site.
Power and Telco Conduits: These conduits protect and organize the cables that carry power and telecommunications signals to the equipment.
Cables (to Antenna Equipment): These cables connect the ground equipment to the antenna equipment on the tower, enabling the transfer of signals and power.
Tower Compound Fence: This fence secures the area around the tower base, restricting access to authorized personnel only and protecting the equipment from vandalism or accidental damage.
Tower/Antenna Equipment: This general term encompasses all the equipment mounted on the tower, including antennas, RRUs, and their respective mounts and brackets.
APX is responsible for the mounting structures and brackets, which are essential for securely holding the antennas, RRUs, and other equipment in place on the tower.
https://www.sitepro1.com/c/non-penetrating-rooftop-angle-frames
A:\Manufacturer specs\Valmont - SitePro1 - Microflect\SitePro1\RTW-12
A:\Manufacturer specs\Valmont - SitePro1 - Microflect\SitePro1\TRPD-HD-PEN\ASSEMBLY
A:\Manufacturer specs\Valmont - SitePro1 - Microflect\SitePro1\CWMM\RENDERING
A:\Manufacturer specs\Valmont - SitePro1 - Microflect\SitePro1\WWM02
A:\Manufacturer specs\Valmont - SitePro1 - Microflect\SitePro1\PM2
https://www.protowermfg.com/product/universal-t-sector-frame-kits/
See SF2-12-B in A:\Manufacturer specs\Connect-IT Wireless\Tower Applications (Guy and Self-Support)\Sector Mounts and V-Frames
https://www.sitepro1.com/c/rmqp-series-low-profile-platform-for-12-antennas-plus-rrus
A:\Manufacturer specs\Valmont - SitePro1 - Microflect\SitePro1\RMQP-4096-H
https://www.sitepro1.com/p/super-xld-heavy-duty-v-frames-fw-125-vfa12-hd
A:\Manufacturer specs\Valmont - SitePro1 - Microflect\SitePro1\VFA12-HD
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Monopole towers, Self-Support (Lattice) Towers, Guyed Towers, Concealment Structures, and Rooftops.