The December Ethical Dilemma: Proper Credit for Past Projects
Engineer Brad is the principal in a new engineering firm that has been in existence for approximately 18 months. All of the engineers in the firm have come from other engineering firms. Brad develops a ...
The November Ethical Dilemma: Conflict of Interest?
Engineer Robert, a forensic engineer, accepts a retainer from a plaintiff's attorney who sends him selected file documentation. Robert subsequently bills the attorney for the work, which includes a review ...
The October Ethical Dilemma: Sign Your Plans
Engineer Patrick, employed by Superior Engineering, leaves Superior and goes to work for competitor Maverick Engineering. A project which Patrick was responsible for was virtually completed, but ...
The September Ethical Dilemma: Building Bridges
Engineer Craig is employed by UVW Consultants, a major structural engineering firm, and is acting project manager for the construction of a bridge. After completing his work on the bridge, Craig leaves the firm and associates ...
The August Ethical Dilemma: Board Member Seeking Work
Engineer Heidi serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of a college in a medium-sized city. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded the city money, and the city has agreed ...
The July Ethical Dilemma: Referral Fees
Engineer Ralph receives an unsolicited letter from a local, medium-sized general contractor. The contractor wishes to associate his firm with Ralph’s engineering firm, wherein he will refer clients to Ralph, and asks ...