Browse by Topic - Management and practice

This collection contains 81 peer-reviewed papers presented at the 2012 ASCE International Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering, held in Clearwater Beach, Florida, June 17-20, 2012.

Engineering Your Future, third edition, is the go-to resource on the nontechnial aspects of professional practice for engineering students and young technical professionals alike.

MOP 45 addresses the procurement of engineering services for a quality project and outlines the functions of the consulting engineer in serving an owner/client.

MOP 73 provides information and recommendations on principles and procedures that are effective in enhancing the quality of constructed projects.

Hansen and Zenobia show civil engineers how to be competitive at an international level by building on their traditional strengths in technology and science by acquiring greater mastery of the business of civil engineering, the “softer” skills of management, teamwork, ethics, leadership, and communication.

Brian Brenner turns his pen and his signature wit to the subjects of urban sprawl, airport infrastructure planning, and, of course, bridges. After reading this collection, you will know bridges from more angles than a through truss.

Neil Grigg presents the core issues of economics and finance that relate directly to the work of civil engineers, construction managers, and public works and utility officials. 

Koch, Gransberg, and Molenaar explain the basics of administering a design-build project after the contract has been awarded.

MOP 121 provides guidance for the operation of floating dry docks, graving docks, marine railways, and vertical lifts.

This collection contains 67 peer-reviewed papers presented at the 2009 ASCE International Workshop on Computing in Civil Engineering, held in Austin, Texas, June 24-27, 2009.