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10/22/2024: LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR, Public Interaction - The Third Fundamental Canon of NSPE's Code of Ethics, Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 12pm-1pm Eastern

10/22/2024: LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR, Public Interaction - The Third Fundamental Canon of NSPE's Code of Ethics, Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 12pm-1pm Eastern

1 hr. Webinar

Level: Intermediate

Item#: RV-W102224

SME: Dave Adams

The third fundamental canon of NSPE's Code of Ethics sates, "Engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner."  This seems like a fairly simple requirement, but what about honest differences in code interpretation?  What about legitimate disagreements between engineers on methods, or even the application of scientific principles?  What does it mean to be "objective"?  These important issues will be explored by examining case studies and summarizing practical applications.
 
Note: This is a live webinar delivered via GoToWebinar. Session instructions will be emailed to you 24-48 hours prior to the webinar and the morning of the webinar. If you have not received your instructions for any reason, please call Customer Support (1-866-546-1212) the day of the event. Webinars are live and interactive. Students will have the ability to interact with and ask questions of the presenter directly.
 
 
Course Objectives
At the end of this webinar you will be able to:
  • Understand the importance of truth and objectivity in reports, statements, or testimony for public safety.
  • Explain the results of case studies where ethical dilemmas have been resolved with a focus on public welfare.
  • Identify differences in technical opinions that could be potentially harmful to public safety.
  • Establish a workplace atmosphere of honesty and integrity to advance public welfare. 
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Dave Adams
Dave Adams has been practicing structural engineering since graduation from the University of California, San Diego in 1990. He is currently a Principal Associate with BWE in San Diego, CA, and continues to serve as a subject matter expert for the California engineer's licensing board (BPELSG). He regularly designs and details structures of all materials and collaborates with other engineers and draftspersons. Dave also investigates structural failures or damage for a variety of building types and has written comprehensive reports to summarize findings and retrofit recommendation. Mr. Adams is actively involved in the engineering community through committee membership, paper publication, and student mentoring.
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AK - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W102224)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
AK - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare)
AL - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W102224)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
AL - Engineer (General)
AR - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W102224)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
AR - Engineer (General)
CT - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W102224)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
DC - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W102224)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
DE - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W102224)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
DE - Engineer (Ethics (maximum of 6 hours), General)
FL - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W102224)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
FL - Engineer (Ethics, General - 0009980)
Accreditation: FBPE Approved Provider #0003352, License #33
GA - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W102224)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
GA - Engineer (General)
HI - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W102224)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
IA - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W102224)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
ID - Engineer (General)
IL - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W102224)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
IL - Engineer, Professional (Ethics, General)
IL - Engineer, Structural (Ethics, General)
IN - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W102224)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
KS - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W102224)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
KS - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare)
KY - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W102224)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
KY - Engineer (General)
LA - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W102224)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
LA - Engineer (Ethics, General)
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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MN - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W102224)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
MN - Engineer (Ethics, General)
MO - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W102224)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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MS - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W102224)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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MT - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W102224)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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NE - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare)
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NE - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.
NH - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W102224)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NH - Engineer (General)
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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NM - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W102224)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NM - Engineer (Ethics, General)
NV - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W102224)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NV - Engineer (Ethics, General)
NY - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W102224)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NY - Engineer (Ethics, General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
OH - Engineer (General)
OK - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W102224)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
OK - Engineer (General)
OR - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W102224)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
SC - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W102224)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
SC - Engineer (General)
SD - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W102224)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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TN - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W102224)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
TN - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare)
TX - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W102224)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
TX - Engineer (Ethics, General)
UT - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W102224)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
UT - Engineer (General)
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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VT - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W102224)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
VT - Engineer (General)
WA - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W102224)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
WI - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W102224)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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WV - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W102224)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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American Institute of Architects - AIA - Architects (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W102224)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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