8 Tips to Avoid the Traps of Unethical Behavior [H1]

Ethics is an often misunderstood but critical part of successfully practicing structural engineering. A solid understanding of ethical principles is as vital to a successful career as technical knowledge. Unfortunately, in recent years, an emphasis on technical skills has forced the topic of ethics into a secondary role where it is seldom discussed, emphasized, or enforced.

The purpose of this session is to acquaint the participant with the Canons and application of the Code of Ethics. We will provide eight tips that help to assess ethical problems and determine when corrective action is required and how to accomplish it.

Track: Ethics

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