Who Do You Want Building Your Network?

AGL Regional ConferenceChicago, IL

The Wireless Industry & NATE

“I have deep admiration for the work that the tower construction and maintenance industry does with the wireless communications industry. It is indispensable, valuable and the features that you add to the wireless service…there would be no wireless service without what you do.”Steve Largent (President & CEO

of CTIA-The Wireless Association)

Industry SnapshotLTE = Long Term Employment

“Boom” cycle in industry Ambitious build-outs

projected over next 3-4 years

Ongoing workforce challenges confronting the industry

Communications is a necessity not just a luxury any more.

Building Your Network: Elements of Construction

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Schedule Price Quality Schedule

Who Would You Hire?

Building Your Network: The Perils of Compromise

Responsibility to Hire aQualified Contractor

Your network will probably end up resembling your contractor!

Qualified Contractors Evaluation Checklist

The Qualified Contractors Evaluation Checklist was primarily designed to serve as a tool to help carriers evaluate a contractor’s dedication to safety.

Print the Qualified Contractors Evaluation Checklist at www.natehome.com

Carrier RelationsU.S. Cellular Contract

For work involving erecting, servicing, constructing or maintaining communication towers or similar structures, the Contractor agrees to have Support Membership status with the National Association of Tower Erectors ("NATE") and be actively engaged in implementing best practices, safety requirements and training as advocated by the NATE organization.

STAR Initiative Program

The NATE STAR Initiative emphasizes Safety, Training, Accountability and Reliability by asking participants to commit to requisite levels of training, site safety audits and the implementation of safety programs while adhering to industry best practices.

OSHA RelationsTower Site Tour in D.C.

Hiring Qualified ContractorsYou Make the Choice:

Hiring a NATE Member Company = Commitment to Safety & Quality as the owners of these companies have access to all

NATE has to offer