{"product_id":"global-engineering-and-construction-hardback-9780471743828","title":"Global Engineering and Construction (Hardback) 9780471743828","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eGlobal Engineering and Construction\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJ. K. Yates (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471743828, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 24 November 2006\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e400 pages, Photos: 63 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color; Drawings: 19 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color\u003cbr\u003e24.4 x 16.3 x 2.6 cm, 0.685 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe essential manual for managing global engineering and construction projects and working with multinational project teams \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The 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. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Global Engineering and Construction features the latest coverage on such topics as:  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProject management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngineering design\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesigning for terrorism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKidnapping protection\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConstruction failures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePreparing to work globally\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSafety Issues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLegal Issues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechnical and quality standards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnvironmental issues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProductivity improvement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlanning and engineering delays and mitigation strategies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConcepts of culture and global issues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGlobal competitiveness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGlobal engineering and construction alliances\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGlobal financing techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCountry-specific information\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Introduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Global Engineers and Constructors 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Engineering and Construction Global Ambassadors 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Global Risks to Engineers and Constructors 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Organization of This Book 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Summary 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: The Concept of Culture and Global Issues Important to Engineers and Constructors 11\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Sources of Information 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Language and Translation Considerations for Design 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Design Criteria for Different Cultures 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Cultural Issues That Affect Engineers and Constructors 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Suggestions for Adapting to Foreign Cultures 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 Economics 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.8 Politics 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.9 Summary 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Managing Global Engineering and Construction Projects 36\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Management Functions and Project Objectives 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Three-Dimensional Project-Objective Model (POM) 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Hierarchy of Objectives 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Determining Objectives 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Managing Projects in Foreign Countries 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 Characteristics of Global Project Managers 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8 Calendars and Time Considerations 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.9 Technology Considerations 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.10 Estimating 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.11 Scheduling 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.12 Permits and Codes 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.13 Construction Safety Issues 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.14 Construction Failures and Investigation Techniques 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.15 Case Study: Indonesia 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.16 Summary 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Global Competitiveness in the Engineering and Construction Industry 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Definition of Competitiveness 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Competitiveness Issues 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Competitive Forces in the 1980s 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Changes in the E\u0026amp;C Industry Structure in the 1990s 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Forces Driving Competition in the Twenty-First Century 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Changes in the E\u0026amp;C Industry in the Twenty-First Century 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8 The Changing Nature of E\u0026amp;C Industry Competition 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.9 Summary 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Global Engineering and Construction Alliances 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Multinational Contractors 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 The Global Dimension 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Risks in Global Investment 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Project Financing 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Privatization 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7 Build-Own-Transfer (BOT) 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.8 Joint Ventures and Partnerships 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.9 Summary 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Global Construction Financial Techniques 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Countertrade 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Cofinancing with the World Bank 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Project Financing 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Global Payment Methods 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Bills of Lading, Commercial Invoices, and Consular Invoices 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 The U.S. Export-Import Bank and Private Export Funding\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgencies 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8 Summary 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Global Legal Issues for Engineers and Constructors 136\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 International Conventions 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Regional Legal Issues 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 International Contracts 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Claims and Change Orders 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Dispute-Resolution Techniques 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 International Arbitration 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.8 Anticorruption Legislation 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.9 Kidnapping and Ransom Insurance 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.10 Changing Governments 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.11 Liability Issues 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.12 Summary 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: International Engineering and Construction Standards 163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Definition of Standards 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Technical Standards 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Consensus Standards 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Government Standards 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Nongovernment Standards 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7 International Standards 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.8 International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.9 The Development Process for Standards 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.10 International Technical Standards 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.11 ISO 9000 Quality Management System Standards 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.12 ISO 14000 Environmental Management Series of Standards 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.13 ISO 4217 Global Currency Codes and Names 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.14 The ISO 9000 and 14000 Registration Process 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.15 Advantages and Disadvantages of International Standards 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.16 Summary 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Global Environmental Issues of Concern to Engineers and Constructors 181\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e(UNFCCC) 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Effects of the Kyoto Protocol on the Engineering and Construction Industry 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Global Environmental Management 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Country-Specific Environmental Issues 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Summary 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Global Productivity Issues on Construction Projects 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 International Comparisons of Labor Productivity 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Case Study: Worker Productivity in Nigeria and the United States 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Labor Productivity Variations 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Labor Productivity Factors 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Factors that Affect Productivity on Global Projects 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.7 Summary 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Global Planning and Construction Delays 214\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Introduction 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Accounting for Global Variations in Construction 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Bribery Policies 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Categories of Global Nontechnical Delays 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Global Engineering and Construction Delays 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6 Indicators of Project Delays 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.7 Global Project Planning Delays 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.8 Summary 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Global Terrorism: Kidnapping and Design Considerations 236\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Introduction 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Definitions of Terrorism 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Terrorist Behavior 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Financial Support for Terrorism 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Terrorist Strategies and Profiles 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6 Kidnapping Issues 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.7 Preventing Terrorism 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.8 Building Protection 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.9 Web Sites with Additional Information on Terrorism 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.10 Summary 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Preparing Engineers and Constructors to Work Globally 263\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Introduction 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Definition of Culture 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Cultural Differences 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Language Differences 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Technology Transfer 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.6 The Importance of Cross-Cultural Training Programs 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.7 Developing Cross-Cultural Training Programs 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.8 What to Know Before Working Overseas 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.9 Language Training 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.10 Educational Considerations 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.11 Entertainment Issues 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.12 Short- and Long-Term Housing 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.13 Food and Water Supplies 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.14 Transportation Issues 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.15 Foreign Work Environments 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.16 Prejudice 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.17 Culture Shock 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.18 Going Native 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.19 Avoiding Foreign Jails 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.20 Summary 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Country-Specific Information 288\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Introduction 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Africa 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Asia 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 Eastern Europe 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5 The Near and Middle East 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6 North America 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.7 Oceana 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.8 South America 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.9 Southeast Asia 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.10 Western Europe 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.11 Summary 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A Glossary 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B Case Study: Managing Projects in Rural Developing Countries 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C Definitions of Religions 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 364\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Civil engineering, 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