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While I understand your concern your viewpoint is naive. Civil engineering is a relatively close knit field (as are many fields). Possibility for kickbacks is d
by R0b0t1 5y ago
While I understand your concern your viewpoint is naive. Civil engineering is a relatively close knit field (as are many fields). Possibility for kickbacks is definitely there.
Something that has really put me off of license requirements is the relish that I have seen inspectors take in telling people they're going to need tens of thousands in renovations to bring a home up to code. Some of these items are things like "window sill does not go far enough inside."
- BobbyJo 5y agoYou're supposition and your anecdote don't tell the same story. Overly restrictive codes and under the table kick backs are two entirely different issues. They may stem from the same pot, but one is legal red tape and the other is clearly illegal. That being said, you may be right, but I don't see anything that supports the parent comment's assertion about it being widespread enough to affect decisions around making repairs, especially in situations where the building is structurally not sound.
- acomjean 5y agoI worked for a civil engineering firm. You are typically hired by and owner to draw up plans. You put jobs out for bid but the contracts are between the owner and the construction company. Insurance and the threat of lawsuits keep the engineering part of the business pretty clean. I think your conflating them with city inspectors which come by and make sure construction is up to code.