CBH PLUS
CBH PLUS completes installation of live 230KV 18’ shunt in the
Washington, DC area.
See project photos here
CBH PLUS makes hot power line repairs by barehanding on 115KV and 230KV
circuits
CBH PLUS recently completed armor rod repairs on 115KV and 230KV power lines while the conductors were still energized. By repairing the power lines while they are
still energized allows the power company to fix the problem while continuing to keep power supplied to homes and businesses.
See project photos here
CBH PLUS/ Wilson Gilliam Jr. turned his passion
for flying into a family business
by Joanna Gail King
We know what caused the 2003 blackout that resulted in the loss of power to
over 45 million people in eight U.S. states as well as 10 million people in Ontario, Canada. The official report concludes a domino effect that forced the
shutdown of more than 100 power plants started with an interruption of service in ...
Read the entire article here
Dominion Power presented CBH PLUS with an Southeastern
Electric Exchange (SEE) Industry Excellence Award. The award
recognizes exemplary contributions in excellence and safety.
CBH PLUS received the award in recognition of their
outstanding contribution providing aerial assistance during Emergency
Restoration of 230kV Double Circuit Tower at the James River Bridge. The
award was presented privately on July 22, 2010 at the CBH PLUS
main office in Chesapeake, VA. CBH PLUS provided long line, lead line and platform
support to Dominion and its contractors, following the devastating event.
View Dominion
Case Study here.
Dominion selects CBH PLUS to pull new lead line on over the James River
following a massive storm. View
Dominion Case Study here
CBH PLUS completes removal of 6 aerial marker balls and installation of
20, new 36" marker balls in Washington, DC.
This project was completed in the Washington DC FRZ area and was the result
of successful cooperation with the FAA, State Police and the Department
of Transportation. View
Aerial Marker Ball videos
CBH PLUS replaces dozens of static spool and clevis with static arms and insulators.
During this project, CBH PLUS also repaired static jumpers and installed full tension splices.
CBH PLUS just completes shield wire splices and installation of armor
rod repairs for Dominion on fiber optic lines.
CBH PLUS hires two additional LiDAR and ortho-imaging processors to
handle increasing demand for imaging services.
CBH PLUS CBH PLUS has just completed shield wire
work in the mountains for Dominion Resources.
CBH PLUS was involved with removing and replacing insulators, replacing pole
grounds between the shield wire and split bolts, and replacing loose and
missing cotter keys.
CBH PLUS just completes the installation of
22 aerial marker balls for Dominion Resources. The aerial
marker balls were installed along 300 foot spans over the James
River Bridge in Virginia. Please call the main office for additional
details about this project or regarding our abilities to assist your utility
with services.
CBH
PLUS takes delivery of a third LiteMapper LiDAR system.
This new LM5600 IGI LiDAR product is capable of 240Khz scan rates
and 60 megapixel nadir imagery.
CBH
PLUS now offers energized and non-energized
insulator washing services.
Using the Hughes 500 and MD 500 helicopters, CBH PLUS
now offers high
pressure washing services.
CBH PLUS is Contracted by Dominion Resources
for Major Repairs along the James River Bridge.
On July 2, 2009 - CBH
PLUS was contracted by Dominion
Resources to repair major storm damage along vertical 230Kv circuits
parallel to the James River Bridge in Newport News. This work involved
helicopter activity along 300' towers adjacent to the bridge and over
the James River. CBH PLUS ferried men and equipment
to the tower structures, slung insulators and other supplies to the tower
arms, pulled lead line for new conductors, repaired shield wire and removed
aerial marker balls. The project lasted just over three weeks and we were
proud to support Dominion in their efforts to get the damage repaired.
CBH PLUS is a sister company of CBH PLUS
and is actively involved in powerline maintenance services, Classes
A, B and C
- external load.
CBH is offering Air Charters under our 135 certificate.
CBH PLUS obtains FAA 135 Air Carrier Certificate. CBH PLUS has applied for and obtained
our FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate which permits us to carry passengers
for hire. Our 135 certificate will also enable us to qualify for fire
contracts and other government work.
CBH PLUS, LLC Obtains 133 Rotorcraft External
Load Operating Certificate.
CBH PLUS is approved for all external load operations
Class A, B
and C.
CBH PLUS, Inc. buys a Bell Jet Ranger for video
and Lidar work.
CBH PLUS, Inc. adds another MD500 Helicopter
to the fleet.
CBH PLUS, LLC to provide comprehensive power line patrols with a dedicated
Hughes 500D helicopter.
Dominion has chosen CBH PLUS and CBH
PLUS to support them for their comprehensive patrol
needs under a multi-year contract. Our comprehensive patrols are more
detailed than the Corona
and Infra-red inspections and rely on experienced pilots and observers
with many years of experience.
CBH PLUS to provide LiDAR data collection and processing services under
a multi-year contract.
We are pleased to announce that CBH PLUS is providing thousands of
miles of LiDAR data and processing
services to a rapidly growing, U.S. based company. The LiDAR data
will be used to analyze and mitigate vegetation issues and will be utilized
in other ways to promote each utility company's reliability.
CBH PLUS purchases a Cessna 207 and a new LiDAR unit for enhanced data gathering capabilities.
Our new Cessna 207 and LiDAR system (along with a high resolution nadir
camera) are now online and available for projects nationwide. For more
information about our LiDAR and other remote sensing capabilities, please
call or click LIDAR
& GIS Documentation.
CBH PLUS expands its processing capabilities.
We have obtained and remodeled additional facilities, increased data storage
capacities and developed additional technical data workstations. This
is in response to an increasing demand for CBH PLUS LiDAR,
Video and Ortho
data collection and processing services.
CBH PLUS opens a new helicopter base in Charleston, WV!
We will offer the following services with our Bell Jet Ranger helicopter: Part gas leak detection and aerial filming with a Cineflex HD camera.
CBH PLUS has ordered another three sensor camera unit with upgraded
HD video technology.
This camera will be utilized throughout the United States for
specialized utilities inspection and aerial filming work.
CBH PLUS Conducts Gas Leak Services - CBH PLUS now conducts Gas
leak detection services, both on the ground and in the air.
CBH PLUS
CBH PLUS will offer expanded utility services with Hughes 500 helicopters and will operate between our main base in Chesapeake, VA to
other bases in Charleston, WV and Pittsburgh, PA. We will be installing a brand new tri-sensor camera gimbal to this aircraft which will
be moving all over the United States for aerial patrol work on electric transmission lines and natural gas pipelines. For more information about
this unique new development, please see:
TheShopper.com/CBH PLUS,
Family business teaching others to fly soars
TheShopper.com/CBH PLUS celebrates 10th year in the air
CBH PLUS signs multi-year contract with
major electric utility in the northeastern United States.
CBH has been contracted for thousands of miles of powerline patrol in NY, CT, VT, PA, MA and NH.
CBH PLUS initiates electric line comprehensive inspections with our Hughes 500D helicopter.
CBH PLUS provides Emergency Response Services to Dominion Virginia
Power after devastating tornados.
After tornados touched down in Suffolk, VA and in Richmond, VA, CBH PLUS spent
many hours in the air with Dominion Virginia Power assessing the storm
damage. We have recently extended our multi-year contract with Dominion
which includes such services as Emergency and Disaster Response, LiDAR,
Infra-red, Corona, Day TV, Comprehensive Patrols, ortho-mosaic imagery
and gas leak patrol services. CBH PLUS has been a Dominion service provider
for ten years and we are proud of the association that we have as a primary
data service provider for powerline and pipeline information.
CBH PLUS
performs gas leak patrol for East Resources in West Virginia. CBH PLUS provided
detailed gas leak services patrols to East Resources as part of a pipeline
pressure change project. We appreciate being affiliated with
East Resources and look forward to future endeavors.
CBH PLUS
performs special powerline patrol projects for First Energy in PA, NY
and OH. First Energy has recently contracted with CBH PLUS for aerial services
patrols. We are pleased that First Energy found the information
useful and we appreciate their decision to contact CBH PLUS for their detailed
patrol needs.
CBH PLUS
has recently extended patrol contracts with our pipeline partners in NC.
Many thanks to our NC customers who fly with us on a monthly basis.
We also appreciate the GPS mapping, ortho imaging and other special projects
that we have been able to complete for you in 2008!
CBH PLUS
completes comprehensive patrol inspection for Fairless Energy in New Jersey.
CBH PLUS
adds gas leak services to major utility in eight US states.
CBH PLUS has now added a number of gas leak patrols for a major US based utility
located in eight different states along the east coast of the USA.
News, press and media contact information:
CBH PLUS Corporate Offices
5202 West Military Highway
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
Phone: (757) 465-9936 | Fax: (757) 465-9946
