{"product_id":"civil-engineers-handbook-of-professional-practice-by-karen-lee-hansen-9781119739791","title":"Civil Engineer's Handbook of Professional Practice","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA single-source guide to the professional practice of civil engineering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCivil Engineer's Handbook of Professional Practice, Second Edition\u003c\/em\u003e assists students and practicing and professional engineers in addressing the many challenges they face. This guide expands on the practical skills defined by the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE’s) Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge (CEBOK) and provides illuminating techniques, quotes, example problems\/solutions, case studies, and valuable information that engineers encounter in the real world. Including critical information on project management, leadership, and communication, this powerful resource distills the Accreditation Board for Science and Technology’s (ABET’s) requirements for a successful career and licensure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the large amount of information that is presented in an easy-to-digest way, this handbook enables civil engineers to be competitive at an international level, building on their traditional strengths in technology and science while also providing the ability to master the business of civil engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this second edition, readers will find:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eModern business topics such as design thinking, affirmative action, equal opportunity and diversity, negotiation, health and safety requirements, construction management, body language interpretation skills, project management, and scheduling\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKey discussions of executing a professional commission, the engineer’s role in project development, professional engagement, and ethics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUpdated examples of everyday challenges for civil engineers, including defining the project, establishing objectives and innovative approaches, identifying resources and constraints, preparing a critical path schedule, quality control, and orchestrating project delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe latest applications of emerging technologies, globalization impacts, and new sustainability applications for civil engineers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExamples of a civil engineering request for proposal and corresponding workplan and feasibility study, technical report, specification, contracts, and scheduling and cost control tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eProviding comprehensive coverage and in-depth guidance from leading industry and academic professionals, \u003cem\u003eCivil Engineer's Handbook of Professional Practice, Second Edition\u003c\/em\u003e is a valuable reference for early-career and experienced civil engineers alike. It is also highly appropriate for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in Professional Practice and Engineering Project Management. Instructors have access to an instructor’s manual via the book’s companion website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460533797100,"sku":"9781119739791","price":310.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781119739791-civil-engineer-s-handbook-of-professional-practice.jpg?v=1774948808","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/civil-engineers-handbook-of-professional-practice-by-karen-lee-hansen-9781119739791","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}