This column offers an examination of the ethical cases considered by the ASCE Committee on Professional Conduct, as well as ethical issues affecting the profession. These articles are published 11 times per year in Civil Engineering Magazine.
A Question of Ethics
Working while on sabbatical? Think twice
Engineers must find their own paths while balancing employer expectations.
Equitable and inclusive behavior are mandates in ASCE's new code of ethics
An ASCE member tells offensive jokes about women while at a conference....
When ethics and conflicts of interest collide
A failure to disclose doesn’t always lead to negative repercussions.
Proper attribution is a matter of service for civil engineers
They deserve the right of due recognition for their professional achievements
Engineer’s failure to disclose moonlighting leads to ethical precipice
Be sure to let your employer know about your side hustle.
Examining the ethics of expert testimony
We consider providing expert testimony through the lens of ASCE’s Code of Ethics.
Protecting the public is the bedrock of ASCE's Code of Ethics
Protecting the public’s health, safety, and welfare is the foundation of civil...
Engineers must create a culture of zero tolerance for corruption in their workplaces
A zero tolerance policy for bribery, corruption, and fraud is still the...
Are incentives for time savings ethical?
Nothing in ASCE’s new code of ethics directly addresses incentives. Are they okay?
Part 2 of 2: ASCE's new code of ethics explained
In the second of two parts, general counsel Tara Hoke discusses how...