Factories for the Information Age
As the demand for computer chips continues to soar, designers of microelectronics manufacturing facilities must keep pace with exacting building requirements. Successful projects require...
? for Roofs (Available only in Structural Engineering special issue)
A roof replacement project at a hospital in Huntsville, TX, has to be compatible with the existing structure to meet insurance requirements and withstand the hot summers. The replacement...
Chemical Grouting
Technical Engineering and Design Guide, as adapted from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, No. 24. This manual provides information and guidance for the...
Energy and Water
Sustainable Development
This proceedings,
Accelerating Environmental Technology Implementation
A Survey of Present Practices and New Directions
This survey presents findings from the Environment Technology Evaluation Center, which will assist EvTECH in meeting its mission to expedite the introduction of environmental technology...
Evaluation of the Tensar ARESTM Retaining Wall System
Prepared by the Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Center (HITEC), a CERF Service Center. This report evaluates the ARES Retaining Wall System,...
Journal of Composites for Construction
The Journal of Composites for Construction publishes original research papers, review papers, and case studies dealing with the use of fiber-reinforced composite materials in construction. Of special interest...
Practice Periodical of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste Management
The Practice Periodical of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste Management publishes articles relating to the allied engineering and scientific disciplines involved in the environmental aspects of the...
Step 1: Conduct Inventory
This chapter discusses the importance of conducting an inventory of your organization's resources when working in international markets....
Step 2: Conduct Market Study
This chapter discusses the importance of conducting a market study when working in international markets....
Step 3: Conduct a Fact-Finding Trip
This chapter discusses the benefits of a fact-finding trip for work in international markets....
Step 4: Build Commitment
This chapter discusses how to identify suitable partners for work in a foreign market....
Step 6: Conduct Effective Marketing
This chapter discusses the importance of marketing for work in international markets as well as what elements an international marketing plan should contain....
Step 7: Understand Other Cultures
This chapter discusses the importance of understanding the culture of the foreign market you work with....
Project Organization and the Project Manager
This chapter discusses a project's organization and its manager....
The Foreign Office: Managing Multinationals
This chapter discusses the management of multinational employees working out of the foreign office....
Managing Foreign Office Finances
This chapter discusses the management of finances for a foreign office....
Changes, Extras, and Claims
This chapter discusses the changes, extras, and claims that might come with any given project after the contract is signed....
Politics and Bribery
This chapter discusses the politics and bribery that might come with a project....
War, Military Coups, and Terrorism
This chapter discusses possible threats to a project in a developing country....
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