Client Question 1

[XR250]

I was asked by an occasional client to look at some floor joists that his plumber notched. I went to the job and told him i would have a repair drawing in a day or two. The drawing apparently got stuck in my outbox and was never sent. Instead of calling me to ask where the drawing was, he hired another engineer.

Does he technically still owe me for a) The Site Visit and b) The Drawing?
Is there a statute of limitations on the time a drawing is required to be sent?

We are only talking about $250 +$175 = $425 so it is not a huge deal.

I also would not mind if i let go of him as he is not a great contractor and has been a pain in the butt in the past. Maybe this was my sign that I held on too long.
What is irritating is the lack of courtesy he showed. My suspicion is that he was not going to be happy with the fix I was describing and he was really finding an any excuse to hire a strip mall engineer to sign off on the ridiculous repair he had already attempted.

 

[MacGyverS2000]

I have read receipts disabled by default... your computer can ask for one, but my computer will simply ignore the request and not even bother popping up a window.

Dan - Owner

http://www.Hi-TecDesigns.com

 

[lacajun]

Geez, the analysis. As a small business owner, I rarely use read-receipt or flag any kind of priority. The need isn't there but when it is, I use it. You have to use your head about all kinds of stuff and I think engineers are generally smart enough to do that. Perhaps I am wrong as I reflect upon some people.

Pamela K. Quillin, P.E.
Quillin Engineering, LLC
NSPE-CO, Central Chapter
Dinner program:

http://nspe-co.org/events.php

 

[jayrod12]

I have read receipts disabled by default...

Me too now! Thanks!

 

[FreddyNurk]

The general reasons for not using read receipts, or relying on them, are the same as those services that flag when an email has been viewed because a particular image embedded in the email has been accessed. They serve a very good purpose for a business owner who wants to track when emails are actually read, but also provide an awesome means for spammers to confirm that email addresses and details are legitimate.

This is the reason that most email clients indicate 'has blocked download of email content for your safety', and as a result, render most email functions useless for the original intent of tracking receipt.

EDMS Australia

 

[XR250]

This is my expectation from a reasonable client..... (see attached)