The December Ethical Dilemma: Ethical Obligations to Employers
Engineer Wendy is employed by a computer manufacturing company. She was responsible for the design of certain computer equipment several years ago.
The November Ethical Dilemma: Claim Review and Analysis Services
Engineer Mike, a geophysical engineer, was retained by a construction contractor to make field compaction tests in connection with work to be performed for the city of Downstream.
The October Ethical Dilemma: Engineer vs. Architect
Engineer Annie is retained by an architect to provide mechanical engineering services in connection with the design of a small office building.
The September Ethical Dilemma: Building Inspections for the County
This is the September 2024 edition of our monthly series of Ethics case studies titled What Do You Think? This series is comprised of case studies from NSPE archives, involving both real and hypothetical matters submitted by engineers, public [...]
The August Ethical Dilemma: Writing for Newspapers
Engineer Susan, a renowned structural engineer, is hired for a nominal sum by a large city newspaper to visit the site of a state bridge construction project
The July Ethical Dilemma: Can Engineers Offer Services Outside of Their Firm?
Brad is the engineer who actually developed the proposal for the firm. A city official approaches Brad and asks if he would agree to a contract as a consultant.