CCA Conference March 24, 2015

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1 CCA Conference March 24, 2015

2 Introductions and background John Schubert Integrity Program Presentation - Pierre Hamel Construction Industry Ethics Course Rosemary Sparks Where we are right now Audience, scope, topics Feedback from the participants Identification of existing courses and examples Course completion date

3 Just begun the development process First meeting of the Advisory Committee March 11, 2015 Began defining the scope of the course This workshop is an opportunity to further refine the course objectives and outline

4 To take a leadership role in the construction industry. To provide the construction industry with an ethics guide to: Support ethical industry practices including office and project sites Promote a positive construction industry reputation Attract and retain desirable workers Recognize ethical mishaps and how to eliminate or avoid them

5 After completion of the course learners will: Understand the scope of ethics from a legal, business, moral and personal perspective Be aware of the importance of ethical behavior to the company and the individual Understand the direct link between ethical behavior and a company s success Know how to make ethical decisions.

6 Audience: Contractors, Managers, Supervisors, Site Superintendents, Coordinators, Estimators, Project Managers Scope: National, all sectors of construction Business ethics 90% of the course Legal ethics 10% of the course

7 Blended online and classroom Although the online course will be able to standalone The online course content will be supported by: Construction industry specific examples Construction scenarios/case studies Activities Reference materials Quizzes and assessment/test The classroom course will be supported by: Instructor guide Reference materials Online course

8 Definition of ethical behavior will include: Transparency Honesty Openness Fairness to both parties Integrity What do ethics mean in a legal context? Legal framework Distinguishing between ethics and laws Anti-Corruption/Legal Behaviour in business transactions Bribery Corruption Special treatment What do ethics mean in a business context? Why is ethical behavior good for business? Translates into what happens in the field Creates environment for long-term success Impacts company and personal image

9 Factors that influence business Ethics Values Morality Social License Definition Business ethics and social responsibility Business Benefits Ethical decision making Six considerations in ethical decision making Is it legal? Is it consistent with the company Code of Conduct/Ethics? What would friends and family think? Does something feel wrong? Is it consistent with company policies? Is it consistent with the company and your core values? Steps to Ethical Decisions Examples of Ethical Issues: bid shopping procurement conflict of Interest quality control issues misuse of proprietary information abuse of company expense accounts misuse of company assets client relationships, gifts, hospitality

10 Impacts of unethical behaviour on: Clients/consultants Suppliers / sub-contractors Employees Personal Families Public Bottom line/profit Reputation Reporting unethical behaviour Whistleblowing

11 Organizational culture Senior management roles and responsibilities Communication How to communicate regarding ethics with: Senior management Employees Clients/consultants Suppliers / sub-contractors Addressing non-compliance Identifying issues Reporting

12 What is a Code of Conduct/Ethics Why have a Code of Conduct/Ethics Proposed Code of Conduct/Ethics