Professional Ethics in Construction and Engineering

Informationen zum Autor Jason Challender, PhD, is Director of Estates and Facilities at the University of Salford and a member of its senior leadership team. He is also a Visiting Professor of the University of Bolton. He is a Fellow and Board Director of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and a board member of the North West Construction Hub. He has over thirty years' client-side experience in the United Kingdom construction industry. Klappentext Professional Ethics in Construction and EngineeringA comprehensive and incisive how-to guide that walks readers through the implementation of robust ethical standards in everyday construction management and decision-makingRecent and high-profile incidents--including the 2017 Grenfell Tower tragedy and the Lakanal House fire in 2009--have been attributed to failures in the building construction, design, and certification industries. Some commentators have suggested that, while professional construction organizations are bound by codes of ethics, such codes may be downplayed or sometimes even ignored in the day-to-day activities of construction professionals.Professional Ethics in Construction and Engineering is a practical and industry-aligned guide on ethical practice in construction management. The book addresses how existing ethical standards should be applied in daily practice and offers case studies and examples to illustrate their effective implementation. The author also provides a toolkit that can be employed by frontline managers facing common ethical dilemmas.Readers will find:* Thorough discussions of how problematic and dangerous ethical situations arise and how they should be addressed* In-depth explorations of conflicts between legal and moral expectations, as well as mismatches between clients' business goals and the duties of contracting organizations* Playbooks for how impactful decisions should be made and how to uphold ethical standards and values* Comprehensive review of existing ethical standards and the legal requirements binding construction professionals found in organizations like RICS, RIBA, and the CIOBA must-read document for construction management practitioners, Professional Ethics in Construction and Engineering will also be invaluable to construction clients, contractors, surveyors, and architects, as well as students of construction-related disciplines at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Zusammenfassung Professional Ethics in Construction and EngineeringA comprehensive and incisive how-to guide that walks readers through the implementation of robust ethical standards in everyday construction management and decision-makingRecent and high-profile incidents--including the 2017 Grenfell Tower tragedy and the Lakanal House fire in 2009--have been attributed to failures in the building construction, design, and certification industries. Some commentators have suggested that, while professional construction organizations are bound by codes of ethics, such codes may be downplayed or sometimes even ignored in the day-to-day activities of construction professionals.Professional Ethics in Construction and Engineering is a practical and industry-aligned guide on ethical practice in construction management. The book addresses how existing ethical standards should be applied in daily practice and offers case studies and examples to illustrate their effective implementation. The author also provides a toolkit that can be employed by frontline managers facing common ethical dilemmas.Readers will find:* Thorough discussions of how problematic and dangerous ethical situations arise and how they should be addressed* In-depth explorations of conflicts between legal and moral expectations, as well as mismatches between clients' business goals and the duties of contracting organizations* Playbooks for how impactful decisions should be made and how to uphold ethical standards and values* C...

List of contents

Author Biography xii
 
Foreword xiii
 
Acknowledgement xv
 
List of Figures xvi
 
List of Tables xviii
 
List of Appendices xix
 
List of Abbreviations xx
 
1 Introduction 1
 
1.1 Introduction to the Book 1
 
1.2 Structure of the Book 5
 
1.3 Summary 7
 
References 7
 
2 Application of Ethics in the Context of the Construction Industry 9
 
2.1 Introduction 9
 
2.2 The Importance and Significance of the Global Construction Industry 9
 
2.3 Ethical Challenges for the Built Environment 10
 
2.4 The Bespoke Nature of the Construction Industry 11
 
2.5 The Fragmented Nature of the Construction Industry 12
 
2.6 The Role of Construction Professionals in Managing Construction Projects 13
 
2.7 Different Perspectives on Ethics 19
 
2.8 Decision Making from an Ethical Standpoint 20
 
2.9 The Life Cycle of Buildings 22
 
2.10 Summary 27
 
References 29
 
3 The Significance and Relevance of Ethics 31
 
3.1 Introduction to the Chapter 31
 
3.2 What Are Professional Ethics? 31
 
3.3 A Brief Historical and Theoretical Perspective on Ethics 34
 
3.4 Historical Theories as Frameworks for Ethics 36
 
3.5 Concept and Purpose of Ethics 37
 
3.6 A Context to the Discussion and Perception around Business Ethics 38
 
3.7 Goals of Professional Ethics 39
 
3.8 The Importance of Professional Ethics for the Construction Industry 40
 
3.9 Ethical Principles and Codes for Construction Professionals 42
 
3.10 How Should Construction Professionals Recognise Unethical Practices? 44
 
3.11 The Need for Construction Professionals to Uphold Ethical and Cultural Values When Procuring Projects 45
 
3.12 Summary 46
 
References 47
 
4 Ethical Dilemmas for Construction Practitioners 49
 
4.1 Introduction 49
 
4.2 The Construction Industry's Ethical Dilemma 50
 
4.3 Ethical Principles and Values 51
 
4.4 Factors Affecting Ethical Dilemmas 52
 
4.5 The Need for Construction Professionals to Uphold Cultural Values When Procuring Projects 53
 
4.6 Maintaining a Duty of Care in Tendering Processes 54
 
4.7 Corporate Hospitality and Gifts 55
 
4.8 Regulation and Governance of Professional Ethics 57
 
4.9 Whistle Blowing 58
 
4.10 Ethical Dilemmas around Self-Deception 60
 
4.11 Practical Examples of Ethical Dilemmas 61
 
4.12 Ethical Dilemmas that Apply to Different Roles 64
 
4.13 Summary 68
 
References 70
 
5 Types and Examples of Unethical Conduct and Corruption 71
 
5.1 Introduction 71
 
5.2 How Should Construction Professionals Recognise Unethical Conduct and Practices? 72
 
5.3 Examples of Acts of Unethical Behaviour and Corruption 72
 
5.4 Misuse of Power 74
 
5.5 Corruption 76
 
5.6 Fraud 82
 
5.7 Bribery 84
 
5.8 Conflicts of Interest 86
 
5.9 Ethics and Negligence Linked to the Design and Construction of Buildings 89
 
5.10 Global Corruption in the Construction Industry 93
 
5.11 Effect of Unethical Practices and Corruption 96
 
5.12 Remedies for Unethical Behaviours and Corruption 98
 
5.13 Summary 98
 
References 99
 
6 Regulation and Governance of Ethical Standards and Expectations 101
 
6.1 Introduction 101
 
6.2 The Problem of Maintaining Standards around Professional Ethics 101
 
6.3 Financial Regulations, Governance Policies and Delegated Authority 102
 
6.4 Ethical Governanc

Product details

• Authors: Challender, J Challender, Jason Challender
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.08.2022
• EAN: 9781119832096
• ISBN: 978-1-119-83209-6
• No. of pages: 320
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Structural and environmental engineering; Ethik, Wirtschaftsethik, Architektur, Architecture, Baurecht, Baubetrieb, Construction Management, Bauingenieur- u. Bauwesen, Civil Engineering & Construction, Professional Practice, Berufspraxis i. d. Architektur, Construction law