{"product_id":"civil-engineers-handbook-of-professional-practice-isbn-9781119739791","title":"Civil Engineer's Handbook of Professional Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA single-source guide to the professional practice of civil engineering\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCivil Engineer\u003c\/i\u003e’\u003ci\u003es Handbook of Professional Practice, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e assists students and practicing and professional engineers in addressing the many challenges they face. This guide expands on the practical skills defined by the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE’s) Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge (CEBOK) and provides illuminating techniques, quotes, example problems\/solutions, case studies, and valuable information that engineers encounter in the real world. Including critical information on project management, leadership, and communication, this powerful resource distills the Accreditation Board for Science and Technology’s (ABET’s) requirements for a successful career and licensure. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDue to the large amount of information that is presented in an easy-to-digest way, this handbook enables civil engineers to be competitive at an international level, building on their traditional strengths in technology and science while also providing the ability to master the business of civil engineering. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this second edition, readers will find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern business topics such as design thinking, affirmative action, equal opportunity and diversity, negotiation, health and safety requirements, construction management, body language interpretation skills, project management, and scheduling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey discussions of executing a professional commission, the engineer’s role in project development, professional engagement, and ethics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated examples of everyday challenges for civil engineers, including defining the project, establishing objectives and innovative approaches, identifying resources and constraints, preparing a critical path schedule, quality control, and orchestrating project delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe latest applications of emerging technologies, globalization impacts, and new sustainability applications for civil engineers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamples of a civil engineering request for proposal and corresponding workplan and feasibility study, technical report, specification, contracts, and scheduling and cost control tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding comprehensive coverage and in-depth guidance from leading industry and academic professionals, \u003ci\u003eCivil Engineer\u003c\/i\u003e’\u003ci\u003es Handbook of Professional Practice, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is a valuable reference for early-career and experienced civil engineers alike. It is also highly appropriate for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in Professional Practice and Engineering Project Management. Instructors have access to an instructor’s manual via the book’s companion website. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContributing Authors xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContributing Editors xxvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xxxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xxxiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Abbreviations xxxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Companion Website xlv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Introduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Background 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 The Need for Accreditation 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 American Society of Civil Engineers 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 21st Century Engineer 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Goal of This Book 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 Readers’ Guide 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7 Summary 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Background and History of the Profession 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Background 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Civil Engineering’s Historical Inheritance 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 The Ancient Engineers 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Engineering in Medieval Times 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Engineering in the Renaissance and the Age of Enlightenment 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 The Industrial Revolution 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 Modern Civil Engineering 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.8 Summary 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Ethics 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Defining the Engineer’s Ethical Code 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 ASCE’s New Code of Ethics— Summary Part 1 of 2 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 ASCE’s New Code of Ethics—Summary Part 2 of 2 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 The American Society of Civil Engineers Code of Ethics 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 The American Council of Engineering Companies Ethical Conduct Guidelines 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 The International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) Code of Ethics 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8 FIDIC Code of Ethics 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.9 Important and Relevant Policy Statements by ASCE and NSPE 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.10 Summary 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Professional Engagement 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Contracting with the Government 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Fee-Based Selection 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Writing Engineering Proposals 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 The Contract 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Budgeting 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Enhancing the Engineering Firm’s Probability for a Successful Professional Engagement 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8 Working Example of a Request for Proposals (RFPs) 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.9 Typical Civil Engineering Proposal 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.10 Typical Engineering Feasibility Study 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.11 Summary 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 The Engineer’s Role in Project Development 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Background 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Participants in the Process—The Players 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 The Flow of Work 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Predesign 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Design 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Design During Bid and Construction 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7 Post-construction Activity 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.8 Summary 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 What Engineers Deliver 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Background 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Contract Documents 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Drawings 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Specifications 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Drawings and Specifications — Final Thoughts 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Technical Memos and Reports 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Calculations 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8 Other Deliverables 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.9 Summary 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Executing a Professional Commission—Project Management 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 The Basics of Project Management 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 The Major Parties on a Project 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Project Sectors 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Project Teams 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Project Initiation 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 Project Estimates 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.8 Project Management Plan Components 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.9 Staff Selection Guidelines for the PM 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.10 The Project Manager’s Responsibilities 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.11 Project Risk Management 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.12 Design Coordination 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.13 Summary 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Permitting 231\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Accept the Requirements for Permits 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Respect the Staff Implementing the Permits 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Initiate the Permitting Processing Early 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Identifying Permits with the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Managing Permits 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7 Streamlining Permits 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.8 Sample Permit Table 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.9 Sample United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Section 408 Permit 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.10 Summary 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 The Client Relationship and Business Development 255\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 The Foundation of a Lasting Relationship 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Building upon the Relationship—the Superstructure 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Maintaining the Relationship 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Cultivating Business Opportunities 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Business Development 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7 Conflict Management 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8 Summary 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Leadership 271\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Background 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Leadership Styles 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Tools for Leadership and Management 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Four Key Skill Sets Possessed by Effective Civil Engineering Leaders 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Secret Recipe for an Effective Leader 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.7 Summary 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Legal Aspects of Professional Practice 301\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Introduction 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 US Legal System 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Statutory Law 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Common Law 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Contract Law 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6 Procurement Method 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.7 Risk Management 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.8 Insurance and Bonds 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.9 Dispute Resolution 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.10 Alternative Dispute Resolution 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.11 Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Diversity 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.12 Summary 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Managing the Civil Engineering Enterprise 361\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Introduction 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 The Influence of Economics on Project Development 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Financial Reporting 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Professional Human Resources Management 374\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Career Planning and Execution 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6 Specialization 376\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.7 Certification and Registration 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.8 Professional Services Marketing 378\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.9 Professional Business Development 382\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.10 Professional and Trade Organization Activities 384\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.11 Summary 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 Communicating as a Professional Engineer 387\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Introduction 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Communication Conduits 391\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Body Language—How to Read Unspoken Signals 394\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Conflict Resolution 399\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Behavioral Characteristics of Team Members, Friends, or Family 401\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.6 Typical Report Format 402\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.7 Useful Forms for the Engineer 405\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.8 Useful Letters (or E-Mails) for the Engineer 405\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.9 Sample PowerPoint Presentation 411\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.10 Summary 411\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 411\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14 Balancing Life, Family, and Career 413\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Introduction 414\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 A Concept from Physics and Thermodynamics Called Negentropy and Posentropy 415\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 The Key Components to Your Being 418\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 The Mind 418\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5 The Body 421\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6 The Spirit 422\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.7 The Effective Combination of Mind, Body, and Spirit 423\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.8 Laugh and Have Fun 423\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.9 Self‐Assessment—Please Challenge Yourself 426\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.10 Analysis of the Assessment 427\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.11 Summary 432\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 434\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15 Globalization 435\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Introduction 436\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 The Globalization Process 437\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 Global Climate Change—A World View and a State Perspective 439\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4 Outcomes of Globalization and Climate Change 457\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.5 Learning to Project Manage a Mega-Project—The Case of BAA and Heathrow Terminal 5 460\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.6 Civil Engineering Practice—A Wider Community Viewpoint 470\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.7 Summary 479\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 481\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16 Sustainability 485\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1 Introduction 486\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2 Sustainability Defined 489\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.3 Sustainable Engineering 490\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.4 Systems Thinking 492\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.5 Ecodesign 493\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.6 Toward New Values and Processes 495\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.7 Expanded Project Delivery Process 499\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.8 Integrative Approaches 499\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.9 Sustainable Design and Materials Strategies 501\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.10 Lifecycle Cost Analysis 505\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.11 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design 511\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.12 Future Directions 517\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.13 Four Ways Civil Engineers Can Become More Sustainable 519\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.14 Summary 525\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 526\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17 Emerging Technologies 529\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.1 Introduction 530\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2 Current Emerging and Innovative Technologies 531\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3 The Nature of Change 538\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4 Information Technology—Enabled Process Change 540\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.5 Building Information Modeling 543\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.6 Integrated Project Delivery 548\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.7 FIATECH Roadmap—An Organizing Principle 553\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.8 Engineering Thinking 558\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.9 Summary 567\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 567\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18 Human Relations Policies and Employment Practices 569\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.1 Introduction 570\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.2 Rules of Engagement 572\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.3 Compliance with Employment Laws and Typical Human Resources Policies 573\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.4 Forecasting 582\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.5 Hiring 584\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.6 Training 587\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.7 Compensation and Benefits Plans 592\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.8 Health and Safety 594\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.9 Employee Retention 595\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.10 Summary 596\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 596\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19 Construction Management for Engineers 597\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.1 Introduction 598\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.2 Project Planning 600\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.3 Parties to a Project 605\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.4 Work Breakdown Structure 610\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.5 Project Scheduling 617\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.6 Project Estimating 626\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.7 Project Close-Out 636\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.8 Summary 641\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 641\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20 Health and Safety Knowledge for Civil Engineers 643\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.1 Introduction 644\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.2 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and its Importance to Civil Engineers 646\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.3 Health and Safety Programs and Project Plans 655\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.4 Civil Engineer’s Health and Safety Toolbox 659\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.5 OSHA Quick Reference Card for Top 4 Construction Site Hazards and Construction Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 675\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.6 Organization\/Company\/Employee Responsibilities and Employee Rights 675\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.7 Summary 677\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 678\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21 What Civil Engineers Need to Know 679\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.1 Background 680\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.2 Civil Engineering as a Profession 680\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.3 Civil Engineering Education 682\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.4 Civil Engineering Careers 684\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.5 What Successful Civil Engineers Need to Know 686\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.6 Summary 701\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 702\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A Example Request for Proposal (RFP) 703\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B Example Proposal 713\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C Example Feasibility Study Report 729\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix D Example Short Technical Report: The Benefits of Green Roofs 777\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix E Example Specification: Cast-in-Place Concrete 785\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix F EJCDC® Model Contract – Agreement Between Owner and Engineer for Study and Report Professional Services 795\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix G Design and Construction Documents Mosquito Bridge Project 821\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 839\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book should be found open on the desk of every aspiring and practicing civil engineer! The body of knowledge packaged in this CE Handbook is informative, easy to follow, and ranges from the history of the profession to leadership tools to project management strategies to a meaningful look into the future practice of civil engineering. Readers can expect to walk away excited about being a civil engineer, ready for a responsible professional role in the health, safety, and overall improvement of their community.\" -Mike Sanchez, Principal Engineer, Consor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An amazingly comprehensive guide for the civil engineering professional. This book contains so much valuable information not taught in school.\" -Rob Nixon, Vice President, AECOM.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The book illustrates a gripping roadmap for engineering students and junior staff engineers on how to operate like a professional engineer and to learn about the topics that they were not taught in college, such as engineers role in project development and management, client relationship and business development, deliverables, and risk and contract management. The authors meticulously researched the background and history of the profession and added outstanding writeups on ethics, legal, leadership, health and safety, and permitting.\"  -Amir Matin, Senior Program Manager\/Engineering Geologist, Kina'ole.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKaren Lee Hansen, Ph.D., ASCE, Assoc. AIA, DBIA\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction Management at California State University and holds a Master of Science in construction engineering and management and a doctorate in civil engineering from Stanford University. She also performed post-doctorate modeling design requirements at University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland. A former engineering manager at The Boeing Company, Dr. Hansen has worked as senior project executive for large commercial and industrial contractors and has been employed by national and international universities and AEC firms. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKent E. Zenobia, P.E., F. ASCE, BCEE\u003c\/b\u003e is a registered civil engineer in four states with more than 35 years’ experience in civil, water resources, hazardous waste management, site restoration, and environmental engineering in private industry, engineering consulting, and California state government with a BSCE from New Jersey Institute of Technology and an Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from Drexel University. For his outstanding contributions to civil engineering, Mr. Zenobia has been recognized formally by the American Society of Civil Engineers and the American Academy of Environmental Engineering.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA single-source guide to the professional practice of civil engineering\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCivil Engineer\u003c\/i\u003e’\u003ci\u003es Handbook of Professional Practice, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e assists students and practicing and professional engineers in addressing the many challenges they face. This guide expands on the practical skills defined by the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE’s) Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge (CEBOK) and provides illuminating techniques, quotes, example problems\/solutions, case studies, and valuable information that engineers encounter in the real world. Including critical information on project management, leadership, and communication, this powerful resource distills the Accreditation Board for Science and Technology’s (ABET’s) requirements for a successful career and licensure. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDue to the large amount of information that is presented in an easy-to-digest way, this handbook enables civil engineers to be competitive at an international level, building on their traditional strengths in technology and science while also providing the ability to master the business of civil engineering. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this second edition, readers will find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern business topics such as design thinking, affirmative action, equal opportunity and diversity, negotiation, health and safety requirements, construction management, body language interpretation skills, project management, and scheduling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey discussions of executing a professional commission, the engineer’s role in project development, professional engagement, and ethics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated examples of everyday challenges for civil engineers, including defining the project, establishing objectives and innovative approaches, identifying resources and constraints, preparing a critical path schedule, quality control, and orchestrating project delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe latest applications of emerging technologies, globalization impacts, and new sustainability applications for civil engineers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamples of a civil engineering request for proposal and corresponding workplan and feasibility study, technical report, specification, contracts, and scheduling and cost control tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding comprehensive coverage and in-depth guidance from leading industry and academic professionals, \u003ci\u003eCivil Engineer\u003c\/i\u003e’\u003ci\u003es Handbook of Professional Practice, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is a valuable reference for early-career and experienced civil engineers alike. 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