Thomas Van Alstine has experience in project management, construction management, site acquisition, and equipment integration for wireless networks. He has led innovative projects including using UAVs to reduce costs for site visits and implementing lighter carbon fiber towers. His expertise includes land use planning, site planning, network optimization, installation, and turnkey solutions. He provides an overall project perspective including objectives, schedules, crew assignments, and customer communication. Van Alstine has worked on various site types and equipment installations for companies including AT&T and Ericsson.
3. New Innovations – Supported
UAV – Utilized for Microwave Line of Sites
Saved Millions of Dollars in reducing site visit
times and requirements for Cranes on
Greenfield Sites for LOS activities. Safety -
reduced the necessity for tower riggers
required to climb and photograph. Site
Acquisition - provided Panoramic Site Photos
and three-Dimensional Detail on Existing
Tower Structures.
Carbon Fiber Tower
Reduced Weight (Airfreight Done
from US to Australia), Green
Environmentally Friendly, Simple
Erection, fast Manufacture time.
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5. Service Capabilities & Areas of Expertise
• Project Management
• Construction Management
• Survey
• Site Acquisition
• Equipment/System Integration
• Field Technicians & Installers
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6. A Few Companies to which Thomas has a
Working History of providing Services.
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7. Thomas Van Alstine
Full Range of Knowledge and Experience
Project Management
Land –Use Planning Site
Planning
Site and Network Turnkey System
Engineering
Optimization
Alternatives
Installation Site Acquisition
&
Commissioning
Site Preparation
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8. Thomas Van Alstine
Project Management Perspective
n Overall Project objectives and material lists well
defined and characterized
n Basis for Network Rollout established
n SOW for Services clearly delineated
n Customer communication during all phases of
design and implementation
n Scheduling
n Crew Assignments
n Reporting/Tracking
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9. Various Types of BTS Sites
Rooftop Blacktop Tenant Improvement
Greenfield Co-Locate Cabinetized Antennas
BTS
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