Sera is an electrical engineer employed by a solar energy startup. She is involved in a major design upgrade for a government project. One evening, she discusses some of the design challenges with her friend, who works at a competing firm. Months later, Sera finds out that the competitor submitted a very similar design in another tender.

The startup launches an internal inquiry, and Sera admits she had casually mentioned some elements during a personal chat. Though unintentional, her disclosure results in financial loss for her company, and she is dismissed for breaching the code of ethics.

Tiko is an environmental engineer hired to assess waste disposal for a new resort. His preliminary report suggests that the proposed drainage system could contaminate nearby wetlands. However, the project manager pressures him to downplay the risks so they can obtain construction permits quickly. Tiko refuses and submits his full report, emphasizing long-term environmental risks.

Although the permit is delayed, the resort is eventually approved with an upgraded drainage plan, thanks to Tiko’s insistence. His actions protect the wetland and set a precedent for responsible design in the region.

Priya is a structural engineer supervising the construction of a small shopping plaza in Nadi. During a routine inspection, she discovers that the scaffolding used on the upper level is unstable and does not meet the required safety standards. She immediately alerts the site manager, who assures her it will be replaced “soon” but insists work must continue to meet the project deadline.

Priya documents the issue but notices that the unsafe scaffolding remains in use the next day. Concerned for the safety of the workers and the public walking nearby, she escalates the matter to the company’s head office. However, she is warned that such actions may damage the firm’s reputation and her future at the company.

Despite the pressure, Priya issues a stop-work notice and contacts the municipal safety inspector. An inspection confirms her concerns, and the site is temporarily shut down to rectify the hazards.

Sione is a civil engineer working with a consulting firm that evaluates tenders for public infrastructure projects. During one evaluation round, he discovers that one of the shortlisted bidders is his cousin’s construction company. Although Sione hasn’t spoken to his cousin in years and doesn’t intend to show any bias, he continues to participate in the technical review panel without disclosing the connection.

Later, after the cousin’s company wins the contract, a rival firm raises concerns about the integrity of the process. The review board investigates and finds out about the relationship. Although there is no evidence of actual bias, Sione is reprimanded by his firm.