
Site Planning
Analysis – Trillium provides site walk feasibility investigations as well as structural, geotechnical and soil borings, environmental and feasibility analysis to determine the unique features and/or liabilities of your site.
Surveying – If existing site plans are not available, Trillium will collect boundary information and research the zone classification, locate any ground utilities and provide recommendations on the best locations for your tower and equipment.
Schedules –This schedule will align with our engineering and construction timeframes and we will keep you in the loop with regular schedule updates.
Pricing – Based on our years of experience, Trillium can quickly and competitively determine a fair value for any project. Our detailed cost estimating and close oversight of your project will keep change orders to a minimum, protecting your bottom line.
Construction
Site Development – With the high demand for new towers, Trillium offers full site development that includes soil borings, access, field stakeouts, baselines, fencing, and coordination of permits and utility services. We make sure that utility recommendations match our standards of construction. We can also assist with FAA filings and site inspections.
Tower Erection –When you are ready to build, Trillium’s team is among the most experienced and qualified in the region. With no less than two years of experience per crewmember, our teams have worked through every contingency and weather condition. We promote the highest standards of safety and quality on guyed tower installations, co-locations, self-support structures, and many types of teleco buildings.
Structural Upgrades – Trillium offers many levels of site and structural improvements, from new fencing and road improvements to foundational repair and guyed tower protection. See our Product page for more information.
Disaster Recovery – Count on Trillium to be there when you need to restore service to your customers. High winds, hail, fire or flood, we’ll work round the clock to get you back in business.
Antennae Systems
Antennae and Lines – Trillium can install your T-Boom Sector or hoisting grips and make it look easy. We have experience with a full line of mounting and line support systems.
Microwave – From non-licensed microware needs to licensed digital microware, Trillium will correctly position and mount your microwave solution.
Cellular and Cellular Colocations – Trillium can analyze existing tower structures to determine cellular and colocation opportunities as well as provide timely installation services to expand your network capabilities.
Broadcast – Whether you need radio, television, radar or other special communications capabilities, Trillium can install a wide range of antenna systems in the locations to meet your needs.
DTV – Trillium has experience in the latest broadcast technology and can help you replace or refurbish tower components to meet new DTV standards.
FAA Lighting – When that lightbulb needs changing at the top of your tower, count on Trillium to get the job done safely and efficiently. We will monitor your site for regular maintenance of lighting systems and can recommend the appropriate lighting for your structure.
Maintenance/Inspections
FAA Lighting Repairs – In accordance with FAA requirements, Trillium will handle regular lighting inspections and repairs. This includes setting tower plumb, replacing damaged hangers, repainting, and relighting on a one-time or scheduled basis.
Plumb and Tension – Trillium will inspect and re-set plumb and guy tensions and recommend repairs and maintenance. We’ll even set up the maintenance schedule for you.
Systems Testing – Rely on Trillium to provide ground resistance and sweep testing that are tailored to your requirements and ensure that transmission lines, antennas and systems resistance are functioning optimally.
Tower Inspections – Trillium offers post construction site and tower inspections that align with TIA/EIA standards. We will verify the structural integrity of equipment, grounding, electrical and teleco installations, cables and antennas. We will also review and report any conditions that compromise safety or maintenance.
Mapping – If you require an accurate record of existing site conditions at the time of construction, Trillium can provide site mapping starting at ground level — including field changes during construction — for the purpose of future installations.
Tower Foundations
Self-Support Structures – For larger antenna loads, Trillium recommends self-support towers with a large footprint. We can deliver these towers to meet virtually any application requirement.
Guyed Tower Structures – For the tallest structures, guyed towers offer a high degree of flexibility. Trillium has extensive experience with these anchored structures as well as the application of protective coatings to increase your tower’s longevity.
Communication Buildings – Trillium has constructed a variety of ground structures to support the communication capabilities of each tower. We offer engineering support to determine the most appropriate location and style of these buildings for current and future use.
Build to Suit
Land Acquisition – Trillium is planning several sites around central Minnesota for which we will facilitate the land acquisition process. We can work directly with the land owners, investors, and governing bodies to secure the purchase and proper zoning authority.
Engineering – Adhering to TIA/EIA standards, Trillium’s certified engineers will conduct all surveying and engineering of the site and make recommendations on location, tower style, and structural considerations to ensure tower durability and safety.
Permits - Trillium will identify and work with the applicable municipal, county and state jurisdictions and provide you with a schedule for obtaining their approvals.
Leasing – Our build to suit properties will be available for ownership as well as leasing opportunities. We can facilitate the marketing and leasing process to develop desirable and long-term tenant arrangements.
Management – Trillium’s field supervisors have more than 10 years of experience in project management to address contractor questions, monitor corporate and federal safety standards and document construction activity. In addition, we can represent your interests in the permit and leasing process.
Maintenance – Providing site inspection, lighting repairs and systems testing as well as conducting structural upgrades, Trillium will ensure that your site is well maintained and attractive for clients.
Wind Energy
With limited fossil fuels a concern for many people, Wind Energy is rapidly becoming an option for government agencies, education systems, commercial and agricultural businesses alike. Wind energy is a cost effective renewable source that provides a stable energy alternative in a time when fossil fuels are becoming increasingly more expensive.
The benefits for a community or private owner using Wind Energy are abundant. They include lower overhead and more manageable costs over time. Communities gain independence and offer a unique opportunity for schools and educational groups to learn from advanced engineering. With a growing concern for our environment, having Wind alternative for your power source shows your clients and community that you are on the front edge of technology and are committed to the changing world around us. Working with turbines up to 100 kilowatts, Trillium Development can assist you in everything from site assesment and determining the wind power available for your project to helping you with the available financing, tax rebates, installation and maintenance of your turbine.