Global Engineering and Construction

J. K. Yates

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The essential manual for managing global engineering and construction projects and working with multinational project teams

The first book written for operations-level engineers, constructors, and students, Global Engineering and Construction is an essential manual for navigating the confusing world of engineering and construction in the global arena and for 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, bid estimates, scheduling, business practices, productivity improvement, and tips for successfully working on and managing global projects. This book also provides a useful glossary and numerous case studies illustrating practices in the real world.

Global Engineering and Construction features the latest coverage on such topics as:
  • Project management
  • Engineering design
  • Designing for terrorism
  • Kidnapping protection
  • Construction failures
  • Preparing to work globally
  • Safety Issues
  • Legal Issues
  • Technical and quality standards
  • Environmental issues
  • Productivity improvement
  • Planning and engineering delays and mitigation strategies
  • Concepts of culture and global issues
  • Global competitiveness
  • Global engineering and construction alliances
  • Global financing techniques
  • Country-specific information

 

Table of Contents

Preface.

About the Author.

Acknowledgments.

Chapter 1: Introduction.

1.1 Global Engineers and Constructors.

1.2 Engineering and Construction Global Ambassadors.

1.3 Global Risks to Engineers and Constructors.

1.4 Organization of This Book.

1.5 Summary.

Chapter 2: The Concept of Culture and Global Issues Important to Engineers and Constructors.

2.1 Introduction.

2.2 Sources of Information.

2.3 Language and Translation Considerations for Design.

2.4 Design Criteria for Different Cultures.

2.5 Cultural Issues That Affect Engineers and Constructors.

2.6 Suggestions for Adapting to Foreign Cultures.

2.7 Economics.

2.8 Politics.

2.9 Summary.

Discussion Questions.

References.

Chapter 3: Managing Global Engineering and Construction Projects.

3.1 Introduction.

3.2 Management Functions and Project Objectives.

3.3 Three-Dimensional Project-Objective Model (POM).

3.4 Hierarchy of Objectives.

3.5 Determining Objectives.

3.6 Managing Projects in Foreign Countries.

3.7 Characteristics of Global Project Managers.

3.8 Calendars and Time Considerations.

3.9 Technology Considerations.

3.10 Estimating.

3.11 Scheduling.

3.12 Permits and Codes.

3.13 Construction Safety Issues.

3.14 Construction Failures and Investigation Techniques.

3.15 Case Study: Indonesia.

3.16 Summary.

Discussion Questions.

References.

Chapter 4: Global Competitiveness in the Engineering and Construction Industry.

4.1 Introduction.

4.2 Definition of Competitiveness.

4.3 Competitiveness Issues.

4.4 Competitive Forces in the 1980s.

4.5 Changes in the E&C Industry Structure in the 1990s.

4.6 Forces Driving Competition in the Twenty-First Century.

4.7 Changes in the E&C Industry in the Twenty-First Century.

4.8 The Changing Nature of E&C Industry Competition.

4.9 Summary.

Discussion Questions.

References.

Chapter 5: Global Engineering and Construction Alliances.

5.1 Introduction.

5.2 Multinational Contractors.

5.3 The Global Dimension.

5.4 Risks in Global Investment.

5.5 Project Financing.

5.6 Privatization.

5.7 Build-Own-Transfer (BOT).

5.8 Joint Ventures and Partnerships.

5.9 Summary.

Discussion Questions.

References.

Chapter 6: Global Construction Financial Techniques.

6.1 Introduction.

6.2 Countertrade.

6.3 Cofinancing with the World Bank.

6.4 Project Financing.

6.5 Global Payment Methods.

6.6 Bills of Lading, Commercial Invoices, and Consular Invoices.

6.7 The U.S. Export-Import Bank and Private Export Funding Agencies.

6.8 Summary.

Discussion Questions.

References.

Chapter 7: Global Legal Issues for Engineers and Constructors.

7.1 Introduction.

7.2 International Conventions.

7.3 Regional Legal Issues.

7.4 International Contracts.

7.5 Claims and Change Orders.

7.6 Dispute-Resolution Techniques.

7.7 International Arbitration.

7.8 Anticorruption Legislation.

7.9 Kidnapping and Ransom Insurance.

7.10 Changing Governments.

7.11 Liability Issues.

7.12 Summary.

Discussion Questions.

References.

Chapter 8: International Engineering and Construction Standards.

8.1 Introduction.

8.2 Definition of Standards.

8.3 Technical Standards.

8.4 Consensus Standards.

8.5 Government Standards.

8.6 Nongovernment Standards.

8.7 International Standards.

8.8 International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

8.9 The Development Process for Standards.

8.10 International Technical Standards.

8.11 ISO 9000 Quality Management System Standards.

8.12 ISO 14000 Environmental Management Series of Standards.

8.13 ISO 4217 Global Currency Codes and Names.

8.14 The ISO 9000 and 14000 Registration Process.

8.15 Advantages and Disadvantages of International Standards.

8.16 Summary.

Discussion Questions.

References.

Chapter 9: Global Environmental Issues of Concern to Engineers and Constructors.

9.1 Introduction.

9.2 The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

9.3 Effects of the Kyoto Protocol on the Engineering and Construction Industry.

9.4 Global Environmental Management.

9.5 Country-Specific Environmental Issues.

9.6 Summary.

Discussion Questions.

References.

Chapter 10: Global Productivity Issues on Construction Projects.

10.1 Introduction.

10.2 International Comparisons of Labor Productivity.

10.3 Case Study: Worker Productivity in Nigeria and the United States.

10.4 Labor Productivity Variations.

10.5 Labor Productivity Factors.

10.6 Factors that Affect Productivity on Global Projects.

10.7 Summary.

Discussion Questions.

References.

Chapter 11: Global Planning and Construction Delays.

11.1 Introduction.

11.2 Accounting for Global Variations in Construction.

11.3 Bribery Policies.

11.4 Categories of Global Nontechnical Delays.

11.5 Global Engineering and Construction Delays.

11.6 Indicators of Project Delays.

11.7 Global Project Planning Delays.

11.8 Summary.

Discussion Questions.

References.

Chapter 12: Global Terrorism: Kidnapping and Design Considerations.

12.1 Introduction.

12.2 Definitions of Terrorism.

12.3 Terrorist Behavior.

12.4 Financial Support for Terrorism.

12.5 Terrorist Strategies and Profiles.

12.6 Kidnapping Issues.

12.7 Preventing Terrorism.

12.8 Building Protection.

12.9 Web Sites with Additional Information on Terrorism.

12.10 Summary.

Discussion Questions.

References.

Chapter 13: Preparing Engineers and Constructors to Work Globally.

13.1 Introduction.

13.2 Definition of Culture.

13.3 Cultural Differences.

13.4 Language Differences.

13.5 Technology Transfer.

13.6 The Importance of Cross-Cultural Training Programs.

13.7 Developing Cross-Cultural Training Programs.

13.8 What to Know Before Working Overseas.

13.9 Language Training.

13.10 Educational Considerations.

13.11 Entertainment Issues.

13.12 Short- and Long-Term Housing.

13.13 Food and Water Supplies.

13.14 Transportation Issues.

13.15 Foreign Work Environments.

13.16 Prejudice.

13.17 Culture Shock.

13.18 Going Native.

13.19 Avoiding Foreign Jails.

13.20 Summary.

Discussion Questions.

References.

Chapter 14: Country-Specific Information.

14.1 Introduction.

14.2 Africa.

14.3 Asia.

14.4 Eastern Europe.

14.5 The Near and Middle East.

14.6 North America.

14.7 Oceana.

14.8 South America.

14.9 Southeast Asia.

14.10 Western Europe.

14.11 Summary.

References.

Appendix A Glossary.

Appendix B Case Study: Managing Projects in Rural Developing Countries.

References.

Appendix C Definitions of Religions.

Index.

商品描述(中文翻譯)

描述

全球工程和建設的基本手冊,用於管理全球工程和建設項目並與跨國項目團隊合作。這是第一本針對操作層工程師、建設者和學生的書籍,是在全球範圍內航行工程和建設混亂世界以及在跨國團隊上工作的必備手冊。從項目管理到財務、全球建設到聯盟、國際標準到競爭力,本書包含有關文化問題、法律制度、投標估算、進度安排、業務實踐、生產力改進以及成功在全球項目上工作和管理的提示的國家和地區特定信息。本書還提供了一個有用的詞彙表和許多實際案例研究。

全球工程和建設的最新內容包括以下主題:
- 項目管理
- 工程設計
- 防恐設計
- 綁架保護
- 建設失敗
- 全球工作準備
- 安全問題
- 法律問題
- 技術和質量標準
- 環境問題
- 生產力改進
- 計劃和工程延誤及緩解策略
- 文化和全球問題的概念
- 全球競爭力
- 全球工程和建設聯盟
- 全球融資技術
- 國家特定信息

目錄

前言
關於作者
致謝
第1章:介紹
1.1 全球工程師和建設者
1.2 工程和建設的全球大使
1.3 工程師和建設者面臨的全球風險
1.4 本書的組織
1.5 總結
第2章:文化概念和對工程師和建設者重要的全球問題
2.1 介紹
2.2 資訊來源
2.3 設計的語言和翻譯考慮因素
2.4 不同文化的設計準則
2.5 影響工程師和建設者的文化問題
2.6 適應外國文化的建議
2.7 經濟
2.8 政治
2.9 總結
討論問題
參考文獻
第3章:管理全球工程和建設項目
3.1 介紹
3.2 管理功能和項目目標
3.3 三維項目目標模型(POM)
3.4 目標的層次結構
3.5 確定目標
3.6 在外國國家管理項目
3.7 全球項目經理的特點
3.8 日曆和時間考慮因素
3.9 技術考慮因素
3.10 估算
3.11 排程
3.12 許可證和代碼
3.13 建設安全問題
3.14 建設失敗和調查技術
3.15 案例研究:印度尼西亞
3.16 總結
討論問題
參考文獻
第4章:工程和建設行業的全球競爭力
4.1 介紹
4.2 競爭力的定義
4.3 競爭力問題
4.4 競爭力的因素