Small Problems, Big Savings: Proactive Broadcast Tower Maintenance

Wed., August 5 • 2-3 PM
Location: Texas Broadcast Museum Room
Speaker(s): Chris Day, PCI Tower; Pat Moore, Broadcast Construction Solutions; Paul Walters, Rio Steel Tower
Moderator: Dustin Tatro, CBRE, Radio Abilene

Categories: Radio/TV Tech

Many significant structural, safety, and operational failures begin as small, easily overlooked maintenance issues.

This session will explore the value of routine tower inspections and proactive maintenance strategies that help broadcasters identify and correct minor problems before they become major disruptions or costly emergency repairs.

Designed for broadcast engineers and technical managers, the presentation will cover common tower deficiencies, inspection best practices, environmental and structural warning signs, documentation considerations, and the financial impact of deferred maintenance.

Attendees will gain practical insight into developing a preventive maintenance mindset that improves reliability, extends tower life, enhances safety, and reduces long-term operational costs.