CE512-CE Laws Engr.

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Quiz

Professional Ethics

As per Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE), for those degree holder or for those who passed the
Republic Act 544 or the Board of Civil Engineering must have this aspects which is list down on their manual. This
are the fundamental canons that are needs to be practiced when they passed the board exam.

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.
Civil Engineer shall perform services only in areas of their competence.
Civil Engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.
Civil Engineers shall act in professional matters for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees,
and shall avoid conflicts of interest.
Civil Engineers shall build their professional reputation on the merit of their services and shall not compete
unfairly with others.
Civil Engineers shall act in such a manner as to upload and enhance the honor, integrity, and dignity of the
civil engineering profession.
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.

And also these:

1. Professional Responsibility
2. Client-Civil Engineer Relationship
a. Obligations of the Civil Engineer
b. Obligations of the Client
c. Liability of the Civil Engineer and the Client
i. Limitation or Civil Engineers Responsibility
ii. Damages
3. Suspension or Termination of Services
4. Settlement of Disputes
5. Ownership of Data, Designs and Documents

And these are the Civil Engineering Services that can be pursued by a Degree holder:

Design, consultations and advice

Feasibility studies
Field investigations and engineering data collection
Environmental assessments, impact statements or Engineering reports
Opinions of probable construction cost
Preliminary and final designs, drawings, specifications and construction bidding documents
 Assistance in securing construction bids and in awarding contracts
Construction administration and observation
Arrangements for or performance of testing of materials and equipment
Assistance in start-up, assessment of capacity, and operation of facilities
Preparation of operation and maintenance manuals
Appraisals and rate studies
Value engineering
Expert testimony
Assessment of risks
Structural remediation or rehabilitation
Project management and controls
Provision of supplemental temporary staff
Teaching