Civil Engineer's Handbook of Professional Practice by K. Hansen (English) Hardco

Description: Civil Engineer's Handbook of Professional Practice by K. Hansen Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description A well-written, hands-on, single-source guide to the professional practice of civil engineering 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. Publisher Description A well-written, hands-on, single-source guide to theprofessional practice of civil engineering There is a growing understanding that to be competitive at aninternational level, civil engineers not only must build on theirtraditional strengths in technology and science but also mustacquire greater mastery of the business of civil engineering.Project management, teamwork, ethics, leadership, and communicationhave been defined as essential to the successful practice of civilengineering by the ASCE in the 2008 landmark publication, CivilEngineering Body of Knowledge for the 21st Century (BOK2). Thissingle-source guide is the first to take the practical skillsdefined by the ASCE BOK2 and provide illuminating techniques,quotes, case examples, problems, and information to assist thereader in addressing the many challenges facing civil engineers inthe real world. Civil Engineers Handbook of ProfessionalPractice:Focuses on the business and management aspects of a civilengineers job, providing students and practitioners with soundbusiness management principlesAddresses contemporary issues such as permitting,globalization, sustainability, and emerging technologiesOffers proven methods for balancing speed, quality, and pricewith contracting and legal issues in a client-orientedprofessionIncludes guidance on juggling career goals, life outside work,compensation, and growthFrom the challenge of sustainability to the rigors of problemrecognition and solving, this book is an essential tool for thosepracticing civil engineering. Author Biography Karen Lee Hansen, PhD , is Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction Management at California State University. She holds a master of science in construction engineering and management and a doctorate in civil engineering from Stanford University. A former engineering manager at The Boeing Company, Dr. Hansen has worked as a senior project manager and construction engineer for large general contractors in the commercial and industrial sectors. She is a Certified Design-Build Professional, a member of the ASCE and AIA, and has worked with diverse organizations including BAA, Bechtel, City of Los Angeles, Department of Trade and Industry (London), EPA, Ecole Alsacienne (Paris), Ove Arup (London), the Tokyo Institute of Technology, and the Universities of Brighton, Loughborough, Salford, Strathclyde, and Sussex in the UK. Kent E. Zenobia, PE, BCEE , works for the California Department of Water Resources as the Chief of the Project Delivery Branch responsible for major flood reduction and site restoration construction projects. He previously served as a senior program manager at URS Corporation and chief environmental engineer for Kleinfelder. He has more than thirty-five years of professional technical and engineering management experience. He is a Fellow of ASCE, a registered engineer in nine states, and a Board Certified Environmental Engineer, and recognized as a national expert in environmental engineering by the American Academy of Environmental Engineering. He has authored or coauthored significant reports, papers, and articles for clients such as the U.S. Navy, DuPont, Intel, NASA, BP/ARCO, Shell Oil, and the U.S. Air Force, among others. Details ISBN 047043841X ISBN-13 9780470438411 Title Civil Engineer's Handbook of Professional Practice Author K. Hansen Format Hardcover Year 2011 Pages 736 Edition 1st Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd GE_Item_ID:32950618; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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