{"id":30484,"date":"2025-12-08T17:12:54","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T17:12:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trccompanies.com\/?post_type=news-and-insights&#038;p=30484"},"modified":"2026-01-19T08:42:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T08:42:40","slug":"turn-lagging-joint-use-backlog-into-faster-results","status":"publish","type":"news-and-insights","link":"https:\/\/www.trccompanies.com\/fr\/insights\/turn-lagging-joint-use-backlog-into-faster-results\/","title":{"rendered":"Clear Your Joint Use Backlogs"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Start Block: acf\/wysiwyg -->\n\n<section class=\"wysiwyg section-padding bg-white\">\n    <div class=\"container-fluid\">\n        \n        <div class=\"row\">\n                            <div class=\"col-lg-8 columns js-animated-content animated-content\">\n                                        <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With a growing demand for broadband and increased attachment requests, even the most well-built joint use work coordination system can start to feel the strain. Each request can trigger a chain reaction of work to accommodate new lines. A new attachment can mean a string of work tickets on hundreds of poles that may need replacing, inspections, transfers or raising or lowering existing lines. If your utility work management system isn\u2019t built to scale, you may experience a growing backlog and a constant game of catch-up.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why Bottlenecks Happen<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Most backlogs don\u2019t happen intentionally. They can be a result of mounting complexity and incomplete handoffs. Here\u2019s why it happens:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fieldwork is completed but not recorded. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Utility may have swapped poles or made space for an attachment, but the ticket remains open. Not notifying the person next up to complete work.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One delayed step holds up the rest.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> A job might involve multiple parties. If one party fails to complete their step it can stall the entire chain of remaining tasks.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A lack of transparency leads to more delays: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When it\u2019s unclear who owns the next step, or whether work has been completed, coordination breaks down and momentum is lost.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Over time, these delays compound. Requests pile up, and what began as an operational delay becomes a reputational and financial liability.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Risk of Staying Behind<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unresolved joint use work introduces risk across the board. Safety issues arise when pole transfers remain incomplete. Reputational risk increases when attachers, regulators or the public view the utility as the roadblock to progress.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Even more, chronic backlog weakens internal trust and erodes what should be solid documentation on key assets. Work systems store records of work indefinitely that can offer clarity when needed.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TRC Can Turn Chaos into Clarity<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TRC understands how quickly ticketing systems can fall behind and how overwhelming they can be to get back under control. Our approach to NJUNS cleanup is practical, proven and built for action. Electric utilities looking to take control of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trccompanies.com\/services\/electrical-power\/power-distribution-engineering\/joint-use-management-services\/\">joint use operations<\/a> can benefit from adopting some of these proven strategies.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We start by breaking down the entire ticket backlog into manageable batches, grouped by type and territory. We also organize by status: what\u2019s waiting on a contractor or attacher and what\u2019s already been completed but simply needs to be closed out. This gives the utility immediate clarity on where to start.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once triage is complete, we help prioritize risk by identifying tickets linked to public or worker safety concerns, company to reputational damage or delays in revenue. This data-driven visibility lets the utility focus its efforts where they matter most, instead of sifting through endless noise. Importantly, we also help clarify who\u2019s up next. By identifying the next party in line for each permit, we give your team a clear roadmap for follow-up and accountability, resolving issues that may have been idle for months.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"col-lg-4 columns js-animated-content animated-content\">\n                                        <div class=\"wysiwyg__links js-animated-content animated-content\">\n                        <div class=\"wysiwyg__links__top \">\n                                                        <h4>Related Services<\/h4>\n                                                                                    <ul class=\"js-animated-content animated-content\">\n                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trccompanies.com\/services\/electrical-power\/power-distribution-engineering\/joint-use-management-services\/\" target=\"_self\">Joint Use Management Services<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trccompanies.com\/services\/electrical-power\/power-distribution-engineering\/\" target=\"_self\">Power Distribution Engineering<\/a><\/li>\n                                                                <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trccompanies.com\/services\/electrical-power\/telecommunications\/telecom-site-acquisition-and-joint-use\/\" target=\"_self\">Telecom Site Acquisition and Joint Use<\/a><\/li>\n                                                            <\/ul>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                                            <div class=\"wysiwyg__links__bottom\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trccompanies.com\/services\" target=\"_self\">View All Services<\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!-- End Block: acf\/wysiwyg -->\n\n<!-- Start Block: acf\/wysiwyg -->\n\n<section class=\"wysiwyg section-padding bg-purple\">\n    <div class=\"container-fluid\">\n                    <div class=\"wysiwyg__wrapper\">\n        \n        <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-lg-12\">\n                                                                                \n                                                <\/div>\n\n                            <div class=\"col-lg-12 js-animated-content animated-content\">\n                    <h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your Trusted Partner<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TRC\u2019s joint use management team operates as your trusted partner to listen, learn and then act. We work alongside your internal teams to restore data visibility, accelerate progress and reduce exposure. Our model is scalable to match your needs, whether you\u2019re dealing with 1,000 tickets or 15,000 tickets, our approach brings clarity to the chaos. From our vast experience, we\u2019ve seen firsthand how the right structure leads to faster revenue capture, smoother operations and reduced backlog.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/trccompanies.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact Us<\/a><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!-- End Block: acf\/wysiwyg -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Joint use work orders build up fast. 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