Laws are rules that are developed and enforce by the government to govern the society

Ethics are guidelines on how should people live or behave in certain situation.

The objective of the law is to maintain social order and peace within the nation and protection to all
the citizens. Unlike, ethics that are the code of conduct that helps a person to decide what is right or
wrong and how to act.

Rules are explicit (clear, straightforward) rules that are implemented to maintain the proper behavior of
every individual.

Guidelines are advices, recommendations; it draws boundaries or limitations on should something be

done.

CIAP (CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES) 1746 – it to promote, accelerate

the growth and development of the construction industry in the Philippines.

Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB), are tasked to issue, deny, revoke licenses
of the construction constructors

Philippine Overseas Construction Board (POCB) are tasked to developed and implement the
guidelines, policies for construction industry of the philippines overseas

Philippine Domestic Construction Board (PDCB), are tasked to developed and implement the
guidelines, policies for public and private construction in the country.

PD are issued by the executive branch

RA are enacted through legislative process.

PD 1096- National Building Code of the Philippines, enacted to develop or adapt modern
technical knowledge or skill on building design and construction

Ra9514 or pd 1185

PD 856 code on sanitation of the Philippines it is about the improvement on sanitation of every
individual for their health.

Idea of Utilitarianism is that the morality of the action is determined by the consequences of the
action like for society to function well the citizen should obey the laws and regulations.

Duty ethics are ethics based on duty that should be performed, whether the outcomes are good
or bad. It is based on what they believe to be right regardless of the consequences. Like for
instance you are in a workplace where you believe that you have to follow your boss instructions
or rule regardless of how irrational it may be.

Right Ethics are fundamental rights like right to live, liberty, own a property that other people
should respect. And this rights are protected by the society.
Virtue Ethics are based on the person’s good or bad character traits rather than its action.
People are judge based on their traits.

Fundamental Canons

1. Civil engineers must priorities the safety, health and welfare of the public.
2. Civil engineers are only allowed to provide services in their field of expertise.
3. Civil engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.
4. Civil engineers must act in a professional manner to avoid conflict.
5. Civil engineers must build good reputation on their services and avoid conflict with other like
competing.
6. Civil engineer must act professionally for the reputation of the civil engineering profession.
7. Civil engineer shall continue to develop their professionalism throughout their careers and also
encourages or provide opportunities to other engineers to develop their professionalism.