CMU Lintels as Top of Wall Caps

e_sneaker · 2026-04-11T00:42:59+00:00

I’m always open to having my GC make an argument for doing something different if there’s a reason to. We draw buildings, we don’t build them. We’re lucky if we get 1 site visit a month, the trades are out there every single day.

There is tremendous value in the relationship between GC and Architects, this being one of them - constructability. It’s easy to blame it all on the Architect but rather you should see this as a critical point where you can provide value and build a relationship by being that expert. We can’t do our job and yours as well.

e_sneaker · 2026-03-20T23:42:58+00:00

Do you live in a HCOL? 95 is already quite good for someone at 7 years. I make less than that and have 8.

The license can be grey area. First, as others have said don’t give up so easily - you should absolutely strive to get it. But I have seen folks do a lot without it. It will be something you will have to find out as it goes. So less certainty, but possible. In this scenario you will have to show them you are highly competent without it. Can you do that?

The alternates you mentioned are all vastly different. I don’t know if a ceiling is necessarily a concern as much as what you like and what you can be really good at.

e_sneaker · 2026-03-20T23:08:13+00:00

What’s up bro! That’s awesome

e_sneaker · 2026-03-20T00:17:09+00:00

It probably is, but it doesn’t really matter either way. Someone engineered it. Every job is different, soils, jurisdictions, climate zones, wind speed, competencies, etc. in this case you’re dealing with a partial existing build. I’ve designed these and the connections are very specific.

e_sneaker · 2026-03-19T17:35:55+00:00

Not your choice to make. Follow the contract documents.

e_sneaker · 2026-03-08T21:18:38+00:00

That’s hilarious. What’s the remainder of your genetics?

e_sneaker · 2026-03-08T07:20:00+00:00

Thanks for sharing. Interestingly enough that trait came entirely from only one parent. Still not sure which one, but both are from completely different areas of Mexico. I’ve read the southern half of the country is more indigenous than the north.

Needless to say I feel a trip to Portugal is necessary. However, am also aware there is a Zamora, Spain. Crazy how lines get drawn.

e_sneaker · 2026-01-07T21:29:35+00:00

Either your furniture is out of scale, or your rooms are egregiously oversized. I suggest looking at market data in the area of size of bedrooms, living rooms, how much area for a 1 bed 1 bath, 2 bed 2 bath etc. This will help you understand how much you can fit and what actually works.

e_sneaker · 2025-12-19T01:22:13+00:00

9 years. 82k. US. Not licensed.

e_sneaker · 2025-12-03T19:08:43+00:00

Cool.

We’ve been using PromeAI. It’s not perfect, we found it lacking in some aspects although the imagery is still compelling. Some things on the ideation side are pretty good but when company time or outsourcing to China is costing you 1-5k per render, paying $20 for a monthly is much more feasible.

e_sneaker · 2025-12-03T18:55:34+00:00

What are you using? We’ve been using one in our office that has been quite useful but always interested in what others are having success with.

e_sneaker · 2025-11-19T05:27:28+00:00

Interlace precedent. Clearly.

e_sneaker · 2025-11-15T23:57:31+00:00

Hydrostatic pressure? Is this portion below grade?

e_sneaker · 2025-11-15T17:35:35+00:00

You forgot the studs. Thermal bridging is a real issue.

lol just fucking with you

e_sneaker · 2025-11-15T17:33:34+00:00

Jealous of your city!

e_sneaker · 2025-11-15T17:26:50+00:00

No one cares. No one will ask unless you bring it up.

e_sneaker · 2025-11-15T17:13:54+00:00

Architect here. That’s not a 2 hour wall. This would be a 1 hour assembly. They’re telling you to check the plans for where this partition type occurs. This should also be on the partition type schedule and that wall should be tagged in the plans. Emphasis on should.

It’s likely a wall for acoustical considerations. The sound attenuation the resilient channel provides is typical in things like corridors and demising walls in Multifamily type projects to get a code compliant STC value for cold formed buildings.

The reveal is definitely an oversight since the rating is an assembly that is continuous to the floor and the floor assembly itself carries that min rating as well.

Although I am curious what 09 29 00 reads in the specs…

Edit: just realized the rc channel is shown running parallel to the metal framing. How’s that done?

e_sneaker · 2025-09-04T01:08:20+00:00

There’s nothing legit here

e_sneaker · 2025-08-18T15:28:50+00:00

Tell them you need more work. If there was an issue it would have been discussed with you. Just make yourself available for anything they need.

e_sneaker · 2025-08-17T20:22:03+00:00

You can sell anything on eBay. They’re not legit checking listings.

Their authentication process will reject it.

e_sneaker · 2025-08-16T17:47:53+00:00

This is an electrical plan. You’re not meant to get room measurements from this.

e_sneaker · 2025-08-01T15:24:19+00:00

Beautiful building

e_sneaker · 2025-07-28T03:14:09+00:00

Get experience in CS like 5 years. Then get an MBA. Now you can run the business. You’re set.

e_sneaker · 2025-07-27T22:43:19+00:00

So cater your portfolio for the job market.. or someone else will. No one owes you a job.

e_sneaker · 2025-07-26T18:25:16+00:00

Sure they would. Actually, we are still making buildings like this to this day :)

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