ASSET MANAGEMENT
EDM provides comprehensive asset management services for transmission and distribution (T&D) infrastructure including inspection, assessment, product testing, facility upgrade feasibility studies, vegetation management, and operating procedures development. EDM’s engineers and scientists are recognized industry experts who routinely support regulatory compliance initiatives, forensic failure investigations, and litigation matters. EDM is committed to innovation and delivering practical solutions to address the evolving challenges facing the utility industry. Through collaborative relationships with leading research institutions, universities, and industry consultants, we provide cost-effective and technically sound asset management solutions.
T&D Asset Inspection & Maintenance
Overhead line inspections including wood and steel structures
Inspection procedures development
Condition-based and code-compliant inspection criteria development
Industry-aligned inspection documentation development
Advanced inspection tools and technologies evaluation
Field-ready inspection guides and manuals
Standardized maintenance decision workflow development
Facilities Management, Maintenance Planning, & FORECASTING
Codes, standards, specifications, and regulatory compliance
Maintenance planning, prioritization, and resource optimization
Inspection, assessment, and maintenance procedure evaluation
Asset condition, performance, and lifecycle management
Predictive modeling, reliability analysis, and cost forecasting
Risk-informed asset management and long-term planning
Asset inspection, maintenance guidance, and compliance training
Product & Material Testing
Product design review and specification development
Full-scale destructive testing
Material, component, and system testing
In-situ and field testing and validation
Independent quality assurance and third-party verification
Custom testing program development and execution
Corrosion Management
& Inspection
EDM and INTEC Services, Inc. partner together to provide corrosion management and inspection services for utilities steel assets.
Corrosion risk assessment
GIS based corrosion risk maps
Non-destructive evaluation (NDE) inspection of anchor rods
Field inspection of steel poles and towers
Corrosion mitigation and protection plans
Repair and replacement design
Research & Development
Utility-focused applied research
Asset reliability technologies, products and services
Assessment technologies and evaluation methods
Product testing, evaluation and qualification
Technical guides, specifications and industry publications
Forensic Engineering & Litigation Support
Asset failure and root-cause analysis
Failure modes, risk and mitigation assessments
Incident and event investigations
Forensic engineering evaluations
Expert witness reporting and testimony support
Legal and regulatory technical support
