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The Practice of Civil Engineering: 3.1. Professional Responsibility

The document outlines the responsibilities and obligations of civil engineers and their clients. It discusses professional conduct for civil engineers, including maintaining high ethical standards and prioritizing sustainable development. Civil engineers must serve clients faithfully, avoid conflicts of interest, and direct other professionals as needed. Their clients must cooperate, provide necessary information, and make timely payments. The document also describes dispute resolution procedures, limitations on engineers' liability, circumstances for terminating services, and common civil engineering project roles.

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The Practice of Civil Engineering: 3.1. Professional Responsibility

The document outlines the responsibilities and obligations of civil engineers and their clients. It discusses professional conduct for civil engineers, including maintaining high ethical standards and prioritizing sustainable development. Civil engineers must serve clients faithfully, avoid conflicts of interest, and direct other professionals as needed. Their clients must cooperate, provide necessary information, and make timely payments. The document also describes dispute resolution procedures, limitations on engineers' liability, circumstances for terminating services, and common civil engineering project roles.

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THE PRACTICE OF CIVIL ENGINEERING


Quality is defined in the manual as a condition of satisfactorily meet both the project
requirement and the expectations of the client or employer. It requires much effort
which is considered:

 conscious
 continuous
 consistent

3.1. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY


As a faithful trustee to the public interest and private interest of clients, civil engineers
have the following responsibilities:

1. Civil engineers shall conduct themselves in a highly professional manner and


faithfully serve their clients and employers.

2. Civil engineers are bound by the Canon Laws.

3. Sustainable development is the top priority in professional engagement.

4. The highest standard of Ethical Professional Practice should be maintained when civil
engineers are dealing with employers or clients.

3.2. CLIENT-CIVIL ENGINEERING RELATIONSHIPS


Many engineering works are formed between civil engineers and the following:

1. Government agencies
2. Industry
3. Private clients
4. Civil engineering firms engaged for a specific project
5. Public agencies
6. Independent civil engineering firms

3.3  OBLIGATIONS OF THE CIVIL ENGINEER


 As a faithful trustee, civil engineers are obliged to do the following:

1. Perform their obligations with diligence, care, and reasonable skill.

2. Shall act independently and accordingly to the contract, when required to certify or
decide between a client and a third party.
3. Act as the client's faithful agent implied in the contract.

4. Give written notice on particulars of any change in the scope of services.

5. For staged services, civil engineers shall not initiate ay service without the approval
of the client.

6. When required, civil engineers shall direct or work with other professions and
integrate concerned work, but shall not be professionally liable for their work.

7. The civil engineer may recommend contractors or specialists to design and execute
certain parts of the works.

8. Any interest which may have conflict of interest of the client should be notified by
the civil engineer.

3.4. OBLIGATIONS OF THE CLIENT


The following obligations are of the client to the civil engineer:

1. The client shall pay the civil engineer for his services as stipulated in the contract.

2. Information required by the civil engineer shall be provided by the client in writing
and the latter shall allow the civil engineer reasonable time.

3. The client shall cooperate and not interfere or obstruct in the performance of
services.

4. The client shall make arrangements to allow the civil engineer to do site investigation
and inspection of facilities ASAP.

5. The client shall shoulder the arrangement of services of other professionals and bear
all costs.

6. In cases of clients allowing civil engineers as Engineer-to-the-Contract, the client


shall give instructions through the civil engineers.

7. Client shall notify the civil engineer through writing within 7 days of any change he is
aware of.

3.5. LIABILITY OF THE CIVIL ENGINEER AND THE CLIENT


1. The civil engineer shall pay for damages arising out of breach of duty of care against
the civil engineer to the client.
2. The client shall be liable to pay to the civil engineer if a break of client's duty is
established against the client.

3. Conflicts arising from the agreement between the client and the civil engineer follows
the following process:

 Amicable settlement. Mutual understanding


 Mediation.  Negotiation overseen by a third-party called the mediator.
 Arbitration. negotiation where the third-party(considered as impartial) is in
control in making the final decision.
 Litigation (court proceeding). Negotiation where courts and civil justice system
are involved.
4. A third-party arbitrator should be mutually acceptable to both parties.

3.5.1. LIMITATION OR CIVIL ENGINEER'S RESPONSIBILITY


1. The civil engineer shall not be liable for damages, loss, and costs: 
 for any errors or omissions for documents not prepared by  him or under his
control, 
 for fraudulent services or negligence by the client or any other consultant ,
contractor, supplier.
2. The civil engineer shall not be liable for the performance of other consultants,
contractors, suppliers (regardless of recommendation).

3. The civil engineer shall not be responsible for the procedures of techniques adopted
by any third party.

3.5.2. DAMAGES
If the civil engineer is found liable, the damages shall be paid on the following terms:

1. Damages for the foreseeable loss and damage as a result of the breach.

2. The maximum amount is specified in the Specific Provision. However, if no specific


amount is given: the lesser of 300,000Php or 10% of the total amount damages or
25% of the total fees payable under the agreement.

3. If a third-party is found liable in some parts of the service, the amount payable shall
be limited to the proportion of work under breach.

3.6. SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF SERVICES


1. In cases when the civil engineer is not liable but it is impossible to continue the
project, the civil engineer shall notify the client promptly.

2. If only portions of the work are suspended, time shall be extended

                            

For cases with reduction of performance speed, extension depends on the


circumstances

3. A 30-day (minimum)notice shall be given by the client to the civil engineer in cases 
when client suspends or terminates work. Upon notification, civil engineer should make
necessary arrangements to stop operation.

4. A 30-day (minimum)notice shall be given by the civil engineer for suspension or
termination of services under the following conditions:

 No payment (or part of it) of the client 30 days after due date
 When the client suspends work for more than six months, or if it is clear to the
civil engineer that it is impractical to continue services before the suspension exceeds
six months.
When services are suspended or terminated, the civil engineer is entitled to the
payment of the following:
 Consequential cost
 Expenses and disruption fees
 Remobilization fees on resumption

3.7. OWNERSHIP OF DATA, DESIGNS AND DOCUMENTS


The civil engineer owns the following documents, which shall be used for specific
projects covered in the contract between the client and the engineer:
 Design analyses
 Drawings
 Specifications
 Reproductions

3.8. CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES


Typical services offered by civil engineers:

1. Designs, consultations, and advice


2. Feasibility studies
3. Field investigations and engineering data collection
4. Environmental assessments, impact statements, or engineering reports
5. Opinions of estimates
6. Preliminary and final designs, drawings, specifications, and construction bidding
documents
7. Assistance in securing construction bids and in awarding contracts
8. Construction administration and observation
9. Arrangments for or performance of testing of materials and equipment
10. Assistance in start-up, assessment of capacity, and operation of facilities
11. Preparation of operation and maintenance manuals
12. Appraisals and rate studies
13. Value engineering
14. Expert testimony
15. Assessment of risks
16. Structural remediation or rehabilitation
17. Project management and controls
18. Provision of supplemental temporary staff
19. Teaching

3.9. SELECTION OF A CIVIL ENGINEER


The selection of a civil engineer is one important  decision for the client.

A. For engineering services in construction projects.

The compensation for services (full range) of an engineer in construction projects


should not be less than 1 to 2% of the life-cycle cost. Thereby, selection should include
an engineer who can monitor the project from design, construction, and start-up.

B. As a consultant

Compensation depends on the cost of services so selection is based on:

 Qualification
 Experience
 Reputation
 Quality of client service
Although selection based on quality and expertise made by the client might be
subjective, it is better to assign a qualified individual in the company to do the
choosing.

Once the selection is completed, discussions between the client and the civil engineer
should define the two important things before the compensaton of the engineer:

 Scope of work
 Expectations from the services 

3.10. PRIME PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE


The civil engineer can work:

1. Directly. Serve the client (considered as the project owner)


2.Indirectly. When working as a sub-consultant through another engineer or architect.

3.11. EMPLOYMENT
Civil engineers covered by the manual are those employed by:

 Professional consulting firms


 Government agencies
 Educational institutions
 Construction firms
 Manufacturing
 Commercial entities

3.12. DESIGN COMPETITION
Design competition is the process through which a civil engineer is to be selected above
other competitors based on proposal or an innovative approach to solving a client's
needs.

Invitation is through:
 Directly through solicitation
 Indirectly through a letter of request through publication or newspaper

3.13. CONTINGENCY BASIS OF EMPLOYMENT


Payment is made as per accomplishment as stipulated in Canon 5c.

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