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In the 18th century, the term civil engineering was coined to incorporated all things civilian as opposed to

military engineering. The first engineering school, The National School of Bridges and Highways, France,
was opened in 1747. The first self-proclaimed civil engineer was John Smeaton who constructed the
Eddystone Lighthouse. In 1771, Smeaton and some of his colleagues formed the Smeatonian Society of
Civil Engineers, a group of leaders of the profession who met informally over dinner. Through there was
evidence of some technical meetings, it was little more than a social society.

In 1818, world’s first engineering society, the Institution of Civil Engineers was founded in London, and in
1820 the eminent engineer Thomas Telford became its first president. The institution received a Royal
Charter in 1828, formally recognizing civil engineering as a profession. Its charter defined civil engineering
as: Civil engineering is the application of physical and scientific principles, and its history is intricately linked
to advances in understanding of physics and mathematics throughout history. Because civil engineering is a
wide ranging profession, including several separate specialized sub-disciplines, its history is linked to
knowledge of structures, material science, geography, geology, soil, hydrology, environment, mechanics
and other fields.

The first private college to teach Civil Engineering in the United States was Norwich University founded in
1819 by Captain Alden Partridge. The first degree in Civil Engineering in the United States was awarded by
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1835. The first such degree to be awarded to a woman was granted by
Cornell University to Nora Stanton Blatch in 1905.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST – is a situation which an individual has competing interests or loyalties

- Public official whose personal interest conflicts with his/her professional position.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT – is development that meets the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

- Economic development that is conducted without depletion of natural resources.

PRIME PROFESSIONAL

- A professional commissioned by building owner (may be an architect or engineer)


to plan, design, and prepare detail drawings and specifications for bidding,
awarding, and site reviewing a construction contract for a new renovated facility.
- The prime professional is usually responsible for engaging subconsultants and
coordinating their work.

National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP)

The code’s purpose is to provide for all buildings and structures, a framework of minimum standards and
requirements to regulate and control their location, site design quality of materials, construction use,
occupancy, and maintenance.
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)

Cognizant of the importance of providing effective standard and specifications to be used in the
implementation of DPWH projects that will produce sound, durable and economical horizontal structures
(Highways, Bridges and Airports, etc.)

National Structural Code of The Philippines (NSCP)

For the protection of public life and property, the design of structures and preparation if structural plans for
their construction have to be controlled and regulated by the NSCP.

Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) Manual

Contains information that a Civil Engineer in any position of engagement or employment may find useful
to know and follow.

Services provided by Civil Engineers can be grouped into five broad categories:

1. Consultations, research, investigations, and reports


2. Design services for construction projects
3. Construction services
4. Special services for construction projects
5. Academic services
6. Services as Employee

Design services for construction projects

Study and Report Phase – Analysis of the client needs, conceptual design, conceptual opinions of
probable construction cost.

Preliminary Design Phase – Preparation of final design criteria, preliminary drawings, outline
specifications, and preliminary opinions of probable construction cost.

Final Design Phase – Preparation of design calculations, construction drawings, specifications, estimated
construction costs, and other contract documents.

Bidding or Negotiating Phase – Assistance to the client with the bidding or negotiating process for
construction of the project.

Construction Phase – Advice and Consultation on matters related to his services

Operation Phase – Assistance to the client in start-up and operation of the project, including periodic
inspections.
SEAL OF CIVIL ENGINEER

Specifications:

Shape: Round

Size: 2 inches diameter

Contents:

1. Registered Civil Engineer at the upper portion of the round seal.


2. Name of the Registered Civil Engineer at the upper center
3. 3. Registration number must appear at the center below the name
4. Philippines appearing at the lower portion of the round seal
5. Logo of the Profession at the center above the name

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