And BTW, just got an application from an engineer moving into town.

it's easier to overcome a JD than, say, an engineering degree.

Short, sweet and to the point, but also may lead to a more robust conversation.

I was given the opportunity, through the engineering firm I work for, to donate time to Habitat for Humanity over the holidays, and it was the best free education/experience builder for me.

My first investment was a rehab project, as my background was in general contracting / structural engineering...so it was sort of a natural progression for me. 

The Board of Building Standard Department informed us that we need to work with a design architect or engineer to draw the plans, and those plans need to be submitted to the building department for review.

I do have some entrepreneurial experience though and I am an engineer at my day job.

We have an engineering firm working on the plans for us right now and getting us a quote for building something of this size.  

If your intention is to add a second floor....it can be done but one of many tripping points is the foundation....if it was designed/engineered to support one story with live loads, it might not have enough strength to support the second floor. 

Hi: I have been asked by the City to provide a plan and profile through our P.E. for a new construction of a 2500 sf single storey building on a 8000 sf lot. Anyone has done this before? Any cost estimate from your ow...