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.

Search begins for a leader of the group that developed the popular green-building certification program known as LEED.

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.

AECOM names group CEOs as analysts weigh firm's strategy to boost margins; Great Lakes Dredge & Dock adds top exec to build niche in offshore wind energy

New group includes former APTA chair Fernandez.