January 2008
TSI AND TRIMBLE PARTNER TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING (MEP) INDUSTRY WITH LEADING EDGE SOLUTION
TO BOOST PROFITABILITY AND PRODUCTIVITY
AUSTIN, TX – January 22, 2008 – Technical Sales International, LLC (TSI), a distributor of technology solutions for the mechanical, electrical and plumbing industry, today announced it will become a distributor of Trimble® MEP software and Trimble SPS610 Robotic Total Stations for the mechanical and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) trades.
TSI has developed software called JOB-Site Solutions that is specifically designed to take advantage of the Trimble MEP software and the Trimble SPS610 Robotic Total Station. The Trimble MEP is a new software solution designed specifically for mechanical, electrical and plumbing contractors. Using Trimble MEP with the Trimble SPS610, contractors can take a digital CAD design file or 3D Building Information Model (BIM) into the field to simplify the layout of conduit, pipe, duct and cable trays. The Trimble MEP solution increases the contractor’s productivity by reducing rework by facilitating faster, easier and more accurate layout. The Trimble MEP layout solution, combined with the power of TSI’s CAD systems and the new JOB-Site generated digital blueprints, enable one person to handle all placement tasks with unmatched accuracy and efficiency. This technological leap eliminates the need for traditional measurement techniques on the job site, saving time and reducing costly errors.
TSI’s CAD systems (CAD-MEP, CAD-Duct and CAD-Mech) provide rich, accurate data content for locating items that pass from floor to floor and for items that hang from the underside of a floor such as pipe, duct, and electrical hangers. TSI’s solutions are designed for commercial, institutional and industrial construction projects that automatically produce 3D hangers and reports for estimating, purchasing and pre-fabrication of hanger assemblies.
JOB-Site is an innovative option available to current and new users of TSI’s CAD-Duct and CAD-Mech products that enables the user to deliver exact location, size and description of items to be installed in the field. JOB-Site transfers CAD data wirelessly to the Trimble MEP hand held device that works in conjunction with the Trimble SPS610 Robotic total station.
“TSI is a distributor of Trimble’s MEP product. Working with Trimble to distribute its positioning products and having these products work seamlessly with our new JOB-Site Solutions was the natural next step for taking Building Information Modeling (BIM) from CAD to the field,” said Jim Reis, a partner at TSI. “JOB-Site is a completely integrated solution, offering MEP construction companies a way to streamline their efforts and reduce errors, saving time and money.”
About Trimble’s Construction Business
Trimble’s Construction Division is a leading innovator of productivity solutions for both the heavy and highway contractor and the building construction contractor. Trimble's solutions leverage a variety of technologies, including Global Positioning System (GPS), construction lasers, total stations, wireless data communications, the Internet, and application software. As part of the Trimble Connected Construction Site strategy, these solutions provide a high-level of process and workflow integration from the design phase through to the finished project—delivering significant improvements in productivity throughout the construction lifecycle.
About Trimble
Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on applications requiring position or location—including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety and mapping. In addition to utilizing positioning technologies, such as GPS, lasers and optics, Trimble solutions may include software content specific to the needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver the solution to the user and to ensure a tight coupling of the field and the back office. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., Trimble has a worldwide presence with more than 3,600 employees in over 18 countries.
About Technical Sales International
Technical Sales International, LLC (TSI) is a leading provider of a wide range of innovative technology solutions and services for the construction industry that are designed to increase contractor productivity, consistency, and profitability. All TSI solutions run on a single common database providing complete interoperability. Each TSI sales consultant is a professional with extensive practical field experience. Established in 2001 in Austin, Texas, TSI grew more than 30% in 2007 and is expanding its reach beyond the U.S., serving clients in Australia, Asia, the Middle East, France and the United Kingdom.
For product information please contact:
Bernie Tamasy, Technical Sales International
(713) 540-2846
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