Architecture, Engineering, and Construction

Are there any environmental engineers in the bowl? Would love to know how you like your job, what your average day is like, things you don't like about the job, etc.

Anyone here working in Construction Tech or BIM/VDC roles?
Considering that construction tech is in boom - I am interested in learning about various job roles and responsibilities

Anyone have an idea of the base salary for a geotechnical engineer/construction materials manager with 8 YOE?

Feel like this is an industry where it's difficult to adopt new roles as you age. Anyone have an opinion? Just speculating.

Started out in high school with CAD drafting certificate through a vocational school. I’ve been a Graphic Designer for 17 years, a large part of which has been working with mechanical engineering mode… more

Tiny homes are rapidly becoming all the rage! Are there any long-term drawbacks or structural liabilities that buyers should be aware of before they commit to downsizing?

Can anyone provide insight on whether advanced schooling or experience is more valuable in an architectural design role?

Read an article about Seattle considering turning empty office buildings into housing.. is this even feasible with the amount of renovation that would be needed?

Hello all, my younger brother graduated in December with an Associates in Architectural Engineering. I know he's done some drafting, Revit, and Autocad. He also worked in surveying last summer.

He's been l… more

Hi All, I am not a licensed architect yet (almost there) and this has prevented me from moving up in title in my current firm, and therefore has also impacted my salary. While my responsibilities an… more

Any recommendations for an integrative client/team/contractor database? Looking for a mostly all-in-one system where members can communicate, make & receive payments, update schedules, etc.

Hi Bowl! I manage a large scale commercial GC/CM company with the majority of our work in NYC & tri-state area. I just found this bowl and wanted to say hi!

Anyone interviewed with HDR here? What are the things they look for? I’m interviewing for an internship

Any NC-licensed design professionals here? I have floor plans and elevation drawings. I need a piling plan and basic structural notes, such as h-10s on each rafter and 2x6s for walls. This is for a ti… more

What's the most impressive work of architecture/engineering that inspired you or blew your mind when you first saw it?

Does anyone have experience taking the CCM exam? Looking for study material...

Thoughts on buying house plans from a website like Amazon? I've heard mixed opinions ranging from "don't do it" to "yes, but..."

I need help and insight before going to a professional. Please include from your personal experiences or from someone you know, the cost… more

Any thoughts on joining AECOM? Was reading a ton of reviews that highlighted a toxic culture, but also that it may be turning around? Thanks!

Are sign on bonus typical in the AEC industry for entry to mid level engineers with at least a MS degree? (If so how much is it?) Especially now with the potential recession coming. Thank you for your… more

What timeframe have you personally seen a developer takes to purchase properties and make deals for a new project?

I’m an operations consultant at a boutique consulting firm in the built environment. I’ve worked in industrial electrical project controls and commercial GC. My skill set includes heavy emphasis on da… more

I have a question for all the consultants out there.

I am currently a Manufacturing Engineer. I’ve worked on many process improvement projects in my career, shown below.

- Lean/6-sigma,
- Cycle Time Reduction,
- COV (Cost of Variance) Re… more

Hi all ,am a quantity surveyor with 10yrs in construction. I'm looking to enhance my skills in the industry and would appreciate some advice on which route has the most in-demand skills. Should I… more

Looking to transition to another job but only have a year at my current firm. Thoughts on job hopping and salary increase? I have 2 1/2 years of experience from Schematic Design to now going into Cons… more

Up to how much do developers usually pay to buy you out of your property?

Can any wall be broken to make a door?

Recent grad (Master in Architecture), working in large corporate architecture firm in NYC. Looking to pivot to commercial real estate finance. Any tips on successfully making the jump?

Context: In grad… more

Has anybody done a sunroom in their house ? What was the process like? How much did it cost? How long it took? Etc.

Ideas on how to connect a walkout basement to the main floor, without taking up much space from the main floor ?

After a fire, how long does it usually take for a building to be rebuilt or torn down completely ?

Does anyone know if it is possible to tear down or at least cut part of a wall, to make a connection between the walkout basement and the house?

I’m a designer in the planning/landscape architecture dept. of a CE firm. Extremely frustrated that after 4+ years and multiple asks, I’m not getting the in-field construction experience I’ve asked fo… more

My younger brother is graduating in December with an AS in architectural engineering. He's in the process of interviewing; does anyone know a guesstimate salary range for an entry level estimator … more

I’d to get a job in a small architecture firm or work for a developer to help build up my network. For the past 6 years I’ve taught high school architecture and engineering and done real estate on th… more

Any Canadians here? Those PM’s working with construction companies managing the entire project. Wondering what salaries and bonuses you guys are getting. Thanks!

Hello everyone. Looking for construction professionals to connect and share insights.

I’m a Senior Project Manager at an engineering consulting firm - I don’t have my PE as of yet and my compensation is $100k + bonus. Just a bit of background, at my firm a Senior PM is someone with 8+ … more

Hello!
Interested in knowing salaries of Architectural Designers at AEC firms, and the change in compensation upon licensure in the USA (early career/ closer to graduation). Any bonuses or promotions … more

How soon is too soon to start looking and applying to jobs after accepting a position?

Context:

I recently accepted a position at the company and have been working as a temp for the past 3 months. I r… more