05/21/2026: LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR, Employment Protocol - The Fourth Fundamental Canon of the NSPE Code of Ethics - Third Repeat Presentation, Thursday, May 21, 2026, 12pm-1pm Eastern

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This is a live, repeat presentation of a webinar that was originally offered on 10/09/2025 and 01/22/2026. Attendees of the previously offered presentation(s), RV-W100925 and RV-W012226, will not receive CEU for attending the 05/21/2026 presentation.

The fourth fundamental canon of the Code of Ethics published by the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) states, "Engineers shall act for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees." Engineers typically learn business management on-the-job after they have graduated, and there are common skills that one understands from the beginning (don't steal, don't lie), but what about issues such as accepting side jobs, volunteering for committees, or public interactions that may have a bearing on an employer or client's reputation? These issues, and more, will be explored by examining case studies and offering practical applications.

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Objectives SME Course Applies to

Course Objectives

1. Understand how employment ethics can be managed with relation to the health, safety, and welfare of the public at large.

2. Examine potential conflicts of interest for public service employees that may affect public safety.

3. Identify protocols for volunteer work and committee membership that benefit the welfare of both employer and the public.

4. Explore ethical dilemmas related to disclosing confidential information in both public and private employment settings with regard to public safety.

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.

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Alaska

AK - Architect (General - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

AK - Engineer (General)

Alabama

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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

AL - Engineer (General)

Arkansas

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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

AR - Engineer (General)

Connecticut

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District Of Columbia

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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

Delaware

DE - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

DE - Engineer (Ethics (maximum of 6 hours), General)

Florida

FL - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

FL - Engineer (Ethics - 0000272)

Accreditation: This webinar examines the fourth fundamental canon of the National Society of Professional Engineers Code of Ethics, which states that engineers must act as faithful agents or trustees for their employers and clients. Through case studies and practical examples, the course explores ethical considerations such as side work, committee participation, and public interactions that may affect an employer’s or client’s reputation. Participants will gain guidance on applying ethical principles in professional engineering practice.

Georgia

GA - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

GA - Engineer (General)

Hawaii

HI - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

Iowa

IA - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

IA - Engineer (Ethics, General, Live Webinar)

Idaho

ID - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

ID - Engineer (General)

Illinois

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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

IL - Engineer, Professional (Ethics, General)

IL - Engineer, Structural (Ethics, General)

Indiana

IN - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

Kansas

KS - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

KS - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare)

Kentucky

KY - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

KY - Engineer (General)

Louisiana

LA - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

LA - Engineer (Ethics, General)

Massachusetts

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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

Maryland

MD - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

MD - Engineer (Ethics)

Maine

ME - Engineer (General)

Michigan

MI - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

MI - Engineer (General)

Minnesota

MN - Architect (Ethics, Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

MN - Engineer (Ethics, General)

Missouri

MO - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

MO - Engineer (General)

Mississippi

MS - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

MS - Engineer (Ethics, General)

Montana

MT - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

MT - Engineer (General)

North Carolina

NC - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

NC - Engineer (Ethics, General)

North Dakota

ND - Engineer (Ethics, Health, Safety & Welfare)

Nebraska

NE - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare)

Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.

NE - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

NE - Engineer (General)

Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.

New Hampshire

NH - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

NH - Engineer (General)

New Jersey

NJ - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

NJ - Engineer (Ethics - 24GP000006300)

New Mexico

NM - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

NM - Engineer (Ethics, General)

Nevada

NV - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

NV - Engineer (Ethics, General)

New York

NY - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

NY - Engineer (Ethics)

Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.

Ohio

OH - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

OH - Engineer (General)

Oklahoma

OK - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

OK - Engineer (General)

Oregon

OR - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

OR - Engineer (General)

Pennsylvania

PA - Engineer (General)

Puerto Rico

PR - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

PR - Engineer (General)

Rhode Island

RI - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

South Carolina

SC - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

SC - Engineer (General)

South Dakota

SD - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

SD - Engineer (General)

Tennessee

TN - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

TN - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare)

Texas

TX - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

TX - Engineer (Ethics, General)

Utah

UT - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

UT - Engineer (General)

Virginia

VA - Architect (General - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

VA - Engineer (General)

Vermont

VT - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

VT - Engineer (General)

Washington

WA - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

Wisconsin

WI - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

WI - Engineer (Ethics, General, Live Webinar)

West Virginia

WV - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

WV - Engineer (General)

Wyoming

WY - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

WY - Engineer (General)

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American Academy of Environmental Engineers - AAEES - Member (General)

American Institute of Architects - AIA - Architects (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

Canada - Alberta Architect (General - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

Canada - Alberta Engineer (General)

Canada - British Columbia Architect (AIBC) (Core - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

Canada - British Columbia Engineer (Ethics, General)

Canada - Manitoba Architect (General - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

Canada - Manitoba Engineer (General, Live Webinar)

Canada - New Brunswick Architect (General - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

Canada - New Brunswick Engineer (Ethics, General)

Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador Engineer (General)

Canada - Northwest Territories and Nunavut Engineer (General)

Canada - Northwest Territory Architect / Restricted Practitioner (General - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

Canada - Nova Scotia Architect (General - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

Canada - Nova Scotia Engineer (Ethics, General)

Canada - Ontario Architect (General - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

Canada - Ontario Engineer (General)

Canada - Prince Edward Island Architect (General - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

Canada - Prince Edward Island Engineer (General)

Canada - Quebec Architect (General - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

Canada - Quebec Engineer (General)

Canada - Saskatchewan Architect (General - RV-W052126)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

Canada - Saskatchewan Engineer (Ethics, General)

Canada - Yukon Engineer (General)

National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies - NICET (General)

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Project Management Institute (PMI) - Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) (Power Skills - 1510JN9BLM)

Project Management Institute (PMI) - Program Management Professional (PgMP) (Power Skills - 1510JN9BLM)

Project Management Institute (PMI) - Project Management Professional (PMP) (Power Skills - 1510JN9BLM)