{"product_id":"operating-your-own-architectural-or-walter-j-smith-9781469746357","title":"Operating Your Own Architectural or Engineering Practice: Concise Professional Advice","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Walter J. Smith\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1469746352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781469746357\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e iUniverse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/22\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.58lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.41d","brand":"Walter J. Smith","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44245267185919,"sku":"9781469746357","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_08c21a88-8c19-4b91-90fe-9f63d611156c.jpg?v=1693927063","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/operating-your-own-architectural-or-walter-j-smith-9781469746357","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}