The Complete Guide to CONSULTING ENGINEERING
The Complete Guide to CONSULTING ENGINEERING

Author: John Gaskell

Publisher:

Published: 2015-01-01

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 9780990512004

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In essence, readers discover "step-by-step" how to start & manage an "outstanding" Engineering Practice and exactly how to gain a reputation as an expert in their specialty. This is both a handbook for new engineers and a constant reference manual for seasoned professionals. The book is divided into "five parts" Preparation; Planning; Implementation; Managing; and Cashing Out. PREPERATION includes: Selecting a collage. Make sure that it has the right accreditation to allow you take the Professional Engineering license exam. (ABET-EAC accredited) Take the EIT exam. In your senior year at college, while the fundamentals of engineering are still fresh in your mind. Gain experience. A minimum of four (4) years of "certifiable" experience in engineering work. Join engineering societies. Become an officer; make contacts; gain credentials; and build a reputation in the industry. PLANNING includes: Recognize opportunities. Buying an existing practice; starting upon another engineer's retirement; becoming a partner in an existing firm; or hanging out your shingle. Consider ownership options. Carefully consider the pros & cons of being on your own verses having partners. Choose Specialties. Choosing between being a "single-discipline" or "multi-discipline" firm. Prepare a Business Plan. Learn how to write a "Business Plan" including how to estimate expenses & income for both start-up and your first year. Apply for a Business Loan. Discover the secrets to getting a Business Loan IMPLEMENTATION includes: Pre Start-up "Check List." Once you have made the GO decision, find out the initial steps to take & things to avoid. Start-up "Check List." Discover how to actually start your practice step-by-step. MANAGING includes: Acquiring service. Learn how to select the right Attorney & CPA and obtain the insurance coverage needed. Marketing. Discover the marketing materials & methods that will keep your firm busy. Expert. Learn the secret of gaining a reputation as an "expert" by publishing technical articles. Fees. Uncover the mysteries of preparing winning & profitable fee proposals. Forensic Engineering. Find out how to make this interesting & profitable litigation specialty part of your engineering practice. CASHING OUT includes: Selling your firm. Learn how to sell your practice for the maximum profit and retire comfortably. ###"

How to Select and Work Effectively with Consulting Engineers
How to Select and Work Effectively with Consulting Engineers

Author: American Society of Civil Engineers. Constituent Committee on Business Practices. Task Committee for the Update of Manual 45

Publisher: Amer Society of Civil Engineers

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9780784411957

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Rev. ed. of: How to work effectively with consulting engineers. 2003.

Spon's Civil Engineering and Highway Works Price
Spon's Civil Engineering and Highway Works Price

Author: Davis Langdon

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2010-09-30

Total Pages: 753

ISBN-13: 113693202X

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SPON'S CIVIL ENGINEERING AND HIGHWAY WORKS PRICE BOOK 2011 provides a comprehensive work manual for the industry. It gives costs for both general and civil engineering works and highway works, and shows a full breakdown of labour, plant and material elements, with labour rates updated in line with the latest CIJC wage agreement. In this 24th edition, assumptions on overheads and profits and on preliminaries have been kept low, labour rates have been adjusted, manufactured goods prices are rising faster than previously predicted, steel products, structural sections and reinforcement show steady rises in price, bridge bearing prices have risen significantly. Structured to comply with CESMM3 and MMHW, the book includes prices and rates covering the key items that make a general civil or highway construction project – from compressors to contracts and damp proofing to dams. In a time when it is essential to gain 'competitive advantage' in an increasingly congested market, this price book provides instant-access cost information and is a one-stop reference containing tables, formulae, technical information and professional advice. Buyers of this 2011 edition can make a free internet download of SPON'S CIVIL ENGINEERING AND HIGHWAY WORKS price data, which will run to the end of 2011 and: produce estimate and tender documents generate priced or unpriced schedules adjust rates and data and enter rogue items export schedules into Excel carry out an index search This year, for the first time, the resources include a versatile and powerful ebook.