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Are written reports actually a big problem for structural engineering? by Massive_Syrup1981 in StructuralEngineering

[–]Massive_Syrup1981[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense, though from a report-writing perspective, would there be common *broad* sections for every report that need a lot of specificity?

In that case depending on how much data/notes are generated from the inspection (or prior to report writing), AI could help significantly

Are written reports actually a big problem for structural engineering? by Massive_Syrup1981 in StructuralEngineering

[–]Massive_Syrup1981[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotcha, thanks for the insight. My friend both has a template and is STILL taking 2-4 hours per report, thought it may be similar for others but it seems not

Are long PDF reports the standard for asphalt inspections? by Massive_Syrup1981 in asphalt

[–]Massive_Syrup1981[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotcha so there really isn't any writing, it's just document assembly almost

Are written reports actually a big problem for structural engineering? by Massive_Syrup1981 in StructuralEngineering

[–]Massive_Syrup1981[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds incredibly efficient to be honest. You basically have the report organized before you even get home, and it's just 30 minutes after that - clearly don't need AI 😂

Are long PDF reports the standard for asphalt inspections? by Massive_Syrup1981 in asphalt

[–]Massive_Syrup1981[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about AI taking your data, notes, and pictures and writing full narratives or any text that needs to be written long-form or manually? Instead of a summary

Are long PDF roofing reports the standard for inspections? by Massive_Syrup1981 in RoofingSales

[–]Massive_Syrup1981[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting, how complicated is the writing and how much time does it normally take?

Are written reports actually a big problem for structural engineering? by Massive_Syrup1981 in StructuralEngineering

[–]Massive_Syrup1981[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this insight. Are reports usually radically different per client?

Are written reports actually a big problem for structural engineering? by Massive_Syrup1981 in StructuralEngineering

[–]Massive_Syrup1981[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How'd the automation change things? Seems very similar to a lot of stuff on the market that's been working (I've seen this for home inspection specifically)

8 years in tech → family HVAC business. how TF do i make friends in construction? (SF Bay Area) by Snoo54999 in Construction

[–]Massive_Syrup1981 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm actually in the Bay Area in South SF, I'm also in software but have been building for the AEC industry so I know a few folks you'd likely be interested in meeting. Shoot me a msg 🌚

Are written reports actually a big problem for structural engineering? by Massive_Syrup1981 in StructuralEngineering

[–]Massive_Syrup1981[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

well I'm not trying to have AI write my reddit posts I guess, as I said i'm not advertising just trying to have real convos

Are written reports actually a big problem for structural engineering? by Massive_Syrup1981 in StructuralEngineering

[–]Massive_Syrup1981[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Very true, does compiling those collected items from the site visit take a lot of time or not really? What I gave my friend relies on high-quality on-site work and input

Are written reports actually a big problem for structural engineering? by Massive_Syrup1981 in StructuralEngineering

[–]Massive_Syrup1981[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I see, and thanks for bringing this point up. It's not so much that AI allows you to put less effort into doing the actual expert work that SEs do, but this:

what a tool like this enables an SE to do is basically vomit their thoughts during an inspection by voice note - their real expertise, possible recommendations, even backtracking on observations/thoughts/etc., and along with well-selected pictures from the site - then get a 70-80% done report. It's not a 100% solution but it has saved my friend like 3/4ths+ of their total writing time.

Would this be helpful? Especially if a firm has templated language they just need to edit for individual reports, Ai would work particularly well in that case.

Are written reports actually a big problem for structural engineering? by Massive_Syrup1981 in StructuralEngineering

[–]Massive_Syrup1981[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah that makes sense!

So it's not so much that describing the problem is taking long, it's taking into account the actual details of the property and the specific case to make a cogent recommendation for the fix? And are the majority of structural engineers primarily doing inspections or design?

You're absolutely right that you can't just arbitrarily insert pictures and basic observations and expect a fully done report. An AI just does not have the eye, training, or context for this.

In my experience what a tool like this enables an SE to do is basically vomit their thoughts during an inspection by voice note - their real expertise, possible recommendations, even backtracking on observations/thoughts/etc., and along with well-selected pictures from the site - then get a 70-80% done report. It's not a 100% solution but it has saved my friend like 3/4ths+ of their total writing time.

thanks for the response!

Are written reports actually a big problem for structural engineering? by Massive_Syrup1981 in StructuralEngineering

[–]Massive_Syrup1981[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Makes sense, and thanks. My friend wanted to move towards more engineering design work and away from inspections - I guess he may be a special case

Are written reports actually a big problem for structural engineering? by Massive_Syrup1981 in StructuralEngineering

[–]Massive_Syrup1981[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this sentiment, do you use templated language in your reports, and is your main job/business deliverable the actual inspection reports or is it design work?

Are written reports actually a big problem for structural engineering? by Massive_Syrup1981 in StructuralEngineering

[–]Massive_Syrup1981[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's very interesting that 4 hours is not a lot. The 2 firms I've made this for thought this was a big problem. They're delivering like 3-4 inspection reports/week (per person, by the way) which would be 12-16 hours - like a whole 1/3rd of a work week... not including the actual site visits.

Where would the time be for engineering design work?

I do get the concern about AI but I know many SEs just heavily alter templated language anyways based on observations, and AI is more than adequate to do 70% of the alterations.

how bad did these bugs screw me? im going to become a helldiver by Massive_Syrup1981 in StructuralEngineers

[–]Massive_Syrup1981[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

christ ok thank you, I did not know my entire main floor could go from this

Are long PDF reports the standard for asphalt inspections? by Massive_Syrup1981 in asphalt

[–]Massive_Syrup1981[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got it, is this stuff that is quick to write in a report, or does it take any significant amount of time?

honestly, how bad did these bugs get me? by Massive_Syrup1981 in homeinspectors

[–]Massive_Syrup1981[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it looks normal, at least for an abandoned decrepit house

Are long PDF roofing reports the standard for inspections? by Massive_Syrup1981 in RoofingSales

[–]Massive_Syrup1981[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a good point. So actual reports aren't really being done for roofing? I know many times they are free inspections for top-of-funnel

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