Code of Ethics for Civil Engineers

It shall be considered unprofessional and inconsistent with honorable and

dignified bearing for any registered Civil Engineer:
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.
To attempt to injure falsely or maliciously, directly or indirectly, the
professional reputation, prospects, or business of another Engineer.
To attempt to supplant another Engineer after definite steps have been taken
toward his employment.
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.
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.
To advertise in self-laudatory language, or in any other manner derogatory to
the dignity of the Profession.
To use the advantages of a salaried position to compete unfairly with
Engineers in private practice.
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.
* the word clients is considered to be inclusive of the meaning of the word
employers

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