TANTOY, JONNEL N.

BSCE-4C FEBRUARY 10, 2023

CE LAW 402 SUMMARY OF TOPIC 3
THE PRACTICE OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
I. PROFFESIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF CIVIL ENGINEERS
a. Studying
b. Conceiving
c. Designing
d. Observing construction, and
e. Assisting in the programming for operating and maintaining engineering works

II. OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CIVIL ENGINEERS AND THE CLIENTS

A. Obligations Of the Civil Engineer
The guidelines state that the civil engineer should perform his obligations with
reasonable skill, care and diligence. The civil engineer should act independently and
perform with the necessary skills and professional judgement, when required to
certify, decide or exercise discretion between the client and a third party with whom
the client has a contract. When aware of any matters which will change or has
changed the scope of the services, the civil engineer shall give written notice to the
client containing particulars of the change. The civil engineer shall notify the client of
any interest the civil engineer has which may significantly conflict with the interests of
the client under their contract. The client shall provide the civil engineer with all
information required by the civil engineer in the performance of his services and a
decision in writing on all matters properly referred to the client in writing. The client
shall plan to enable the civil engineer to enter the site and inspect facilities needed in
the performance of his services. The client shall arrange for the provision of services
from other professionals or others as may be required and bear all costs. When aware
of any matter which will change or has changed the scope of the civil engineer’s
services, the client shall notify in writing within 7 days the civil engineer containing, as
far as is practicable, the particulars of the change.
B. Liability Of The Civil Engineer And The Client
 If a breach of the Civil Engineer's duty of care is proven, only then will the Civil
Engineer be responsible for compensating the client for losses resulting from or
related to their Agreement.
 The Civil Engineer shall not be deemed to have made any warranty or promise
regarding the suitability, competency, or performance of any other consultant,
contractor, supplier, or other third party, regardless of any recommendation or lack
thereof given by the Civil Engineer to the Client.
 The maximum amount of damages payable in regard of liability, whether under the
law, a contract, or otherwise, is limited to the amount of reasonably foreseeable loss
 and damage sustained as a direct result of such violation; Suspension or Termination of
Services
 If circumstances arise that make it impractical or impossible for the Civil Engineer to
perform the Services, then the Civil Engineer shall promptly notify the Client. The Client may
suspend all or part of the Services or terminate the Agreement by written notice of not less
than 30 days to the Civil Engineer who shall immediately make arrangements to stop the
Services and minimize further expenditure.
 The Civil Engineer has the right to terminate the Agreement or suspend the performance of
the Services under certain conditions. If services have been put on hold for more than six
months or if it would be impossible or impractical to resume them before the suspension
period is up, the Civil Engineer may take appropriate action. Suspension or termination of
the Agreement does not affect accrued rights or claims and liabilities of parties.
C. Settlement of disputes
The design analyses, drawings, specifications and reproductions of the Professional
Engineer must be used only for the specific project covered by the agreement between the
client and Engineer.

III. SPECIALIZATION IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

A. Structural Engineering
B. Geotechnical Engineering
C. Water Engineering
D. Transportation Engineering
E. Construction Engineering and Management

IV. REQUIREMENTS IN THE SELECTION OF A CIVIL ENGINEER

A. Qualifications
B. Experience
C. Reputation
D. Quality of Client Service