John was not only knowledgeable and expert in his field, he was able to talk to all the different levels in a way that was completely irrefutable and comprehensible
Kimi Zabihyan, Grenfell Next of Kin
Tech Talk podcast: Professional conduct in practice
ICE in conversation with Grenfell Next of Kin
The Grenfell Tower tragedy, its causes and its consequences cut to the heart of the practice of civil engineers. In 2021, the ICE received a request for support from Grenfell Next of Kin, a grassroots support initiative representing immediate family members of the disaster’s victims. The ICE called on John Carpenter, an ICE member at the forefront of driving competence around safety in construction, to assist.
In the support he provided to the group, John embodied the ICE’s Code of Professional Conduct, demonstrating how members can enact their ‘overriding responsibility to the public good’.
In this Tech Talk, Mark Hansford, ICE director of engineering knowledge, and Alex Wynne, ICE knowledge content director, are joined by Kimi Zabihyan, an advocate of the Grenfell Next of Kin group, to discuss the support John provided.
Learning outcomes
After listening to this podcast, you will:
- Understand the six rules in the ICE Code of Professional Conduct
- Understand why the application of these rules matter
- Understand the important impact your behaviour and conduct can have on society
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Linking our work back to the UN SDGs is a core part of the ICE’s plan and mission. This content ties in with the following SDGs:
- SDG 10: Reduced inequalities
- SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities
- SDG 16: Peace, justice, and strong institutions
