I couldn't agree more mate. I have been in all sorts of engineering trades for the past 16 years (builder, subby, and consultancy), and I must say that doing small projects specially alteration jobs are by far the most trickiest and challenging. The constraints that you need to deal with are just unimaginable compare to a new /fresh project, whereas you have the luxury to specifify any types of members. Except cantilever members which are 5 m. or more without backspan 🤣
Glad I found your videos, came over from Matt's Channel when I saw you are UK based like myself. Also wanted to become an engineer to be able to design my own home one day and can definitely confirm the comment about working on large projects and having no clue how to design a beam for a house haha. Loving the videos mate!
Another great video! Just a quick question - do you feel that to become a well rounded/chartered engineer you need to have experience/exposure to the larger projects?
you should definitely try and get a mixture of projects under your belt. I would say size of project is not as important as the type. So you can learn a lot from a small basement job versus a new steel frame job. not to say there isnt anything to learn from a new steel frame job, but a big project doesnt necessarily mean more learning.
Hi Dazz, really appreciating the topic (and Europe) focused approach of your videos - thanks a bunch for the work you put into them! On the subject of renovation/structural interventions in the context of existing buildings, would you (or anyone else!) have any books to recommend? How to reinforce an existing steel/concrete/timber beam, how to assess/increase bearing capacity of existing foundations etc… I hear that « Structural Renovation of Buildings : Methods, Details & Design Examples » is solid but with a US focus I believe. Though principals remain greatly similar mind :)
I totally agree! I would take a six figure project over a eight or nine figure project any day. If you're a grad working on a small project, you get the opportunity to work on the structure from top to bottom and you get to be influential. Architect's, M&E engineer's and contractor's are more likely to value your opinion and you get more freedom to actually design the structure. Large projects are usually over budget, very stressful, and very inflexible. All decisions are made by people more important than yourself and you have virtually no control or influence on anything. You just work on one tiny corner of the project and when you're done you move on the next tiny portion. You're always under pressure to deliver and constantly battling against the clock. And all this for bragging rights of working on a large project? Nah, I'll pass thanks.
I couldn't agree more mate. I have been in all sorts of engineering trades for the past 16 years (builder, subby, and consultancy), and I must say that doing small projects specially alteration jobs are by far the most trickiest and challenging. The constraints that you need to deal with are just unimaginable compare to a new /fresh project, whereas you have the luxury to specifify any types of members. Except cantilever members which are 5 m. or more without backspan 🤣
Great video, really glad I found a European structural engineer! Most channels are usually in USA and things can be quite different
Great content again, Dazz. Love your authenticity.
Incredible video, easily one of my new favourite UA-cam channels. Currently in my final year of undergrad civil/structural. Keep the videos coming!
Good information. Can you make a video on how you model structures in tekla structural designer.
Glad I found your videos, came over from Matt's Channel when I saw you are UK based like myself. Also wanted to become an engineer to be able to design my own home one day and can definitely confirm the comment about working on large projects and having no clue how to design a beam for a house haha. Loving the videos mate!
You are amazing and decicated engineer, thanks so much.
Another great video! Just a quick question - do you feel that to become a well rounded/chartered engineer you need to have experience/exposure to the larger projects?
you should definitely try and get a mixture of projects under your belt. I would say size of project is not as important as the type. So you can learn a lot from a small basement job versus a new steel frame job. not to say there isnt anything to learn from a new steel frame job, but a big project doesnt necessarily mean more learning.
@@EverydayDazz That makes sense, I really appreciate the response!
Hi Dazz, really appreciating the topic (and Europe) focused approach of your videos - thanks a bunch for the work you put into them!
On the subject of renovation/structural interventions in the context of existing buildings, would you (or anyone else!) have any books to recommend? How to reinforce an existing steel/concrete/timber beam, how to assess/increase bearing capacity of existing foundations etc…
I hear that « Structural Renovation of Buildings : Methods, Details & Design Examples » is solid but with a US focus I believe. Though principals remain greatly similar mind :)
I totally agree! I would take a six figure project over a eight or nine figure project any day.
If you're a grad working on a small project, you get the opportunity to work on the structure from top to bottom and you get to be influential. Architect's, M&E engineer's and contractor's are more likely to value your opinion and you get more freedom to actually design the structure.
Large projects are usually over budget, very stressful, and very inflexible. All decisions are made by people more important than yourself and you have virtually no control or influence on anything. You just work on one tiny corner of the project and when you're done you move on the next tiny portion. You're always under pressure to deliver and constantly battling against the clock. And all this for bragging rights of working on a large project? Nah, I'll pass thanks.
Hi thanks for informative videos I have some design work for you. Let me know how I can contact you.
Hey, you can contact me through LinkedIn or email direct. The details are in my channel about page.
Couldn’t find you email and also I have sent a request in Linkden.