Mid-Term Assessment on

Professional Practice
Module Code: ARC 5111
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I. Code of Ethics in the profession of architecture

Members of The American Institute of Architects are dedicated to the highest standards of
professionalism, integrity, and competence. This Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
states guidelines for the conduct of Members in fulfilling those obligations. A code of ethics
also referred to as an "ethical code," may encompass areas such as business ethics, a code of
professional practice and an employee code of conduct....Commentary is provided for some of
the Rules of Conduct. Honesty, open disclosure and sincerity are all characteristics of ethical
behavior. Many organizations include a commitment to ethical behavior in their code of conduct.
Professionals can adopt a personal code of conduct and make the same commitment on an
individual basis.
A professional code of ethics provides my employees with a set of guidelines they can use to
make good decisions in the workplace. It allows me to set a baseline expectation for what is
socially acceptable and how professionals should approach problems.
These are the seven code of ethics:

• Beneficence: concern for well-being and safety of clients.

• Nonmeleficence: Refrain from causing intentional harm to clients.
• Autonomy/Confidentiality: respect client's rights and opinions.
• Social Justice: provide services in a fair and equitable manner.
• Procedural Justice
• Veracity
• Fidelity

How to improve my professional ethics:

 1. Be dedicated and punctual. Strong work ethics are reflected by an employee's dedication
and commitment to his job. ...
2. Be reliable. ...
3. Aim high in productivity and quality of work. ...
4. Be cooperative to my co-workers and respectful of my work resources.
5. Demonstrate a strong character.

II. Professional Conduct

Professional conduct is the field of regulation of members of professional bodies, either acting
under statutory or contractual powers. Historically, professional conduct was wholly undertaken
by the private professional bodies, the sole legal authority for which was of a contractual nature.
A professional work place attitude and appearance allow employees to take pride in their work and
improve worker performance. Managers who behave professionally set an appropriate example by
encouraging their people to conduct themselves in a manner that supports company-wide success.

Here are some tips i can use to maintain my own professional integrity and encourage an entire
culture of ethical behavior in the workplace:

1. Treat everyone the same.

2. Reward honesty.
3. Admit my mistakes.
4. Encourage teams to speak freely.
5. Conduct self-assessments.
6. Keep my commitments.
7. Put in maximum effort.
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12 points of ‘Obligations to the Profession’ mentioned in ‘IAB booklets of Code of Ethics and
Professional conduct’ are:

1. Member’s integrity and dignity to the profession is important.

2. Reliance on the professional competence and achievement as the basis of advancement is
necessary.
3. The result that can be achieved through the use of the member’s service shall not be intentionally
misleaded by existing or prospective clients or the member can not say that she can achieve results
by means that violate applicable building laws.
4. A member on being approached or instructed to proceed with work on a project, which she
knows or can ascertain by reasonable enquiry, that another member had been already engaged, the
second member shall notify the first member that she has been so approached and shall seek
confirmation from the first member that she had been normally relieved of her responsibilities and
that all fees due to her has been settled. The second member shall then ask the prospective client to
produce a clearance from the first member certifying that she is no longer associated with the
project and all related issues have been settled. In the case of a dispute, the matter shall be referred
to IAB before the second member accepts the engagement.
5. A member shall not sign or put her signature to any drawings to any drawings, documents or
specifications, not prepared by the member or her office or her associate for the purpose of
obtaining the sanction of any building authority or for any other purpose. A member working as the
local counterpart of a foreign architect or firm as an associate or joint venture may sign drawings,
documents or specifications on its behalf. In such cases, the agreement or association or joint
venture must specify the liabilities and indemnities of the member putting signature.
6. A member shall not attempt to displace another member nor shall he compete another member
by means of reduction of fees or by other inducements.
7. A member having summarized information which leads to a reasonable belief that another
member has committed a violation of this code which raises a serious question as to the member’s
honesty, trustworthiness or fitness as a member, shall file a complaint with IAB.
8. A member shall not participate either as a competitor or as an assessor in any competitions or
give unpaid services or submit design proposals to prospective clients in competition with other
members unless it is in compliance with IAB regulations for architectural competitions. In case of a
member being invited to participate in a limited competition, she must notify the Executive
Committee of IAB and shall submit the particulars of the competition for approval before accepting
the invitation.
9. A member shall not act as an architect or joint architect for works which is or has been the
subject of a competition in which he is or has been engaged as assessor or competition manager.
10. A member may respond to an advertisement inviting members of the profession to submit
their resume or portfolio for inclusion in a panel list of architects from which the advertiser may
select a member for project, provided that the advertisement does not violate the IAB Guidelines
for selection of architects.
11. A member shall not submit or pay any earnest money or security money or bank guarantee for
offering her service as consultant in a competitive command except for turnkey proposals.
12. In cases where the member is appointed as consultant in a project by a real estate developer or
by the contractor, the member shall remain cautious to avoid conflicts of interest arising out of her
responsibilities to the client and interest of the end users of the project.