Metalwërks, a leading U.S. manufacturer of precision high-performance metal plate exterior façade systems, has recently been named one of only a handful of American distributors and fabricators of Metawell, an innovative developer and manufacturer of aluminum lightweight panels for exterior wall cladding.

Construction employment increased in 283, or 79 percent, of 358 metro areas between February 2022 and February 2023, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data.

Ware Malcomb announced April 5 the hire of Leonard Camposano as director of architecture and the promotion of Kirsten Lien to director of interior architecture & design in the firm’s Pleasanton, California, office.

The Metal Construction Association has created a new membership category to benefit regional distributors and regional rollformers, as well as underlayment and weather barrier manufacturers.

L&W Supply has announced that Gretchen Ray has been named branch manager of its Springfield, Virginia, location.

McShane Construction Company and their joint venture partner, Ashlaur Construction, were selected by repeat clients Brinshore Development and The Michaels Organization to build Phase IID of Westhaven Park. Located on Chicago’s Near West Side, the 12-story development will integrate 96 mixed-income apartment units with ground-floor retail space.

WIELAND, an ENR Top 400 construction management firm headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, has announced the appointment of Edward Lorenz as chief executive officer, effective June 1.

L&W Supply has announced that Ryan Donegan has been named business development manager of its Northeast Region, specifically focusing efforts on the New England marketplace.

Architect Ryan McDaniel, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, has been named partner of Brandon Architects, alongside the founder and president, Christopher Brandon, AIA. McDaniel is the first partner ever to be named at the award-winning Brandon Architects firm.

The integrated architecture, planning and interiors firm The Architectural Team has announced promotions for three senior team members. The newly elevated professionals are Meghann Van Dorn, IIDA, LEED AP ID+C, and Kelly Margeson, BBA, who both take on the role of associate, and Nathan Thomas, AIA, CPHC, who has been named TAT’s Director of Sustainability.