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CORRELATION COURSE - 1 CE Laws, Contracts, Ethics and Specifications First Semester A.Y. 2024-2025 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING PROFESSION CODE OF ETHICS FOR CIVIL ENGINEERS I. BASIC DEFINITION OF TERMS It sh...

CORRELATION COURSE - 1 CE Laws, Contracts, Ethics and Specifications First Semester A.Y. 2024-2025 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING PROFESSION CODE OF ETHICS FOR CIVIL ENGINEERS I. BASIC DEFINITION OF TERMS It shall be considered unprofessional and inconsistent with honorable and dignified bearing for any ETHICS - a set of standards by which a particular group registered Civil Engineer: To act for his clients* in decides to regulate its behavior. It is aJ system of moral professional matters otherwise than as a faithful agent principles by which human actions and proposals may or trustee, or to accept any remuneration other than his be judged as good or bad stated charges for services rendered his clients. To MORALS - rules for right conduct for all individuals attempt to injure falsely or maliciously, directly or indirectly, the professional reputation, prospects, or MORALLY RESPONSIBILITY - It refers to holding to business of another Engineer. To attempt to supplant people morally accountable for some past action or another Engineer after definite steps have been taken actions. It also means care, welfare, or treatment of toward his employment To participate in competitive others as derived from the specific social role that one bidding on a price basis to secure a professional plays in the society. It is likewise referring to one’s engagement. To compete with another Engineer for capacity for making moral or rational decisions on his employment on the basis of professional charges, by own. reducing his usual charges and in this manner attempting BUSINESS ETHICS - Business is a complex enterprise that to underbid after being informed of the charges named involves several activities: purchasing, manufacturing, by another. To review the work of another Engineer for marketing, advertising, selling and accounting. It is the the same client, except with the knowledge or consent of study of what is right and wrong human behavior and such Engineer, or unless the connection of such Engineer conduct in business. It is also the study of the perceptions with the work has been terminated. To advertise in self- of people about morality, moral norms, moral rules and laudatory language, or in any other manner derogatory ethical principles as they apply to people and institutions to the dignity of the Profession. To use the advantages of in business. It is the study, evaluation, analysis, and a salaried position to compete unfairly with Engineers in questioning of ethical standards, policies, moral norms, private practice. To act in any manner or engage in any and ethical theories that managers and decision makers practice which will tend to bring discredit on the honor use in resolving moral issues and ethical dilemmas or dignity of the affecting business *The word “ clients “ is considered to be inclusive of the PROFESSION - consists of a group of people organized to meaning of the word employers.” serve a body of specialized knowledge in the interests of IDEOLOGY - the body of doctrine, myth and symbols of a a society. At the center of a profession is a set of skills, social movement, institution, class, or large group proficiencies, techniques and competencies involving a line of work. ENGINEERS - The profession in which the knowledge of the mathematical and physical sciences gained by study, CODE OF ETHICS - As a set of principles that serve to experience and practice with judgment to develop ways guide the professionals in their daily work. It is more than to utilize economics, materials and forces of nature for a minimum standard of conduct and requires that the the progressive well-being of human kind. professionals to who the codes are aimed engage with them and develop a personal position/stand, which they II. PROFESSION AND ETHICS can defend in terms of code of ethics. Code of Ethics or II.a) What is profession? Code of Conduct serves to maintain the integrity of the profession so that its members serve “society’s best It referred to a free act of commitment to a way interests.” It also specifies the moral considerations of of life. The act or fact of professing – when a professional life as well as penalties and sanctions for person occupies a special social role that carries violating them. with it stringent moral requirements. It referred to anyone who professed to be duly *Codes of Ethics are not stand-alone guarantee of ethical qualified. conduct or substitute for an individual conscience but are It also means that an occupation which one established as a guide for professionals in ethical professes (admits, agrees) to be skilled and to dilemmas. Scientists and engineers should develop and follow. justify their own views and moral position within the context of their relevant code. PREPARED BY: ENGR. LEO GERARDO S. ROXAS 1 CORRELATION COURSE - 1 CE Laws, Contracts, Ethics and Specifications First Semester A.Y. 2024-2025 It is a vocation in which professed knowledge of Morality – refers to the quality of goodness or badness some branch of learning is used in its application in a human act. Good is described as “moral” and bad as to the affairs of others. “immoral”. Morals is the rules for right conduct for all It is an example of social practice that has one or individuals. It implies judgment and refers to what we more aims or goods that are especially would call moral standards and moral conduct. associated with it or internal to it. It also provides Therefore, it is viewed that MORALITY IS NOTHING ELSE a moral criterion for evaluating the behavior of BUT A DOING OF ETHICS. ETHICS is used to refer to the those who participate in the social practice and formal study of those MORAL STANDS AND MORAL for resolving moral issues that might arise in the CONDUCT. practice. III.a) ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL ETHICS II.b) A Socratic Account of Professionalism (based on Greek philosopher Socrates as proposed by philosopher TWO MODELS OF PROFESSIONALISM Michael Davis) Business Model – an occupation that is primarily A profession is a number of individuals in the same oriented toward making a profit within the boundaries occupation voluntarily organized to earn a living by set by law (regulations imposed by law) openly serving a moral ideal in a morally permissible way Professional Model – an occupation that have an implicit beyond what law, market, morality, and public opinion trust relationship with the larger public – trust would otherwise require. Thus, a profession should: relationship means as “social contract” with the public, a) Cannot be composed of only one person, rather are that professionals agree to regulate their practice so composed of a number of individuals that it promotes the public good. In other words, of most b) Involves a public element – should openly engineering codes, they agree to hold paramount the “profess” to be a professional (engineer, safety, health and welfare of the public. They agree to physician, etc.) regulate themselves in accordance with high standards c) It is a way people earn a living and something of technical competence and ethical practice so that they that occupies them during their working hours do not take unfair advantage of the public. d) It is something that people enter into voluntarily III.b) THREE TYPES OF ETHICS OR MORALITY and that they can leave voluntarily e) It advocates of the social practice approach – Common Morality – is the set of moral beliefs shared by serves morally praiseworthy goal by morally almost everyone. It is the basis or at least the reference permissible means point compare to other types of morality. It primarily negative or it does contain a positive or aspirational II.c) KEY CHARACTERISTICS OF MODERN PROFESSION component in such precepts as “prevent killing.” It also a) substantial intellectual and practical training makes a distinction of action based on an application of b) provision of a specialized skill and service the types of moral precepts we have been considering, c) high degree of professional autonomy and but an evaluation of the person himself is based on responsibility intention. d) an occupational organization controlling the Personal Morality – or personal ethics is the set of moral profession beliefs that a person holds. This is closely parallel the e) embargoes/restrictions on methods of attracting precepts of common morality. For Example, we believe business that murder, lying, cheating, and stealing are wrong. f) a trust relationship with the client However, our personal moral beliefs may differ from III. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ETHICS AND MORALITY common morality in some areas. Ethics – derived from the Greek word ethos (Latin means Professional Ethics – is the set of standards adopted by “mores”) which means “characteristic way of acting” professional in so far as they view themselves acting as which is proper to man as a rational being. As a science, professionals. It is usually stated in a formal code. It is is to investigate the nature of the human act or human focus on the issues that are important in that profession. conduct. It is a practical science that guides us in our It is supposed to take precedence over personal morality. actions that we may live rightly and well or it lays down It also differs from personal morality in its degree of the principles of right living. It is guided by standards and restriction of personal conduct. It has a negative and a judgments which people create. positive dimension – preventing and avoiding evil and PREPARED BY: ENGR. LEO GERARDO S. ROXAS 2 CORRELATION COURSE - 1 CE Laws, Contracts, Ethics and Specifications First Semester A.Y. 2024-2025 doing or promoting good. It related to “role morality” - it judgment, and reasoned moral convictions. The right of is the moral obligations based on special roles and conscientious refusal is the right to refuse engage in relationships. unethical behavior and to refuse to do so solely because one views it as unethical. IMPORTANCE ROLES OF PROFESSIONAL CODE OF ETHICS Right of Recognition – This is the right of professional for their work and accomplishments which involves fair a) Serving and protecting the public or society monetary remuneration, and nonmonetary forms of b) Guidance for the primary responsibilities recognition. c) Inspiration, motivation and collective commitment Employee Rights –These are any rights, moral or legal d) Shared standards for excellence and fair that involves the status of being an employee. competition Privacy Right – This is a right to pursue outside activities e) Positive Support for responsible professionals can be thought as a right to personal privacy in the sense f) Education and mutual understanding about that is means the right to have a private life off the job. moral responsibilities of professionals It is also means the right to control the access to and the g) Deterrence (prevention/restriction) and use of information about oneself. discipline h) Contributing to the profession’s positive image Right to equal opportunity: preventing sexual harassment – It is the unwanted imposition of sexual PROFESSIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST requirements in the context of a relationship of unequal These are situations where professionals have an power. interest that, if pursued, might keep them from meeting Right to equal opportunity: nondiscrimination – It their obligations to their employers or clients. These relates to sex, color, age, or political or religious outlook interests involve serving in some other professional role, or affiliations. Right to equal opportunity: affirmative or making substantial private investments in a action – It is giving preference or advantage to a member competitor’s company. These conditions may arise when of a group that in the past was denied equal treatment, these two conditions are met: in particular, women and minorities (indigenous people) a) the professional is in a relationship or role that or people with disabilities. requires exercising good judgment on behalf of PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY the interest of an employer or client, and b) the professional has some additional or side As a faithful trustee to the public interest and private interests of the employer or client. There ways interest of clients, civil engineers have the following that conflicts of interest may arise such as: gifts, responsibilities: bribes, kickbacks; interest in other companies; and insider information. Note that conflict of 1. Civil engineers shall conduct themselves in a interest is different from “conflicting interests”. highly professional manner and faithfully serve Conflicting interests means that a person has their clients and employers. two or more desires that cannot all be satisfied 2. Civil engineers are bound by the Canon Laws. given the circumstances. 3. Sustainable development is the top priority in professional engagement. PROFESSIONAL RIGHTS 4. The highest standard of Ethical Professional Practice should be maintained when civil These are special rights that arise from professional engineers are dealing with employers or clients. role and the obligations it involves. Three professional rights have special importance: OBLIGATIONS OF A CIVIL ENGINEER a) the basic right of professional conscience, As a faithful trustee,civil engineers are obliged to do the b) the right of conscientious refusal, and following: c) the right of professional recognition. 1. Perform their obligations with diligence, care, The Right of Professional Conscience – is the moral right and reasonable skill. to exercise professional judgment in pursuing 2. Shall act independently and accordingly to the professional responsibilities and duties. Pursuing those contract, when required to certify or decide responsibilities involves exercising both technical between a client and a third party. PREPARED BY: ENGR. LEO GERARDO S. ROXAS 3 CORRELATION COURSE - 1 CE Laws, Contracts, Ethics and Specifications First Semester A.Y. 2024-2025 3. Act as the client's faithful agent implied in the Arbitration. Negotiation where the third- contract. party (considered as impartial) isin control in 4. Give written notice on particulars of any change makingthe final decision. in the scope of services. Litigation (court proceeding). Negotiation 5. For staged services, civil engineers shall not where courts and civil justice system are initiate any service without the approval of the involved. client. 4. A third-party arbitrator should be mutually 6. When required, civil engineers shall direct or acceptable to both parties. work with other professions and integrate concerned work, but shall not be professionally LIMITATION OF THE CIVIL ENGINEER’S RESPONSIBILITY liable for their work. 1. The civil engineer shall not be liable for damages, 7. The civil engineer may recommend contractors loss, and costs: or specialists to design and execute certain parts for any errors or omissions for documents of the works. not prepared by him or under his control, 8. Any interest which may have conflict of interest for fraudulent services or negligence by the of the client should be notified by the civil client or any other consultant , contractor, engineer. supplier. OBLIGATIONS OF THE CLIENT 2. The civil engineer shall not be liable for the performance of other consultants, contractors, The following obligations are of the client to the civil suppliers(regardless of recommendation). engineer: 3. The civil engineer shall not be responsible for the procedures of techniques adopted by any third 1. The client shall pay the civil engineer for his party. services as stipulated in the contract. 2. Information required by the civil engineer shall DAMAGES be provided by the client in writing and the latter shall allow the civil engineer reasonable time. If the civil engineer is found liable, the damages shall be 3. client shall cooperate and not interfere or paid on the following terms: obstruct in the performance of services. 1. Damages for the foreseeable loss and damage 4. The client shall make arrangements to allow the as a result of the breach. civil engineer to do site investigation and 2. The maximum amount is specified in the Specific inspection of facilities ASAP. Provision. However, if no specific amount is 5. The client shall shoulder the arrangement of given: the lesser of 300,000Php or 10% of the services of other professionals and bear all costs. total amount damages or 25% of the total fees 6. In cases of clients allowing civil engineers as payable under the agreement. Engineer-to-the-Contract, the client shall give 3. If a third-party is found liablein some parts of instructions through the civil engineers. the service, the amount payable shall be limited 7. Client shall notify the civil engineer through to the proportion of work under breach. writing within 7 days of any change he is aware of. SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF SERVICES LIABILITY OF THE CIVIL ENGINEER AND THE CLIENT 1. In cases when the civil engineer is not liable but it is impossible to continue the project, the civil 1. The civil engineer shall pay for damages arising engineer shall notify the client promptly. out of breach of duty of care against the civil 2. If only portions of the work are suspended, time engineer to the client. shall be extended 2. The client shall be liable to pay to the civil engineer if a break of client's duty is established TIME EXTENSION = TIME DELAY + TIME RESUMPTION against the client. 3. Conflicts arising from the agreement between For cases with reduction of performance speed, the client and the civil engineer follows the extension depends on the circumstances following process: 3. A 30-day (minimum)notice shall be given by the Amicable settlement. Mutual understanding client to the civil engineer incases when client Mediation. Negotiation overseen by a third- suspends or terminates work. Upon notification, party called the mediator. PREPARED BY: ENGR. LEO GERARDO S. ROXAS 4 CORRELATION COURSE - 1 CE Laws, Contracts, Ethics and Specifications First Semester A.Y. 2024-2025 civil engineer should make necessary 15. Assessment of risks arrangements to stop operation. 16. Structural remediation or rehabilitation 4. A 30-day (minimum)notice shall be given by the 17. Project management and controls civil engineer for suspension or termination of 18. Provision of supplemental temporary staff services under the following conditions: 19. Teaching No payment (or part of it) of the client 30 SELECTION OF A CIVIL ENGINEER days after due date When the client suspends work for more The selection of a civil engineer is one important decision than six months, or if it is clear to thecivil for the client. engineer that it is impractical to continue a) For engineering services in construction services before the suspension exceeds six projects. months. The compensation for services (full range) of an engineer When services are suspended or terminated, the civil in construction projects should not be less than 1 to 2% engineer is entitled to the payment of the following: of the life-cycle cost. Thereby, selection should include Consequential cost an engineer who can monitor the project from design, Expenses and disruption fees construction, and start-up. Remobilization fees on resumption b) As a consultant OWNERSHIP OF DATA, DESIGNS AND DOCUMENTS Compensation depends on the cost of services so The civil engineer owns the following documents, which selection is based on: shall be used for specific projects covered in the contract Qualification between the client and the engineer: Experience Design analysIs Reputation Drawings Quality of client service Specifications Reproductions PRIME PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES The civil engineer can work: TYPICAL SERVICES OFFERED BY CIVIL ENGINEERS 1. Directly. Serve the client (considered as the project owner) 1. Designs, consultations, and advice 2. Indirectly. When working as a sub-consultant 2. Feasibility studies through another engineer or architect. 3. Field investigations and engineering data collection EMPLOYMENT 4. Environmental assessments, impact statements, or engineering reports Civil engineers covered by the manual are those 5. Opinions of estimates employed by: 6. Preliminary and final designs, drawings, Professional consulting firms specifications, and construction bidding Government agencies documents Educational institutions 7. Assistance in securing construction bids and in Construction firms awarding contracts 8. Construction administration and observation Manufacturing 9. Arrangements for or performance of testing of Commercial entities materials and equipment 10. Assistance in start-up, assessment of capacity, DESIGN COMPETITION and operation of facilities Design competition is the process through which a civil 11. Preparation of operation and maintenance engineer is to be selected above other competitors manuals based on proposal or an innovative approach to solving 12. Appraisals and rate studies a client's needs. 13. Value engineering 14. Expert testimony PREPARED BY: ENGR. LEO GERARDO S. ROXAS 5 CORRELATION COURSE - 1 CE Laws, Contracts, Ethics and Specifications First Semester A.Y. 2024-2025 Invitation is through: PRELIMINARY AND FEASIBILITY INVESTIGATIONS AND REPORTS Directly through solicitation Indirectly through a letter of request through Before allocation of funds for a project, extensive publication or newspaper investigations and analyses should be done with comparisons of potential plans. The basis for conclusions PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE OF FOREIGN CIVIL and recommendations for undertaking a project are the ENGINEERS following: RA 8981 allows foreign engineers to practice in the 1. Environmental impact of the project. Philippines by the following conditions: 2. Sustainable development. 1. Laws of the foreign country also allow Filipino 3. Operating costs. civil engineers to practice their profession on the 4. Life-cycle costs. foreign soil. 5. Financing considerations. 2. Allowed under international agreement. Payment terms 3. Consultant to be engaged in foreign-funded, Total cost joint venture or foreign-assisted projects of the Length of arrangement government. Associated costs 4. Employees of Philippine or foreign private Requirements of the lender or investor institutions pursuant to the law. 6. Expected revenues. 5. Naturalized Filipino civil engineers who had been PLANNING STUDIES registered prior to naturalization. Civil engineer services cover the following: There are requirements for foreign civil engineers to comply before practicing in the country: Developing engineering requirements for masterplans Certificate of registration/license Improvement plans Special permit from PRC Preliminary engineering studies of land Special permit from Department of Labor and development plans Employment Urban plans CLASSIFICATION OF ENGINEERING SERVICES Regional plans Investigations of environmental conditions With the various specializations offered by civil engineers, the services can be grouped into seven APPRAISAL, VALUATIONS AND RATE STUDIES general categories. The service covers the establishment of prospective 1. Consultation, research, investigations, and rates in evaluating properties through: reports. 2. Design services for construction projects. analysis of existing conditions 3. Construction services. capital and operating costs 4. Special services for construction projects. overhead costs 5. Engineering support services. financing costs 6. Academic services. revenues 7. Services as employee ASSISTANCE IN FINANCIAL MATTERS CONSULTATIONS, RESEARCH, INVESTIGATIONS, AND For clients who intend to issue a special type of: REPORTS evaluation of the capabilities of facilities to The scope of services for this category includes: meet needs Collection interpretation, and reporting probable construction costs information annual revenue requirements Formulate conclusions Give recommendations MATERIALS ENGINEERING AND EQUIPMENT TESTS Using codes and standards, the service tests materials and equipment. PREPARED BY: ENGR. LEO GERARDO S. ROXAS 6 CORRELATION COURSE - 1 CE Laws, Contracts, Ethics and Specifications First Semester A.Y. 2024-2025 DIRECT PERSONAL SERVICES Photogrammetry Reconnaisance survey This service covers preparation of legal proceedings. Property surveys RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Topographic surveys Geotechnical investigations The types of research covered: Seismicity studies 1. Development of methods and materials in Hydrological data construction. Traffic studies 2. Improvement or upgrade of construction Materials engineering materials and methods. Zoning assembly Land use information like deeds SPECIAL SERVICES Environmental assessments Impact Diverse activities in this scope are: assessment 1. Value engineering PRELIMINARY DESIGN PHASE 2. Appraisal and valuation Preliminary design includes establishment of general 3. Load testing size, scope and location of the project. The services 4. Environmental evaluations include: 5. Traffic engineering 6. Forensic engineering for structural and other 1. Clarifying study and report phase and failures coordinating with governmental agencies and 7. Operational assistance utilities. 8. Materials process design 2. Advising clients for additional data and services 9. Pilot studies required. 10. Computer modeling 3. Preparation of estimates. 11. Safety engineering 4. Provision of periodic status reports. 12. Topographic, sounding and boundary survey 5. Preparation of preliminary design documents engineering Preliminary drawings 13. Toxic and hazardous waste evaluation Outline specifications 14. Permit and application services FINAL DESIGN PHASE 15. Sales and marketing services 16. Expert witness After approval of preliminary design and basic services 17. Representation of municipal or private for final design are as follows: entitiesin projects proposedfor privatization 1. Preparation of final drawing plans. DESIGN SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS 2. Preparation of revised estimate of probable total cost of the project. STUDY AND REPORT PHASE 3. Furnishing the necessary data for the The feasibility of a project can be investigated in this application of regulatory permits. phase: 4. Preparation of basic construction documents for review and approval of the client. 1. Reviewing data and clarification of the client's 5. Furnishing required copies for necessary requirements documents. 2. Identifying and analyzing government 6. Provision of periodic status reports requirements for the project approval. 3. Provision for clients' needs (planning, surveys, BIDDING OR NEGOTIATING PHASE evaluations) of prospective sites. Services under this phase may include: 4. Provision of general economicanalysis of clients requirements and alternatives. 1. Assisting in the bidding process: 5. Preparation of reports containing alternative Obtaining bids solutions according to the findings and Attending pre-bid conferences recommendations. Receiving and processing deposits for 6. Informing the client of necessary data and bidding documents services for the project. PREPARED BY: ENGR. LEO GERARDO S. ROXAS 7 CORRELATION COURSE - 1 CE Laws, Contracts, Ethics and Specifications First Semester A.Y. 2024-2025 2. Issuing addenda for the bidding documents Provide assistance in adjusting and balancing (interpretation, clarification, amending, equipment. expanding) Identify deficiencies and assisting in obtaining 3. Assisting in determination of contractors, corrections. subcontractors, and materials suppliers. Perform inspection before the end of the 4. Advice on acceptability of materials and warranty period. equipment proposedby contractors and Assist in operator training. suppliers. Set up job classifications and salaries. CONSTRUCTION PHASE Organizing purchase of supplies. Develop charts for recording operational data. Services in this phase includeconsulting and advisingthe Observing and reporting on project operations. client during construction. THE CIVIL ENGINEERING LAW *Most Civil Engineers are not willing to assume the responsibilities associated with construction phase Republic Act 544 is an act to regulate the practice of Civil services without providing resident project Engineering in the Philippines, which was approved on representative services at the site. the 17th of July, 1950. It was amended by RA 1582, which was also approved on the 16th of June 1956. 1. Review work of constructors through design concepts and shop and erection drawings. The version appearing on the PRC site is a condensed 2. Review test reports on materials and version of 5 pages. equipment. The Act has been re-introduced by Senator Panfilo M. 3. Visiting the project site to observe and check Lacson as Senate Bill no. 2770. The Senator brought to progress and quality of work. life the Act as he explained that civil engineers are 4. Providing services by a full-time resident project currently confronted with broader issues and they have representative and by supporting staff. to integrate the socio-economic and environmental 5. Issuing instructions from the client to the issues with the technical aspects of the construction contractors - interpret and clarify; preparation projects. of change orders, special inspections, testing of work, recommendation to the acceptability of "The Civil Engineer is constantly challenged to design work. and build developments in a manner that is 6. Recommend the client on corrective actions or environmentally sound, socially acceptable, and contractual measures that may be exercised by globally competitive. " the client. The Bill sought to achieve the following: 7. Preparing sketches required to resolve problemsdue to actual field conditions. 1. To align the law with the requirements for 8. Determining progress of work and preparation national development; of payments due. 2. To strengthen the profession in facing the 9. Observing and assisting performance tests and formidable challenges resulting from initial operation of the project. globalization and cross-border practice; 10. Preparation of record drawings from 3. To continuously develop the level of competence information submitted by the contractor. of the civil engineers through: 11. Conducting final inspection and reporting the a) Peer recognition of specialization in civil completion of the project, recommend final engineering payments to contractors and release retained b) Continuing professional development percentages. c) Strengthening the accredited professional organization of civil engineers OPERATION PHASE 4. To clearly define the foreign nationalities The civil engineer may assist in the start-up of the practice of civil engineering in the country project operations. 5. To promote the growth of the consulting sector by recognizing international philosophy of multi- Preparation of a manual for both operation and disciplinary services maintenance requirements. PREPARED BY: ENGR. LEO GERARDO S. ROXAS 8 CORRELATION COURSE - 1 CE Laws, Contracts, Ethics and Specifications First Semester A.Y. 2024-2025 6. To disregard provisions making multi-disciplinary Vacancies in the Board shall be filled only on the consultancy services difficult, complicated ad unexpired term. impractical No member shall be appointed more than two 7. To establish a clear, precise and practical consecutive terms. delineation of professional and contractual accountability in the practice in order to serve ARTICLE II.b) POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD the law better and protect the public interest The board has the authority to: ARTICLE II. BOARD OF CIVIL ENGINEERING 1. Administer oaths, issue, suspend, revoke, and The Board of Civil Engineering is a collegial body under reinstate certificates of registration and the administrative supervision by the Commission. The professional identification card for the practice. Bill forwarded by Senator Lacson (approved on 31st of 2. Issue and revoke special temporary permits March 2011) includes the composition of the Board with 3. Investigate such violations of this Act and the four members and a chairman, all of which shall be regulations, and issue subpoena and subpoena appointed by the President of the Philippines, upon the duce tecum in connection with charges endorsement of the Commission). presented to the Board 4. Inspect Selection of members. The said members are a) educational institutions offering courses in selected from the list submitted by PICE. This list civil engineering considers three (3) nominees for each position. b) Civil engineering works, projects, or Selection of the chairman. The President of the corporations Philippines will appoint the chairman from 5. Discharge such powers and duties as may affect among the members of the Board. ethical and technological standards of the *In contrast with the Bill from Senator Lacson, the profession condensed version which is currently applied states that 2 members are involved in the Board instead of 3. ARTICLE II.c) PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS ARTICLE II.a) TERMS OF OFFICE Rule and regulations are made known in different ways: The Board members shall hold office for a term of three (3) years after their appointment. The first Board 1. The latest editions of the Civil Engineering Code members hold office for the following terms: and Manual of Professional Practice (prepared by PICE) Chairman - three years 2. The PICE shall prepare a code of ethics in the 2 members - for two years practice 2 members - for one year 3. The Board shall also adopt an official seal to Each member will be qualified by taking proper oath of authenticate its official documents office. And any member may be removed by the President of the Philippines after given opportunity to ARTICLE II.d) QUALIFICATIONS OF BOARD defend himself in the administrative investigation of the MEMBERS Commission. During investigation, the member is At the time of appointment each Board member shall be: suspended under the power of the President and a temporary member is appointed. Grounds for 1. A citizen and resident of the Philippines At least termination are: 30 years old and of good moral character 2. A holder of a bachelor's degree in Civil Neglect of duty Engineering from a recognized institution Incompetence 3. A Civil Engineer duly qualified to practice in the Malpractice Philippines Unprofessionalism 4. Has practiced for a period of not less than 10 Unethical years before his appointment. At least 5 years as Immorality a) Civil Engineer-of-record Dishonorable conduct b) Civil Engineer In-charge of Construction c) Civil Engineer Prime Professional PREPARED BY: ENGR. LEO GERARDO S. ROXAS 9 CORRELATION COURSE - 1 CE Laws, Contracts, Ethics and Specifications First Semester A.Y. 2024-2025 5. Not a member of faculty of any institute teaching 6. Cebu Civil Engineering course 7. Davao 6. An active member in good standing of the PICE 8. Iloilo 9. Koronadal ARTICLE II.e COMPENSATION OF THE BOARD 10. Legazpi 11. Lucena The Board members shall receive compensation the sum 12. Pagadian compared to the amount received by similar members in 13. Palawan other existing professional regulatory boards. The 14. Pampanga compensation is computed as: 15. Rosales 100 Php each application for examination 16. Tacloban 50 Php for each certificate registration 17. Tuguegarao 15 Php for each applicant examined (each Board 18. Zamboanga member) ARTICLE III.b) SUBJECTS OF EXAMINATION An appointed Board member in the service of the government shall receive compensation as stated above Resolution No. 02, Series of 1995, otherwise known as in addition to his salary in the Government. Promulgation of the Syllabi for the Subjects in the Civil Engineering Licensure Examination ANNUAL REPORT - The Board shall submit to the Commission a detailed report of its activities and WHEREAS Sec. 10 Art II of R.A. No. 544: the “Civil proceedings during the period covered at the end of each Engineering Law” provides the subjects in the Civil fiscal year. Engineering Licensure Examination; ARTICLE III. EXAMINATION REGISTRATION AND WHEREAS the Commission has issued these policies and CERTIFICATION directives on licensure examinations: (1) emorandum Circular No. 8, Series of 1992, (2) Res. No. 265, Series of The Civil Engineering Board Examination is a requirement 1993, (3) Memorandum Circular No. 93- 03, Series of for registration of the practice. According to RA 1080 as 1993, and (4) Memorandum Circular No. 93-04, Series of approved on (15th June 1954), board examinations are 1993. considered as civil service examinations. WHEREAS every syllabus for the examination subject The following are the PRC requirements when applying containing the concepts/topics, with the corresponding for the examination, (including the payment of 900Php): level of knowledge/proficiency shall be the basis for the NSO/PSA Birth Certificate test questions that will be inputted into the test question bank; and NSO/PSA Marriage contract (for married female applicants) WHEREAS after consultation with the Department of Transcript of Records with scanned picture and Education, Culture, and Sports (DECS), the various remarks "for Board Examination Purposes" schools/ colleges offering the civil engineering course, Valid NBI Clearance (for both new and retakers) and the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE), the Two (2) Certificates of Good Moral Character board formulated its syllabi for the examination subjects. from any 2 of the following: NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of its quasi-legislative (rule- - Barangay making) power under Sec. 4, Art. II of R.A. No. 544, the - Church Board hereby RESOLVED, as it now so RESOLVES, to - School adopt and promulgate the syllabi for the subjects in the - Employer Civil Engineering Licensure Examination (Annex “A”). ARTICLE III.a) HOLDING OFF EXAMINATION FURTHER, RESOLVED, that his resolution, upon approval by the Commission, shall be effective after fifteen (15) The places of Examination are the following: days following its publication in the Official Gazette or 1. Manila any newspaper of general circulation, whichever is 2. Baguio earlier. 3. Butuan FINALLY, RESOLVED, that this resolution be widely 4. Cagayan de Oro circularized and disseminated to all concerned through 5. Calapan PREPARED BY: ENGR. LEO GERARDO S. ROXAS 10 CORRELATION COURSE - 1 CE Laws, Contracts, Ethics and Specifications First Semester A.Y. 2024-2025 the DECS, the colleges offering the civil engineering pronouncement of authoritative standard setting courses, and the PICE. agencies in the United States (ACI, ASCE, ASHTO, NSC, UBC), International Building Officials (IBO), and the Done in the City of Manila this 28th day of February, International Federation of Engineers (FIDIC) provided 1995. these pronouncements are relevant to Philippine Annex A conditions. The Civil Engineering Licensure Examination Syllabi e) Electronic and scientific calculators are allowed. However, programmable calculators and pocket Section 4 of the Civil Engineering Law (Republic personal computers are not allowed and will be Act 544) provides among other things the power to the confiscated if brought to the examination room. Board of Examinees for Civil Engineers to discharge such other powers and duties as may affect the ethical and II. Subjects of Examinations technological standards of the Civil Engineering Unless otherwise indicated, the topics of the profession in the Philippines. Section 10 enumerates the subjects shall be effective in the May 1993 Licensure subjects in which the applicants for certificates of Examinations. The Syllabi shall be fully effective starting registration shall be examined at the discretion of the on the May 1994 examinations. Board; A. MATHEMATICS AND SURVEYING NOW THEREFORE, the Board of Civil Engineering, RESOLVED, as it hereby RESOLVES, that the licensure Mathematics examinations for Civil Engineering shall be in accord with 1.0 Algebra the following guidelines: 1.1 Set Theory* I. Preparation of Examination Questions and 1.2 Real Numbers Problems. The following shall be taken into 1.3 Algebraic Expressions and Operations consideration in the preparation of questions and 1.4 Equations and Inequalities 1.5 Roots and Powers a) The areas covered by the examination shall be 1.6 Linear, Quadratic and Polynomial Functions 1.7 those included in the topics enumerated in the Factoring syllabus for the particular subject. The 1.8 Roots of Algebraic Equations examination questions in each subject shall be 1.9 System of Equations comprehensive and well balanced in scope. 1.10Logarithmic and Exponential Functions b) Questions and answers should relate to matters 1.11Arithmetic and Geometric Progressions which are of general applicability in the civil 2.0 Trigonometry engineering practice in the Philippines. 2.1 Circular (Trigonometric) Functions c) Questions and answers shall be framed in a clear 2.2 Trigonometric Identities and Equations and concise manner taking into consideration 2.3 Solution of Triangles thedegree or level of proficiency for each topic. 2.4 Hyperbolic Functions Instructions or requirements should be clearly 3.0 Analytic Geometry stated. 3.1 Cartesian Coordinate System d) The assigned weight and estimated time for each 3.2 Functions and Relations subject shall be indicated. Whenever applicable, 3.3 Functions and their Graphs references shall be made to statements issued 3.4 Straight lines by: 3.5 Conic Sections The Board of Civil Engineering 3.6 Polar Coordinates The National Building Code of the Philippines 3.7 Transformation of Coordinates The National Structural Code of the Philippines 3.8 Parametric Equations The National Standards Office 4.0 Calculus The National Water Resources Council 4.1 Differential Equations The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers 4.1.1 Limits and Continuity The Associate of Structural Engineers of the 4.1.2 Derivatives and Differentiation Philippines. 4.1.3 Application of Derivatives 4.1.4 The Differential In areas not covered by Philippine sources, 4.1.5 Partial Derivatives references may also be made to the official PREPARED BY: ENGR. LEO GERARDO S. ROXAS 11 CORRELATION COURSE - 1 CE Laws, Contracts, Ethics and Specifications First Semester A.Y. 2024-2025 4.2 Integral Calculus 2.3.5.1 Engineers Transit 4.2.1 Theory of Integrals 2.3.5.2 Theodolite 4.2.2 Integration Methods 2.4 Stadia and Tacheometry 4.2.3 Definite Integrals and Applications 2.4.1 Principles of Stadia 4.2.4 Line and Surface Integrals 2.4.2 Plane Table and Alidade 4.2.5 Multiple Integrals 3.0 Survey Operations 5.0 Differential Equations 3.1 Traverse 5.1 First Order Differential Equation 3.1.1 Deflection Angle Traverse 5.1.1 Exact Differential Equation 3.1.2 Interior Angle Traverse 5.1.2 Integrating Factors** 3.1.3 Traverse by Angle to the Right 5.1.3 Separable Variables 3.1.4 Azimuth Traverse 5.1.4 Homogeneous Differential Equations 3.1.5 Compass Traverse 5.1.5 Linear Differential Equations 3.1.6 Stadia Traverse 5.1.6 Applications 3.1.7 Plane Table Traverse 5.2 Higher Order Differential Equations 3.2 Calculation of Areas of Land 6.0 Other Topics 3.2.1 Area by Triangle 6.1 Infinite Series 3.2.2 Area by Coordinates 6.1.1 Molaurin Series 3.2.3 Area by Double Meridian Distance (DMD) 6.1.2 Taylor Series and Latitude 6.1.3 Fourier Series 3.2.4 Irregular Boundaries (Simpson’s and 6.2 Complex Variables** Trapezoidal Rules) 6.3 Vector Analysis 3.3 Triangulation and Trilateralization 6.4 Matrices* 3.3.1 Horizontal Control System 6.5 Determinants* 3.3.2 Triangulation Figures and Procedures 6.6 Probability and Statistics 3.3.3 Error Propagation 7.0 Engineering Economy 3.3.4 Trilateralization 7.1 Present Economy Study 3.4 Astronomical Observation 7.2 Time-Value Relations 3.4.1 Celestial Sphere 7.3 Selection Among Alternatives 3.4.2 Equator System 7.3.1 Present Worth Method 3.4.3 The PZS Triangle 7.3.2 Annual Worth Method 3.4.4 Aximuth and Hour Angle at Elongation 7.3.3 Future Worth Method 3.4.5 Time 7.3.4 Internal Rate of Return Method 3.4.6 Solar Observation 7.3.5 External Rate of Return Method 3.4.7 Stellar Observation 4.0 Engineering Surveys Surveying 4.1 Topographic Survey 1.0 Surveying Concepts 4.1.1 Horizontal Control 1.1 Uses of Surveys 4.1.2 Vertical Control (contours) 1.2 Operations in Surveying 4.1.3 Location of Details 1.3 Measurement and Adjustments 4.2 Route Surveying 1.4 Field and Office Work 4.2.1 Horizontal Curves 1.5 Surveying Instruments 4.2.1.1 Simple Curves 2.0 Basic Surveying Measurements 4.2.1.2 Compound Curves 2.1 Distance Measurements 4.2.1.3 Superelations 2.1.1 Pacing 4.2.1.4 Spiral Curves 2.1.2 Distance Measurement with Tape 4.2.2 Vertical Curves 2.2 Vertical Distance Measurement; Leveling 4.2.3 Earthwork Operations 2.3 Angle and Direction Measurement 4.2.3.1 Methods of Determining 2.3.1 Location of Points Earthwork Volumes 2.3.2 Meridians 4.2.3.2 Borrow Pits 2.3.3 Bearing and Azimuth 4.3 Hydrographic Surveys 2.3.4 Magnetic Declination 4.3.1 Datum 2.3.5 Instruments Used 4.3.2 Soundings PREPARED BY: ENGR. LEO GERARDO S. ROXAS 12 CORRELATION COURSE - 1 CE Laws, Contracts, Ethics and Specifications First Semester A.Y. 2024-2025 B. HYDRAULICS 5.2.1.3 Water Containment Structures 5.2.2 Water Consumptions Periods of Design 1.0 Fluid Mechanics 5.2.3 Pre-treatment Methods 1.1 Properties of Fluids 5.2.4 Principles of Sedimentation 1.2 Fluid Statics 5.2.5 Sedimentation Tank Design 1.3 Fluid Flow Concepts and Basic Equations 5.2.6 Coagulation-Sedimentation 1.4 Dimensionally Analysis and Dynamic Similitude 5.2.7 Slow Sand Filtration 1.5 Viscous Flow and Fluid Resistance 5.2.8 Rapid Sand Filtration 1.6 Ideal Fluid Flow 5.2.9 The Rapid Sand Filter 1.7 Steady Flow in Closed Conduits 5.2.10 Underdrain System 1.8 Steady Flow in Open Channels 5.2.11 Wash Troughs 2.0 Hydrology 5.2.12 The Washing Process 2.1 Hydrologic Cycle 5.2.13 Clear Well and Plant Capacity 2.1.1 Precipitation 5.2.14 Water Disinfection 2.1.2 Streamflow 5.3 Waste Water Treatment 2.1.3 Evaporations 5.3.1 Quantity 2.1.4 Transpiration 5.3.2 Methods 2.2 Hydrograph Analysis 5.3.3 Theory of Activated Sludge 2.2.1 Runoff 5.3.4 Aeration Tank 2.2.2 Storage Routing 5.3.5 Biokinetic Parameters* 2.3 Groundwater 5.3.6 Clarifiers 3.0 Hydraulics, System and Structure 3.1 Reservoirs C. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION 3.2 Dams 1.0 Statics of Rigid Bodies 3.3 Spillways, Gates, and Outlet Works 1.1 Force System 3.4 Open Channels 1.1.1 Concurrent and Non-current Force System 3.5 Pressure Conduits 1.1.2 Parallel and Non-parallel Force System 3.6 Hydraulics Machinery 1.1.3 Planar and Three Dimentional Force 4.0 Irrigation, Flood Control and Drainage System 4.1 Irrigation 1.1.4 Distributed Forces 4.1.1 Water Requirement 1.1.5 Frictional Forces 4.1.2 Soil-Water Relation 1.2 Equilibrium of Forces 4.1.3 Water Quality 1.2.1 Reactions 4.1.4 Methods 1.2.2 Free Body Diagram 4.1.5 Structures 1.2.3 Two Force Bodies 4.2 Flood Control 1.2.4 Three Force Bodies 4.2.1 Design Flood 1.3 Truss Analysis 4.2.2 Flood Control Structures 1.3.1 Method of Joints 4.3 Drainage 1.3.2 Method of Sections 4.3.1 Estimate of Flow 1.3.3 Graphical Methods 4.3.2 Storm Drainage 1.4 Beams and Frames 4.3.3 Land and Highway Drainage 1.4.1 Reactions 4.3.4 Culvets and Bridges 1.4.2 Shear Diagrams 4.3.5 Drainage Structures 1.4.3 Bending Moment Diagrams 5.0 Water Supply and Sewerage 1.5 Related Topics 5.1 Fundamental Concept 1.5.1 Moment of Lines and Areas 5.1.1 Mathematics of Growth (Population 1.5.2 Centroids Forecasting) 1.5.3 Moments of Inertia 5.1.2 Environmental Chemistry 1.5.4 Center of Mass 5.1.3 Mass and Energy Transfer 1.5.5 Center of Forces 5.2 Water Supply and Treatment 2.0 Dynamics of Rigid Bodies 5.2.1 Components of Water Supply System 2.1 Kinematics of Particles 5.2.1.1 Water Reservoir and Storage 2.1.1 Rectilinear Motion 5.2.1.2 Water Distribution System PREPARED BY: ENGR. LEO GERARDO S. ROXAS 13 CORRELATION COURSE - 1 CE Laws, Contracts, Ethics and Specifications First Semester A.Y. 2024-2025 2.1.2 Curvilinear Motion 4.4.2 Exact Methods* 2.2 Kinetics of Particles 4.4.3 Moment Distribution 2.2.1 Newton’s Second Law 4.5 Stiffness and Flexibility Methods of Analysis** 2.2.2 Dynamic Equilibrium 4.5.1 Trusses 2.2.3 Work and Energy Principle 4.5.2 Beams 2.2.4 Kinetic and Potential Energy 4.5.3 Frames 2.2.5 Impulse and Momentum Principle 5.0 Design of Timber Structures 2.3 Kinematics of Rigid Bodies 5.1 Properties of Wood 2.3.1 Translation 5.2 Design of Tension Member 2.3.2 Rotation 5.3 Design of Bending Members 2.3.3 General Plane Motion 5.3.1 Laterally Supported Beams 2.4 Kinetics of Rigid Bodies 5.3.2 Laterally Unsupported Beams 2.4.1 D’Lambert’s Principle 5.4 Design of Compression Members 2.4.2 Work and Energy Principle 5.4.1 Short Columns 2.4.3 Impulse and Momentum Principle 5.4.2 Slender Columns 3.0 Mechanics 5.4.3 Spaced Columns 3.1 Stresses and Strains 5.5 Timber Connections 3.2 Material Properties 6.0 Design of Steel Structures 3.3 Axially Loaded Members 6.1 General 3.4 Thin Walled Pressure Vessels 6.1.1 Properties of Structural Steel 3.5 Torsional Stresses 6.1.2 Design Philosophy 3.6 Internal Forces and Stresses in Beams 6.1.2.1 Allowable Stress Design 3.6.1 Flexural Stress 6.1.2.2 Load and Resistance Factor Design 3.6.2 Shear Stress 6.2 Tension Members 3.6.3 Combined Stresses 6.3 Connections 3.6.4 Principal Stresses 6.3.1 Bolted 3.6.5 Unsysmetrical Banding 6.3.2 Welded 3.7 Deflections 6.4 Compression Members 3.7.1 Double Integration Methods 6.5 Beams 3.7.2 Area Moment Method 6.5.1 Compact Sections 3.7.3 Conjugate Beam Method 6.5.2 Non-compact Sections 3.8 Statistically Indetermine Beams 6.6 Beam Columns 3.9 Shear Center 6.7 Plastic Analysis and Limit Design* 3.10 Curved Beams 6.8 Composite Steel and Concrete 3.11 Nonhomogenous Beams 7.0 Reinforced Concrete Structures 3.12 Impact Loading 7.1 General 3.13 Stress Concentration 7.1.1 Properties of Concrete Materials 3.14 Repeated Loading 7.1.2 Design Philosophies and Procedures 3.15 Elastic Instability (Buckling) 7.2 Flexural Analysis and Design 3.16 Analysis of Connections 7.3 Shear and Diagonal Tension 3.16.1 Riveted and Bolted Connections 7.4 Bond, Anchorage Development Lengths 3.16.2 Welded 4.0 Structural Analysis 7.5 Serviceability Requirements 4.1 Loadings 7.5.1 Crack Control 4.1.1 Verical Loads (dead and live loads) 7.5.2 Deflections 4.1.2 Lateral Loads (Wind and Earthquake 7.6 Columns Loads) 7.6.1 Short Columns 4.1.3 Impact Loads 7.6.2 Slender Columns 4.2 Energy Methods for Deformation Analysis 7.7 Slabs 4.2.1 Castigliano’s Theorem 7.8 Footings 4.2.2 Virtual Work Method (Unit Load) 7.9 Retaining Wall 4.3 Influence Lines 7.10 Prestressed Concrete 4.4 Frame Analysis 8.0 Soil Mechanics and Foundation 4.4.1 Approximate Methods 8.1 Soil Properties PREPARED BY: ENGR. LEO GERARDO S. ROXAS 14 CORRELATION COURSE - 1 CE Laws, Contracts, Ethics and Specifications First Semester A.Y. 2024-2025 8.2 Soil Classification computation and scratch sheets which must be 8.3 Flow of Water in Soils submitted with the answer sheets. 8.3.1 Permeability IV. CHANGES IN THE SYLLABI 8.3.2 Seepage 8.3.3 Effective and Porewater Pressure The Syllabi can be changed from time to time 8.4 Soil Strength only with the introduction of the new methods and 8.4.1 Shear Strength technology in civil engineering but not more than once 8.4.2 Bearing Capacity every three years. 8.5 Compressibility of Soils 8.5.1 Elastic Settlement To pass the Civil Engineering Board Examination, a 8.5.2 Consolidation Settlement candidate must obtain a general average of 70% with no 8.6 Soil Improvement grades lower than 50% in any given subject. 8.6.1 Compaction 1. Applied Mathematics, Surveying, Principles of 8.6.2 Soil Stabilization Transportation and Highway Engineering, 8.7 Earth Pressures and Retaining Wall Construction Management and Methods = 35% 8.8 Slope Stability Analysis 2. Hydraulics and Principles of Geotechnical 9.0 Design of Civil Engineering Structures and Engineering = 30% Systems 3. Principles of Structural Analysis and Design = 9.1 Transportation Engineering** 35% 9.1.1 Highway and Urban Transportation Planning and Economics** ARTICLE III.c) QUALIFICATIONS FOR EXAMINATION 9.1.2 Driver, Vehicle, Traffic and Road Characteristics** OATH OF CIVIL ENGINEERS 9.1.3 Highway Design Successful candidates are required to take a professional 9.1.4 Traffic Engineering and Highway oath before the Board or Commission authorized Operations** government officials prior to the issuance of the 9.1.5 Road and Pavement Design certificate of registration. 9.2 Airport Engineering** 9.3 Ports and Harbors CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION 9.4 Containment Structures (Tanks, soils, storage tanks) The Board and the Commission issue individual 9.5 Bridges certificates of registration to successful examination 10.0 Construction and Management candidates after taking the professional oath. The 10.1 Engineering Relations and Ethics** certificate is subject to payment prescribed by the 10.2 Contracts & Specifications Commission. 10.3 Construction Project Organization 10.4 Planning and Scheduling (PERT/CPM) MEMBERSHIP IN THE PICE 10.5 Construction Estimates All registered Civil Engineers are automatic members of 10.6 Construction Methods & Operations the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) and shall 10.7 Construction Equipment Operations and comply with all the membership requirements therein. Maintenance INDICATION OF CERTIFICATE OF III. CONDUCT OF THE EXAMINATIONS REGISTRATION/PROFESSIONAL IDENTIFICATION CARD Unless otherwise officially announced, the AND PROFESSIONAL TAX RECEIPT examinations shall be totally computerized. The Board The Civil Engineer shall be required to indicate the shall provide a minimum of 500 questions for each following on the plans and documents he signs with his subject from which the computer of the Commission will practice. select at random on the day or a few days prior to the examination the questions to be given. The number of Certificate of Registration questions for each subject shall not be less than 20 at 4 Professional Identification Card, its date of points each. The maximum number of questions shall not issuance and duration of validity be more than 100 at 1 point each. The examination shall Professional tax receipt number be closed books and notes. Examinees shall be given 10 PREPARED BY: ENGR. LEO GERARDO S. ROXAS 15 CORRELATION COURSE - 1 CE Laws, Contracts, Ethics and Specifications First Semester A.Y. 2024-2025 SEAL AND USE OF SEAL CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION The design of the seal is as authorized by the Board. The PICE has the authority to issue, suspend, and revoke a serial number of the certificate shall be included in the certificate of specialization to a registered Civil Engineer design of the seal. who has demonstrated his advanced knowledge, experience, education, and training. All official documents (estimates, designs, specifications) and plans shall be sealed and signed by the engineer. Specialty Organization of Civil Engineering (SOCE) can be formed in each recognized branch only by specialists REFUSAL TO ISSUE CERTIFICATE with the following conditions: The Certificate shall not be issued to any person Such SOCE is affiliated to and recognized by the 1. Convicted of ay criminal offense PICE. 2. Guilty of immoral or dishonorable conduct Only one SOCE for each Civil Engineering branch, 3. Of Unsound mind without membership prejudice to other 4. A candidate who has not taken the oath of Civil professional organizations. Engineers SPECIALIST IDENTIFICATION CARD *In the vent of refusal, the Board shall send a written statement to the applicant stating the reason for refusal. All registered Civil Engineers with a certificate of specialization shall be issued individual specialist SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATES identification card from PICE, which is renewed in AND CANCELLATION OF PROFESSIONAL accordance to PICE requirements. IDENTIFICATION CARDS TRANSITORY PROVISIONS After due notice and hearing (the registrant has the opportunity to defend himself) the Board can suspend or Upon the effectivity of RA 544, revoke the certificate of registration due to: 1. Registered status of each Civil Engineer shall malpractice retain. unprofessional 2. Certificates of registration shall have the same unethical force and effect. immoral 3. Certificates of recognition for advanced strudies, dishonorable conduct research and specialized training in any non-membership in good standing in PICE for specialized branch shall be replaced by three (3) consecutive years equivalent certificates of specialization by the PICE. RE-ISSUE AND REPLACEMENT OF CERTIFICATES AND 4. Certificates of Specialization previously issued PROFESSIONAL IDENTIFICATION CARDS shall have the same force and effect. After a year when the certificate is revoked, the IV.a) MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS registrant can apply for a new certificate of registration PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SUPERVISION OF with the form prescribed for examination, and the Board CONSTRUCTION BY REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER may exempt the applicant from the examination. Any construction, reconstruction, or alteration of any The application for the professional identification card building or structure for the following purposes should shall be accomplished similar as renewal. be executed under the direct supervision of a registered CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) civil engineer. Designs, specifications, and plans shall be in accordance with the municipal or city ordinance. PICE is responsible for developing a CPD program. Other organizations can also be CPD providers upon PICE and INDIVIDUAL AND PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS Board accreditation. Admission is determined upon qualifications because the All registered Civil Engineers shall maintain a program of practice of Civil Engineering is considered as a professional development. professional service. PREPARED BY: ENGR. LEO GERARDO S. ROXAS 16 CORRELATION COURSE - 1 CE Laws, Contracts, Ethics and Specifications First Semester A.Y. 2024-2025 PARTNERSHIPS AND CORPORATIONS ENGAGED IN OBLIGATIONS CIVIL ENGINEERING AND MULTI-DISCIPLINARY UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO LAW CONSULTANCY De Leon defines law in its most comprehensive sense as National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) "any rule of action or any system of uniformity". guidelines define consultancy engagements in the profession with sole proprietorship, partnership, or Hence, law is not limited to the activities of men as corporation. rational beings but also movements and motion of all other animate or inanimate objects. Such entity is owned or controlled by duly registered civil engineers and the proprietorship, GENERAL DIVISION OF LAW partnership or corporation has been issued a certificate of registration by the Board. 1. The strict legal sense, which is also known as the The entity may further offer and engage in state law and promulgated/enforce by the state. providing multi-disciplinary consultancy services 2. The non-legal sense, which includes divine law, provided that professions are closely related to natural law, moral law, and physical law and is or allied with civil engineering. not promulgated/enforce by the state. DIVINE LAW - The law of religion and faith which PRACTICE OF PROFESSION BY FOREIGN NATIONALS concerns itself with the concept of sin and salvation. A special temporary permit from the Board, subject to NATURAL LAW - This law is defined as the divine approval of the Commission can be secured by any inspiration in man of the sense of justice, fairness, and foreign nationals (including former Filipino citizens) righteousness, not by divine revelation or formal desiring to practice the profession in accordance with the promulgation, but by internal dictates of reason alone. provisions stated in Section 7(j) of RA 8981, which is also known as "PRC Modernization Act of 2000". The section MORAL LAW -. This law concerns the totality of the clarifies the following: norms of good and right conduct coming from the sense of right and wrong in every community. PRACTICE OF PROFESSION BY FOREIGN NATIONALS PHYSICAL LAW (LAW OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE) -These are 1. The requirements for the licensing or uniformities of actions and orders of sequence, which are registration in the said foreign states is the same the physical phenomena that people sense and feel. as contemplated by the Philippine laws and that the laws of the foreign state allow Filipino CHARACTERISTICS OF LAW citizens to practice the profession on the same It is a rule of conduct. Law only acknowledges external basis and grant same priviledges as those acts telling what shall be and shall not be done. enjoyed by the subjects of such foreign state. 2. Issuance of certificate of registration is issued to It is obligatory. Law is a positive command imposing foreign professionals under reciprocity and other obedience. international agreements. It is promulgated by legitimate authority. The legislature 3. Agencies, organizations or individuals securing is the legitimate and competent authority in a the services of foreign professionals shall be democratic country. Under the Constitution, laws called responsible for securing a PRC and DOLE special "statutes" are enacted by Congress. permits, pursuant to their rules. It is a common observance and benefit. Law is intended ROSTER OF CIVIL ENGINEERS by man to serve man. It regulates harmonious relations to make order and co-existence possible. A list of names and places of business of all registered Civil Engineers shall be periodically prepared by the NECESSITY AND FUNCTIONS OF LAW Commission through the Board whereby copies are What would life be without law? The need for internal placed on file with the PICE and furnished to any order is as constant as the need for external defense. government agencies or authorities upon request. What does law do? a) Law secures justice. b) Law resolves social conflict. c) Law orders society. PREPARED BY: ENGR. LEO GERARDO S. ROXAS 17 CORRELATION COURSE - 1 CE Laws, Contracts, Ethics and Specifications First Semester A.Y. 2024-2025 d) Law protects interests. ORGANS OF SOCIAL CONTROL e) Law controls social relations. Law is a means of social control. In addition to the legal What is our duty as members of society? No society can institutions in the Philippines, there are a number of last and continue without means of social control, organs of social control: without rules of social order binding on its members. a) Churches SOURCES OF LAW b) Corporations c) Political parties The principal sources of law in the Philippines are as d) Trade associations follows: e) Schools a) Constitution. With reference to the Philippine f) Labor unions Constitution, the term is defined as "the written g) Professional organizations instrument by which the fundamental powers of h) Social Clubs the government are established, limited, and i) Families defined, where these powers are distributed among the several departments for their safe LAW COMPARED WITH OTHER MEANS OF SOCIAL and useful exercise to benefit the people." CONTROL Constitution is often referred as the Some basic differences between social controls through fundamental law or supreme law or highest law law and other methods are: because it is promulgated by the people themselves. 1. Laws are made and administered by authorized b) Legislation. Acts passed bythe legislature are so- institutions acting on behalf of the entire called enacted law or statute law. This includes citizenry while churches, for example, only act ordinances enacted by local government units. with their members. c) Administrative or executive orders, regulations, 2. Only legal institutions can make and rulings. Those issued by administrative rules,regulations, and order for the entire o