SPIDA®silk and SPIDA®calc are now available on Virtuosity! Posted on November 10, 2022May 30, 2023 by Courteney Tinch SPIDA® is excited to announce that two of our products are available for purchase on Virtuosity.com! You can now purchase a license of SPIDAcalc and SPIDAsilk through Virtuosity’s ecommerce store. The easy and affordable way to buy trusted Bentley software online bundled with training. Virtuosity, Bentley’s eStore, was launched in 2020 to accommodate small and mid-size firms that need Bentley’s world-class design and engineering solutions but are better suited to a different model for licensing, training, and support. Virtuosity focuses on the smaller firms that require the same software via our Virtuoso Subscription which bundles a practitioner license with “Keys” or credits that can be redeemed for expert services, consulting, and tailored training. Virtuosity, Bentley’s eStore for practitioner licenses, provides your business with an easy and affordable way to purchase a wide variety of Bentley applications bundled with customizable training. We call this bundle a Virtuoso Subscription and it ensures your workforce can quickly learn the latest technology and workflows while minimizing downtime and project costs.
SPIDA® Software Structure Management Solutions Overview Posted on July 14, 2021May 30, 2023 by Courteney Tinch Join us next Tuesday, July 20th at 2PM EDT, for a guided tour of #SPIDA Software’s Structure Management solutions.
Learn More about the SBS and SPIDA® Software Partnership Posted on May 26, 2021May 30, 2023 by Courteney Tinch This solution, based on SBS Utility DataHub™, reduces overbuild and duplicate entry of utility overhead designs. It utilizes SBS’s robust AUD software, powered by AutoCAD, to optimize network designs while validating the designs using SPIDAcalc’s advanced nonlinear analysis methods. Continue reading “Learn More about the SBS and SPIDA® Software Partnership”
Reduce Overbuilding, Eliminate Redundant Work, & Simplify Your Design Processes with Schneider Electric and SPIDA Software Posted on February 16, 2021May 30, 2023 by Courteney Tinch Reduce Overbuilding, Eliminate Redundant Work, & Simplify Your Design Processes with Schneider Electric and SPIDA Software Stretch your budget and simplify your design process utilizing an integrated solution with ArcFM from Schneider Electric and SPIDAcalc from SPIDA Software. Join us on Wednesday, March 3rd at 1:00 pm EST to learn how you can: Achieve safety code compliance without overbuilding Eliminate manually rebuilding designs in disparate applications Improve data accuracy and eliminate as-built processes and human error Reduce SAIDI reliability risks Request the recording here. Continue reading “Reduce Overbuilding, Eliminate Redundant Work, & Simplify Your Design Processes with Schneider Electric and SPIDA Software”
SBS and SPIDAⓇ Software Announce AUD and SPIDAcalc Integration Posted on May 19, 2021May 30, 2023 by Courteney Tinch SBS and SPIDAⓇ Software Announce AUD and SPIDAcalc Integration Powerful Integration Solution Streamlines Utility Design Workflows Gahanna, OH, May 19th, 2021 – SPIDA Software, the trusted enterprise solution provider that utilities, telecommunication companies, and contractors use to design, analyze, and manage their overhead assets, and SBS, the leading provider of intelligent design solutions for utilities, announce a product-level integration that connects SBS’s Automated Utility Design™ (AUD) application with SPIDA Software’s SPIDAcalc structural analysis software. Continue reading “SBS and SPIDAⓇ Software Announce AUD and SPIDAcalc Integration”
NV5 Geospatial and SPIDA® Software Announce Partnership and First-Of-Its Kind Pole Management Integrated Solution Posted on November 11, 2020May 30, 2023 by Courteney Tinch NV5 Geospatial and SPIDA® Software Partnership Gahanna, OH – SPIDA Software, the trusted Structure Management Solution provider for utilities, telecommunication companies, and contractors, and NV5 Geospatial (formerly Quantum Spatial), North America’s largest geospatial data firm announces a new strategic partnership that brings an innovative new approach to pole and structure management, overhead inspection and analysis. Continue reading “NV5 Geospatial and SPIDA® Software Announce Partnership and First-Of-Its Kind Pole Management Integrated Solution”
Introducing SPIDA®silk – The New Industry Standard for Sag and Tension Software Posted on October 5, 2020May 30, 2023 by Courteney Tinch SPIDA®silk – The New Industry Standard for Sag and Tension Software Gahanna, OH, – SPIDA Software, the trusted Structure Management Solution provider for utilities, telecommunication companies, and contractors, is excited to introduce SPIDAsilk – SPIDA’s new sag and tension software that calculates precise wire sag and tensions and produces conductor installation charts. Continue reading “Introducing SPIDA®silk – The New Industry Standard for Sag and Tension Software”
SPIDA® Software Launches The SPIDA Software Academy Posted on January 11, 2021May 30, 2023 by Courteney Tinch SPIDA Software Launches the SPIDA Software Academy, an online learning platform for self-guided training from SPIDA Software. Gahanna, OH – SPIDA Software, the trusted Structure Management Solution provider for utilities, telecommunication companies, and contractors, announces the launch of the SPIDA Software Academy – a new approach to online learning. Across the industry, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way organizations share knowledge and information. While traditional face-to-face interactions have dwindled, the need for online access to resources has never been more important. While SPIDA Software is known for its user-friendly solutions, successful adoption of any technology starts with user education. In response to these challenging times, SPIDA has introduced an innovative way for users to dive deeper into SPIDA’s suite of product offerings through self-guided online courses. The SPIDA Software Academy educates users through step-by-step instruction and video-led examples. Users can complete courses at their own pace through hands-on exercises and quiz their knowledge upon completing a course. Additional add-ons such as live instructor-led office hours or final exams can be included by request for an additional cost. The online platform provides access to training courses such as: SPIDAcalc Basic Functionality Getting Started with SPIDAcalc Navigating the Interface Working with Assemblies Connectivity SPIDAcalc Extended Functionality Designing a Complex Project Leveraging a CSV Import for Project Creation Using Pole Images and Photo Tools Make-Ready Design and Comparison Tools SPIDAsilk Use Cases Getting Started with SPIDAsilk Generating Stringing Reports Modeling in-line Span Equipment Coming Soon Troubleshooting Failing Pole Designs Clearance Analysis Pole Damage and Decay “The launch of the SPIDA Software Academy is a testament of SPIDA’s commitment to our clients. Providing our users with the resources and tools they need to succeed is our top priority”, said Alyssa Rose, Implementation Lead at SPIDA Software. “Training is an integral part of our user’s success, so we’re excited to introduce the academy at a time when working remotely has become the new normal”. New courses will be added in the upcoming weeks. Request a no-obligation SPIDA Software Academy quote here, or sign up for updates on new courses as they become available here. About SPIDA Software Serving the electric and telecommunication industries since 2007, SPIDA Software’s cost-effective Structure Management System is a unique platform developed to create a digital twin of utility overhead systems and a centralized portal for the coordination of activities including joint use and engineering. SPIDA is helping our customers reduce risk, cost, and timelines as they build the electric grid and broadband networks of tomorrow. ###
SPIDA® Software Announces New Release for SPIDAcalc – V7.3 Golden Posted on October 5, 2020May 30, 2023 by Courteney Tinch SPIDA® Software Announces New Release for SPIDAcalc – V7.3 Golden. New features and functionality include a span-centric profile view featuring clearance annotations, terrain definition, and reporting. Gahanna, OH, – SPIDA Software, the trusted Structure Management Solution provider for utilities, telecommunication companies, and contractors, is excited to release the latest version of their overhead structural analysis software, SPIDAcalc – v7.3 Golden. The latest version features a robust set of new features including enhanced functionality and new reporting. For more than a decade, SPIDAcalc has been used by utility and telecommunications professionals to accurately evaluate overhead systems to more precisely identify assets at risk and safely design new structures. While traditional methods of pole loading are manual, tedious, and inefficient, SPIDAcalc’s intuitive interface pairs powerful pole design with reliable geometric nonlinear analysis, including nonlinear stress-strain wire calculations. With the release of SPIDAcalc – v7.3 Golden, SPIDA introduces new features and functionality including: Span-centric profile view Clearance annotations and terrain definition along the span New profile view report Integration with SPIDAsilk Sag and Tension Software for additional conductor reporting 3D view enhancements Visualization of full framing on connected adjacent structures Improved tablet touchscreen and GPS functionality for in-field use of SPIDAcalc SPIDAcalc gives you transparency, control, and sophistication through integration and flexibility on data collection, material specifications, and analysis methodology. Go beyond pole loading and ease the process of modeling, analyzing, and optimizing overhead T&D assets. “With each release of SPIDAcalc, our users gain a collective set of features inspired by industry needs and user’s requests”, said Matt Cain, Product Manager at SPIDA Software. “The team and I are proud to launch this latest version of SPIDAcalc that not only showcases our commitment to continuously improve our products, but also sets the stage for future SPIDAcalc product releases, including clearance automation and rules-based validations”. Visit https://www.spidasoftware.com/spidacalc to request a complimentary 30-day trial, quote, or register for the upcoming live SPIDAcalc Demonstration here. About SPIDA Software Serving the electric and telecommunication industries since 2007, SPIDA Software’s cost-effective Structure Management System is a unique platform developed to create a digital twin of utility overhead systems and a centralized portal for the coordination of activities including joint use and engineering. SPIDA is helping our customers reduce risk, cost, and timelines as they build the electric grid and broadband networks of tomorrow. ###
Canadian Virtual ICT Forum – Powered by BICSI Posted on October 6, 2020May 30, 2023 by Courteney Tinch Join us for the Canadian Virtual ICT Forum Powered by BICSI for a one-hour webinar on Thursday, October 29, 2020, at 2:25 EDT during the Canadian Virtual ICT Forum – Powered by BICSI as SPIDA’s President Brett Willitt presents on “Demystifying Pole Loading and Make Ready Determination”. During this webinar, we will review pole loading and clearance considerations and highlight the differences between common industry pole loading methodologies and their impact on make ready determination and cost. Additionally, we will highlight the balance between clearances and pole loading when formulating make ready recommendations by showcasing a variety of common construction situations. Register below. To learn more about BICSI visit their website at https://www.bicsi.org/.