As a professional engaged in the
business of providing construction services, I agree to
conduct myself in my business in accordance with the
following:
1. Client Service. I will serve my clients
with honesty, integrity, competence, and objectivity, establishing a
relationship of trust and confidence and furnishing my best skills
and judgment consistent with the interests of my client.
2. Representation of
Qualifications. I will only accept assignments for which I am
qualified by my education, training, professional experience and
technical competence, and I will assign staff to projects in
accordance with their qualifications and commensurate with the
services to be provided.
3. Standards of Practice. I
will furnish my services in a manner consistent with the established
and accepted construction standards and with the laws and
regulations that govern its practice.
4. Fair Competition. I will
build my professional reputation based on my direct experience and
service provided, and I will compete fairly and respectfully with my
professional colleagues.
5. Conflicts of Interest. I
will seek to avoid any and all conflicts of interest and will
immediately acknowledge any influences and offer to withdraw from
any assignment when any actual conflict exists which may impair my
objectivity or integrity in the service of my clients.
6. Fair Compensation. I will
negotiate fairly and openly with my clients in establishing a basis
for compensation, and I will charge fees and expenses that are
reasonable and commensurate with the services to be provided and the
responsibilities and risks to be assumed.
7. Release of Information. I
will release public statements that are truthful and objective, and
I will keep information and records confidential when appropriate
and protect the proprietary interests of my clients and professional
colleagues.
8. Public Welfare. I will not
participate in any racial, sexual or political discrimination
related to any assignment I may undertake. I will avoid any conduct
that would be considered unethical or will interfere or conflict
with any laws, statutes or regulations, and I will uphold the
safety, health and welfare of the public in the performance of my
professional duties.
9. Professional Development. I
will continue to develop my professional knowledge and competency as
a general contractor
10. Integrity of the Profession.
I will avoid actions, which promote my own self-interest at the
expense of the construction standards.