LS Power, a leader in North American power and energy infrastructure, has developed or acquired 47,000 MW of power generation and built 780+ miles of high-voltage transmission. Always focused on improving project performance and work quality, they actively invest in energy transition initiatives such as EV charging, microgrids, and renewable fuels, ensuring their operations remain cutting-edge.
LS Power faced significant challenges in managing 2,100 structural lines and the surrounding vegetation. Without a unified digital solution, their reliance on manual inspections, Excel spreadsheets, and disorganized documentation led to inefficiencies, rework, and delays. They needed a way to centralize workflows, track progress in real time, and ensure compliance with safety protocols and audits.
To refine operations and maintain comprehensive records for government audits, LS Power sought a digital solution to centralize their inspections, maintenance logs, photo documentation, and reports. After recognizing that KYRO aligned perfectly with their needs, they were able to smoothly transition over to our software and begin managing all aspects of their project.
Task progress tracking with automated workflows
KYRO’s automated workflows cascaded tasks from one phase to the next, allowing LS Power to track progress at each step. This not only improved efficiency but also ensured that nothing was overlooked, significantly reducing rework and delays. Plus, the use of aerial inspection app and helicopter enabled their team to quickly assess thousands of electrical structures in a short time.
Prioritizing urgency with digital forms and photo markups
Being able to assign severity levels (e.g., urgent actions needed within 24 hours, one month, or longer) along with marked-up photos, LS Power was able to prioritize tasks based on real-time data. This allowed their teams to address critical areas promptly and plan long-term maintenance more effectively.
Offline capability ensures uninterrupted data capture
KYRO’s mobile capability allowed field teams to record inspection data, even in remote locations without network coverage. The offline syncing feature ensured that no data was lost, and everything was automatically updated once the connection was re-established.
Centralized document management enables audit-trails
KYRO’s integrated document management system enabled LS Power to consolidate and track all inspection records in one system, making it easy to retrieve data on demand, especially during audits.
Integrated safety workflows ensure job site safety
Safety is a top priority for LS Power, and KYRO’s platform seamlessly integrated safety management into their daily operations. Employees complete daily safety checks directly through KYRO’s mobile app. With access to a library of safety forms to dashboards carrying real-time insights into safety parameters, LS Power’s field teams complied with safety regulations without hindering productivity.
Accurate reporting for compliance and auditing
KYRO’s safety tools allowed LS Power to accurately track the time spent and materials used for each vegetation management task, while also factoring in weather conditions that could impact work. This data is logged directly into the system through the mobile app, ensuring precise documentation for audit purposes. By capturing these key details, LS Power easily maintains compliance and provides accurate records during vegetation management audits.
1. Improved efficiency: KYRO’s task automation minimized manual rework and reduced delays by automating the transition between aerial and ground inspections, treatment phases, and quality checks.
2. Real-time insights: LS Power gained full visibility into the status of all tasks, allowing for quicker identification of critical areas and prioritizing urgent maintenance needs.
3. Centralized documentation: KYRO’s all-in-one platform allowed LS Power to consolidate inspection records, making audits seamless and reducing the burden of scattered documentation.
4. Enhanced safety: Integrated safety workflows ensured compliance with safety protocols, supporting daily operations without disrupting productivity.
Outcome: Digitized operations reduced delays and avoided errors in the inspection process
With KYRO, LS Power revamped its vegetation management and pole inspections, ensuring better oversight, reduced operational delays, and improved safety compliance. By automating their workflows, LS Power now has greater control over their projects, allowing them to proactively manage maintenance and safety needs while optimizing their bottom line.
