Nexstar® Network announces new president & CEO effective November 2011


The Nexstar® Network Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Jack Tester has been appointed president & CEO, effective November 2011. After an extensive one-year search by a specially formed committee, Board Chair Tammy Ferris said, “We all agree that Tester is the best candidate for the job.”


Tester is no stranger to Nexstar. He has served as coaching manager for five years, supervising a team of coaches and providing guidance, training and proven systems to 400+ members. His Nexstar experience actually began much earlier in 1992 as the first employee of Nexstar (then named Contractors 2000), recruited by Nexstar founder Frank Blau. Tester was the executive director of the organization until 1998.

  
 

New course to explore BIM process & technology implementation


Rockville, Md. — The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) has announced the latest addition to its BIM (Building Information Modeling) for mechanical contractors curriculum. BIM Process & Technology Implementation for Mechanical Contractors will provide a practical, “how-to” look at the steps involved in implementing BIM processes and technologies, both on projects and within mechanical contracting firms.


The day-long course will be held Tuesday, October 18, 2011 in Baltimore, MD. Among other things, participants will be introduced to different processes, theories, and concepts that other companies have successfully used to adopt and implement BIM in their companies.


David Morris, Director of Virtual Construction for EMCOR, is the lead instructor. He has over 30 years of experience performing and directing all phases of piping and mechanical systems. His current duties include improving BIM processes and sharing best detailing and virtual design practices across the 80 EMCOR group companies.

  
 
Networkfleet CONNECT integrates fleet management with Garmin navigation

San Diego — Networkfleet announced the release of Networkfleet CONNECT, a robust set of field management capabilities that seamlessly integrate with compatible Garmin navigation devices. With Networkfleet CONNECT, fleet managers can assign jobs, dispatch drivers to specific destinations, provide turn-by-turn directions and communicate with drivers in real time, all via the driver’s in-cab Garmin device.

Networkfleet CONNECT gives service and delivery fleets the ability to efficiently manage job creation to completion, allowing them to respond quickly to customers, improve routing and increase the number of jobs.

  
Zone Sentry™ valve
www.taco-hvac.com
The Zone Sentry’s patented technology uses a microcircuit-based logic to control a gear-driven electronically-actuated ball valve to control fluid flow. The advanced design uses 93% less energy than common zone valves while also delivering greater flow capacity, shutoff pressure rating, ease of installation and diagnostics, and the number of valves (12) that can be used on a standard 40VA transformer. Taco.		  
   
Greenstar™ Series Boilers
www.boschthermotechnology.com
The Bosch Greenstar™ series, available in configurations ranging from 57.2 to 151.6 MBH, utilize condensing technology – an invention where the latent heat in the unit’s exhaust gases is extracted and re-used – a highly efficient use of energy which also significantly reduces carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere. Boilers can offer efficiency levels of up to 98.7 percent, turning 98.7 percent of the fuel used into heat – a significant upgrade compared to traditional or non-condensing boilers. As a wall-hanging unit with multiple size configurations based on need, the Greenstar series can free up valuable floor space inside the home. Bosch Thermotechnology North America.
   
Anystream® Alexandria
www.speakman.com
Product family features traditional design aesthetic, coupled with powerful Speakman spray technology. The family includes a fixed, hand-held shower, and three unique combination showers available in both polished chrome and brushed nickel. The fixed and hand-held showerheads are also available as WaterSense® certified 2.0 GPM fixtures. All Alexandria showerheads feature the innovative Anystream 360º™ spray technology. Developed by Speakman’s engineering team, Anystream 360º™ spray technology allows Speakman Anystream showerheads to achieve a 360º rotation to the spray adjusting mechanism (handle or faceplate). This adjustability allows the user to make small incremental adjustments to the spray of the showerhead and transition effortlessly through an infinite number of sprays. Speakman Co.
   
90 series pre-rinse spray valves
www.chicagofaucets.com
New 90 Series pre-rinse spray valves are designed to meet the rigorous demands of any food service application, offering superior water savings without compromising performance. The versatile design allows the 90 Series to be used in pre-rinse, filler and hose reel locations, with appropriate models available for each of these applications. The ¾”-14 UNS inlet thread easily installs to industry standard hoses. The 90 Series was designed with water conservation in mind. The pre-rinse models offer a maximum flow rate of 1.0 gpm — approximately 30 percent below the allowable standard — saving water and operating cost without sacrificing cleaning performance. Chicago Faucets.