Introduction to General Codes, Ethics and Ethical
Values (Group 1) Week 2
Fundamental Principles
Engineers uphold and advance the integrity, honor and dignity of the engineering profession by:
1. Using their knowlegde and skill for the enhancement of human welfare and the environment.
2. Being honest and impartial and serving with fidelity the public, their employers and clients.
3. Striving to increase the competence and prestige of the engineering profession; and
4. Supporting the professional and technical societies of their disciplines.
Fundamental Canons
1.Civil Engineers shall uphold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public and shall
stive to comply with the principles of sustainable development in the performance of their
professional duties.
2.Civil Engineers shall perform services only in areas of their competence.
3.Civil Engineers shall issue public statements only in objectives and truthful manner.
4.Civil Engineer shall act in professional matters for each employers or client as faithful agents
or tustees and shall avoid conflicts or 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 uphold and enhance the honor, integrity and
dignity of the engineering profession and shall act with zero tolerance for bribery, fraud and
corruption.
7.Civil Engineers shall continue their professional development throughout their careers, and
shall provide opportunities for the professional development of those engineers under their
supervision.
GUIDELINES TO PRACTICE UNDER THE FUNDAMENTAL CANONS OF ETHICS
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 professional duties.
a. Civil Engineers shall recognize that the lives, safety, health and welfare of the general public
are dependent upon engineering judgement, decisions, and practices incorporated into structures,
machines, products, processes and devices.
CANON 2: Civil Engineers shall perform services only in areas of their competence. a.Civil
Engineers shall undertake to perform engineering assignments only when qualified by education
or experience in the technical field of engineering involved.
CANON 3: Civil Engineers shall issue public statements only in objective and truthful manner.
a. Civil Engineers should endeavor to extend the public knowledge of engineering and
sustainable development, and shall not participate in the dissemenation of untrue, unfair or
exaggerated statements regarding engineering.
CANON 4: Civil Engineer shall act in professional matters for each employers or client as
faithful agents or tustees and shall avoid conflicts or interest.
a.Civil Engineers shall avoid all known or potential conflicts of interest with their employers or
clients and shall promptly inform their employers or clients of any business association, interest,
or circumstances which could influence their judgement or the quality of their services.
CANON 5: Civil Engineers shall build their professional reputation on the merit of their services
and shall not compete unfairly with others.
a. Civil Engineers shall not give, solicit or receive either directly or indirectly, any political
contribution, gratuity, or unlawful consideration in order to secure work exclusive of securing
salaried positions through employment agencies.
CANON 6: Engineers shall act in such a manner as to uphold and enhance the honor, integrity,
and dignity of the engineering profession and shall act with zero tolerance for bribery, fraud,
and corruption.
a. Engineers shall not knowingly engage in business or professional practices of a fraudulent,
dishonest or unethical nature.
CANON 7: Engineers shall continue their professional development throughout their careers,
and shall provide opportunities for the professional development of those engineers under their
supervision.
a. Engineers should keep current in their specially fields by engaging professional practice,
practicing in continuing education courses, reading in the technical literature, and attending
professional meetings and seminars.
THE PRACTICE OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
(Week 3)
1. Professional Responsibility
The standard of practice is for Civil Engineers to be given responsibility for studving. conceiving.
designing. observing construction. and assistina in the programming for operatina and
maintaining engineering works.
The health, safety. well-being and comfort of the public in using the facility. and the
ultimate facility cost. all depend to a considerable extent on how well members of the
project team fulfill their professional and contractual responsibilities.
Civil Engineers shall conduct themselves in a highly Professional Manner and Serve as
Faithful Trustees or agents of their client
Civil Engineers are therefore bound by the Fundamental Canons of Ethics contained in
this manual.
Care and protection of the environment is paramount in the Civil Engineer's work
engagement
Civil Engineers must always strive to maintain the highest standard of Ethical
Professional Practice in their dealing with client employers, employees, comperors and
me community.
2. Client/Civil Engineering Relationship
Many public and private entities. of necessity rely on Civil Engineers as their employees
Independent civil engineering firms are also relled upon to accomplish projects which
will require special expertise bevond the normal capabilities of the client. More recently
clients have been utilizing new concepts, such as program management and design-build
to implement projects
PROPER RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN CIVIL ENGINEERS AND THEIR
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE CLIENTS
1. OBLIGATIONS OF THE CIVIL ENGINEER
2. OBLIGATIONS OF THE PROJECTS
3. LIABILITY OF THE CIVIL ENGINEER AND THE CLIENT
LIMITATION OR CIVIL ENGINEER’S RESPONSIBILITY
DAMAGES
4. SUSPENTION OR TERMINATION OF SERVICES
5. SETTLEMENTS OF DEPUTES
6. OWNERSHIP OF DATA, DESIGNS AND DOCUMENTS
3. Civil Engineering Services
Civil engineering services include planning, designing, and building infrastructure. These services can include:
1. Transportation engineering
Designing, building, and maintaining transportation systems like roads, bridges, railways, ports, and airports.
2. Environmental engineering
Designing technical solutions to reduce the impact of construction projects on the environment.
3. Water resources engineering
Managing and developing water-related infrastructure like dams levees, and water treatment plants.
4. Construction engineering and management
Planning, coordinating, and overseeing construction projects from start to finish.
5. Site planning
Planning the layout, infrastructure, and facilities of construction sites.
6. Surveying
Measuring and mapping land and other physical features using GPS and GIS.
4. Specialization of a Civil Engineer
1. Structural and Foundation
2. Geotechnical and Environmental
3. Water Resources and hydraulics
4. Transportation
5. Construction Management and Engineering
A Civil Engineer who has specialized in any area of civil engineering may be considered as a specialist in the
appropriate field as enumerated.
5.Selection of a Civil Engineer
Engagement of a Civil Engineer
- one or the most important decisions to be made auring the development or an
engineering project.
Factors affecting and influencing economic feasibilitv of the undertaking
1. experience
2. organization
3. skill integrity
4. judgement of the civil engineer
Critical importance in selection of a Civil Engineer as a consultant
1. Qualifications
2. Experience
3. Reputation
4. Quality of Client Service
Detailed scope or services - greatly reduces the potential for misunderstandings or
confusions.
PICE (Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers) supports procedures such as those
specitied oy ClAP Documents 101 and 102. executive order 164, and PD 1594
Owner or the owner's engineering staff - responsible in applying procedures of the
selection, procurement and administration of engineering services.
6.Prime Professional Practice
guidelines in this manual refer specifically to the engagement of engineering
services where:
Consulting Civil Engineers - serves as prime professional
Client - serves as owner of the project
7.Employment
guidelines in this manual refer to Civil Engineers employed by professional
consulting firms, government agencies, c institutions, construction firms,
manufacturing and commercial entities and other entities.
8.Design Competition
process through which a Civil Engineer is selected above other competitors based on
proposal or innovative approach a client’s needs
9.Contingency Basis of Employment
Contingency employment is a model where workers are hired on a short-term or project
basis, rather than permanently. Contingent workers are also known as non-permanent
workers.
10.Professional Practice of Foreign Civil Engineers
The professional practice of foreign civil engineers typically involves them working on
projects within a country where they are not citizens, often requiring them to obtain a
special license or registration based on the principle of "foreign reciprocity," meaning
their home country must grant similar privileges to local engineers from the host country
to practice there; this often involves demonstrating their qualifications through
examinations or proof of equivalent credentials, and may be restricted to specific types
of projects or consultancy roles depending on local regulations.
THANK YOU
NAME Cont Organiza Presenta Deliv Support TOT
(TOPIC) ent tion tion ery ing AL
(35% (25%) (30%) (10% Materia
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(10%)
1. Dalayap,
Jim
Christian
(Fundamental
Principles)
2. Reponte,
Jesper
(Fundamental
Canons)
3. Montalba
n, Adriel
Justus
(Guidelines)
4. Siohan,
Diana
Grace
(Topic 1-Topic
3: #3 Water
Resources)
5. Gabales,
Diana
Rose
(Topic3: #4
Construction
and
Management-
Topic 5 Critical
Importance)
6. Arapoc,
Krishna
(Topic 5
Detailed
scoop-Topic 7)
7. Liquigan,
Jerica
(Topic 8-10)
