FrontLines Q1 2026
A quarterly field guide with insights into creating safer, smarter, and more efficient work zones. In this issue, learn how AWP can help with all of your utility project work zone needs, including TCPs, permitting, and site setup — because your schedule and safety matter.
What’s Driving Demand
SPring Surge: Secure Your Plan
Utility upgrades and BEAD broadband builds are ramping up—permits and traffic control plans can quickly bottleneck your schedule.
Deadlines Matter: Tools to Keep Safe Work Zones Moving
- AI-Generated TCP estimates in minutes
- Quick turnaround plans when scope is provided
- Permitting Concierge support to manage sequencing and submissions
Lead the Way
Operations Director Insight
Success Story: Colorado Wildfire Mitigation
AWP partnered with Ward Electric to deliver day by day visibility and zero incidents during a high-risk utility upgrade.
Outcome: On-time, on-budget, DOT-compliant
TCP Availability
Quick Turn When Scope Provided
Basic Plans: Lead Time 1-3 Days
For standard flagging or lane closures and low volume/residential areas (1-2 page plans)
Intermediate Plans: Lead Time 3-5 Days
For multi lane closures, high volume areas, multi intersection sites, roundabouts, and projects affecting multiple transportation modes (3+ pages)
Complex Plans: Lead Time 8-10 Days
For aerial line crossings, large detours with multiple intersections, and Interstate/DOT work (5+page plans)
AWP Safety Has Your Back
AWP is your one stop shop for TCPs, permitting, and site setup — because your schedule and safety matter.
View AWP Safety’s Q1 2026 FrontLines Issue as a PDF.
