Building Overseas: Butterworth Architecture Management Guide

By Francis Baden-Powell

Now available in paperback, this book covers the process of design and execution of capital projects overseas. It describes the characteristics of work abroad, of clients and the need (or otherwise) for association with local professionals; understanding of appropriate design and technology; marketing and setting up to work overseas: design team composition and work location; importance of people, language and communicating; finance, cash-flow, accounts; exchange control, insurance and taxation; local legal system and requirements; contracts; implications for staff. With its many case histories, architects considering the possibility of work overseas will find this book an invaluable comprehensive and practical guide.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0750628898
• ISBN13: 9780750628891
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Butterworth Architecture
• Length: 209 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.8" x 1.0" x 6.8"