Primitivo C. Cal, Ph.D.Primitivo C. Cal, Ph.D.

Professor & Dean (Retired)

UP School of Urban & Regional Planning &

Past National President, PICE

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Rationale for Ethics Global construction amounts to $2-3 trillion a year.

Estimated losses due to corruption (direct and indirect)amount to 15-30% per year

Transparency Internationals 2008 Bribe Payers Index Transparency Internationals 2008 Bribe Payers Index(BPI) ranks construction as the sector most likely to (i)bribe public officials and (ii) contribute financially topoliticians and political parties to achieve undue influenceover policies, laws and regulations, i.e. state capture

Construction contracts are particularly prone tocorruption because of their size, technicalcomplexity, extensive approval process and easyconcealment of sub-standard quality

Construction Industry Arbitration Commission

No. of Cases Filed

(1989 2011)

39

44

50 49 49

38 37

4038

43

40

50

60

8

1311

8 8

18 19

15

39

35

38 37

3432

35

38

32

0

10

20

30

40

1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Nature of Construction Disputes Poor workmanship

Delay in project implementation

Non-payment of sub-contractors

Non-payment of progress billings Non-payment of progress billings

Fundamental PrinciplesCivil engineers uphold and advance the integrity, honor

and dignity of the civil engineering profession by:

1. Using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare and the environment;of human welfare and the environment;

2. Being honest and impartial and serving with fidelity the public, their employers/employees and clients;

3. Striving to increase the competence and prestige of the civil engineering profession; and

4. Supporting the professional and technical societies of their disciplines.

Fundamentals Canons1. Civil engineers shall hold paramount the

safety, health and welfare of the public and shall strive to comply with the principles of sustainable development in the performance of their duties.development in the performance of their duties.

Criminal and civil liability

Proposed amendments of the National Building Code to encompass the principles of sustainable development

Fundamental Canons2. Civil engineers shall perform services only in areas of

their competence.

PICE has established six areas of PICE has established six areas of specialization, namely: Structural Engineering

Transportation Engineering

Water Engineering

Environmental & Energy Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Construction Engineering & Management

Fundamental Canons3. Civil engineers shall issue public statements only in an

objective and truthful manner.

4. Civil engineers shall act in professional matters for 4. Civil engineers shall act in professional matters for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees, and shall avoid conflicts of interest.

5. Civil engineers shall build their professional reputation on the merit of their services and shall not compete unfairly with others.

Fundamental Canons6. Civil engineers shall act in such a manner as to uphold

and enhance the honor, integrity, and dignity of the civil engineering profession.

7. Civil engineers shall continue their professional development throughout their careers, and shall provide opportunities for the professional development of those civil engineers under their supervision.

PRC has established the CPE Program.

Concept of the PRC CPD Program Attendance to the CPE courses is made a requirement

for a registered professional to be in good standing with his APO. In turn, the PRC will issue Registration ID only to a member in good standing with the APO ID only to a member in good standing with the APO concerned.

Credit Units will be given by PRC to professionals for participating in the CPD program.

Professional are required to earn 60 Credit Units every three years.

PICE CPD Organizational Set-up National Secretariat

Inter-specialty Group

Specialty Divisions

Chapters Chapters

Role of National Secretariat To apply for accreditation of PICE as a CPE/CPD

Provider

To apply for accreditation of PICE CPE/CPD programs and activitiesand activities

To maintain a data base of CPE/CPD activities, including names of participants and credit units earned

To submit periodic reports to the PRC CPE/CPD Council

Role of the Inter-Specialty Group To evaluate the application of any chapter as a

CPE/CPD provider of PICE

To evaluate the application of any chapter for the accreditation of its CPE/CPD programs and activitiesaccreditation of its CPE/CPD programs and activities

To maintain a pool of CPD/CPE lecturers/ speakers

Role of Specialty Divisions To provide a lists of topics for CPE/CPD Programs

To provide a list of lecturers/speakers

Role of Chapters To implement the CPE/CPD Programs at the local

level

Criteria for Accreditation of

CPE/CPD Activities The scope shall be beyond the basic preparation for

admission to the practice of profession.

The activities shall enhance the competence of the registered professional by upgrading and updating registered professional by upgrading and updating knowledge and skills for the practice of the profession as brought about by modernization and scientific and technical advancements in the profession.

PICE Initiatives to promote Ethical

Practice Creation of Ethical Governance Committee within

PICE. (At present, chaired by Dr. P. Cal)

Dr. P. Cal, representing PICE, is Co-Chair of Anti-Corruption Committee of ACECC.Corruption Committee of ACECC.

PICE, through Dr. P. Cal, is represented in an international anti-corruption body called Construction Sector Transparency Initiative (CoST).

Purposes of Committees PICE Ethical Governance Committee To support

CoST as well as make use of the data published by PhilGEPS

ACECC Anti-Corruption Committee To coordinate ACECC Anti-Corruption Committee To coordinate the anti-corruption activities of domestic societies.

What is CoST? CoST is a multi-stakeholder initiative designed to

promote transparency and accountability in publicly financed construction projects.

CosT was pilot-tested in Ethiopia, Guatemala, Malawi, CosT was pilot-tested in Ethiopia, Guatemala, Malawi,

Philippines, Tanzania, United Kingdom, Vietnam and Zambia between 2008 and 2011.

The International Program was launched on 25 October 2012 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Accomplishments of CoST-Phil Material Project Information made part of PhilGEPS

COA provides assurance services

Conduct workshops among participating agencies on the CoST systemthe CoST system

Conclusion PICE will continue to pursue programs and initiatives

to adhere to ethical standards in the practice of the civil engineering profession.