{"product_id":"2940151509329","title":"The CONSULTING ENGINEER'S \"Guidebook\"","description":"The CONSULTING ENGINEER'S \"Guidebook\" is an excerpted and extended version of the new book The \"Complete Guide\" to CONSULTING ENGINEERING by John D. Gaskell, Retired Professional Engineer. It is the result of requests from many readers to narrow the focus to the goals of:\u003cbr\u003e• Becoming an \"outstanding\" consulting engineer.\u003cbr\u003e• Gaining a reputation as an \"expert\" in their specialty; and \u003cbr\u003e• Obtaining the engineering \"management skills\" needed to advance their career and make the firm stand out from their competitors.\u003cbr\u003eThis is both a detailed handbook for new engineers and a constant reference manual for seasoned professionals.\u003cbr\u003eIt is likely that consulting engineering firms will present this guidebook to all of their engineers as a learning guide to influence their leadership and sharpen their management abilities. \u003cbr\u003eIt is anticipated that companies which provide products or services to engineers will present this guidebook to engineers as a Premium-Gift to promote new business and to thank engineers for their past support.\u003cbr\u003eIf purchased in substantial quantities, a Special Edition named in honor of the sponsor could be printed:  (Sponsor's) CONSULTING ENGINEER'S \"Guidebook\".\u003cbr\u003eThe book is divided into \"three parts\": Consulting Engineering; Your Image; and Engineering Management. The following are a few of the highlights:\u003cbr\u003eJohn D. Gaskell, Retired Professional Engineer\u003cbr\u003eTheEngineersResource.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTABLE OF CONTENTS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePART 1- CONSULTING ENGINEERING\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1 – BECOMING A CONSULTING ENGINEER\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 – GAINING EXPERIENCE\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3 – AQUIRING RECOGNITION\u003cbr\u003ePART 2 - YOUR IMAGE\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 – YOUR REPUTATION AS AN EXPERT\u003cbr\u003ePART 3 - ENGINEERING MANAGMENT\u003cbr\u003e INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING MANAGMENT\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5 – LEGAL, ACCOUTING \u0026amp; INSURANCE\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 – MARKETING MATERIALS\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 – MARKETING METHODS\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 – PROJECT PHASES\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9 – FEE PROPOSALS\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10 – OPERATIONS MANUAL\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11 – DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS \u0026amp; PROJECT MANUALS\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12 – HUMAN RESOURCES\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13 – FORENSIC ENGINEERING","brand":"Professional Value Books, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47110101205232,"sku":"2940151509329","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940151509329_p0.jpg?v=1764010939","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940151509329","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}