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ORLANDO, Fla. - Many roofing contractors are still waiting for an economic rebound, but for organizers of the International Roofing Expo, things are already looking up.

Contractors that sell Frigidaire HVAC systems can offer their customers rebates worth up to $1,300 until June 30. 

Tom Lecky, director of the Energy Information Administration’s statistics department, will talk about the Survey May 4 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Ron Jarnagin, president of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers, will moderate.

CertainTeed is looking to give one homeowner $75,000 in exterior building products.

The association is encouraging industry experts to submit their ideas for the “learning labs” to be presented Feb. 27 to March 2 in Orlando, Fla. 

The Princeton Review's Guide to 322 Green Colleges: 2012 Edition contains information on 322 colleges and universities that the U.S. Green Building Council and Princeton editors say are committed to sustainability in structures, academics and activities.

Chief economists from three groups will take part in "A Construction Recovery At Last - But How Long and How Strong?" May 3. 

Heat-transfer products manufacturer the Fulton Cos. has received a $221,000 grant from utility company National Grid for infrastructure improvements.

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation's new survey has some good signs.

The 2.5 percent price hike is smaller than in previous years, company officials said,