CE LAWS, CONTRACTS, SPECIFICATIONS AND

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

FUNCTIONS OF AN ENGINEER

1. It is His duty to formulate an ideal and from it to create a reality.

2. He must investigate conditions and determine means by which those conditions can be utilized or modified to meet certain ends.

3. Making project proposals.

4. Develop ideas and elaborate plans

5. Consider and prescribe the methods and manner of construction

6. Supervise or superintend the execution of the work and see that it is properly constructed.

All engineering success is a consequence of personality, native ability, opportunity, and application: normally it maybe achieved just to the extent that the individual is willing to pay the price of intelligent devotion to its attainment.

ENGINEERING RELATIONS

- In the relations with the different men encountered in various lines of engineering work, conflicts of personal opinions, personal interests, and personal rights will arise which must frequently affect his courage of action.

- A clear appreciation of the proper attitude should be assumed in these various relations, and proper personal and professional conduct, is of great Importance to the growth, development and future usefulness.

Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better that yourselves.-Phil 2:3

“True humility is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less”- C.S. Lewis

ETHICS

- A branch of philosophy dealing with what is morally right or wrong.-Rules of behavior based on ideas about what is morally good and bad

CODE OF ETHICS

FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES

- Engineers uphold and advance the integrity, honor and dignity of the 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 and clients

3. Striving to increase the competence and prestige of the

engineering profession; and

4. Supporting the professional and technical societies of their disciplines

FUNDAMENTAL CANONS

1. 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 professional duties.

2. Engineers shall perform services only in areas of their competence.

3. Engineers shall issue public statements only in an

objective and truthful manner.

4. Engineers shall act in professional matters for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees, and shall avoid conflicts of interest.

5. Engineers shall build their professional reputation on the merit of their services and shall

not compete unfairly with others.

6. Engineers shall act in such a manner as to uphold and

enhance the honor, integrity, and dignity of the engineering profession.

7. Engineers shall continue their professional development throughout their careers, and shall provide opportunities for the professional development of those engineers under their supervision.