DENVER — Render Networks, a construction technology firm, is winning favor with US broadband providers, utilities and communities by using real-time geospatial data and predictive algorithms to improve the productivity, visibility and control of fiber rollouts. City Utilities of Springfield (CU), a network delivery partner, and Las Vegas-based TBG Network Services are using Render Networks' proprietary work management software to enable construction crews to deliver fiber faster and at a reduced cost.
The Springfield, Missouri project, being overseen by TBG Network Services, is upgrading internet capabilities through the expansion of ~1,000 miles of new fiber, passing more than 105,000 households and businesses. The $120 million project will result in no additional expense to ratepayers due to the leasing of excess fiber capacity to CenturyLink.
Render Assists in Broadband Upgrades of 200,000 Homes
To date, Render has participated in the upgrade of broadband connectivity to more than 200,000 U.S. homes. The company anticipates additional contract wins as the FCC and state governments continue to underwrite the expansion of fiber optic broadband.
"We anticipate Render's participation in the City Utilities fiber network expansion will introduce valuable operational efficiencies that will complement our overall technology strategy," said Thomas Reiman, president, TBG Network Services. "While respecting the metrics inherent in any fiber network build, the Render platform introduces an innovative approach that addresses logistical complexities typically associated with projects of this scale. Render is a valued member of this team."The Springfield project follows Render's involvement in the rollout of more than 3,000 miles of fiber to deliver gigabit broadband to 30,000 premises in rural Arkansas. The use of Render's technology in the Arkansas project facilitated an entirely paperless construction workflow and helped deliver a 55 percent reduction in delivery timelines, significantly lowering construction costs.
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