Code of Ethics and Canon Laws for Civil Engineer

Civil Engineers’

Code Of Ethics

And

Canon Laws

Compiled by:

Elmer V. Mendiola

Code of Ethics

Preamble:

1. In March of 1938, the Japan Society of Civil Engineers promulgated "the Beliefs and Principles of Practice for Civil Engineers." This had initially been prepared in February of 1933 and was later codified by an entrusted committee on mutual rules of the Japan Society of Civil Engineers (the Chairman was Dr. Akira Aoyama, an ex-president of the Society). In 1933, Japan declared its withdrawal from the League of Nations, a turning point prior to the later Lukouchiano (Marco Polo Bridge) Incident that led to War with China and the Pacific War. Despite the trends of such an era, the Japan Society of Civil Engineers is proud of its insight to stipulate its "Beliefs and Principles of Practice for Civil Engineers".

2. The Japan Society of Civil Engineers is composed of engineers who carry out civil engineering work and researchers who study the relating subjects. Its members are obliged to strive for: 1) mutual collaboration among its members; 2) contribution to the progress of science and technology; and 3) direct contribution to civil societies. The Society has renewed "the Beliefs and Principles of Practice for Civil Engineers" into the Code of Ethics, solely because the Society has recognized the increasing importance of the mission and the emerging responsibility shouldered by civil engineers today and in the future.

Basic Perceptions:

1. From the dawn of human history till the present day, civil engineering has contributed to ensuring human beings' safety and enriching their quality of life through constructing, maintaining, and managing social overhead capital. The current industrial civilization has especially been supported by great technological achievements, which has remarkably improved the lives of mankind. However, along with the expansion and diversification of technological advancement, the influence caused by...