A crew of our tree trimmers worked along Maplewood Street in Livonia Township last week. Several trees were inspected and flagged by crew planners to let trimmers know what branches needed to be cleared. Branches are considered hazardous when they begin to lean or...
This story is part three in a four part series that talks about how different types of trees affect work. The type of tree plays a role in how workers prepare for tree trimming jobs. Each tree has different characteristics. Hardwood trees such as oak, or American elm...
Our crews recently worked to replace equipment on our power lines along Commerce Center Drive. We replaced items called “reclosers” which can detect a problem on a power line, such as fallen tree or branch. If the recloser detects a problem, it will activate and...
This story is part two in a four part series that talks about the adjustments tree trimmers make during winter months. When the winter months come, tree trimmers have to adjust to the cold weather in a few different ways. Like many people, tree trimmers bundle up to...
Even in cold temperatures our crews were out doing work in Westland. Overhead crews installed updated equipment for a new senior citizen building under construction near Mackenzie Drive and Farmington Road. Workers had to remove wiring and transformers to install the...