Good morning!
I’m a California-licensed PE (structural/civil) who runs a small engineering firm. I’m considering taking on construction services for certain projects, specifically for residential homes. I suppose this would be a small-scale design/build firm.
I’m cautious about the ethical and...
Our client is concerned about a structural report we did and would like our in-house information such as our checklist and photos. The client feels our report should look like a house-inspection report, but it does not. It looks like an engineering report. They think it therefore isn't a...
HI All,
I'm looking to hire an independent contractor in California. Now i understand Cali has all sorts of limitations, and there are lots of questions about what constitutes an IC, but let's put that aside for now. What i really am hoping for some help with is a general outline of what i...
Hi all,
I received a call for a steel building foundation. Approximate 3000 SQFT. I am in California. Not sure what the going rate is for these. My guesstimate is about 1500. I don’t see the job as being lucrative if i bid much less.
Any idea the going rate for these?
Or, any suggestions as to...
I have a client who wants a second opinion on an engineer report about some structural improvements they (the engineer) are requiring. I have read the report and disagree with much of what the engineer says. Now the client wants me to take over the job. No big surprise here, but with the...
Hi all,
New to this forum. I have a business and ethics question for you all. I recently performed a home inspection for a guy trying to sell his home. Turns out there were a bunch of mods made, including the significant removal of primary shear walls - done without a permit. Well, i wrote a...
