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Global Engineering and Construction

 Global Engineering and Construction
Item #: 330-3828-06
Author: J. K. Yates
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN:0471743828
Format: Hardcover
 Your Price: $98.95

The essential manual for managing global engineering and construction projects and working with multinational project teams

Global Engineering and Construction is the first book written for operations-level engineers, constructors, and students, and is an essential manual for navigating the confusing world of engineering and construction in the global arena and for working on multinational teams. With comprehensive coverage of everything from project management to finance, global construction to alliances, and 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. A useful glossary and numerous case studies are also included. 400 pp.

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

Global Engineering and Construction - Table of Contents:

  • Preface
  • Acknowledgements
  • List Figures
  • List of Tables
  • Dedication
  • Introduction
    • Global Engineers and Constructors
    • Engineering and Construction Global Ambassadors
    • Global Risks to Engineers and Constructors
    • Organization of the Book
    • Chapter Summary
  • Concept of Culture and Global Issues Important to Engineers and Constructors
    • Introduction
    • Sources of Information
    • Language and Translation Considerations for Design
    • Design Criteria for Different Cultures
    • Cultural Issues that Affect Engineers and Constructors
    • Suggestions for Adapting to Foreign Cultures
    • Economics
    • Politics
    • Chapter Summary
    • Discussion Questions
    • References
  • Managing Global Engineering and Construction Projects
    • Introduction
    • Management Functions and Project Objectives
    • Three-Dimensional Project Objective Model (POM)
    • Hierarchy of Objectives
    • Determining Objectives
    • Managing Projects in Foreign Countries
    • Characteristics of Global Project Managers
    • Calendars and Time Considerations
    • Technology Considerations
    • Estimating
    • Scheduling
    • Permits and Codes
    • Construction Safety Issues
    • Construction Failures and Investigation Techniques
    • Case Study Indonesia
    • Chapter Summary
    • Discussion Questions
    • References
  • Global Competitiveness in the Engineering and Construction Industry
    • Introduction
    • The Definition of Competitiveness
    • Competitive Issues
    • Competitive Forces in the 1980s
    • Changes in the E&C Industry Structure in the 1990s
    • Forces Driving Competition in the Twenty-first Century
    • Changes in the E&C Industry in the 21st Century
    • The Changing Nature of E&C Industry Competition
    • Chapter Summary
    • Discussion Questions
    • References
  • Global Engineering and Construction Alliances
    • Introduction
    • Multinational Contractors
    • The Global Dimension
    • Risks in Global Investment
    • Project Financing
    • Privatization
    • Build-Own-Transfer (BOT)
    • Joint Ventures and partnerships
    • Chapter Summary
    • Discussion Questions
    • References
  • Global Construction Financing Techniques
    • Introduction
    • Counter trade
    • Cofinancing with the World Bank
    • Project Financing
    • Global Payment Methods
    • Bills of Lading, Commercial Invoices, and Consular Invoices
    • The US Export - Import Bank and Private Export Funding Agencies
    • Chapter Summary
    • Discussion Questions
    • References
  • International Engineering and Construction Standards
    • Introduction
    • International Conventions
    • Regional Legal Issues
    • International Contracts
    • Dispute Resolution Techniques
    • Claims and Change Orders
    • Arbitration
    • Anticorruption Legislation
    • Kidnapping and Ransom Insurance
    • Changing Governments
    • Liability Issues
    • Chapter Summary
    • Discussion Questions
    • References
  • Global Legal Issues for Engineers and Constructors
    • Introduction
    • Definition of Standards
    • Technical Standards
    • Consensus Standards
    • Government Standards
    • Non-Government Standards
    • International Standards
    • International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
    • The Development Process for Standards
    • International Technical Standards
    • ISO 9000 Quality Management System Standards
    • ISO 14000 Environmental Management Series of Standards
    • ISO 4217 Global Currency Codes and Names
    • The ISO 9000 and 14000 Registration Process
    • Advantages and Disadvantages of International Standards
    • Chapter Summary
    • Discussion Questions
    • References
  • Global Environmental Issues of Concern to Engineers and Constructors
    • Introduction
    • The United Nations Framework Convention of Climate Change (UNFCCC)
    • Affects of the Kyoto Protocol on the Engineering and Construction Industry
    • Global Environmental Management
    • Country Specific Environmental Issues
    • Chapter Summary
    • Discussion Questions
    • References
  • Global Productivity Issues on Construction Projects
    • Introduction
    • International Comparisons of Labor Productivity
    • Case Study - Worker Productivity in Nigeria and the United States
    • Labor Productivity Variations
    • Labor Productivity Factors
    • Factors that Affect Productivity on Global Projects
    • Chapter Summary
    • Discussion Questions
    • References
  • Global Planning and Construction Delays
    • Introduction
    • Accounting for Global Variations in Construction
    • Bribery Policies
    • Categories of Global Non-Technical Delays
    • Global Engineering and Construction Delays
    • Indicators of Project Delays
    • Global Project Planning Delays
    • Chapter Summary
    • Discussion Questions
    • References
  • Global Terrorism: Kidnapping and Design Considerations
    • Introduction
    • Definitions of Terrorism
    • Terrorist Behavior
    • Financial Support for Terrorism
    • Terrorist Strategies
    • Kidnapping Issues
    • Preventing Terrorism
    • Building Protection
    • Web sites with Additional Information on Terrorism
    • Chapter Summary
    • Discussion Questions
    • References
  • Preparing Engineers and Constructors to Work Globally
    • Introduction
    • Definition of Culture
    • Cultural Differences
    • Language Differences
    • Technology Transfer
    • The Importance of Cross-Cultural Training Programs
    • Developing Cross-Country Training Programs
    • What to Know Before Working Overseas
    • Language Training
    • Educational Considerations
    • Entertainment Issues
    • Short and Long-term Housing
    • Food and Water Considerations
    • Transportation Issues
    • Foreign Work Environments
    • Prejudice
    • Culture Shock
    • Going Native
    • Avoiding Foreign Jails
    • Chapter Summary
    • Discussion Questions
  • References
  • Appendix I - Glossary of Terms
  • Appendix II - Case Study on Indonesia
  • Appendix II - Summary of Religions
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