Professional Ethics for Contractors - Part 2

Professional Ethics for Contractors, Part 2 builds on foundational ethical principles to equip contractors with the skills and knowledge to navigate complex ethical challenges in modern construction. Through five lessons, participants will explore real-world scenarios related to conflict of interest, subcontractor and vendor relations, cultural and environmental considerations, project scheduling and cost management, and the ethical use of technology. Designed for seasoned professionals, this course emphasizes practical strategies, transparency, and accountability to foster trust, improved project outcomes, and construction industry integrity. By the end of the course, participants will be better prepared to address ethical dilemmas confidently and responsibly in their daily operations.

Once the student has successfully completed this course, they will be able to:

• Identify and analyze the ethical implications and concerns related to conflicts of interest in construction projects.
• Evaluate the ethical challenges and strategies for resolving subcontractor disputes to ensure fairness and accountability.
• Demonstrate the principles of fair treatment and ethical decision-making in vendor and supplier relationships.
• Analyze the impact of cultural differences on construction teams and the ethical considerations involved in managing these differences.
• Detail ethical decision-making strategies for addressing cultural conflicts and misunderstandings in construction teams.
• Evaluate the ethical implications and challenges of implementing green building practices in construction projects.
• Identify the principles and characteristics of ethical scheduling practices in construction projects.
• Evaluate ethical decision-making strategies for addressing scheduling conflicts and client demands in construction projects.
• Analyze the ethical implications and strategies for managing cost overruns in construction projects.
• Identify the components and characteristics of ethical contract change management in construction projects.
• Evaluate the ethical implications and benefits of honest and transparent bidding practices in construction projects.
• Analyze the impact of ethical decision-making on client relationships and industry reputation in construction projects.
• Analyze the role of technology in promoting and maintaining ethical standards in construction projects.
• Identify the ethical risks and challenges associated with the use of technology in construction projects.
• Evaluate the environmental impacts and ethical considerations of technology use in construction projects.

GEORGE MAZZEO
George Mazzeo holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the NJ Institute of Technology and a MS in Systems Management from the University of Southern California. He is also a graduate of the US Naval War College. Mr. Mazzeo has presented dozens of ethics seminars to Professional Engineers and other professionals nationwide.

He is a retired US Air Force Colonel and served as the Department Chair and Professor of Aerospace Studies at the University of Florida. While at UF, he presented courses in leadership, strategic planning, management, ethics, team building, quality/continuous improvement and communications. He is the author of "Sleeping Dogs… Ethics in the Workplace." Mr. Mazzeo currently is the Executive Director for the North Central Florida Chapter of the American Red Cross.