[rat9988]

I have yet to see, with the exception of the software world, engineering with such loose process.

[ghaff]

As someone who was a mechanical engineer in the oil business, I think you have a very positive view of engineering processes in general.

[nvm0n2]

It's common to start constructing buildings before the design is even complete. And there can be huge "tech debt" disasters in civil engineering. Berlin Airport is one famous example.

[ghaff]

>It's common to start constructing buildings before the design is even complete.

Of which the Sydney Opera House is one of the better known examples.