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Engineering or construction??
Posted on 2/1/18 at 8:48 pm
Posted on 2/1/18 at 8:48 pm
I've lurked on O-T for a little while...now I need some advice...
Where's the money: engineering design or construction? I've worked in civil design for a while but often kick around the idea of giving the construction/PM side a shot. Any of y'all done that? How'd you like the switch? Thanks in advance!
Where's the money: engineering design or construction? I've worked in civil design for a while but often kick around the idea of giving the construction/PM side a shot. Any of y'all done that? How'd you like the switch? Thanks in advance!
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Posted on 2/1/18 at 8:49 pm to fkmonark25
Bitcoin
Posted on 2/1/18 at 8:52 pm to fkmonark25
Engineering, then open a construction business as a side gig.
Posted on 2/1/18 at 8:58 pm to fkmonark25
Just be a fluffer.
Posted on 2/1/18 at 8:58 pm to fkmonark25
Engineering..... more options and you can still do construction if you want
Posted on 2/1/18 at 8:59 pm to fkmonark25
you'll make plenty in either if you are good.
Posted on 2/1/18 at 9:09 pm to fkmonark25
You need to go back to Engineering school and fail out then enroll as a CM major.
And that’s coming from a CM guy
And that’s coming from a CM guy
Posted on 2/1/18 at 9:14 pm to fkmonark25
I read this as you have a civil degree, currently do design work and are contemplating getting into the construction side of civil projects. I did this and it worked out great for me. No longer in that industry but I’d recommend trying it. Even if you end up wanting to go back in design after a while...you’ll be a better engineer.
Posted on 2/1/18 at 9:18 pm to fkmonark25
I was in engineering and switched to CM. Not because I failed any classes or it was too hard, but because I could see that I wouldn't enjoy my time in college if I stayed in engineering.
Several years later... No ragrets
Several years later... No ragrets
Posted on 2/1/18 at 9:21 pm to fkmonark25
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Where's the money: engineering design or construction?
Depends on what industry
Posted on 2/1/18 at 9:26 pm to philly444
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I was in engineering and switched to CM. Not because I failed any classes or it was too hard, but because I could see that I wouldn't enjoy my time in college if I stayed in engineering.
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I wouldn't enjoy my time in college if I stayed in engineering.
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because it was too hard
Posted on 2/1/18 at 9:29 pm to KG6
Kys
Posted on 2/1/18 at 9:30 pm to fkmonark25
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Even if you end up wanting to go back in design after a while...you’ll be a better engineer.
GulfCoastPoke is right. As one who has been on the CM side, I feel like 2-3 years in the construction field should be a prerequisite for engineers and architects to get their license. I can't tell you how many times I have seen a design that looks great on paper but can't actually be built.
Posted on 2/1/18 at 9:37 pm to k wilk
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I can't tell you how many times I have seen a design that looks great on paper but can't actually be built.
I can relate!
Posted on 2/1/18 at 9:38 pm to jamboybarry
Currently a Civil Eng. major with a minor in CM 
Posted on 2/1/18 at 9:40 pm to fkmonark25
They pay you more in CM, but there is a reason. After you pull a few 12 hour 7 day shifts, you'll know why. But I loved it when I was doing it. Weekends were so chill.
Posted on 2/1/18 at 9:41 pm to philly444
My CM degree has paid off big time, but I did spend 6 summers on my tools then after graduation went to an engineering firm then hired on by the client. Loving it and money is there
Posted on 2/1/18 at 9:42 pm to k wilk
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can't tell you how many times I have seen a design that looks great on paper but can't actually be built.
I see this way more than I should, I agree that engineers should have to work in the field before getting licensed
Posted on 2/1/18 at 9:43 pm to philly444
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I could see that I wouldn't enjoy my time in college if I stayed in engineering
Posted on 2/1/18 at 9:45 pm to fkmonark25
Stop chasing paper and do what makes you happy
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