Ethics in engineering is a topic that has been in the spotlight for generations. The upright conduct of professionals working in construction, urban, residential and agricultural planning and logistics around the world is an important issue in establishing quality and efficient work for society as a whole.
On May 2, we celebrate this very important date: ethics in engineering brings us a reflection on the importance of the topic in our day-to-day work.
The code of professional ethics created in 1971, with the foundations and conduct necessary for good performance, was formalized by Law No. 5,194/1966, and covers professionals in engineering, agronomy, geology, geography and meteorology.
Want to know more about ethics in engineering? Read on.
These are guidelines that define the duties and rights in the conduct of engineers, and this document also prohibits certain attitudes that transgress the values.
In this way it is possible to maintain values such as public safety, environmental protection, public trust and social responsibility.
The constitutional principles for ethical professional practice in engineering are as follows:
There are also principles that govern the profession such as professional rigor, honesty and integrity, respect for life and preservation of the environment.
Professional rigor prevents professionals from failing to make knowledge-based decisions, analyses and practices, thus preventing possible errors from occurring in their projects, planning and management.
Honesty is closely linked to integrity. It prohibits any kind of conflict of interest and gives rise to transparency in relationships and in the results presented. In this way, you don’t let your personal and financial interests take precedence over your profession.
Respect for life is a basic human principle, but when we focus on engineering, one mistake can lead to the loss of many lives. Putting life as the main focus guarantees assertiveness in your choices, decisions and data presentations.
Preserving the environment is very important for the continuity of all biodiversity on our planet. It is the duty of engineering professionals to carry out projects that reduce negative impacts on the environment, designing and carrying out actions that support sustainability.
There is a document made available by CONFEA, the Federal Council of Engineering and Agronomy, which in 2020 made available a 13th edition, which presents the regulations of professional ethics in the areas of engineering, agronomy, geology, geography and meteorology. The document follows the regulations in force under No. 5,194/1966, which determined its creation.
The main objective of the code of ethics in engineering is to build standards that regulate the conduct of professionals. Creating a standardization of duties, obligations and the integrity of all professionals who help in the field of engineering.
Thus, the code of ethics is a guide for professional activities and attitudes, helping with decisions that need to be made ethically in complex contexts.
This document also projects society as a whole, thus ensuring quality work, respect and safety. It also presents a conduct that carries with it professional valorization.
At Geplan, ethics are taken very seriously and we pay strict attention to detail in all our professional planning, design and construction management activities.
Always placing professional rigor, honesty, respect for life and natural resources as fundamental in all our actions.
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