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Used to like my job

I enjoyed construction before computers and technology. Architects used to do their job.

They produced clean plans that we actually built off of. Now they draw a floor plan, copy and paste
info from previous jobs, and build it through revisions and addendums, and never change the plans.

And don't get me started on all the different construction programs that require system learning on
every job, from submittals to billings.

I started before computers and even before fax machines. We called in our bids on the telephone
and then a gal in the office typed it up and stuck in in the mailbox.

Thank you for listening 😵‍💫
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GerOttman · 70-79, M
I love "boiler plate" specs from 1997! Sure, I'll use the life safety code from 8 editions back. Why da fuq not?
DogMan · 61-69, M
@GerOttman I specialize in Section 8 Mainly 08100, 08200, 08700. Don't say what it is.

But I know you know, 😉 I have been doing that for over 40 years in Nevada.

The fire codes and life safety codes haven't changed much. The last big change I remember
is Reagans ADA codes. That changed my industry quite a bit.
GerOttman · 70-79, M
@DogMan I foget if it changes every 4 years or 5. the changes are mostly subtle and technical however skipping 6 revisions because an engineer can't be bothered to update the spec is a real pain in the butt. Im not familiar with the details of your specialty but it's probably similar in some respects. I did fire slarm systems for almost 40 years. A lot changed in that time. The last project I had was a class 3 cluster fu3k! I had a unique opportunity to jump ship to the organization I had been servicing and never looked back!

 
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