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Utility team culture is strengthened through collaboration between ACRT field professionals during a utility vegetation management site review.

Shared Vision, Shared Success: Building a Utility Team Culture

By Anna Davis, Operations and Fleet Manager, ACRT What are examples of a good team? I bet you can think of a year that your favorite sports team was really clicking, where they seemed unstoppable. The truth is, a team …

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Pollinator density map used to assess ecological health in utility rights-of-way along a transmission corridor in California.

Assessing Ecological Health in San Francisco’s Utility Rights-of-Way

By Joy Mellera, ROW Manager, Hetch Hetchy Water & Power; Dr. Michael Liptak, Senior Ecologist, EnviroScience; Dan Brackney, Operations Manager, ACRT Pacific Urban and rural utility rights-of-way (ROWs) represent thousands of miles of linear landscapes that extend across diverse ecosystems. …

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Utility forestry professionals reviewing field data as part of safety management systems that support risk reduction and safe work practices.

Safety Management Systems: More Than Statistics

By Adrienne Jones, Safety Manager, ACRT Every organization wants employees to return home safely at the end of the day. To help achieve that goal, we measure safety performance through a variety of metrics, from incident rates, vehicle accidents, lost-time …

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Utility right-of-way demonstrating holistic resource management through sustainable vegetation and ecosystem stewardship

Holistic Resource Management and Integrated Vegetation Management

By Ryan Meccage, Business Development Manager, ACRT Services Utility rights-of-way (ROWs) occupy landscapes where ecological health, public safety, and operational reliability intersect. Managing vegetation in these corridors requires approaches that balance energy delivery needs with environmental stewardship, long-term sustainability, and …

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Utility corridor supporting utility workforce stability through reliable vegetation management and field operations.

Case Study: From Backup Vendor to Trusted T1 Partner for Duke Energy Florida

T2 to T1 Vendor Status. 69% Employee Retention. Top-Tier Employee Engagement. The Bottom Line ACRT transformed its role with Duke Energy Florida from a backup (“T2”) vendor into a trusted Tier 1 partner by delivering stronger field leadership, faster staffing …

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Gas line marker supporting damage prevention and underground utility awareness

Shared Responsibility in Modern Utility Rights of Way

By Melvin “Johnny” Henson, Damage Prevention Specialist, Bermex Damage prevention is often talked about through the lens of excavation. A ticket gets called in. Utilities are marked. Equipment shows up, and the work begins. But anyone who spends time working …

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Utility lines and tropical vegetation in SECO Energy’s service area supporting a utility vegetation management partnership.

Case Study: Transforming Vendor Support into a Strategic Partnership for SECO Energy

The Bottom Line ACRT evolved from a traditional vendor relationship into a trusted operational partner for SECO Energy by improving collaboration, increasing transparency, and adapting to the cooperative’s highly engaged management approach. The result: expanded scope, contract extensions, and exclusive …

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Florida Keys Electric Cooperative facility supporting vegetation management cost savings and utility reliability improvements.

Case Study: Delivering Vegetation Management Cost Savings & Program Optimization for Florida Keys Electric Cooperative (FKEC)

The Bottom Line ACRT helped Florida Keys Electric Cooperative increase vegetation management cost savings, improve contractor performance, and reinvest savings to accelerate its trim cycle—enhancing reliability in a high-risk, storm-prone environment. The Challenge Rising vegetation management costs following initial trim …

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Employee Spotlight
William Anderson accepts the FVMA Scholarship award during the Florida Vegetation Management Association conference.

ACRT’s William Anderson Awarded FVMA Scholarship

William Anderson, Consulting Utility Forester 1 at ACRT, has been awarded the Florida Vegetation Management Association’s (FVMA) annual scholarship, a $2,500 award that supports education and leadership development within the vegetation management industry. The scholarship recognizes individuals who are committed …

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