Civil Engineering Orientation 1.

Civil Engineering Ethics

Civil engineers create, improve and protect the environment in which we live. They plan,
design and oversee construction and maintenance of building structures and
infrastructure, such as roads, railways, airports, bridges, harbours, dams, irrigation
projects, power plants, and water and sewerage systems. We can say that civil
engineers provide services that affects our welfare so it is important to develop
professional codes of ethics that establish professional standards for behavior.
Intended Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand the meaning of ethics as civil engineers
2. Learn understand the code of ethics as civil engineers
What is Ethics?
- Ethics are guidelines for individuals, which clearly state the dos and don’ts.
- Ethics refers to a set of rules that describes acceptable conduct in society. Ethics
serve as a guide to moral daily living and helps us judge whether our behavior
can be justified.
- Ethics refers to society’s sense of the right way of living our daily lives. It does
this by establishing rules, principles, and values on which we can base our
conduct. The concepts most directly associated with ethics are truth, honesty,
fairness, and equity.
Code of Ethics by PICE (Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers)
Fundamental Principles
Civil Engineers uphold and advanced the integrity, honor and dignity
of the civil engineer 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
4. Supporting the professional and technical societies of their disciplines
Fundamental Canons

Civil Engineering Orientation 1.2

 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.