Professional Ethics for the Construction Industry

This book is a valuable resource for construction professionals, providing them with ethical dilemmas and critical thinking skills to navigate them, updated to reflect changes in the industry, and enriched with real-life case studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 120 pages
Publication date: 24 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Construction professionals are often faced with complex ethical dilemmas on the job, requiring critical thinking skills to navigate them effectively. This comprehensive book, completely revised and updated to reflect the latest changes in construction technology, workforce composition, and working environments, is designed to equip aspiring construction professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to handle these challenges.

The book includes brand-new chapters on social media, privacy and technology, and construction during disease outbreaks or natural disasters, alongside chapters on perennial issues surrounding the environment, diversity, compliance, and more. These chapters are enriched with real-life case studies drawn from the authors' decades of industry experience, providing practical insights and examples for students.

Ideal for courses in professional ethics, leadership, construction law, workforce readiness, and continuing education, this book offers a comprehensive and practical approach to ethical decision-making in the construction industry. It includes downloadable PowerPoints, question banks, and other resources for instructors to enhance the learning experience.

By addressing these ethical dilemmas and equipping students with the critical thinking skills to resolve them, this book prepares them for success in their careers and contributes to the development of a more responsible and ethical construction industry.

Weight: 400g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032268125
Edition number: 2 ed