03/05/2026: LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR, Deceptive Acts - The Fifth Fundamental Canon of the NSPE Code of Ethics - - Second Repeat Presentation, Thursday, March 5, 2026, 12pm-1pm Eastern

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This is a live, repeat presentation of a webinar that was originally offered on 11/06/2025. Attendees of the previously offered presentation(s), RV-W110625, will not receive CEU for attending the 03/05/2026 presentation.

The fifth fundamental canon of the Code of Ethics published by the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) states, "Engineers shall avoid deceptive acts." Deception can be used to elevate one's status or financial position, and it might not be easy to discover. Engineers must represent their qualifications, knowledge, and work truthfully, otherwise members of the public will quickly lose respect for the profession and significant harm can be caused by unqualified work. This webinar will explore case studies and court case summary judgments to provide an understanding of how deceptive acts can be dangerous with long-lasting effects on the health, safety, and welfare of society.

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Objectives SME

Course Objectives

1. Describe different types of deception and how these acts affect the welfare of the public.

2. Explore cases of deception and exaggeration related to advertisement of services and how these affect public trust.

3. Analyze the use of Artifical Intelligence tools in the completion of engineering reports and how to clarify their use to enhance public welfare.

4. Explain how deception can affect public understanding of critical engineering issues, such as sustainability and disaster mitigation.

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Dave Adams

Dave Adams has been practicing structural engineering since graduation from the University of California, San Diego in 1990. He is currently a Principal Associate with BWE in San Diego, CA, and continues to serve as a subject matter expert for the California engineer's licensing board (BPELSG). He regularly designs and details structures of all materials and collaborates with other engineers and draftspersons. Dave also investigates structural failures or damage for a variety of building types and has written comprehensive reports to summarize findings and retrofit recommendation. Mr. Adams is actively involved in the engineering community through committee membership, paper publication, and student mentoring.