How to Survive Your Dream International Project

You are hired as the designer for a prestigious project in a foreign country. It has an unlimited budget and will offer unprecedented design opportunities. It will enhance your portfolio and new job prospects are certain to follow. Travel and adventure await! However, you have never worked outside of the United States. Where do you start to prepare yourself to work overseas? What are the pitfalls and challenges?

Learn what steps you may need to take to successfully work on an international project. Presenters describe how providing design services overseas may differ from providing services within the United States, as well as common challenges you may encounter working internationally. Lastly, become familiar with the revised B161- 2022, Standard Form of Agreement Between Client and Consultant for use where the Project is located outside the United States.

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