The ALL Family of Companies is adding a new package of Kobelco G-3 Series hydraulic crawler cranes to its fleet. Each unit is part of Kobelco’s redesigned, “repowered” cranes unveiled at CONEXPO in March 2023.

Cruz Companies has announced a number of strategic promotions and new hires. Among the newly elevated professionals are Justin Cruz, who takes on the position of chief operating officer across all three Cruz Companies corporate divisions, as well as several key leaders in the organization’s construction and property management arms, including project manager John Teixeira and property managers Jennifer Then and Cherelle Spencer.

The architecture and urban design firm Cooper Robertson has announced the debut of a bold, new campus facilities plan for the University of Maryland, a flagship public research university located just outside Washington, D.C. in College Park, Maryland, that the university hails as “a commitment to its holistic growth.”

Highlighting the firm’s national expertise and over-50-year commitment to revitalizing urban centers, creating housing opportunities and strengthening communities through historic preservation and adaptive reuse, The Architectural Team and its late founder, Robert J. Verrier, FAIA, NCARB, earned prestigious honors from Preservation Massachusetts.

Holcim Building Envelope has announced the promotion of Lauren Pagano to president of adhesives, spray foam, coatings and sealants. In her expanded role, Pagano will oversee the newly launched Enverge brand of sustainable spray foam insulation, further integrating Holcim’s product offerings and enhancing service delivery.

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Inc. announced the appointment of Mark Adamson as chief executive officer, effective July 1.

The Stucco Manufacturers Association recently released its Summer 2024 Tech Talk Newsletter for Stucco. The newsletter covers SMA happenings, the benefits of fluid-applied barriers, ventilation code changes and rainscreens.

Don Allen, P.E., S.E., LEED AP, is the Steel Framing Industry Association’s new executive director, effective Aug. 1. Allen succeeds Larry Williams, who will be retiring.

Just a few reminders about the upcoming FWCCA show.

Simpson Strong-Tie has announced the recipients of its Student Scholarship for the 2024–2025 academic year. The 120 scholarship recipients are undergraduates majoring in architecture, civil/structural engineering or construction management/technology across the country. The scholarship awards $3,000 to qualifying university students to help them meet tuition costs.