The first book written for the construction and engineering project team member or manager on how to manage international construction projects at the operations level. From cultural issues to finance to alliances and legal issues, this book will serve as an essential manual to navigating the often confusing world of doing business outside your home country and working with increasingly multinational teams. Complete with a handy glossary and dozens of real world case studies, the book also includes country and region-specific information on cultural issues, law, unions, business practice, economics and tips for successfully managing projects there.