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 The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers will hold its next High Performing Buildings Conference April 7-8, 2014, at the Hyatt Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. 

 As part of the Ultra Pro Challenge, contractors can compete to show who can install a Ultra fan in the quickest time.  

 Customers will be able to connect the thermostat to their home’s “smart” meter and monitor energy use.  

A new application puts the Copper Development Association’s Copper Tube Handbook in the hands — or pockets — of HVAC technicians, plumbers and contractors.

 The Residential Energy Service Network and Air Conditioning Contractors of America signed a memorandum of understanding July 18 where they agreed to try and raise the profile of the groups’ work.  

 The National Association of Home Builders said it was encouraged to hear President Barack Obama say he supported a continued role for the federal government in the home mortgage industry.  

The first of four scheduled webinars, “Optimizing Your Construction Business for Profitable Growth,” will air Sept. 11. 

 The 2014 International Roofing Expo will take place Feb.  26-28 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.  

 The Ohio-based company, which makes a quick-change die for HVAC and other light-gauge commercial uses, will join Formtek’s other brands. 

 Citing U.S. Labor Department data, the industry unemployment rate declined to 9.1 percent, the Associated General Contractors of America  said.