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06/25/2026: LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR, Deceptive Acts - The Fifth Fundamental Canon of the NSPE Code of Ethics - Third Repeat Presentation, Thursday, June 25, 2026, 12pm-1pm Eastern

06/25/2026: LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR, Deceptive Acts - The Fifth Fundamental Canon of the NSPE Code of Ethics - Third Repeat Presentation, Thursday, June 25, 2026, 12pm-1pm Eastern

1 hr. Webinar

Level: Intermediate

Item#: RV-W062526

SME: Dave Adams

This is a live, repeat presentation of a webinar that was originally offered on 11/06/2025 and 03/05/2026. Attendees of the previously offered presentation(s), RV-W110625 and RV-W030526, will not receive CEU for attending the 06/25/2026 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.
 
Note: This is a live webinar delivered via GoToWebinar. Session instructions will be emailed to you 24-48 hours prior to the webinar and the morning of the webinar. If you have not received your instructions for any reason, please call Customer Support (1-866-546-1212) the day of the event. Webinars are live and interactive. Students will have the ability to interact with and ask questions of the presenter directly.
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.
State Licenses
AK - Architect (General - RV-W062526)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
AK - Engineer (General)
AL - Engineer (General)
AR - Engineer (General)
DE - Engineer (Ethics (maximum of 6 hours), General)
FL - Engineer (Ethics - 0000271)
Accreditation: This webinar examines the fifth fundamental canon of the National Society of Professional Engineers Code of Ethics, which requires engineers to avoid deceptive acts. Through case studies and legal examples, participants will learn the risks and consequences of misrepresentation in professional practice. The course emphasizes the importance of honesty to protect public health, safety, and trust in the profession.
GA - Architect (General - RV-W062526)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
GA - Engineer (General)
IA - Engineer (Ethics, General, Live Webinar)
ID - Engineer (General)
IL - Architect (General - RV-W062526)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
IL - Engineer, Professional (Ethics, General)
IL - Engineer, Structural (Ethics, General)
IN - Architect (General - RV-W062526)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
KS - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare)
KY - Engineer (General)
LA - Engineer (Ethics, General)
MD - Engineer (Ethics)
ME - Engineer (General)
MI - Engineer (General)
MN - Engineer (Ethics, General)
MO - Architect (General - RV-W062526)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
MO - Engineer (General)
MS - Engineer (Ethics, General)
MT - Engineer (General)
NC - Engineer (Ethics, General)
ND - Engineer (Ethics, Health, Safety & Welfare)
NE - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.
NH - Engineer (General)
NJ - Architect (General - RV-W062526)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NJ - Engineer (Ethics - 24GP000006300)
NM - Engineer (Ethics, General)
NV - Engineer (Ethics, General)
NY - Architect (General - RV-W062526)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NY - Engineer (Ethics)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.
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OK - Engineer (General)
OR - Engineer (General)
PA - Engineer (General)
PR - Engineer (General)
SC - Engineer (General)
SD - Architect (General - RV-W062526)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
SD - Engineer (General)
TN - Architect (General - RV-W062526)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
TN - Engineer (Health, Safety & Welfare)
TX - Engineer (Ethics, General)
UT - Engineer (General)
VA - Architect (General - RV-W062526)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
VA - Engineer (General)
VT - Engineer (General)
WA - Architect (General - RV-W062526)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
WI - Architect (General - RV-W062526)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
WI - Engineer (Ethics, General, Live Webinar)
WV - Engineer (General)
WY - Engineer (General)
Professional Organizations
American Academy of Environmental Engineers - AAEES - Member (General)
American Institute of Architects - AIA - Architects (General - RV-W062526)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Alberta Architect (General - RV-W062526)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Alberta Engineer (General)
Canada - British Columbia Engineer (Ethics, General)
Canada - Manitoba Architect (General - RV-W062526)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Manitoba Engineer (General, Live Webinar)
Canada - New Brunswick Architect (General - RV-W062526)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - New Brunswick Engineer (Ethics, General)
Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador Engineer (General)
Canada - Northwest Territories and Nunavut Engineer (General)
Canada - Northwest Territory Architect / Restricted Practitioner (General - RV-W062526)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Nova Scotia Architect (General - RV-W062526)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Nova Scotia Engineer (Ethics, General)
Canada - Ontario Architect (General - RV-W062526)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Ontario Engineer (General)
Canada - Prince Edward Island Architect (General - RV-W062526)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Prince Edward Island Engineer (General)
Canada - Quebec Architect (General - RV-W062526)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Quebec Engineer (General)
Canada - Saskatchewan Architect (General - RV-W062526)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
Canada - Saskatchewan Engineer (Ethics, General)
Canada - Yukon Engineer (General)
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies - NICET (General)