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The May Ethical Dilemma: Soliciting Work

An engineer helps a city on a major project while working for a firm… then starts his own company and later goes after that same city as a client. No non-compete in place.

Is it fair game—or a breach of professional ethics?

Read the full case and see how your peers and the NSPE Board of Ethical Review ruled.

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The “Big Dig” Tunnel Collapse

A 26-ton ceiling collapse in Boston’s “Big Dig” tunnel killed one and exposed serious engineering oversights. What went wrong—and why did no one act on the warning signs?

Click the link in the comments to dive into this real-world engineering failure and what we can learn from it.

Digitally Signing and Sealing Your Plans

Are you up to date on your state's rules for digitally signing and sealing engineering documents? With evolving tech, it's more important than ever to understand the difference between digital and electronic signatures—and what your state board expects. Click the link in the comments to dive into the details and keep your seals compliant and professional.

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