I am seeing more and more SE’s not design the Steel connections and instead leave this item to be done by the fabricator. I don’t mind because we are often hired by fabricators to complete their work. But if you are hired to do a job, do it, don’t just spec “connections by others”. What do...
I know of a licensed Professional in my State who started moonlighting on the side while working for a Public entity. I have no issues with this but he started a Company which then requires a COA to offer professional services, which he did not do. To make the matter worse the individual is on...
Last year I moved back home and joined another design firm. While at my old company I was the EOR of all bridge projects. My previous employers had never designed a bridge and nobody at the office knows how to design one. I was recently told by an ex-coworker that my old firm is claiming my...
We all know that Architect’s like percent based Contracts. Especially when tax dollars are paying for the projects. We all know that most States require the selection of the architects and engineers to be based on qualification then after selection you can discuss fees. Yet Architects will...
Okay guys and gals I need your opinions now. This might be long but I want to give everyone the facts. I am a Structural Engineer living in the Midwest, I have over 10 years experience and I have designed projects in every state ranging from office complexes, large retail buildings, schools...
