7 Henry Smith is the project manager for a design- build contractor that has a contract for the design and construction of a new academic building for a major university. During a design review, the project architect briefed the university’s representative on the materials selected for the interior finishes of the building. Later, Henry determined that the floor covering selected was not within the budget estimated for the project. He directed the project architect to make a change to select a more economical carpet and did not notify the university’s representative.

• Were Henry Smith’s actions ethical?

• What action would you have taken?