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Overcoming the Woes of Worldwide Work

by Eric A. J. Canessa, Civil Engr.; Gibraltor,


Serial Information: Worldwide Projects, 1993, Vol. 1, Issue 3, Pg. 32-35


Document Type: Feature article

Abstract:

The author, a civil engineer based in Gibraltar, discusses a variety of pitfalls encountered in international practice, with case histories and lessons learned. They can be caused by differences in language, professional practices and standards, ethics, reliability of information available locally, legal systems, bureaucratic procedures, and the unexpected.

Subject Headings: Case studies | System reliability | Professional practice | Legal affairs | Ethics

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