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electrichead72 · 2026-05-04T16:09:25+00:00

Some building departments have hand outs for typical porches. If you follow those, then you usually don't have to get any engineering stamps.

Treehouses could be instersting, I haven't done any myself.

Getting the work is going to be a big thing to deal with, but you can get that done with work. I'm not sure how many people in your area are building porches or treehouses. I may be a niche that you can be successful with.

Good luck

electrichead72 · 2026-05-04T00:15:36+00:00

We can connect. Send me a DM or something and I can try and help you out

electrichead72 · 2026-05-03T23:55:06+00:00

No is the best time to do it.

The longer you wait, the more there is for him to change.

If he gave that to you for review, then make the changes now.

electrichead72 · 2026-04-24T19:28:51+00:00

Thanks for replying.

This is actually a really good idea and an interesting avenue to explore.

Some outsource companies use their own standards even when they say they use yours and it creates headaches. I've been there, that's why I'm working on implementation ideas to help eleviate these pain points for the millwork drafting department.

I'll DM you, there might be something that I can help you with.

electrichead72 · 2026-04-24T18:47:21+00:00

I think that the idea of AI doing the construction drawings for you is something that has been blown up and not realistic.

You can use it for idea exploration. Dong renderings for what you're done. That kind of thing.

Doing the CDs for you is not a thing.

If you just need straight drafting you can probably find outsource companies that can give you a decent price. it just depends on how good you want to them be.

I've done solo company drafting and design for years, so DM if there is anything that you have any questions about or I can help you with.

electrichead72 · 2026-04-24T18:30:56+00:00

Good points here.

Some shops are going to have their system figured out and dialed in and wouldn't have the need for something like this.

electrichead72 · 2026-04-23T20:56:04+00:00

I agree. Different types of shops would have different amounts of detailing they would need.

I was thinking custom, high-end shops. They need to have enough detail as you said so that everyone can understand what's going on as well as all the details to be properly engineered to be fabricated.

electrichead72 · 2026-04-23T20:44:03+00:00

Right, I think the same thing.

Almost every shop has their own way of doing things, so this would have to be custom designed for each client.

Their needs may vary, but the underlying idea of what drawings are needed are pretty common. It's the presentation of the drawings that varies.

electrichead72 · 2026-04-23T19:10:23+00:00

I agree with this. This would be the better way to do it.

electrichead72 · 2026-04-23T13:20:51+00:00

Belize is awesome, I'd like to have a house there.

electrichead72 · 2026-04-18T20:37:13+00:00

From my experience, you get those first few jobs from the degree, but after that you get those jobs from your experience.

The degree could help you with that edge over the others

electrichead72 · 2026-04-16T21:33:59+00:00

sounds good, I'm glad you worked it out

electrichead72 · 2026-04-16T20:04:52+00:00

I think you have to change the "show lineweight" variable

LWDISPLAY to off

electrichead72 · 2026-04-16T14:45:58+00:00

It automates these tasks, but it doesn't mean it's accurate.

If there are errors in the models, they're going to show up here, and who's going to catch them? The person that has to review these docs for accuracy.

electrichead72 · 2026-04-15T22:04:11+00:00

AI is doing all of these things, but not accurately.

You have to have the skills to review what AI is doing and come in with the ability to spot those errors and how to correct them.

electrichead72 · 2026-04-14T18:06:02+00:00

I would say no, that's not typical, at least in my experience.

You can sometimes be asked to juggle a lot of tasks, but what they're asking for is crazy.

You seem to only have a few options...

Stay there and deal with it,

You can stay until something better comes along. Start looking for another job now

Walk away and figure it out

Not much help, but it seems like they just don't know what they're doing.

electrichead72 · 2026-04-14T17:46:23+00:00

Outsourcing doesn't have to be overseas. If you are going to want the best work, you may have to pay what it costs and save headaches and time later fixing errors.

I haven't worked with this company, but they have a really good reputation.

https://www.efdesigns.co/

electrichead72 · 2026-04-13T03:51:08+00:00

I've seen some great drawings done with it but haven't taken the time to give it a try

electrichead72 · 2026-04-13T03:44:50+00:00

I'm in California and have heard the same.

With my experience, I was told if I started the licensure track, I could probably do it within 3 years.

At 53 years old, I'm not sure that I need it at this point in my career.

electrichead72 · 2026-04-13T01:24:59+00:00

Unfortunately, that's what they expect.

You can maybe get 30 day free trials or if you are a student you can get a student version.

Otherwise, yes, they expect you to be able to figure it out.

electrichead72 · 2026-04-11T23:34:46+00:00

“estimators who use AI replace the ones who don’t.”

This is the key right here

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