Ethical Decision Making for Design and Construction Professionals

Designers, Planners, Architects, Landscape Architects, and Engineers all need to know about and adhere to established codes of ethics. Then you will protect the public and the environment now as well as in the future.
This webcast gives you the history of the events that led to our current attitudes regarding ethical decision making. You will get specific examples of the consequences for making unwise decisions. You’ll also receive instruction in the ethical considerations involved in making good, safe, ethical decisions. ATTN: This educational offering is recognized by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry as satisfying 2 hours of credit toward the required continuing education.

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Course Details

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this course you will be able to:

  • Recognize the need for ethical behavior in the design and construction industry
  • Explain the importance of the professional codes of ethics associated with professional organizations
  • Discuss reasoning skills based on the aspirational values and ideas that will help design and construction professionals navigate through difficult professional situations
  • Comprehend some of the most common ethical considerations (e.g. social responsibility) within the planning, design, and construction industry

Specs

Course Level Intermediate
Languages English
Compatibility Audio, WebCast, MobileReady

Rumanda Young, Ph.D.

Author

Dr. Young is a Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) in the state of Texas and a Certified Planner (AICP). She holds a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture (BLA) from the University of Arkansas, a master's degree in city and regional planning (MCRP) with environmental planning emphasis from the University of Texas at Arlington, and a Ph.D. in urban planning and public policy. Dr. Young also spent time abroad in Cheltenham, England at the University of Gloucestershire focusing on sustainable development practices, environmental planning, and resource management.

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