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The Magazine for Professional Engineers
May 2019

(High) Winds of Change

Extreme weather events tied to climate change are occurring more frequently, and costing more. What does that mean for professional engineers and their standard of care? Could they be held liable for damages? Experts and professionals are increasingly debating these questions, with no easy answers. Read more.

Featured Articles

Trusty Guide Helps Students Find Their Way on the Ethical Path

The NSPE Board of Ethical Review recently released its 60th year of opinions. The compendium of cases offers a unique catalog of ethics interpretation for the profession. The scenarios benefit not only engineers in the profession but also students who haven’t yet faced engineering’s real-world challenges. »

In Focus Managing Great Expectations

As technology advances, issues arise regarding the evolution of the standard of care. During contract negotiations, design firms must resist client demands for a standard of care that goes beyond what is reasonable, which could cause later conflicts. »

Departments & Columns

You Said It

Exams and Ethics; Responding to Boeing Grounding

PE Report

PSPE Leader Testifies on Climate Change Risk
Appeals Court Rules in Favor of ‘Tire Engineer’ Company
After Disaster, Massachusetts Funds Gas Pipeline Study
Michigan Law Allows PEs to File Liens
Engineers Australia Pushes to Expand Registration
Contractor ‘Tracking’ Legislation Raises Privacy Concerns
On the Way: Best Practices for License Mobility

Concepts

Beyond Credit Hours

Legal Beat

DUI, No Poaching

On Ethics

IEEE Releases Ethics Guide in Autonomous and Intelligent Systems Design
Emerging Technologies Create New Ethics Frontier
You Be the Judge How to Select the Best Route

Leading Insight

Looking for a Leader

PE Community

Construction Keep Your Distance
Construction Bill Seeks to Improve Infrastructure With Innovation
Education Schools Integrate Engineering Thinking With Cybersecurity
Government Holding Back the Waters
Industry As Interest in Hydrogen Grows, Chemical Engineers Launch Center to Improve Safety
Industry Strong Growth Predicted for Industrial Safety Market
Private Practice Omaha PE Took Big Risk, Found Big Rewards

NSPE Now

In Memoriam: Past President Marvin Specter, Founder of NAFE
FEYA Winner Reflects on Career Accomplishments
Survey Provides Global Perspective on Engineering
Outlook Responsible Licensure
Policy Perspectives The Power of Strategic Partnerships

PEople

NSPE people on the move

Variables

Tree House Escapes