Business Practice Note No. 36: Ethical issues when accepting an appointment

Author: Hugh Docherty

Date published

16 November 2020

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Business Practice Note No. 36: Ethical issues when accepting an appointment

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Author

Hugh Docherty

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 98, Issue 11, 2020, Page(s) 2

https://doi.org/10.56330/SBYN3022

Date published

16 November 2020

Author

Hugh Docherty

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 98, Issue 11, 2020, Page(s) 2

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56330/SBYN3022

Price

Standard: £9.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

Hugh Docherty explores the key ethical questions that engineers should consider before accepting an appointment, particularly when asked to replace an existing engineer.

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The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Business Practice Notes Professional Guidance Issue 11

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