David Richter, who had led global cost and PM consultant, is new infrastructure project management COO at France-based testing, inspection and certification giant.

George Hershman, to be CEO of new construction business, also is a board member of solar sector trade group opposing possible U.S. tariffs on Chinese firm-made components imported from three Asian countries.

The National Building Museum turned 40 last year, but rather than slowing down, the Washington, D.C., institution has kicked into high gear as it reopens with a new executive director and a stronger emphasis on critical issues facing the construction industry today.