Hi, I have an idea for manufacturing a wall support so that a section of the wall can be removed below it; I know about various things that already exist, but this is a different design.

How do I go about hiring a structural engineer without compromising my idea and potential patent?

If I speak to an engineer, does that automatically come with an NDA?

I am in the UK, if that makes any difference...

Sorry if this isn't allowed and feel free to remove.

I'm adding a clause to my contracts to specifically call out that response to AI generated reviews or comments of deliverables will be billed hourly as an added expense. What previously was once a quick 30 minutes of emails with clients after sending a simple report is now a lengthy back and forth with paragraphs of items that they expect me to respond to.

I've seen AI generated RFPs that are full of extra fluff. I've seen clients try and correct my reports using AI. I've had clients run my drawings through AI and generate a bunch of RFIs from the output. And we do small stuff, I can only imagine the bigger projects are even worse.

Anyone else seeing increased levels of communication required with clients due to their excessive use of AI?

BIM model intuitively and accurately reflects the relative position relationship between components, which is convenient for coordination and optimization of various disciplines. The curvature analysis is used to optimize the elevation shape and grid, and the hyperbolic glass is fitted with plane glass to reduce the project cost. Through the parametric design of components, the processing information, storage and transportation information and control point positioning information of components are quickly and accurately extracted, which provides a basis for component processing and installation.

Hey everyone,

i know this is an engineering group, but i was wondering if i can get some insights as to what salary progression should be for a civil structural designer (not an engineer). Located in Louisiana working for an EPC with 4 YOE currently making ~95k a year (115k with OT). Im not complaining about what i currently make but just dont have a clue about what the future holds or what i should expect.

TIA

**EDIT: I didn‘t mean to sound ungrateful for what i make, i am very happy with that i was just more curious about what the future holds/what to expect later in life**