Ethics for Engineers & Contractors with Blake Wentz

Ethics for Engineers & Contractors with Blake Wentz

Ethics for Engineers & Contractors with Blake Wentz

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM) (CST)

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Engineers and Contractors are confronted with a variety of ethical situations. It is important to be familiar with the relevant ethical codes that govern the construction industry in response to these situations. A review of strengths and weaknesses of ethical codes as well as state and federal laws will be discussed. Case studies in engineering ethics will be discussed as well as the steps in making an ethical decision.

Blake Wentz has a bachelor’s degree in finance and a master’s degree in engineering from the University of Nebraska, and a PhD from Indiana State University. He owned and operated his family’s mechanical contracting business, Wentz Plumbing and Heating, in Lincoln, NE for five years before becoming a college professor, completing various projects throughout Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas. He was a professor at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) for 15 years, serving as the Director of the Construction Management Program for 5 years and was also the Chair of the Civil, Architectural Engineering & Construction Management Department from 2014-2020. Dr. Wentz then became of the Dean of the College of Engineering, Computer Science & Construction Management at California State University, Chico, serving in that role until 2023.

This webinar is offered as part of our MCA Affiliate series.

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