Buro Happold has announced the appointment of sustainability expert Jane P. Madden as lead ESG partner for the U.S., a move that solidifies the firm’s position as a valued resource for institutions, corporations and public policymakers.

McShane Construction Company has completed the construction of The Livano Deer Valley. Located in Phoenix, the new multifamily community incorporates 242 units and generous amenities, including a 60,000-gallon, resort-style swimming pool. The wood-frame buildings feature a stucco exterior and take design cues from both art deco and modern architecture.

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.

From high-end malls to the best locations on Madison Avenue to premium destination centers on both coasts, Alexander Zilberman Architecture is leading in luxury retail design. The firm’s recent projects include works with Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo and Versace, among many others.

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.

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Associated Builders and Contractors released a statement on June 18 in response to President Joe Biden’s executive actions on immigration.

MoistureShield announced that it has won the Green Builder Sustainability Award. With 95 percent recycled content in its composite product lines (not including new Stratos Composite Enhanced PVC decking), MoistureShield is a leader in its category for innovation and sustainability.