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INSTRUCTOR:
Jorge Rueda-Benavides, Ph.D.
Purpose and Background
The construction industry holds a significant ability to impact society. It is a cornerstone of societal development, driving economic growth and urbanization while also addressing critical infrastructure and environmental needs. Consequently, virtually every member of society is a stakeholder in construction, highlighting the importance of operating with fairness and transparency. This is especially crucial during the bidding process, which is highly susceptible to ethical breaches.
This webinar begins by introducing the fundamental principles and ethical responsibilities outlined in the ASCE’s Code of Ethics. It then focuses on key ethical considerations during construction bidding, illustrated through various landmark case studies. Finally, the webinar presents effective practices that practitioners can easily implement to avoid ethical violations during the bidding process.
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Grasp the fundamental principles and ethical responsibilities outlined in the ASCE’s Code of Ethics, with a focus on those relevant to construction bidding.
- Identify and understand the legal risks associated with ethical violations during construction bidding processes.
- Analyze the implications of lawful practices that may still be considered unethical in the context of construction bidding.
- Understand the ethical constraints involved in the process of unbalancing construction bids.
- Develop and implement policies to promote ethical bidding practices for various types of construction practitioners.
Assessment of Learning Outcomes
Students' achievement of the learning outcomes will be assessed via a short post-assessment (true-false, multiple choice and fill in the blank questions).
Who Should Attend?
- Design and construction project managers
- Assistant project managers
- Upper management executives
- Field engineers and managers
- Construction administrators
- General contractors
- Entry-level and experienced engineers
- Architects and design professionals
- Public or private owners
Outline
- 1. Overview of ASCE's Code of Ethics
- 2. Ethical Considerations in Construction Bidding
- a. Bidding ethics and legal considerations
- b. Bid rigging, peddling and shopping: Case studies
- c. Ethical and unethical unbalanced bidding: Case studies
- 3. Strategies to prevent ethical violations in construction bidding
How to Earn your CEUs/PDHs
This course is worth 0.2 CEUs / 2 PDHs To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete a short post-test and receive a passing score of 70% or higher within 30 days of the course.
How do I convert CEUs to PDHs?
1.0 CEU = 10 PDHs [Example: 0.1 CEU = 1 PDH]