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    What do I include in a High School Engineering Tool Kit

    A book on Ethics. Many in our Profession have none.
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    PE vs new 2-day SE

    TehMightyPirate, I think you said it best with "probably the ones I'd like to work for". While many qualified engineers that design buildings only have a PE, I think I would want to work for and only hire firms that have SE. We are lucky enough to only have SE's on staff and will keep it that...
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    PE vs new 2-day SE

    I just watched an engineer that had never designed a building pass the Civil-Structural PE exam. It really scared the crap out of me knowing he can seal building plans now because he studied hard enough for 3 months. It just highlights the need to make SE licensure mandatory for any Structural...
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    Structural Connections

    JennyNakamura, my boss would never sign a contract where we only perform part of the structural design. The steel fabricators are always made aware when bidding that we are willing to consider alternatives connections to those on the plans if they believe a potential cost savings is possible...
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    Structural Connections

    csd72, But both budgets come from the owner.
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    Structural Connections

    It sounds like we have a lot of engineers out there that are 90% structural engineers. I just don’t understand why you consider yourself an SE if you can’t design the entire project including connections. What other Professionals design pieces but leave it up to the owner or contractor to...
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    Structural Connections

    I often hear, as stated above, that we can’t include the design because then are fee would be higher and we would lose the job to another engineer. That is exactly why we point this out to Architects and Owners, especially if you can talk to the owner. They don’t sign contracts with Architects...
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    Structural Connections

    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...
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    State Board Member not following the Rules

    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...
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    Carbon fiber to strengthen bridge panel

    Many, many bridges have been fixed with this system if you know where to look. I have designed several bridge repairs with carbon fiber and just completed a project that had several girders damaged by a dump truck. Each girder had at least 2 prestressed strands snapped. If you want...
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    NCEES Record

    It saves you time and it saves your old bosses and referrals time as well. Every time you apply without an NCEES record others are filling out forms for you. So why they are happy to fill out forms, filling out one is better than filling out 5. Besides, if you ever need to get licensed in a...
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    Construction Project Manager: PE, MS-CE, MLS?

    Do what you love to do otherwise you will hate your job.
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    Code Books

    Buy your own, keep them all, you will appreciate that you did one day.
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    Demand Letter from a Former Employer

    Just went through the same thing and yes you should be concerned and respond. With or without a non-compete you will not lose any battle in court. As stated on other posts above you have the right to compete in the market place. You will want to respond and respond with authority. Look at...
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    Extremely Low Engineering Fees

    Become the prime and hire the Architect as your consultant. It is easier than you think. Why should SE's be second fiddle to the Architect? You bring enough work to Architects and you are good at SE then they will all want to work with you. Think about it, how many of your competitors bring...
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