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
A Question of Ethics
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Case Study Examines the Ethics of Professional Development
What are the ethical implications of this scenario?
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Discouraging Women from STEM Careers Would Violate ASCE’s Code of Ethics
If the writer of this column had been an ASCE member, would...
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Does ASCE’s Code of Ethics Apply to Personal Behavior?
Did the member's conduct in submitting fraudulent personal income tax returns violate...
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Reviewing the Civil Engineer’s Ethical Obligations at Home and Abroad (Part 2)
Do the codes of conduct for engineers practicing in the United States...
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Fostering a Culture of Safety
What ethical lessons can be drawn from the negative pressure tests conducted...
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The Importance of a Personal Pledge
The Order of the Engineer can be traced back nearly a century...
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The Ethical Aspects of Competition
Would the engineer's submission of pricing information in response to the agency's...
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Keeping Information Confidential
While the particular case study involves a chemical engineer, the ethical challenges...
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Pitfalls of Parting
Navigating the treacherous waters of a professional separation can give rise to...
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Reviewing the Civil Engineer’s Ethical Obligations at Home and Abroad (Part 1)
Do the codes of conduct for engineers practicing in the United States...