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> only the largest companies could compete That is fundamentally untrue. In fact, regulations would even the playing field. Right now, anyone can get their Eng
by cush 5y ago
> only the largest companies could compete
That is fundamentally untrue. In fact, regulations would even the playing field. Right now, anyone can get their Engineering degree, complete an apprenticeship, and open a firm. Regulations like Building and electrical codes protect the public, and certified civil and electrical engineers are certifiably competent enough to implement them. Once certified, everyone has the qualifications to bid for the same contracts.
- devwastaken 5y ago>Right now, anyone can get their Engineering degree, complete an apprenticeship, and open a firm. Great, then we should see that. We don't, because that's not true. To "open a firm" with all that red tape requires a great deal of people, namely lawyers and other engineers. That's big money, and it looks bad in comparison to the larger company that, again, gets to set all the rules for you. Certifications are junk. They're a belief system the same as religion. All anyone has to do to be an engineer is get a degree. Do you see how many people have advanced degrees and have nothing but air between their ears? Yeah, I wouldn't trust them to make a popsicle stick bridge. The reason for all the certs, degrees and requirements is control from the largest of corps. They want to set the standard to prevent competition and convince people they are the safe and effective option. You can't compete unless you play their game.
- cush 5y ago> All anyone has to do to be an engineer is get a degree. A PEng needs thousands of hours of work experience then need to write competency exams. Religion? What are you talking about?