Selecting correct equipment and tools is one of the most important steps in successful project execution. It ensures quality, safety, speed, and cost efficiency.

1. Understand Job Requirements

Before selecting equipment, define the job clearly:

Type of work (installation, trenching, fiber laying, tower erection, civil work, testing)

Work environment (indoor, outdoor, height, underground)

Volume of work (small scale / large scale)

Safety concerns

Telecom / ISP Projects (Fiber, RF, Network)

(i) Fiber Optic Projects

Equipment:

• OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer)
• Power Meter & Light Source
• Fusion Splicer (Core alignment preferred)
• Visual Fault Locator (VFL)
• Fiber Cleaver
• Fiber Blowing Machine (for duct installations)