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Code of Ethics

This document outlines a code of ethics for civil engineers. It discusses fundamental principles for upholding integrity, serving the public interest, increasing competence in the profession. It also lists 7 fundamental canons, including holding public safety as paramount, only practicing within one's competence, making only objective statements, avoiding conflicts of interest, competing fairly, upholding the honor of the profession, and continuing professional development. The code was adopted by the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers to guide civil engineers.

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Code of Ethics

This document outlines a code of ethics for civil engineers. It discusses fundamental principles for upholding integrity, serving the public interest, increasing competence in the profession. It also lists 7 fundamental canons, including holding public safety as paramount, only practicing within one's competence, making only objective statements, avoiding conflicts of interest, competing fairly, upholding the honor of the profession, and continuing professional development. The code was adopted by the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers to guide civil engineers.

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CODE OF ETHICS

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.
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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