Hello Ernie,
In my own professional experience, several older people who had worked
their entire careers in inches really opposed switching to millimeters.
I find that most people don't really have a strong opinion one way or
the other. Unfortunately, it seems that the old dogs don't want to
learn new tricks. Young people coming in mostly favor metric units, but
since it's the older, established generation that has the most clout,
newly hired fresh-outs are pressured into doing things the old way.
After long enough, the young people get older and the cycle repeats.
In my own case, once I switched metric I was happy to see that most of
my coworkers were supportive, and many switched, too. It just took a
small amount of leadership.
J.
ernie edwards wrote:
Can someone bring me up to speed on what is holding up converting
completely to metrics?
I was exposed to metrics, while living in Spain for 5 years in the mid
80's. We were building Dept. of Defense buildings in a number of
Mediterranean countries.... metrics sure made sense to me....
I am trying to start a dialog in the American Institute of Architects
(AIA) on supporting full conversion and I have sent emails to The
Associated General Contractors (AGC) and The National Society of
Professional Engineers (NSPE) asking their position on metrics. So
far, I haven't heard from either the AGC or NSPE.
Again, please help me understand where the hold up is?
Thanks, Ernie Edwards, AIA [EMAIL PROTECTED]
