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Civil Engineering Ethics Overview

This document provides an overview of the Civil Engineer's Code of Ethics and its Fundamental Cannons. The presentation aims to explain the basic ethical conduct expected of civil engineers and their minimum responsibilities regarding clients and the community. Specifically, it outlines the seven Fundamental Cannons civil engineers must uphold, including prioritizing public safety, only practicing within their competence, issuing truthful statements, avoiding conflicts of interest, and continuing professional development. The Code of Ethics and Cannons were adopted in 2001 by the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers to govern the integrity and dignity of the civil engineering profession.

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Civil Engineering Ethics Overview

This document provides an overview of the Civil Engineer's Code of Ethics and its Fundamental Cannons. The presentation aims to explain the basic ethical conduct expected of civil engineers and their minimum responsibilities regarding clients and the community. Specifically, it outlines the seven Fundamental Cannons civil engineers must uphold, including prioritizing public safety, only practicing within their competence, issuing truthful statements, avoiding conflicts of interest, and continuing professional development. The Code of Ethics and Cannons were adopted in 2001 by the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers to govern the integrity and dignity of the civil engineering profession.

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CE Laws (Module 1)

I N ST R U C TO R :
E n g r. R u s s e l F. F l o re s
Civil Engineer

September 19, 2021│ Urdaneta City


University
Urdaneta City
Module 1
The Filipino Civil Engineers Code of
Ethics and Fundamental Cannons

CE Laws Module 1│ Sept. 19, 2021


KEY OBJECTIVE:
This presentation aims to:

• Provide overview on the Civil Engineering Code of


Ethics and its Fundamental Cannons

CE Laws Module 1 │ Sept. 19, 2021 3


FR

Objectives
At the end of this presentation, the
students should know the following:
• Basic ethical conduct of a professional Civil
Engineer.
• Minimum requirement expected from a Civil
Engineer in terms of its dealing with Client and
the community

CE Laws Module 1 │ Sept. 19, 2021 5


Civil Engineer’s Code of Ethics and
Fundamental Cannons FR
Section 2.1
C i v i l E n g i n e e r ’s C o d e o f E t h i c s : Fundamental Cannons:
Fundamental Principles which Civil Engineers 1. Civil Engineers shall hold paramount the
u p h o l d a n d a d v a n c e t h e i n t e g r i t y, h o n o r a n d s a fe t y, h e a l t h a n d w e l f a r e o f t h e p u b l i c a n d
dignity of the civil engineering profession by: shall strive to comply with the principles of
sustainable development in the
performance of their duties.
1. Using their knowledge and skill for the 2. Civil Engineers shall perform services only
enhancement of human welfare and the in areas of their competence.
environment;
3. Civil Engineers shall issue public
statements only in an objective and
2. Being honest and impartial and serving with t r u t h f u l m a n n e r.
fidelity the public, their 4. Civil Engineers shall act in professional
employers/employees and clients; matters for each employer or client as
faithful agents or trustees, and shall avoid
conflicts of interest.
3. Striving to increase the competence and
prestige of the civil engineering profession; 5. Civil Engineers shall build their
and professional reputation on the merit of
their services and shall not compete
unfairly with others.
4. Supporting the professional and technical 6. Civil Engineers shall act in such a manner
societies of their disciplines. a s t o u p h o l d a n d e n h a n c e t h e h o n o r,
i n t e g r i t y, and dignity of the civil
engineering profession.
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CE Laws Module 1 │ Sept. 19, 2021
Civil Engineer’s Code of Ethics and
Fundamental Cannons FR
Section 2.1
Fundamental Cannons:
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.

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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CE Laws Module 1 │ Sept. 19, 2021
FR

Objectives
At the end of this presentation, the
students should know the following:
• Basic ethical conduct of a professional Civil
Engineer.
• Minimum requirement expected from a Civil
Engineer in terms of its dealing with Client and
the community

CE Laws Module 1 │ Sept. 19, 2021 8


End of Discussion.
Any Questions?
Engr. Russel F. Flores
(+63) 916 537 5304
russelfflores77@[Link]
[Link]

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