module 2

• Quality in civil engineering is defined as meeting the expectations of the client or employer and the project requirements
• Quality requires professional dedication, effort, adequate time for investigation, planning, innovation, fair compensation, and appropriate authority and responsibility
• Civil engineers are responsible for studying, conceiving, designing, observing construction, and assisting in programming for operating and maintaining engineering works
• The health, safety, well-being, and comfort of the public using a facility depend on how well the project team fulfills their professional and contractual responsibilities
• Civil engineers must conduct themselves in a highly professional manner and serve as faithful trustees or agents of their clients or employers
• Care and protection of the environment are paramount to the civil engineer's work engagement
• Obligations of the Civil Engineer:
• The Civil Engineer shall perform the Scope of the Services as stated in the Classification of Engineering Services
• The Civil Engineer shall exercise reasonable skill, care, and diligence in the performance of obligations
• The Civil Engineer shall act independently and perform with necessary skills and professional judgment when required to certify, decide, or exercise discretion between the Client and a Third party
• The Civil Engineer is authorized to act as the Client's faithful agent when required
• When aware of any matters that will change or have changed the scope of the services, the Civil Engineer shall give written notice to the Client containing particulars of the change
• For specified-stage services, the Civil Engineer shall not initiate or proceed with any subsequent stage of the services without the approval of the client
• The Civil Engineer may recommend specialist suppliers and/or contractors to design and execute certain parts of the works
• The Civil Engineer shall notify the client of any interests that may significantly conflict with the interests of the client under their contract
• Obligations of the Client:
• The client shall pay the Civil Engineer for his services as agreed upon
• The client shall provide the Civil Engineer with reasonable time and all information required for the performance of services
• The client shall cooperate with the Civil Engineer and not interfere with the proper performance of services
• The client shall arrange for the provision of services from other professionals or others as required and bear all costs
• The client shall notify the Civil Engineer in writing of any matters that will change or have changed the scope of the Civil Engineer's services
• Civil Engineers and civil engineering firms can provide a variety of important services including design, consultations, feasibility studies, field investigations, environmental assessments, construction administration, project management, and more
• Specializations in civil engineering include structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, water engineering, transportation engineering, and construction management and engineering
• Selection of a Civil Engineer:
• The client's objectives, commitment of financial resources, soundness of design, and suitability of the proposed project depend on the experience, organization, skill, integrity, and judgment of the civil engineer
• The cost of engineering services typically amounts to not less than 1% to 2% of the life-cycle cost of most construction projects
• It is in the client's best interest to engage the most qualified and reputable civil engineers available
• Professional Practice of Foreign Civil Engineers:
• Foreign Civil Engineers are allowed to practice civil engineering in the Philippines under certain conditions
• Foreign civil engineers must secure a certificate of registration, license, or special permit from the Professional Regulation Commission before practicing in the Philippines
• Agencies, organizations, or individuals who secure the services of a foreign civil engineer are responsible for securing a special permit from the PRC and the Department of Labor and Employment