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The Splice Closure Nobody Wanted to Open

The Splice Closure Nobody Wanted to Open

The fibers may have passed testing. The work may have been considered complete. But what happens when somebody has to open that closure again?

Geoff Rottmayer
Geoff Rottmayer
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BEAD Is Bringing the Work. What Does That Mean for Construction Companies?

BEAD Is Bringing the Work. What Does That Mean for Construction Companies?

What fiber contractors need to understand about the money, requirements, contracts and payment behind BEAD-funded work.

Geoff Rottmayer
Geoff Rottmayer
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Can We Actually Build This?

Can We Actually Build This?

How to evaluate a fiber route, choose a construction method, and identify problems before the crew gets there

Geoff Rottmayer
Geoff Rottmayer
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Who Does What, and What Do We Mean?

Who Does What, and What Do We Mean?

Defining roles, responsibilities, authority, and the words that shape how a fiber project operates

Geoff Rottmayer
Geoff Rottmayer
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Failure Propagation in Fiber Builds

Failure Propagation in Fiber Builds

Why small installation choices don’t stay local

Geoff Rottmayer
Geoff Rottmayer
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The Hardest Part of Inspection Isn't Finding Problems

The Hardest Part of Inspection Isn't Finding Problems

It's making consistent decisions when different inspectors encounter the same condition.

Geoff Rottmayer
Geoff Rottmayer
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Nobody Builds to Standards

Nobody Builds to Standards

Maybe the biggest challenge in construction isn’t getting people to follow standards. Maybe it’s getting people to see the same thing.

Geoff Rottmayer
Geoff Rottmayer
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Why Doesn't Training Stick?

Why Doesn't Training Stick?

Behavior, reinforcement, systems, and why one-time training rarely changes organizations.

Geoff Rottmayer
Geoff Rottmayer
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Why Do Good Fiber Projects Still Go Bad?

Why Do Good Fiber Projects Still Go Bad?

Modern fiber projects haven't just gotten bigger. They've become more connected, and that changes everything.

Geoff Rottmayer
Geoff Rottmayer
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What Does Good Look Like?

What Does Good Look Like?

Every improvements starts with a clear definition of good.

Geoff Rottmayer
Geoff Rottmayer
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When It Takes An Excavator To Pull Fiber

When It Takes An Excavator To Pull Fiber

Why More Pulling Force Usually Isn't The Answer

Geoff Rottmayer
Geoff Rottmayer
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Why Fiber Programs Drift Off Course

Why Fiber Programs Drift Off Course

Roles, Decisions, and Communication Paths That Keep Projects Moving

Geoff Rottmayer
Geoff Rottmayer