Ethical behavior is essential for the construction industry. By maintaining high ethical standards, and by being consistent in our practices, we thrive both personally and professionally. The Construction Industry Ethics course is designed to help you and your team think through the ethical decisions you face every day. 

To make ethical choices, construction leaders and decision-makers need to think through ethical questions before they're faced with difficult choices. That's why the Canadian Construction Association requires Gold Seal candidates to take this course, prior to writing the Gold Seal exam. CLICK to learn more about Gold Seal Certification.

After completing Construction Industry Ethics, you will:

1. Understand what is included in “ethical behavior”
2. Be aware of the importance of ethics in business
3. Recognize ethics in the context of the law
4. Understand the direct link between ethics and a company’s success
5. Know how to make ethical decisions

This course is interactive and requires a high level of collaboration. A 30-minute Zoom tools orientation session will take place on May 21, 2025 - 3:00 - 3:30 PM MST

To obtain a Certificate of Completion a PIN will be issued to each participant to complete an online post-course assessment. Only Certificates of Completion issued upon completion of the post-course assessment will be accepted by Gold Seal.

Technical Requirements:

Computer or laptop - This course will involve on-screen interaction with your instructor and classmates, reading/viewing on-screen content (slides or videos), and interacting via typing with questions or responses. For this reason, cell phones or tablets will not be adequate. Windows 10 or Mac iOS

* Webcam

* Microphone

Internet connection - For best results, you’ll want to ensure you have an internet connection with an upload/download speed of 3-5 Mbps. You can test your internet speed here. The minimum recommended speed is 1.5 Mbps, but anything below 3 Mbps may result in loss of quality or buffering. Ideally hardwired connection versus wireless for stability  - connect your computer directly to your router using an ethernet cable, rather than using your home wi-fi.

A quiet space with minimal distractions - the microphone will be engaged for interactive sessions.  Please plan to be fully engaged in the class, and clear your work schedule just as you would for the in-class program.  

Comfortable chair 

Instructor: Debbie Hicks, B.Sc. DSH Consulting, Kelowna, BC. With a comprehensive education background (Diploma in Business Administration, Bachelors of Science, teaching credential, and in-progress MBA) learning has been at the core of her career.   As former President of the Southern Interior Construction Association in BC for 22 years, liaising with the buyers of construction services, architects, engineers, and contractors in advocacy and education brings a solid base to her expertise.  In addition, her experience as the owner Rep for the construction of the new Clubhouse for the Kelowna Yacht Club has provided additional perspective. Through these experiences and teaching techniques, Debbie is able to bring both knowledge and interaction to the classroom – an ideal education environment.

This course is worth 3 Gold Seal Credits