CEO REVIEWER - John Smeaton - first self-proclaimed civil
engineer
HISTORY OF CIVIL ENGINEERING - Smeatonian Society of Civil Engineers - a group
- is a mirror of the history of human beings on this of leaders of the profession who met informally over
earth. Man used the old shelter caves to protect dinner
themselves of weather and harsh environment, and used
a tree trunk to cross the river, which being the Institution of Civil Engineers - world’s first engineering
demonstration of ancient age civil engineering. society founded in London (1818)
- Thomas Telford – first president of ICE
4000 and 2000 BC in Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia
(Ancient Iraq) Norwich University
- earliest practice of CE when humans started to - first private college to teach Civil Engineering in
abandon a nomadic existence, development of the wheel the United States.
and sailing. - Founded by Captain Alden Partridge.
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – awarded the
Construction of Pyramids in Egypt (circa 2700-2500 BC) first degree in CE in the US.
- might be considered the first instances of large - Nora Stanton Blatch – first woman to be
structure constructions. awarded with such degree.
Imhotep – 2250 BC, the first documented engineer, built Civil Engineering in the Philippines and A Brief History
a famous stepped pyramid for King Djoser located at of Philippine Institute Civil Engineers, Inc. (PICE)
Saqqara Necropolis.
- His greatest contribution to engineering was his Civil Engineering - is a professional discipline that deals
discovery of the art of building with shaped stones. with the design constructions, including works like roads,
bridges, pipelines, railways, canals, dams, sewage
Historic Civil Engineering Constructions: systems, airport and etc.
- Qanat water management system - Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) –
- Parthenon by Iktinos in Ancient Greece Civil Engineers are united through the mandate of this
- Appian Way by Roman engineers organization which aims to build strong foundation
- Great Wall of China by General Meng T’ien among all Civil Engineers in the Philippines.
- stupas constructed in ancient Sri Lanka like the
Jetavanaramaya and the extensive irrigation works in BRIEF HISTORY OF PICE
Anuradhapura.
- Sennacherib's Aqueduct at Jerwan December 11, 1973 - PICE was issued a certicate of
- Li Ping's irrigation projects in China registration to culminate and fulfill the vision to merge
- Julius Caesar's Bridge over the Rhine River the two separate organizations in the country, Philippine
- Pont du Gard Society of Civil Engineers (PSCE) and Philippine
- Machu Picchu, Peru - is considered an Association of Civil Engineers (PACE).
engineering marvel. It was built in the Andes Mountains
assisted by some of history’s most ingenious water Philippine Society of Civil Engineers (PSCE) - was the first
resource engineers. Civil Engineering organization in the country formed by a
- Book called Vitruvius' De Archiectura - give us a group of Civil Engineers mostly from the government
look at engineering education in ancient times. sector.
- Engr. Marcial Kasilag - who holds the 1st slot in
EDUCATIONAL & INSTITUTIONAL HISTORY OF CE the PRC Registry of Civil Engineers.
The National School of Bridges and Highways - first Philippine Association of Civil Engineers (PACE) - main
engineering school opened in 1747. objectives of the organization is to ascend the standards
of the profession, inspire research and engineering
knowledge and technology to members, foster good 4. Geotechnical Engineering
fellowship among members, and promote better 5. Transportation Engineering
relationship and communication with other
technological and scientific societies. Program Educational Objectives - The graduates of
- Enrique Sto. Tomas Cortes – first president of the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering within three to
organization. five years after graduation shall:
1. successfully participate as partners in nation-building
Cesar A. Caliwara - late PACE president who exerted in engineering projects involving structural, geotechnical,
more effort to merge the two organization. water resources, transportation and construction
management; and
Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) – came and 2. adhere to professional, moral and ethical standards in
formed from the merging of PACE and PSCE. the practice of civil engineering.
PICE OBJECTIVES AND GOALS
- aims to conscientiously advance the interest and
promote the welfare of members, promote prestige and CIVIL ENGINEERING LAWS
public awareness of the profession, and enhance social
responsibility and community involvement of Civil Republic Act No. 544
Engineers. - An Act to Regulate the Practice of Civil
- observes integrity, professionalism, excellence, Engineering in the Philippines Be it enacted by the Senate
social responsibility and leadership as their core values and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
that must be develop and exercise among the members Congress assembled:
of the organization. - Article I - TITLE OF THE ACT AND DEFINITION OF
TERMS
INTRODUCTION TO BS CIVIL ENGINEERING AS A o Section 1. Title of Act.” This Act shall be known
BACHELOR PROGRAM AND AS A PROFESSION as the “Civil Engineering Law.”
o Section 2. Definition of Terms.
Curriculum Description
The Civil Engineering curriculum is designed to prepare - Article II - BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CIVIL
graduates to apply knowledge of mathematics, calculus- ENGINEERS
based physics, chemistry, and at least one additional area o Section 3. Composition of Board
of basic science, consistent with the Program Educational o Section 4. Powers and Duties of the Board.
Objectives; apply knowledge of technical areas o Section 5. Qualifications of Board Members.
appropriate to civil engineering; conduct civil o Section 6. Fees and Compensation of Board.
engineering experiments and analyze and interpret the o Section 7. Annual Report
resulting data; design a system component, or process in
more than one civil engineering context; explain basic - Article III - EXAMINATION AND REGISTRATION
concepts in management, business, public policy, and o Section 8. Examination Requirement
leadership; and explain the importance of professional o Section 9. Holding of Examination
licensure o Section 10. Subjects of Examination.
- The BSCE Curriculum of Batangas State o Section 11. Executive Officer of the Board.
University (BatStateU) has a total of 188 credit unit o Section 12. Qualifications for Examination.
usually completed with eight (8) semesters and two (2) o Section 13. Oath of Civil Engineers.
Midterm classes. o Section 14. Seal and Use of Seal.
BatStateU – Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering has o Section 15. Exemption from Registration.
five (5) options of tracks/ specializations namely: o Section 16. Refusal to Issue Certificate.
1. Structural Engineering o Section 17. Suspension and Revocation of
2. Construction Engineering and Management Certificates
3. Water Resources Engineering
o Section 18. Re-issue and Replacement of 7. To use the advantages of a salaried position to
Certificates. compete unfairly with Engineers in private practice.
o Section 19. Transitory Provisions. 8. To act in any manner or engage in any practice which
will tend to bring discredit on the honor or dignity of the
- Article IV - ENFORCEMENT OF ACT AND PENAL Engineering Profession.
PROVISIONS
o Section 20. Enforcement of the Act by officers o Fundamental Principles
the law Civil engineers uphold and advance the integrity, honor
o Section 21. Registration required. and dignity of the civil engineering profession by:
o Section 22. Penal provisions 1. Using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement
of human welfare and the environment;
- Article V – MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 2. Being honest and impartial and serving with fidelity the
o Section 23. Preparation of plans and public, their employers/employees and clients;
supervisions of construction by registered civil 3. Striving to increase the competence and prestige of the
engineer. civil engineering profession; and
o Section 24. The practice of civil engineering is a 4. Supporting the professional and technical societies of
professional service their disciplines.
o Section 25. Reciprocity requirements
o Section 26. Roster of civil engineers. Fundamental Canons
o Section 27. Repeal. 1. Civil Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health
o Section 28. Construction of Act.” and welfare of the public and shall strive to comply with
o Section 29. Effectivity. - Approved, June 17, 1950 the principles of sustainable development in the
performance of their duties.
CODE OF ETHICS 2. Civil Engineers shall perform services only in areas of
their competence.
Code of Ethics 3. Civil Engineers shall issue public statements only in an
It shall be considered unprofessional and inconsistent objective and truthful manner.
with honorable and dignified bearing for any registered 4. Civil Engineers shall act in professional matters for each
Civil Engineer: employer or client as faithful agents or trustees, and shall
1. To act for his clients* in professional matters otherwise avoid conflicts of interest.
than as a faithful agent or trustee, or to accept any 5. Civil Engineers shall build their professional reputation
remuneration other than his stated charges for services on the merit of their services and shall not compete
rendered to his clients. unfairly with others.
2. To attempt to injure falsely or maliciously, directly or 6. Civil Engineers shall act in such a manner as to uphold
indirectly, the professional reputation, prospects, or and enhance the honor, integrity, and dignity of the civil
business of another Engineer. engineering profession.
3. To attempt to supplant another Engineer after definite 7. Civil Engineers shall continue their professional
steps have been taken toward his employment. development throughout their careers, and shall provide
4. To compete with another Engineer for employment on opportunities for the professional development of those
the basis of his professional charges, by reducing his civil engineers under their supervision.
usual charges and in his manner attempting to underbid
after being informed of the charges named by another.
5. To review the work of another Engineer for the same
client, except with the knowledge or consent of such
Engineer, or unless the connection of such Engineer with
the work has been terminated.
6. To advertise in self-laudatory language, or in any other
manner derogatory to the dignity of the Profession.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF CIVIL ENGINEERS related to construction and supervision
management.
1.1 Defining the Role of a Civil Engineer
- Designing and Planning Civil engineering job titles and responsibilities
- Supervision of Construction Projects - Structural Engineering
- Quality Control and Assurance o Structural Operation Engineer is
- Safety and Compliance responsible for managing and
supervising the operational elements of
General responsibilities of civil engineers ongoing structural projects.
- Design, Plan and Manage Infrastructure o Junior Structural Engineer is responsible
Projects for preparing structural design
o Planning Stage - meticulously plan the whole calculations for building permit purposes
construction process beforehand - Construction Engineering
o Design and Preconstruction Stage - focus on o Surveyor Engineers are responsible for
factors such as site layout, grading taking measurements of the earth's
(shaping) of the land, and identifying surfaces for various projects.
appropriate surface water management o Field Engineers are responsible for
and sewage systems fit for the project. monitoring the construction sites
o Construction Stage - is to oversee the periodically to ensure its overall
construction. compliance to building codes, local
o Post Construction Stage - after ordinances, zoning regulations, and
accomplishing the final inspection, it is contract specifications.
the responsibility of a civil engineer to - Geotechnical Engineering
prepare a report and label the o Geotechnical Staff Engineer is
construction as complete. responsible to have necessary expertise
in geotechnical engineering, such as
- Ensure Safety, Compliance and Quality performing field research, geotechnical
Standards investigations and analysis, and
o Ensure Safety construction-related operations.
o Ensure Compliance o Senior Geotechnical Engineer, they are
o Ensure Quality Standards responsible to instruct and guide
subordinate personnel, distribute
- Collaborate with various stakeholders project responsibilities to junior staff,
and oversee the project in totality.
Specific duties of a civil engineer - Water Resource Engineering
- Site Analysis and Feasibility Study - civil o Senior Water Resource Engineer is
engineers conduct site investigations to assess responsible for assessing hydraulic
the geological and environmental conditions. system designs, supervising watershed
- Engineering Design and Drafting - allows the master plans and flood mitigation
engineer to be involved in all stages of the design studies.
process, from conception to presentation of the o Project Engineers are responsible for
finished plans. managing complex projects by
- Material Selection and Procurement - It involves facilitating effective communication,
identifying, assessing, and obtaining the right evaluating design options, and providing
materials required for construction recommendations.
undertakings. o Design Engineer is responsible for
- Construction Supervision and Management - creating drawings, modifying past
Civil engineers have a wide range of duties projects, and generating drawings from
sketches
- Transportation Engineering PPT NI SIR
o Highway Engineer is responsible for Civil Engineering Basics Technical Skills
designing local road schemes and • Math Skills – CE uses the principle of calculus,
maintaining the road network, including trigo, and other advanced topics in math
structures such as bridges. • Tests of Building Materials – should have proper
o Traffic Engineer is responsible for knowledge about different tests of building
planning, designing, and supervising the materials.
construction of varied types and aspects • Investigation of soil – should have knowledge
of public works engineering projects. about tests in determining the settlement and
o Safety Engineer is responsible for stability of soils.
applying their knowledge of systemic • Uses of Surveying Instruments – mandatory
safety principles to analyze, assess, and knowledge for every CE to use surveying
present safety data, and to plan, instruments like theodolite, etc.
implement, and evaluate road safety • Standard Codes Used in Construction – should
programs and processes. know how to follow standard safety
- Environmental and Energy Engineering specifications.
o Senior Civil Engineer manages complex • Bar Bending Schedule – is an essential chart for
projects, liaises with stakeholders, CE and CE basics skill.
reviews design drawings for compliance, • Drawing and Design – primary keys of an
provides technical assistance during ongoing project.
construction.
o Senior Civil Design Engineer oversees Managerial Skills
civil engineering designs, produces high- • Scheduling – is a core project management skill.
quality plans and reports, mentors junior • Cost Control – critical topic for project managers.
staff, collaborates with project managers
• Risk Management – the more routine the
o Project Engineer responsibilities include
project, the more it is likely to get outsourced.
collaborating with management and
• Contract Management – is about being able to
stakeholders to communicate project
actively manage that procurement.
updates.
• Critical Thinking – is core to being able to make
good decisions.
Civil engineers’ responsibility timeline
• Project Recovery – know how to turn around a
1. Analyze the site location and the surrounding
poorly performing team
area
• Task Management – be able to create a task list
2. Design a plan
• Quality Management – ensures that you deliver
3. Develop an in-depth layout design
a product that fits for purpose.
4. Comply with laws and code of ethics
5. Supervising staff and employees • Meeting Management – being able to sense
6. Preparation of reports and schedule when meeting is going off.
7. Health and safety security
8. Maintenance of the desired level of quality Leadership Skills
• Decision Making – CE should be able to make
The 5 most important skills for a civil engineer good decisions and balance multiple and
1. Technical Skills frequently conflicting objectives.
2. Project Management. • Negotiation – will be an asset to their teams as
3. Communication Skills. they seek to resolve conflicts by finding the win-
4. Creativity win scenarios.
5. Critical Thinking • Organizational Skills – be able to monitor and
evaluate the work at the jobsite as a project
progresses.
• Problem-solving Skills – work at the highest level
of the planning, design, construction, and
operation of multifaceted projects.
Communication Skills
• Written Communication Skills – need to be able
to communicate via written reports and
correspondence concisely.
• Business Case Writing – being able to write
business case
• Sense of Humor – getting through your projects
relies on a good sense of humor and the goodwill
of colleagues.
Other Skills
• Creativity – the role of CE is applying engineering
principles to develop solutions within the built
environment.
• Visualization Skills – must be flexible and
dynamic in order to identify and resolve issues
before they can become problems.
• Critical Thinking
