Fédération     Internationale      des
Ingénieurs-Conseils      International
               Federation of Consulting Engineers
               Internationale            Vereinigung
               Beratender Ingenieure Federación
               Internacional      de      Ingenieros
               Consultores
Code of Ethics
The International Federation of Consulting Engineers recognises that the work of the consulting
engineering industry is critical to the achievement of sustainable development of society and the
environment.
To be fully effective not only must engineers constantly improve their knowledge and skills, but also
society must respect the integrity and trust the judgement of members of the profession and remunerate
them fairly.
All member associations of FIDIC subscribe to and believe that the following principles are fundamental
to the behaviour of their members if society is to have that necessary confidence in its advisors.
Responsibility to society and the consulting industry
The consulting engineer shall:
    - Accept the responsibility of the consulting industry to society.
    - Seek solutions that are compatible with the principles of sustainable development.
    - At all times uphold the dignity, standing and reputation of the consulting industry.
Competence
The consulting engineer shall:
    - Maintain knowledge and skills at levels consistent with development in technology, legislation and
    management, and apply due skill, care and diligence in the services rendered to the client.
    - Perform services only when competent to perform them.
Integrity
The consulting engineer shall:
    - Act at all times in the legitimate interest of the client and provide all services with integrity and
    faithfulness.
Impartiality
The consulting engineer shall:
    - Be impartial in the provision of professional advice, judgement or decision.
    - Inform the client of any potential conflict of interest that might arise in the performance of services
    to the client.
    - Not accept remuneration which prejudices independent judgement.
Fairness to others
The consulting engineer shall:
   - Promote the concept of “Quality-Based Selection” (QBS).
   - Neither carelessly nor intentionally do anything to injure the reputation or business of
   others.
   - Neither directly nor indirectly attempt to take the place of another consulting engineer,
   already appointed for a specific work.
   - Not take over the work of another consulting engineer before notifying the consulting
   engineer in question, and without being advised in writing by the client of the termination of
   the prior appointment for that work.
   - In the event of being asked to review the work of another, behave in accordance with
   appropriate conduct and courtesy.
Corruption
The consulting engineer shall:
   - Neither offer nor accept remuneration of any kind which in perception or in effect either a)
   seeks to influence the process of selection or compensation of consulting engineers and/or
   their clients or b) seeks to affect the consulting engineer’s impartial judgement.
   - Co-operate fully with any legitimately constituted investigative body which makes inquiry
   into the administration of any contract for services or construction.
International Federation of Consulting Engineers
Box 311
CH-1215 Geneva 15
Switzerland
Tl +41-22-799 49 00
Fx +41-22-799 49 01
  fidic@fidic.org
  FIDIC.org
Mission
Promote business interests
Objectives
Represent internationally
Develop business methods
Promote ethics
Enhance image
Ensure sustainablity
  Strategy
  Lead and support national Member Associations
  Action plan
  Broaden membership
  Provide best-practice support
  Fight corruption
  Demonstrate industry's contribution
  Promote role in sustainability
  FIDIC
  Box 311
  CH-1215
  Geneva 15
  Switzerland
  Tl 41227994900
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