We are pleased to welcome ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer Devin Abellon, VP of Engineering Sales for Pyure Dynamic Protection, to our November meeting to present on Ethics in our industry. PDH’s for every presentation are provided, and this is a great way to get your ethics credit for your PE license!

The (un)Ethical Engineer: A study in principle and practice:

The integrity of the HVAC industry is dependent on sound technical design, reliable products, skilled construction practice and consistent maintenance and operation. But another critical element that is sometimes overlooked is professional ethics. As members within the HVAC industry engineers, contractors, architects, manufacturers, vendors and building owners are expected to exhibit the highest standard of honesty and integrity to safeguard the confidence that the public has in us.  In this very competitive climate, however, it is sometimes tempting to "bend the rules" to some degree in order to gain an advantage over competition or to simply get the job done on time. But how much is too much? Is there a clearly defined line between ethical practice and "just the way things are done?"

“The (un)Ethical Engineer” is an interactive, multimedia, dramatic presentation that explores these issues through the eyes of a well-intentioned engineer.

More About our Speaker...

Devin Abellon, P.E.:
Devin Abellon, P.E. is the Vice President of Engineering Sales at The Pyure Company. He has 29 years of experience in the HVAC and plumbing industries with a focus on high-performance and sustainable building design and construction. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California at Santa Barbara and is a registered professional engineer in California and Arizona. He is an active member of ASHRAE, and has served at the chapter, regional and society levels, most recently serving on the ASHRAE Board of Directors as the 2020-23 Region X Director and Regional Chair