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Civil Engineers Code of Ethics

Civil engineers are expected to uphold certain principles and canons in their work. They must use their skills and knowledge to enhance human welfare and the environment. Engineers should be honest, impartial, and faithful in serving the public, employers, employees, and clients. They are also expected to increase their own competence and the prestige of the civil engineering profession. The key canons require engineers to prioritize public safety, health and welfare. They must only practice within their areas of expertise and make truthful public statements. Engineers should also avoid conflicts of interest and compete fairly. They must uphold the honor and integrity of the civil engineering profession. Continuing professional development is also important.

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Civil Engineers Code of Ethics

Civil engineers are expected to uphold certain principles and canons in their work. They must use their skills and knowledge to enhance human welfare and the environment. Engineers should be honest, impartial, and faithful in serving the public, employers, employees, and clients. They are also expected to increase their own competence and the prestige of the civil engineering profession. The key canons require engineers to prioritize public safety, health and welfare. They must only practice within their areas of expertise and make truthful public statements. Engineers should also avoid conflicts of interest and compete fairly. They must uphold the honor and integrity of the civil engineering profession. Continuing professional development is also important.

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CODE OF ETHICS

FOR
CIVIL ENGINEERS
FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES
Civil engineers uphold and advance the integrity, honor and dignity of the civil engineering
profession by:
1. Using their knowledge and skills for the enhancement of human welfare and the
environment;
2. Being honest and impartial and serving with fidelity the public, their
employers/employees and clients;
3. Striving to increase the competence and prestige of the civil engineering profession;
and
4. Supporting the professional and technical societies of their disciplines.

FUNDAMENTAL CANONS
1. Civil Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public and
shall strive to comply with the principles of sustainable development in the
performance of their duties.
2. Civil Engineers shall perform services only on areas of their competence.
3. Civil Engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.
4. Civil Engineers shall act in professional matters for each employer or client as faithful
agent or trustees, and shall avoid conflicts of interest.
5. Civil Engineers shall build their professional reputation on the merit of their services
and shall not compete unfairly with others.
6. Civil Engineers shall act in such a manner as to uphold and enhance the honor,
integrity and dignity of the civil engineering profession.
7. Civil Engineers shall continue their professional development throughout their careers,
and shall provide opportunities for the professional development of those civil
engineers under their supervision.

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Adopted in September 2001 as part of the Manual of Professional Practice for Civil Engineers
Published by the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers

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