The Practice

Of Civil
Engineering
And
Classification
of Engineering
Services
 The Practice of Civil Engineering
The procurement of Civil Engineering services
for a quality project.
QUALITY by means of :

- meeting both the expectations of clients and

employers
- meeting the requirements of the project
REQUIRES :
• professional dedication

• effort and responsibility

• adequate time for investigation

• planning and innovation

• fair compensation

• appropriate authority
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

• Studying
• Conceiving
• Designing
• Conceiving
• Assisting
• Maintaining

UNFORESEEN SERVICES
• TRUSTEE TO THE PUBLIC INTEREST
• FAITHFUL TO THE PRIVATE INTEREST OF CLIENT
• TO FULFILL THESE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. CANDOR
2. MUTUAL TRUST
3. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
4. UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CIVIL ENGINEER
AND CLIENT
• ENGINEERS SHOULD:
A. BE PROFESSIONAL
B. BE BOUND BY FUNDAMENTAL CANONS
C. CARE AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
D. MAINTAIN HIGHEST STANDARD OF ETHICAL
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
 CLIENT-CIVIL ENGINEER RELATIONSHIP
OBLIGATIONS OF THE CIVIL ENGINEER
1.GIVE SCOPE OF SERVICES
2.SKILL CARE AND DILIGENCE
3.INDEPENDENT,PERFORM NECESSARY SKILLS AND
PROFESSIONAL JUDGEMENT
4.CLIENTS FATHFUL AGENT
5.GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE
6.ASK APPROVAL OF CLIENT
7.DIRECT,COOPERATE,INTEGRATEBUT NOT
PROFESSIONALLY LIABLE
8.RECOMMEND
9.NOTIFY CLIENT
 LIABILITY OF THE CIVIL ENGINEER AND
THE CLIENT

The Civil Engineer shall only be liable to pay damages

to the client in connection with their agreement if a
breach of duty of care is established.
OBLIGATIONS OF THE CLIENT
1.PAYMENT
2.GIVE REASONABLE TIME
3. COOPERATE
4.ARRANGEMENT
5. INSTRUCTION OF CLIENT SHALL BE GIVEN THROUGH
THE ENGINEER
6.NOTIFY CIVIL ENGINEER IN SEVEN DAYS

RESOLUTION
• ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BREACH OF DUTY ON THE
PART OF CIVIL ENGINEER
• BREACH OF CLIENTS DUTY TO THE CIVIL ENGINEER
• THIRD PARTY ARBITRATOR
 SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF SERVICES

 If the project had been suspended , the time

for completion shall be extended.

 The client may suspend all or part of the

services or terminate the Agreement by
written notice of not less than 30 days to the
Civil Engineer.
 SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES

 If a dispute arises an either party, then that

party shall by notice in writing served on the
other parts of the details of that dispute be
resolved by conciliation.
 OWNERSHIP OF DATA

 The design analyses, drawings, specifications

and reproductions thereof are instruments of
service owned by the Professional Engineer and
shall be used only for the specific project
covered by the Agreement between the client.
and Engineer.
Civil Engineering Services
• Design, Consultation & Advice
• Feasibility studies
• Field investigation and engineering data collection
• Environmental assessments, impact statements or engineering reports
• Opinions of probable construction cost
• Preliminary and final designs, drawings, specifications and construction
bidding documents
• Assistance in securing construction bids and in awarding contracts
• Construction administration and observation
• Arrangements for or performance of testing of material and equipment
• Assistance in start-up , assessment of capacity, and operation of facilities
• Preparation of operation and maintenance manuals
• Appraisals and rate studies
• Value engineering
• Expert testimony
• Assessment of risks
• Expert testimony
• Assessment of risks
• Structural remediation or rehabilitation
• Project management and controls
• Provision of supplemental temporary staff
• Teaching

Civil engineers as construction manager/program manager

Subconsultant Subcontractor

EMPLOYMENT
- The guidelines in this manual also refer to Civil Engineers employed by
professional consulting firms, government agencies, educational institutions,
construction firms, manufacturing and commercial entities and other entities.
 Specialization in Civil Engineering.

5 specialization in the fields that recognized by

the PICE

Structural Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Water Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Construction Management and Engineering
 SELECTION OF A CIVIL ENGINEER
As a Civil Engineer the most important decisions to be made during
the development of an Engineering project is the ENGAGEMENT.

Several Factors need to be considered as a Civil Engineer, that may

affect life cycle cost :

 Objective and commitment of financial resources

 Soundness of design
 Suitability of the project
 Organization
 Skill
 Integrity

*The full range of engineering services were cost the amount not
less than 1-2 % of the life cycle in the most construction project.
 PRIME PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

- This refers to the engagement of Engineering

services where the consulting Civil Engineer serve as
the client directly as a prime professional and where
the client is usually also the owner of the project.
 DESIGN COMPETITION AND CONTINGENCY BASIS OF
EMPLOYMENT

 DESIGN COMPETITION is a process through which a

Civil Engineer is selected above other competitors
based on proposal or an innovative approach to
solving a clients needs .

Canon 5c or the PICE Code or Ethics provides that

“ Engineers may request , propose or accept
professional commissions on a contingency basis only
under circumstances in w/c their professional
judgments would not be compromised .“
 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE OF FOREIGN CIVIL
ENGINEERS
Foreign Civil Engineers are allowed by law (see RA 8991) to practice Civil
Engineering in the Philippines under the following instances:
1. The laws on the foreigner’s state or country allow the citizens of the
Philippines to practice civil engineering on the same basis and grant the same
privileges as those enjoyed by the subjects or citizens of such foreign state or
country .
2. Allowed under international agreement .
3. Consultants to be engaged in foreign – funded , joint venture or foreign –
assisted projects of the government .
4. Employees of Philippines or Foreign private institutions pursuant to law.
5. Civil Engineers who were former citizens of the Philippines , who had been
registered and issued a certificate of registration and a professional
identification card prior to their naturalization as foreign citizens , and who
while in the country on a visit , sojourn or permanent residence , desire to
practice their profession .
 CLASSIFICATION OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
SERVICES
Services Provided by Civil Engineer
1. Consultation, Research, Investigations,
and reports
2. Design services of construction projects
3. Construction service
4. Special Services for Construction projects
5. Engineering support service
6. Academic Services
7. Services as Employee
Consultations, Research, Investigations and
Reports

 These services deal primarily with collecting,

interpreting, and reporting information,
together with formulating conclusions and
making recommendations.
Preliminary and Feasibility Investigations
and Reports

 usually precede the authorization of

capital project.
 Planning Studies

-broad areas of developing the engineering

requirements of master plans for long range
capital improvement programs.

 Appraisals, Valuations and Rate Studies

- investigations and analyses of existing

conditions; capital and operating costs.
Assistance in Financial Matters
-The Civil Engineer may be engaged by Client
who is planning to issue bonds, particularly revenue
bonds, to finance a capital project
Materials Engineering and Equipment Test

-These services include tests of materials and

equipment under established codes and standards,
specialized examination of equipment and materials
used in construction and industry, and other
inspections and monitoring required by a client.

Direct Personal Service

-This includes services such as assistance in

preparation for legal proceedings.
 Research and Development

 Research is specialized investigation and gathering

of data from existing resources or through
laboratory works and processes related to the
purpose and object of the research.
 Development of new construction materials and
methods from concept to commercialization
 Special Services

1.Value Engineering
2. Appraisal and Valuation
3. Load testing
4. Environmental Evaluations
5. Traffic Engineering
6. Forensic Engineering for
Structural and other Failures
7. Operational Assistance
8. Materials Process design
9. Pilot Studies
10. Computer Modeling
11. Safety Engineering
12. Topographic, sounding and
boundary Survey Engineering
13. Toxic and hazardous waste
evaluation
14. Sales and Marketing Services
15. Expert Witness
16. Representation of municipal or
private entities in projects proposed
for privatization.
DESIGN SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS

• Civil Engineering Services are required for each of

six typical phases of a construction project. All
services are preferably furnished by the same Civil
Engineer for consistency and efficiency, although
at times services in various phases are furnished
by different Engineers or by the client.
 THE SIX STANDARD PHASES
1. Study and Report Phase

• analysis of the client's needs, conceptual design, conceptual

opinions of probable construction cost.
2. Preliminary Design Phase

• preparation of final design criteria, preliminary drawings, outline

specifications, and preliminary opinions of probable construction
cost.
3. Final Design Phase

• preparation of design calculations, construction drawings,

specifications, estimated construction cost, and other contract
documents
4.Bidding or Negotiating phase

• assistance to the client with the bidding or

negotiating process for construction of the project.

5.Construction Phase

• advice and consultation on matters related to his

services.

6.Operation Phase

• assistance to the client in start-up and operation of

the project, including periodic inspections.
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

• Civil Engineer may engage in construction

contracting after being licensed as a contractor
by the contractors Accreditation Board.

ENGINEERING SUPPORT AND SERVICES

• Soil sampling

• Drafting

• Land and construction surveying

ACADEMIC SERVICE

Teaching civil engineering courses in

colleges/universities
 Lecturing in civil engineering courses offered by
PICE
Resource speaker in technical sessions
Writing technical articles and pamphlets

SERVICES AS EMPLOYEE

 civil engineers perform work or fulfill duties

regularly for wages (part time or full time)