In my experience Joe, the good ME's don't hang out in those industries that subscribe primarily to crisis management.
As a matter of fact, i've known my share of good ME's that tied of 'putting out fires' 24/7, and actually presented a cost anaylisis of this vs. reliable installs & retrofits.
The long run $$$ per 'widget' is usually justifiable, but i guess it just buggers up the 1/4ly's or bedazzels the bean counters.....so out the door they go......
Mainly, those whom manage in said style simply wish to circumvent any codes, regulations, bueracracy etc by sending in the unqualified and unknowing.
(cue..the good,bad & ugly theme..)
I get to clean up thier mess, stuff that would send most OSHA dudes into a catatonic fit....so it gives me a 'tude, sorry for the rant.....
Steve (donn kneed noo e'stinkin' baadges) ~aka sparky
[This message has been edited by sparky (edited 11-16-2002).]
