The first book written for operations-level engineers, constructors, and students, Global Engineering and Construction is an essential book for engineers or constructors required to navigate the confusing world of engineering and construction in the global arena and 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, management issues, design issues, terrorism concerns, delays and mitigation strategies, financing, business practices, productivity improvement, and tips for successfully working on and managing global projects. This book provides a useful glossary and numerous case studies illustrating practices in the real world.

This book was written for both practicing engineers and constructors who are trying to adjust to working in a global environment and for college students who will soon be entering the global workforce. If engineers are provided with books such as this one with information on how to work in global environments and what is and is not acceptable in other cultures, then hopefully the incidence of cultural infractions will be reduced, and global working environments will become more harmonious.

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