Wind Farm EPCs Are Switching to 285-Field Daily Reports
Here\'s How to Fix It.
POD\\\'s onshore wind template covers turbine erection, cable pull sheets, and FAA obstruction compliance in one report.
The Documentation Gaps
Bolt torque records for tower sections filed separately from daily reports
Each tower section requires hundreds of bolted connections torqued to manufacturer spec. Torque sheets get filed in the QC binder while the daily report just says "tower section 2 complete." The two records never connect.
Crane critical lift plans not linked to daily operations
Nacelle lifts, blade installations, and tower section picks each require a critical lift plan reviewed by the crane operator. Paper lift plans live in the crane cab, not in the daily report that documents what actually happened.
FAA obstruction lighting compliance tracked on spreadsheets
Every turbine over 200 feet requires FAA-compliant obstruction lighting. Daily verification that lights are functional is an FAA requirement under AC 70/7460-1M, but most projects check once during commissioning and forget.
Underground collection system cable pull data missing from reports
Cable pull tension, insulation resistance tests, and splice documentation for the 34.5kV collection system generate hundreds of data points that live in electrician\'s notebooks, not in project reporting.
The POD Template Solution
Voice-log torque values during bolt-up operations
Speak bolt ID, torque value, and pass number as the crew works. POD links every torque reading to the specific tower section, flange, and turbine position in your daily report.
Critical lift documentation integrated with daily narrative
POD\'s wind template includes lift plan fields — crane configuration, load radius, wind speed at hub height, and rigging details. The daily report proves the lift was planned and executed safely.
FAA lighting verification built into daily checklist
POD adds obstruction lighting checks to the daily template with turbine-by-turbine verification. Never miss an FAA lighting compliance check again.
Cable pull sheets auto-mapped to collection system KPIs
Pull tension, IR test results, and hi-pot readings captured via voice and mapped to the specific cable run and turbine string. QC data and daily reports live in one place.
Template Highlights
Turbine Erection Tracker
Foundation, tower, nacelle, and blade installation status for every WTG with torque completion percentage
Critical Lift Dashboard
Crane configuration, weather windows, and lift plan compliance for every heavy pick on site
Collection System Progress
Cable pull, splice, and termination status for every string in the underground collection system
“Our owner asked why turbine 47 had zero torque records for tower section 3. The torque sheets existed — they were in a binder in the laydown yard. POD would have linked them to the daily report automatically.”
— QC Manager, Wind EPC Contractor
Every KPI From a 5-Minute Voice Report
POD tracks hundreds of KPIs from a 5-minute voice report. Here are just 2 of them.
Schedule & Budget Performance
Momentum Score
PODThese update in real time from a 5-minute voice report. No spreadsheets. No data entry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Stop Filing Torque Sheets in Binders
See how the 285-field wind farm daily report connects bolt torque, crane lifts, and cable pulls in one voice-driven template.
Last updated: March 2026