Construction Ethics and Compliance

Sonia Gandhi, Maria Coulter, Holly Walton, Jay Blithe, Andrew Leigh, James Pellatt, Ami Ankrah, and Sopna Nair

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is suitable for everyone working in or studying construction. Whatever your level of experience, you will learn something new about ethics and compliance, and recognise your personal ethical standards. Whether you are site based, in a management, supervisory, procurement or technical role, or a teacher or trainer, this course will help you stay compliant, ethical and professional.

Topics Covered

Understanding ethics and its definition
How values and behaviour drive ethical decision making
Values in a global context
Being professional and ethical
Law and compliance
Ethics in organisations
Ethics in the context of construction projects
Methods for ethical decisions and dilemmas
Ethical leadership
Conflicts of interest and managing risk

Enroll now

Save this course

Create your own learning path. Save this course to your list so you can find it easily later.

Save

Reviews summary

Construction ethics: essential professional insight

According to learners, this course offers an incredibly insightful and highly relevant foundation in construction ethics and compliance. Many find the content well-structured and clear, providing practical methods for navigating ethical dilemmas and managing conflicts of interest. It's widely considered crucial knowledge for professionals needing a refresher or an introduction to ethical standards and compliance. However, some experienced professionals found certain discussions a bit basic or too generic, wishing for more in-depth coverage on complex legal issues or specific, large-scale case studies.

Well-organized content with clear explanations.

"I found the content well-structured and the examples relatable."

"The explanations were clear, and the course highlighted the importance of ethical decision-making."

"The content is well-organized, and the videos are concise."

Strong focus on leadership ethics and conflict management.

"The modules on ethical leadership and managing conflicts of interest were particularly valuable."

"The 'Conflicts of Interest' module was a standout."

"I particularly valued the emphasis on ethical leadership."

Directly applicable for construction professionals.

"This course was incredibly insightful and directly applicable to my work in construction management."

"Absolutely crucial knowledge for anyone in construction. This course made complex ethical dilemmas understandable..."

"I learned how to use practical tools and strategies that I could apply immediately to my work."

Suggestions for more interactive elements and case studies.

"I wish there were more case studies."

"I would have liked more interactive elements beyond the basic quizzes."

"I felt the course could benefit from more detailed practical scenarios."

May lack advanced depth for seasoned professionals.

"Some parts felt a bit basic for experienced professionals..."

"I was hoping for more depth on complex legal compliance issues. Good for beginners, but not challenging enough..."

"While the subject is important, I found the course content too generic. It didn't provide enough specific examples..."

Activities

Coming soon We're preparing activities for Construction Ethics and Compliance. These are activities you can do either before, during, or after a course.

Career center

Learners who complete Construction Ethics and Compliance will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Reading list

We haven't picked any books for this reading list yet.

Ethics for the New Millennium

Save

Presents the Dalai Lama's views on ethics. It unique and inspiring perspective on how to live a good life.

Construction Ethics and Compliance

Topics Covered

Topics Covered

Save this course

Reviews summary

Construction ethics: essential professional insight

Activities

Career center

Reading list

Share

Similar courses