{"product_id":"operating-your-own-architectural-or-engineering-practice-concise-professional-advice-9781469746357","title":"Operating Your Own Architectural or Engineering Practice: Concise Professional Advice","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Walter J. Smith\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: iUniverse\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: iUniverse\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Methods \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStarting your own architecture or engineering firm may seem a bit daunting. In \u003ci\u003eOperating Your Own Architectural or Engineering Practice\u003c\/i\u003e, author Walter J. Smith presents a handbook to help you navigate that process in order to be successful in the long term.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBased on information gleaned from creating and running his own firm, Smith details what it takes to plan, organize, staff, direct, and control a business. Filled with valuable tips and advice, this guide also contains a host of sample forms and documents integral to establishing and maintaining a thriving practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eOperating Your Own Architectural or Engineering Practice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"An invaluable resource for a young professional wanting to start his\/her own practice. From his years of experience in the profession, Mr. Smith provides insight on planning, financing, and managing relationships with staff and consultants-topics untouched in today's typical academic environment. Knowing on 'day one' what is really involved in the intricacies and mechanics of running a business will increase your potential for success.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-Kelly Wieczorek, intern, Bay Design Associates Architects, PL\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"What started out as a 'pocket guide' for architects and engineers actually turned into a handbook for all disciplines in the building process. Contractors, owners, consultants, and financial professionals will receive great insights from reading this book.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-Myron Mickelson, president of Mickelson Construction Services Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iUniverse","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45151314968727,"sku":"9781469746357","price":1218.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781469746357.webp?v=1767296335","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/operating-your-own-architectural-or-engineering-practice-concise-professional-advice-9781469746357","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}