CODE OF ETHICS FOR CIVIL ENGINEERS

It shall be considered unprofessional and inconsistent with honorable and

dignified bearing for any registered Civil Engineer:

1. To act for his clients* in professional matters otherwise than as a faithful agent or
trustee, or to accept any remuneration other than his stated charges for services
rendered to his clients.

2. To attempt to injure falsely or maliciously, directly or indirectly, the professional

reputation, prospects, or business of another Engineer.

3. To attempt to supplant another Engineer after definite steps have been taken
toward his employment.

4. To compete with another Engineer for employment on the basis of his professional
charges, by reducing his usual charges and in his manner attempting to underbid
after being informed of the charges named by another.

5. To review the work of another Engineer for the same client, except with the
knowledge or consent of such Engineer, or unless the connection of such Engineer
with the work has been terminated.

6. To advertise in self-laudatory language, or in any other manner derogatory to the

dignity of the Profession.

7. To use the advantages of a salaried position to compete unfairly with Engineers in

private practice.

8. To act in any manner or engage in any practice which will tend to bring discredit
on the honor or dignity of the Engineering Profession.
Fundamental Principles

Civil engineers uphold and advance the integrity, honor and dignity of the civil engineering
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; and
4. supporting the professional and technical societies of their disciplines.

Fundamental Canons

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.