This compact reference succinctly explains the engineering profession's codes of ethics using case studies drawn from decisions of the National Society of Professional Engineers' Board of Ethical Review, examining ethical challenges in engineering, construction, and project management. It includes study questions to supplement general engineering survey courses and a list of references to aid practicing engineers in exploring topics in depth. The author discusses recent headline-making disasters such as the Challenger explosion and the Chernobyl nuclear catastrophe; considers the merits and drawbacks of professional codes of ethics; and outlines legal standards for liability.

Problem-solving engineering ethics; defining engineering ethics; ethical technologies in engineering, construction, and project management; continuing professional development in engineering; professional engineering licensing and registration laws; the engineers creed and the order of the engineer; what constitutes professionalism?; working within your discipline; reasonable safety versus foolproof design; compensation and employment ethics; ethics in forensic (legal) consulting; whistleblowing; international ethics; the first fundamental canon and the second mile; selected case studies. Appendix: engineering codes of ethics; model guide for professional conduct of the American Association of Engineering Societies; NSPE Code of Ethics for Engineers; code of ethics for the project management profession; AACE International Canon of Ethics; American Society of Civil Engineers Code of Ethics; IEEE Code of Ethics.