CE512 CE Laws, Ethics, Codes and Standards Faculty - Engr. H. E. Gozon

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CE512

CE Laws, Ethics, Codes and Standards


Faculty -
Engr. H. E. Gozon

This course considers the laws, ethics, codes and


standards governing the practice of Civil Engineering
Intended Learning
Outcomes -
Upon completion
of the course Lecture:
students will be
Civil Engineering Ethics
able to know the
governing Civil
Engineering Laws,
Ethics, Codes and
Standards
Report 2 - Civil
Engineering Code of Ethics for Civil Engineers
Ethics
Code of Ethics for Civil Engineers
 
 
It shall be considered unprofessional and inconsistent with
honorable and dignified bearing for any registered Civil
Engineer:
 
To act for his clients* in professional matters otherwise
than as a faithful agent or trustee, or to accept any
remuneration other than his stated charges for services
rendered to his clients.
 
To attempt to injure falsely or maliciously, directly or
indirectly, the professional reputation, prospects, or
business of another Engineer.
 
To attempt to supplant another Engineer after definite
steps have been taken toward his employment.
To compete with another Engineer for employment on the
basis of his professional charges, by reducing his usual
charges and in his manner attempting to underbid after
being informed of the charges named by another.
 
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.
 
To advertise in self-laudatory language, or in any other
manner derogatory to the dignity of the Profession.
 
To use the advantages of a salaried position to compete
unfairly with Engineers in private practice.
 
To act in any manner or engage in any practice which will
tend to bring discredit on the honor or dignity of the
Engineering Profession.
Fundamental Principles
Civil engineers uphold and advance the integrity, honor
and dignity of the civil engineering profession by:
1. Using their knowledge and skill 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 in 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 agents 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.
• Reference: Ethics and the Filipino
Study of from the book
Ethics by
R.B. Agapay

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