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Airimac, not to sound rude, but that is an old adage. Defending a person, whoever that person of any rank might be, when that person is performing sub-par or is doing things utterly wrong...is wrong. Not to mention I would think there is some ethical implications here. I can think of many...

Actually, KENAT, it just say, "Waiting on supervisor's review". I thought that was mildy harmless.

TenPenny, I see your opinion, however - and as shallow as this sounds - I put myself before this company. If my professional standards are not being met then I will correct that first, before tossing myself over the corporate hand grenade. I agree from the client's perspective that the chart...

Thank you for all your advice everyone. I did use your advice and decided to implement the following: 1) Put work in His inbox and follow up with an email (with electronic copy if possible). I then completly forget about it - no stress at all. 2) I have made a very detailed chart showing...

apsix, I have actually tried to do this. I worked on a very important chart and I wanted to submit to supervisor as well as cc our manager. I did mention that first and I was quickly told not to bother our manager, and that he would bring work to the manager's attention after his approval...

Recently I joined a State Transportation. I am accustomed to working in the private sector where time is money and time not well spent equals a demotion, pay cut, or firing. My boss is a stereotypical government worker that really does not grasp the urgency of anything. In contrast when...

Designing a conventional wood framed 2-story duplex. The client desires to have one side of the 2nd story cantilevered 2-feet over the 1st story. At the edge of the 2’ cantilever is supporting both wall and roof load. 2x12 floor joists @ 16” are facilitating the cantilever. I have never...

What is under the 2nd story shear wall? - I assume nothing, ofcourse. But as RARSWC eluded to, can you fit in two columns underneath the 2nd story shear wall to pick up the chord forces? If there is no space for columns then could you place a beam in place of the rim, connect the 2nd story...

ashleyassociates, the portion of the house in question is more square than rectangular. I unstersatnd the relative stiffness possibility. I will communicate that to the engineer I bring to the structure.

Wall is typical residential construction. Stucco w/ 1/2" plywood, 2x4 studs at 16"o.c., and 1/2" drywall interior. This is a potential insurance project as the client is claiming that this damage was caused by a mini-tornado event. But upon my inspection I can't tell if this cracking was...

Ok this is kind of complicated so bare with me as I attempt to communicate this as technical as I can. The south wall line of this residential home has cracking indicative of wind or seismic damage. Around all opening are considerate cracking larger than what would be called "serviceable"...