The Steel Framing Industry Association announced that Jay Larson, P.E., F.ASCE, formerly with the American Iron and Steel Institute, has been appointed secretariat of the newly formed SFIA Standards Committee.

Wege Prize has announced a larger and more diverse pool of judges than ever before, promising to help students advance their game-changing concepts for a sustainable future. Now in its 12th year, the competition offers five more preliminary judges, bringing the total to 15.

The SMACNA Board of Directors welcomed Tom Martin, president of Cleveland-based T.H. Martin, Inc., as its 2024-2025 president. Martin took the reins from current SMACNA president Carol Duncan of General Sheet Metal.

The Lester Group announced the appointment of Thomas Hartman as the new general manager of Custom Builder Supply. With an impressive 17-year track record in the building materials industry, Hartman joins Custom Builder Supply from The AZEK Company, where he excelled as a divisional sales manager.

Huntsman Corporation has named Doug Brady as president of Huntsman Building Solutions.

The Steel Framing Industry Association announced Aug. 7 that Lee Zaretzky, president of Ronsco, Inc. in New York, has been appointed to serve on its board of directors, representing the contractor members of the association.

RedTeam, a leading provider of construction software solutions, announced the appointment of Craig Tate as its new chief executive officer. With over three decades of executive leadership experience in the enterprise software industry, Tate brings a proven track record of driving growth and innovation.

The Tranzonic Companies, a respected manufacturer of personal care and protection, contamination control and cleaning products, has named Joe Vitale to the newly created role of chief corporate development officer.

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.

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