Civil Engineer's Handbook of Professional Practice
A well-written, hands-on, single-source guide to the professional practice of civil engineering
Item #: 330-3841-11
ISBN: 047043841X
ISBN13: 9780470438411
Author: Karen Hansen, Kent Zenobia Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons Manufacturer Item #: 9780470438411 Format: Hardcover
In stock! Usually ships within 1 business day.
Our Guarantee
Construction Book Express and our suppliers are dedicated to providing quality products to our customers. We stand behind our commitment to quality with a satisfaction guarantee on every purchase*. If, for any reason, a customer is not satisfied with a product, they may return it within 30 days of the date purchased for a refund of the purchase price of the product(s). Returned merchandise must be in its original box, in new condition and include all instructions, and the invoice or packing slip.
*Exceptions: Videos/DVDs, audiotapes and software products (once opened), forms, documents, reports and downloads are not returnable.
There is a growing understanding that to be competitive at an international level, civil engineers not only must build on their traditional strengths in technology and science but also must acquire greater mastery of the business of civil engineering. Project management, teamwork, ethics, leadership, and communication have been defined as essential to the successful practice of civil engineering by the ASCE in the 2008 landmark publication, Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge for the 21st Century (BOK2). This single-source guide is the first to take the practical skills defined by the ASCE BOK2 and provide illuminating techniques, quotes, case examples, problems, and information to assist the reader in addressing the many challenges facing civil engineers in the real world. 744 pp.
Civil Engineer's Handbook of Professional Practice:
Focuses on the business and management aspects of a civil engineer's job, providing¿students and practitioners with sound business management principles
Addresses contemporary issues such as permitting, globalization, sustainability, and emerging technologies
Offers proven methods for balancing speed, quality, and price with contracting and legal issues in a client-oriented profession
Includes guidance on juggling career goals, life outside work, compensation, and growth
From the challenge of sustainability to the rigors of problem recognition and solving, this book is an essential tool for those practicing civil engineering.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 Introduction.
Chapter 2 Background and History of the Profession.
Chapter 3 Ethics.
Chapter 4 Professional Engagement.
Chapter 5 The Engineer's Role in Project Development.
Chapter 6 What Engineers Deliver.
Chapter 7 Executing a Professional Commission-Project Management.
Chapter 8 Permitting.
Chapter 9 The Client Relationship and Business Development.
Chapter 10 Leadership.
Chapter 11 Legal Aspects of Professional Practice.
Chapter 12 Managing the Civil Engineering Enterprise.
Chapter 13 Communicating as a Professional Engineer.
Chapter 14 Having a Life.
Chapter 15 Globalization.
Chapter 16 Sustainability.
Chapter 17 Emerging Technologies.
Civil Engineer's Handbook of Professional Practice
Civil Engineer's Handbook of Professional Practice
