Consultancy: An Engineer's Guide to Getting Started, Third Edition

The intention of this guide is to provide preliminary assistance to those who are considering starting up as a consultant with the latest advice on setting up an office and taking out appropriate insurance. It also acts as an easy reference for those currently practicing and includes a form of agreement when providing consultancy, together with an example of terms and conditions for work as an expert witness.

Now in its third edition it looks at problems faced by new businesses and an appendix on IChemE's policy and by-laws on matters such as professional conduct and advertising are included.

IChemE, the Institution of Chemical Engineers, is the center for chemical, biochemical and process engineering professionals worldwide.

We are the heart of the process community, promoting competence and a commitment to sustainable development, advancing the discipline for the benefit of society and supporting the professional development of members.

Some of the areas we publish in include:

-Safety in the process industries - the BP Process Safety series

-Consultancy for chemical engineers

-Project management in the process industries

-Contract management in the process industries - International Forms Of Contract series

-Communication skills for engineers