Transcript Ethics for Engineers
Ethics for Engineers
National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) Code of Ethics for Engineers
Rules of Practice
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Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public. 2.
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Perform services only in areas of their competence. Issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner. Act for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees. Avoid deceptive acts. Conduct themselves honorably, responsibly, ethically, and lawfully so as to enhance the honor, reputation, and usefulness of the profession.
Professional Obligations
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Engineers shall be guided in all their relations by the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
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Engineers shall at all times strive to serve the public interest. Engineers shall avoid all conduct or practice which deceives the public. Engineers shall not disclose, without consent, confidential information concerning the business affairs or technical processes of any present or former client or employer, or public body on which they serve.
Professional Obligations
5. Engineers shall not be influenced in their professional duties by conflicting interests.
6. Engineers shall not attempt to obtain employment or advancement or professional engagements by untruthfully criticizing other engineers, or by other improper or questionable methods. 7. Engineers shall not attempt to injure, maliciously or falsely, directly or indirectly, the professional reputation, prospects, practice or employment of other engineers. Engineers who believe others are guilty of unethical or illegal practice shall present such information to the proper authority for action.
Professional Obligations
8. Engineers shall accept personal responsibility for their professional activities; provided, however, that Engineers may seek indemnification for services arising out of their practice for other than gross negligence, where the Engineer's interests cannot otherwise be protected. 9. Engineers shall give credit for engineering work to those to whom credit is due, and will recognize the proprietary interests of others.
CITICORP CENTER CASE:
In the early 1970s the planning started for a new building in Manhattan for Citicorp's headquarters. The new building was to take up an entire city block, but had to avoid an historic church on one corner of the block that had been built in 1905. In order to deal with this unique situation, William LeMessurier used an innovative structural design. The building was built and considered a success, but about four years later LeMessurier realized that under certain, unlikely wind conditions, the building's structure could fail. LeMessurier quickly developed a plan to solve the problem and worked with Citicorp to resolve the issue, despite the risk to his reputation. This case is an excellent example of how ethical problems can be avoided by doing what should be done in the first place.
Kiewit’s Ethics (from website)
Kiewit’s reputation for being a company of great integrity and ethics is as important as any asset Kiewit owns. That reputation is the result of concerted effort by our founders and subsequent generations of managers and employees promoting a culture for ethics and compliance.
Kiewit Ethics : Reporting
Kiewit employees are expected to report all suspected violations of the law or Kiewit policies and procedures immediately to their District Manager and/or the General Counsel or via the Compliance Reporting Hotline.
The Kiewit Compliance Reporting Hotline (1-800-901-1087) may be used for reporting violations anonymously. Employees will not be subject to retaliation or adverse personnel action of any kind for reporting a concern or issues that the employee believes in good faith may violate the law or Kiewit policies.
Any questions regarding Kiewit’s Compliance Program should be directed to Kiewit’s Compliance Department at [email protected]