Böcker av Neil S. Grigg

This book is designed to be the introductory work in the new Governance and Management for Sustainable Water Systems Series. It introduces the subject of governance of water systems and illuminates relatively unexplored topics of water resources management.

This book addresses the enormous global challenge of providing balanced and sustainable solutions to urgent water problems. The broad range of topics covered here, as well as 25 case summaries, will be of interest to scientists, engineers, practitioners, and advanced level students interested in the integrated management of water as a resource.

From applying technologies and adapting management strategies to becoming internet-savvy and streamlining the construction process, civil engineers must master different sets of skills. This book presents the skills and strategies, including critical thinking, finance and economics, communications, management, design skill, and law and ethics.

A road map for public works and utility professionals, this second edition provides clear and practical guidance for the life-cycle management of water infrastructure systems. Highlighting the latest developments in asset management, it explains how to plan, budget, design, construct, and manage the physical infrastructure. The book blends knowledge from management fields such as facilities, finance, and maintenance with information about the unique technical attributes of water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. The author offers best practices and tools to help you meet the challenges posed by aging infrastructure.