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    Work from home engineering jobs?

    I've been working from home for about 12 years. Everything Mike says is true. But I have a mix of income, and the money is very good as long as you stay focused and you're willing to work hard. I have an employer across the country that issues assignments by email, and I have an agreement...
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    Ductile Iron vs Cast Iron

    I'd be wary that the contractor is trying to save some coin at the expense of performance. DI way outperforms CI, but it's also more expensive. A good "tell" will be when you tell him no, stick with CI. If he starts gyrating in all sorts of conniptions and starts pleading, that means he...
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    Free structural engineering!

    This was a blurb in some of the answers: "Before we continue I’d like to point out that a Professional Engineer’s standard of care typically includes a site visit to assess field conditions and get an overall understanding of the structure. This can obviously not be accomplished through the...
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    Free structural engineering!

    bridgebuster and Ron, I am going to try and send you each a PM.
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    Free structural engineering!

    They should change the name to JustSueMe. And how do you get away with providing engineering services without identifying yourself or posting your license? Also, if the site is advertising itself as providing engineering services to clients, and getting paid for it, wouldn't it need a...
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    Existing Pre-Engineered building foundation

    Why not cobalt? An x-ray would tell you everything. I've had x-rays taken up to 16 inches. It all depends on how good a cobalt source you have.
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    Drumming up more work 2

    I tried Adwords a couple years ago. I didn't get a single call. I then worked on SEO, and it's made all the difference.
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    Calculator of choice?

    You can get a TI-83 emulator app for your phone, as long as you own a working TI-83.
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    structural engineer salary survey

    Amp, I've been in private practice for 12 years (20 yrs exp). Last winter was slow, so this winter I hopped onto a large short term project (4-8 months) for a big N.E. city doing pretty simple consulting work. I have a busy winter now, lots of side work, and the summer is shaping up good. I...
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    Are engineers timid?

    I've been self employed for 12 years. I can honestly say that I have made at least a thousand cold calls. I haven't had to make any in a couple of years, though. Once you develop a book of business, the phone rings. I will admit that it's not my favorite activity. But it's pretty easy if you...
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    contract and payment question

    The only thing I dislike more than like dealing with crazy people, is trying to get money out of crazy people who are angry. If they start heading off the deep end, I cut bait as fast as possible. If this guy is running around with your report to other people, then he's certifiable in my book...
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    Zoot

    Sorry, you're right. Not enough info. Software is called Zoot XT, from zootsoftware .com.
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    Facilities Engineer to Inspector/Consultant: Good or bad career idea?

    Get the PE. Get... the... PE. Get it.
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    Zoot

    Has anyone tried Zoot for managing multiple projects/accounts? I got the demo, and my gut tells me it's a potent weapon. I just can't decide on what the best architecture should be.
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    Shutting down a building...

    About 15 years ago, I was put in the unique position of having to provide a professional opinion during a turbine inspection in Jamaica. At the time, I gave the best and most informed opinion I could to the plant manager regarding the risks, and provided 3 possible scenarios that could play out...
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    Drumming up more work

    I do due diligence stuff, like forensic inspections, structural assessments, reserve studies, etc, plus I got involved in water treatment. CL brings in a few inspections here and there. I just got an e-mail this morning that will force me to start saying no to some things for the next couple...
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    Drumming up more work

    I've had success with targeted ads in Craigslist. I've been able to bill out at full rate, too. But I'd say half the calls that come in from that ad never amount to anything (they check your price and move on). But by far the biggest generator of work is networking. I'm working 6 days a week...
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    Project document file structure

    Try looking up "ISO 9001 Document Control." Then go have a drink. The shakes go away eventually. I have a background in biopharm manufacturing and ASME code fab, and although my desk may not look like it on a Friday afternoon, I take document control very seriously. You need a system that...
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    "End User" Rate

    Thank you guys. I'm going to lay the law down to him Monday. Are you guys like me, working on a Saturday?
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    "End User" Rate

    Had a sit down with him. Here's his basic premise: He wants to make sure that the end user sees an invoice from him that shows my output listed as a line item on his invoice at a price that would be the same the one I'd charge if I went to the end user direct. Let's use $1200 as an easy...

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