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Construction software provider Dexter + Chaney has announced the appointment of Norbert Orth as president. Orth is a member of the company’s board of directors and has been serving as vice president of worldwide sales and marketing.

The Dwyer Group Inc., a franchisor of seven service-based brands including the Aire Serv® heating and cooling brand, has announced the promotions of several executive team members to support the continued growth of the company.

The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) has named Haller Enterprises, Lititz, Pa., as its 2014 Commercial Contractor of the Year.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Energy Star program has signed an agreement with the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (Freddie Mac) aimed at increasing the efficiency and affordability of multifamily housing properties.

Mohawk Valley Community College announced that it is offering a professional development seminar for engineers and contractors in the state of New York called “Hydronic Heating Supplied by Renewable Energy Sources,” presented by John Siegenthaler, P.E.

Moffitt Corp. Inc. has announced a new alliance with Colt Group, a United Kingdom-based provider of ventilation systems. With this new agreement, Moffitt will utilize Colt’s global coverage to enhance its ability to sell Moffitt natural ventilation products, including the MoffittVent natural ventilator, to customers around the world. 

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a public meeting to inform stakeholders of its proposed plan for a transition to “climate-friendly alternatives” to replace high-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants. 

CertainTeed has introduced SMARTBATT™ with MoistureSense™ technology, a new kraft-faced fiberglass batt insulation that the company says contributes to healthier homes and buildings by intelligently managing moisture.

General Filters Inc. announced that is has completed the acquisition of Air and Energy Products LLC, expanding its offering of whole-house residential dehumidifiers.

Total combined United States shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps increased 9.9 percent, to 6,169,700 units in 2013, up from 5,613,665 units shipped in 2012, according to statistics from the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).