Because it's easy?
Because it's easy?
(OP)
I have been asked to look at a project that is somewhat easy, but the consequences of my actions if done wrong can have disastrous results. I am faced with these types of projects from time to time. When putting a proposal together on a project I try to figure how long it will take me to complete a task and then multiply that time by my hourly rate to get the fee I charge the client. In instances like this, I don't believe this is the correct approach. I know there are tons of old time sayings about project like this (not interested in hearing those). I am wondering what other do when faced with such circumstances?
I don't want to get into the details about this specific project as I am interested in the question in general.
I don't want to get into the details about this specific project as I am interested in the question in general.





RE: Because it's easy?
You can also just use time and materials, with no cap if there are too many unknowns.
If the client will not go for either, then be Mr. nice guy and recommend one or your
contemporariescompeditorsenemies for his job.Mike McCann, PE, SE (WA)
RE: Because it's easy?
This particular case there are no unknowns. The client has the existing building drawings so I know everything, I may not even have to go to the site (although I probably will at least twice). I'm not even designing much, I'm delegating the design to a manufacturer who specializes in this type of construction. Why doesn't the owner go directly to the manufacturer? Because the manufacturer will not work for the end user or make any site visits.
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I understand what you are saying, but I believe the are instances when you don't check the calculations of the manufacturer. Some instances that come to mind are open web steel joists, wood trusses, metal building etc. However, I do not want to get into a huge discussion about this aspect of the design process.
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Mike Lambert
RE: Because it's easy?
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RE: Because it's easy?
RE: Because it's easy?
To me, your problem reads like an insurance coverage problem, so I would think that you either self-fund an insurance policy, or find a policy that can used to cover specific instances and specific jobs. Then, you could add the insurance premium as a premium on the job. However, it's unclear to me how big this liability is; you seem to imply that you could cover the liability with just a higher rate?
TTFN (ta ta for now)
I can do absolutely anything. I'm an expert! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKorP55Aqvg
FAQ731-376: Eng-Tips.com Forum Policies forum1529: Translation Assistance for Engineers
RE: Because it's easy?
What is Engineering anyway: FAQ1088-1484: In layman terms, what is "engineering"?
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