Civil Engineering Practice. Ref. PICE MANUAL FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING

1. THE PRACTICE OF CIVIL
ENGINEERING
JOSHUA JAY E. JETOMO
CE-5G

2. QUALITY
• a condition to 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. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
• 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.

4. CLIENT-CIVIL ENGINEERING RELATIONSHIPS
Many engineering works are formed between civil engineers and the
following:
• Government agencies
• Industry
• Private clients
• Civil Engineering firms engaged for a specific project
• Public agencies
• Independent Civil Engineering firms

5. OBLIGATIONS OF THE CIVIL
ENGINEER AND CLIENT

6. OBLIGATIONS OF THE CIVIL ENGINEER
• Perform their obligations with diligence, care, and
reasonable skill.
• Shall act independently and accordingly to the contract,
when required to certify or decide between a client and a
third party.
• Act as the client's faithful agent implied in the contract.
• Give written notice on particulars of any change in the
scope of services.

7. OBLIGATIONS OF THE CIVIL ENGINEER
• For staged services, civil engineers shall not initiate any service without
the approval of the client.
• When required, civil engineers shall direct or work with other professions
and integrate concerned work, but shall not be professionally liable for
their work.
• The civil engineer may recommend contractors or specialists to design
and execute certain parts of the works.
• Any interest which may have conflict of interest of the client should be
notified by the civil engineer.

8. OBLIGATIONS OF THE CLIENT
• The client shall pay the civil engineer for his services as stipulated in the
contract.
• Information required by the civil engineer shall be provided by the client
in writing and the latter shall allow the civil engineer reasonable time.
• The client shall cooperate and not interfere or obstruct in the
performance of services.

9. OBLIGATIONS OF THE CLIENT
• The client shall make arrangements to allow the civil engineer to
do site investigation and inspection of facilities ASAP.
• The client shall shoulder the arrangement of services of other
professionals and bear all costs.
• In cases of clients allowing civil engineers as Engineer-to-the-
Contract, the client shall give instructions through the civil
engineers.
• Client shall notify the civil engineer through writing within 7 days
of any change he is aware of.

10. 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.

11. • 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.
• 3. Conflicts arising from the agreement between the client
and the civil engineer follows the following process:

12. • 4. A third-party arbitrator should be mutually
acceptable to both parties.

13. 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.

14. DAMAGES
• 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.

15. 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.

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

17. • 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.

18. 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.

19. • 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