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Professional ethics in construction and surveying
"This textbook responds to the increasing demand for practical, industry aligned, ethical practices in quantity surveying, construction management and related AEC professions"--
Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- List of illustrations -- Foreword -- Preface -- 1. Introduction -- 1.1 Context to the discussion on professional ethics -- 1.2 The structure of the book -- 2. The history, nature and importance of ethics -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 What are professional ethics? -- 2.3 A brief historical and theoretical perspective on ethics -- 2.4 Historical theories as frameworks for ethics -- 2.5 Concept and purpose of ethics -- 2.6 Goals of professional ethics -- 2.7 The importance of professional ethics for the construction industry -- 2.8 Ethical principles and codes for construction professionals -- 2.9 How do construction professionals recognise unethical practices? -- 2.10 The need for construction professionals to uphold ethical and cultural values when procuring projects -- 2.11 Conclusion -- 3. The UK construction industry and ethical considerations -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Context of the UK construction industry -- 3.3 The bespoke nature of the construction industry -- 3.4 The fragmented nature of the construction industry -- 3.5 The role of construction professionals in managing construction projects -- 3.6 Different perspectives on ethics -- 3.7 Decision making from an ethical standpoint -- 3.8 The life cycle of buildings -- 3.9 Summary -- 4. Corporate social responsibility, social value and ethics -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Defining CSR -- 4.3 A brief history of CSR -- 4.4 CSR as a form of business ethics -- 4.5 The advantages (and disadvantages) of CSR -- 4.6 CSR and ethics as a form of governance -- 4.7 The emergence of SV -- 4.8 Defining social value -- 4.9 SV, CSR, ethics and the construction industry -- 4.10 Construction industry examples of ethical (and unethical) behaviour -- 4.11 Ethical frameworks -- 4.12 CSR, SV, ethics and the alternative argument.
4.13 Summary -- 5. Social value, procurement and ethics -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 What is procurement and tendering? -- 5.3 Procurement in construction -- 5.4 Ethical procurement -- 5.5 Legislation governing procurement -- 5.6 Social value in procurement and tendering -- 5.7 Social value communication and measurement -- 5.8 The benefits of social value in procurement -- 5.9 Evidencing ethical compliance -- 5.10 Evidencing social value in different procurement routes -- 5.11 Payment practices in construction -- 5.12 The ramifications of unethical procurement practice -- 5.13 Summary -- 6. Professional bodies and ethics -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Ethical principles for construction professionals -- 6.3 Codes of conduct to regulate professional ethics -- 6.4 Maintaining high standards of professional conduct and competence -- 6.5 Governance and enforcement of professional ethics through codes of conduct -- 6.6 Misconduct and the reputation of professions -- 6.7 Embedding ethical codes, behaviours and standards into organisational culture -- 6.8 The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Codes of Conduct -- 6.9 The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Codes of Conduct -- 6.10 Summary -- 7. Pre-design and design stage ethical dilemmas -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 RIBA Stages 0-4 -- 7.3 Professional ethics -- 7.4 Theme 1 The financial management of projects at pre-design and design stages by the client's professional team -- 7.5 Theme 2 The financial management of projects at pre-design and design stages by the main contractor -- 7.6 Theme 3 Wider ethical issues from the perspective of both consultants and main contractors -- 7.7 Summary -- 8. Construction phase ethical dilemmas -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 RIBA Stage 5 -- 8.3 Professional ethics -- 8.4 You work for a main contractor -- 8.5 You work for a subcontractor -- 8.6 You work for a consultant.
8.7 You are self-employed -- 8.8 You work for a client -- 8.9 Summary -- 9. Post-construction ethical dilemmas -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 RIBA Stages 6 and 7 -- 9.3 Professional ethics -- 9.4 Professional ethics post-construction -- 9.5 Summary -- 10. Conclusion -- Index.
Greg Watts, Jason Challender, Anthony Higham and Peter McDermott.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2021