Global Engineering and Construction

Informationen zum Autor J. K. YATES , PhD, BSCE, is Professor and the Program Coordinator for the Construction Engineering Program in the Department of Civil Engineering at San Jose State University in San Jose, California, as well as having been the associate editor of the Project Management Institute's (PMI) Project Management Journal for ten years. Dr. Yates has extensive hands-on experience working globally for companies such as Bechtel, Williams Engineering, CH2M Hill Consulting Engineers, and Morrison-Knudsen. A member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, PMI, and the American Association of Cost Engineers International, Dr. Yates has published over forty-five refereed journal articles on construction engineering, project management, and international engineering and construction. The Associated General Contractors (AGC) selected Dr. Yates as the Outstanding Educator in Construction in America in 1997, and the Engineering News-Record selected Dr. Yates as One of Those Who Made Their Mark in Construction in 1991. Klappentext The essential manual for managing global engineering andconstruction projects and working with multinational project teamsThe first book written for operations-level engineers, constructors, and students, Global Engineering and Construction is an essential manual for navigating the confusing world of engineering and construction in the global arena and for working on multinational teams. From project management to finance, global construction to alliances, international standards to competitiveness, this book contains country- and region-specific information on cultural issues, legal systems, bid estimates, scheduling, business practices, productivity improvement, and tips for successfully working on and managing global projects. This book also provides a useful glossary and numerous case studies illustrating practices in the real world.Global Engineering and Construction features the latest coverage on such topics as:* Project management* Engineering design* Designing for terrorism* Kidnapping protection* Construction failures* Preparing to work globally* Safety Issues* Legal Issues* Technical and quality standards* Environmental issues* Productivity improvement* Planning and engineering delays and mitigation strategies* Concepts of culture and global issues* Global competitiveness* Global engineering and construction alliances* Global financing techniques* Country-specific information Zusammenfassung The essential manual for managing global engineering andconstruction projects and working with multinational project teamsThe first book written for operations-level engineers, constructors, and students, Global Engineering and Construction is an essential manual for navigating the confusing world of engineering and construction in the global arena and for working on multinational teams. From project management to finance, global construction to alliances, international standards to competitiveness, this book contains country- and region-specific information on cultural issues, legal systems, bid estimates, scheduling, business practices, productivity improvement, and tips for successfully working on and managing global projects. This book also provides a useful glossary and numerous case studies illustrating practices in the real world.Global Engineering and Construction features the latest coverage on such topics as:* Project management* Engineering design* Designing for terrorism* Kidnapping protection* Construction failures* Preparing to work globally* Safety Issues* Legal Issues* Technical and quality standards* Environmental issues* Productivity improvement* Planning and engineering delays and mitigation strategies* Concepts of culture and global issues* Global competitiveness* Global engineering and construction alliances* Global financing techniques* Country-specific information Inhaltsverzeichnis <...

List of contents

Preface.
 
About the Author.
 
Acknowledgments.
 
Chapter 1: Introduction.
 
Chapter 2: The Concept of Culture and Global Issues Important to Engineers and Constructors.
 
Chapter 3: Managing Global Engineering and Construction Projects.
 
Chapter 4: Global Competitiveness in the Engineering and Construction Industry.
 
Chapter 5: Global Engineering and Construction Alliances.
 
Chapter 6: Global Construction Financial Techniques.
 
Chapter 7: Global Legal Issues for Engineers and Constructors.
 
Chapter 8: International Engineering and Construction Standards.
 
Chapter 9: Global Environmental Issues of Concern to Engineers and Constructors.
 
Chapter 10: Global Productivity Issues on Construction Projects.
 
Chapter 11: Global Planning and Construction Delays.
 
Chapter 12: Global Terrorism: Kidnapping and Design Considerations.
 
Chapter 13: Preparing Engineers and Constructors to Work Globally.
 
Chapter 14: Country-Specific Information.
 
Appendix A Glossary.
 
Appendix B Case Study: Managing Projects in Rural Developing Countries.
 
Appendix C Definitions of Religions.
 
Index.

Product details

• Authors: Yates, J K Yates, J. K. Yates, J. K. (San Jose State University Yates, Janet K. Yates, JK Yates, YATES J K, Yates J. K.
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 24.11.2006
• EAN: 9780471743828
• ISBN: 978-0-471-74382-8
• No. of pages: 400
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Structural and environmental engineering; Baubetrieb, Bauwirtschaft, Construction Management, Bauingenieur- u. Bauwesen, Civil Engineering & Construction