The December Ethical Dilemma: Getting Political
The facts in the case presented combine several sections of the NSPE Code of Ethics: the engineers' obligation to participate and be a constructive force in public affairs (See Code III.2.a.), and the engineers' obligation to avoid statements that are misleading, deceptive, and causing dishonor on the engineering profession (Code III.1, Code III.1.e., and Code III.3.a.).
The November Ethical Dilemma: Grandfathered Projects Have It Easier
Engineer Troy serves as a director of a building department in a major city. Troy has been concerned that as a result of a series of budget cutbacks and more rigid code enforcement requirements, the city has been unable to provide...
The October Ethical Dilemma: Conflicting Interests?
Engineer Alice was retained by ABC Manufacturing for the purpose of reviewing documents to form an opinion in a patent litigation matter...
The September Ethical Dilemma: Designed for his own bid?
Engineer Arthur, a principal in a local consulting engineering firm, practicing as a professional corporation, who also is a principal owner in a construction contracting firm, prepared plans and specifications for the design...
The August Ethical Dilemma: Are Referral Fees Ethical?
Engineer Nick is a licensed professional engineer and owner of a corporation providing engineering services. The engineering corporation performs...
The July Ethical Dilemma: Coming clean about the clean up
Engineer Andy, a principal in ABC Engineering, an environmental engineering firm, submits qualifications and a proposal to a local municipality to be considered as the consultant for the research and analysis of a former dump site...