Viewpoint: Doing the right thing

Author: Nick Simpson

Date published

1 May 2026

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Viewpoint: Doing the right thing

The Structural Engineer

Author

Nick Simpson

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 104, Issue 5, 2026, Page(s) 26-28

https://doi.org/10.56330/NVAS4735

Date published

1 May 2026

Author

Nick Simpson

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 104, Issue 5, 2026, Page(s) 26-28

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56330/NVAS4735

Price

Standard: £9.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

Nick Simpson explores three philosophical approaches to doing good and encourages readers to consider how these might be applicable in their work as structural engineers.

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Format:
PDF
Pages:
26-28
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Ethics Opinion Issue 5

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