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    Rubber stamping vs review work of someone that works remotely in another country?

    Hey folks, thanks for giving me a very interesting read! And also for sparking a minor existential crisis! If you would permit a loosely related question..... When I was fresh out of university, I worked for a company providing concrete forms, temporary work platforms, and that kind of thing...
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    Dishonest Contractor?

    Thanks Everyone, these replies are super helpful! @Enable I agree, and have a similar philosophy of "professional courtesy". However, I have been "throwing the book" at this contractor for several months now. Each specific instance gets addressed, but the pattern continues..... @MotorCity -...
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    Dishonest Contractor?

    The short version: Contractor claims they didn't cut reinforcing bars, but I have before-and-after photos proving that they did. Regardless, the cut bars will be repaired as part of ongoing repair works. Do I need to make an issue out of this? Or is it a moot point since it will all be repaired...
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    ETABS "Error in Checking Model"

    Need some guidance when it comes to debugging a model. When I use the "Check Model" feature ("Analyze">"Check Model"), I get a warning that reads "Error in Checking Model". However, the next dialogue box says "Model has been checked. No warning messages were generated. Model" The model also...

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