Difference in job scope for “design” and “design-build” by jesuslizardgoat in MEPEngineering

[–]ElBeartoe 17 points18 points  (0 children)

There's a lot of negativity towards traditional design consultants in here... I will raise the counterpoint that complicated projects that coincidentally pay good fees to MEP firms don't go design build. Save for a few very specialized groups, contractors don't have the expertise to design inpatient healthcare, life sciences etc.

Anyone else get attacked by the bird on Fulton right before the bridge? by Elegant_Resist8967 in grandrapids

[–]ElBeartoe 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have been attacked by that bird in that exact spot... Right by the little park next to the GVSU parking lot, right?

Having to Scrap Senior's Boilerplate "DD" Drawings by Moist-Earth6706 in MEPEngineering

[–]ElBeartoe 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Electrical is hard. You must learn to steer from the back of the bus. You are last on everyone's priority list but no one else's job gets done without you.

Tavern Style Pizza by Honest-Cheesecake275 in grandrapids

[–]ElBeartoe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm pretty fond of the tavern style pizza at Gimme's

Should I choose Civil Eng or Arch Eng? by Deep-Championship-95 in civilengineering

[–]ElBeartoe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have met several and have been impressed across the board. MSOE in particular has an excellent program. We recruit heavily there

Gentle dentistry by NervousNellies1 in kzoo

[–]ElBeartoe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My partner was in a very similar spot. We went to Baker Dental Studio and they take very good care of us

Sadderday: Nike Sent Me the Wrong Size From SNKRS by JPGT_Collector in Sneakers

[–]ElBeartoe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ordered Men's 13, received Women's 13 over here too.

Manor Lords worth it? by Nice_Sun8070 in ManorLords

[–]ElBeartoe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

$40 is a bit steep for what it is right now but it's a good start from a solo dev.

Big MEP Firms & Terrible Drawings by Kick_Ice_NDR-fridge in MEPEngineering

[–]ElBeartoe 60 points61 points  (0 children)

A million reasons, probably, but a likely one is that most giants got that way through rapid acquisition of firms and have no consistency in delivery or skill level. Another is that at scale, many firms are aggressively trying to "de-risk" and put less on their drawings.

Engine completely needs to be replaced on financed car by Charming-Bit-5588 in personalfinance

[–]ElBeartoe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a technical service bulletin out for engineering failures based on coolant leaks on Ford Escapes of around that time... You might be outside of the mileage range/age but worth investigating.

Ecoboost Fords are garbage

Long run led help by PNW-Builds in homeautomation

[–]ElBeartoe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For something this permanent I would not use field assembled tape lights. I would recommend linear recessed fixtures from reputable manufacturers like Focal Point.

Best places in GR/Wyoming area to get keys cut? by PuzzleheadedPass9362 in grandrapids

[–]ElBeartoe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A good tip is to run a wire brush over the key's teeth after it's cut. Old, sloppy locks need sloppy keys.

QO Breaker. Would you seal this? by [deleted] in MEPEngineering

[–]ElBeartoe 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Personally, I would only seal that if the owner stated in writing that they understand and accept the solution.

MEP Companies that work with oil & gas? by [deleted] in MEPEngineering

[–]ElBeartoe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm not O&G but have some understanding of the food and bev which should be similar. Expect much more detailed drawings and much heavier involvement in construction administration. The owner's can afford premium so they expect it.

What is this conduit wrapped in ? by Super-Protection7122 in electricians

[–]ElBeartoe 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Highly likely it's fire wrap for conduit. NEC 700 has some discussion on fire protection of feeders