W.I.R.E. Services - LiDAR Solutions

Worldwide Integrated Rating Enhancement (W.I.R.E.) Services is a business initiative of Manitoba Hydro, Canada’s 4th largest electric utility. W.I.R.E. Services began operations in 2001, using the experience and expertise developed in applying LiDAR data to transmission line analysis and upgrade engineering solutions. W.I.R.E. Services was the first utility-based company to combine LiDAR surveys with utility applications and provide 3rd party electric utilities with a "full service" solution package for their transmission line needs. Its knowledge and experience in using LiDAR technology, coupled with extensive utility experience in transmission line design enables W.I.R.E. Services to provide meaningful information on utility transmission assets.

Through its professional and highly experienced employees, W.I.R.E. Services is a "one-stop shop" for thermal rating analysis, upgrade engineering, danger tree/vegetation assessments, new route surveys, design engineering, and other environmental applications.

What do we do? Watch the video below to find out.

What distinguishes us?

  • Our Electrical Utility Experience - We understand the needs of Utilities.
  • We offer a full service - LiDAR Data Collection to rating analysis to upgrade recommendations.
  • We are not a typical LiDAR provider; we provide the electrical industry with Engineering expertise based on LiDAR surveys.
  • We recognize the importance of using all available tools.
  • We work with all LiDAR providers and tailor your requirements to ensure it is most beneficial to the Transmission Line modeling application.
  • We work with the client to provide what is best for them.
  • We use all of these tools in-house for our own Utility Manitoba Hydro.
  • We go beyond building Transmission Line models, we provide solutions.
  • LiDAR points are left in the model to verify sag and tension and attachment points.
  • We are not PLS-CADD users, we are PLS-CADD Experts.

What The Client Should Expect!

  • That we have a strong Utility understanding.
  • That our Transmission Line Models and Analysis is done to meet YOUR NEEDS.
  • That we can back up any of our assumptions, techniques and RESULTS.
  • That we use all the tools available; PLS-CADD, RateKit, IEEE, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Microstation, Etc…
  • That our LiDAR standards are based on what benefits Transmission Line Modeling and Analysis.
  • That our Transmission Line experience will provide better solutions, and more reliable results..
  • The client should expect to receive data points at specific locations.
  • That once delivered we are always there to provide further assistance.