Ethical Issues in Design-Build
In this online engineering PDH course the dilemma for the engineer or architect posed by the conflict between the owner's and general contractor's interests in the design-build process is discussed. The ethical issues that arise from such dilemma when subjective criteria are used to award design-build contracts are also discussed. Finally, steps that can be taken by individual engineers and engineering societies to resolve these ethical issues while retaining design-build as a construction delivery option are discussed.
The widespread growth of "design-build" presents ethical issues for engineers and architects. If these issues are not addressed, it is likely public reaction to abuses the process invites will result in the loss of design-build as a construction delivery process.
This 2 PDH online course is intended for engineers and architects employed by public agencies and private companies as well as those who are self-employed who are involved with design-build projects. It will also be valuable for construction professionals who are concerned with the long-term health of their industry.
This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Learning the elements of design-build
- Learning the difference between a construction delivery and a construction procurement process
- Learning to distinguish subjective criteria for award of design-build contracts from objective criteria
- Learning the fundamental elements of a construction delivery process
- Learning the fundamental elements of a construction procurement process
- Learning how "best value" and "point systems" can be inappropriately manipulated
- Learning the two serious ethical issues engineers are faced with in design-build
- Learning the steps individual engineers and engineering societies can take to rationalize these ethical issues
- Learning what the engineer needs to do to protect himself when interest of the owner and that of the general contractor conflict
- Learning the importance of integrity in public agency and private company procurement
In this professional engineering CEU course, you need to review the course document titled, "Ethical Issues in Design-Build".
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