A Proposed Eighth Fundamental Canon for the ASCE Code of Ethics
Publication: Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering
Volume 110, Issue 3
Abstract
The task of the civil engineer is to design physical changes which necessarily impact the surrounding environment. Because of this, ASCE ought to have an unequivocal ethical position on the subject which is consistent with contemporary public values and laws. Thus the Environmental Impact Analysis Research Council of ASCE has formulated a proposed Eighth Fundamental Canon for consideration as an addition to the code of ethics. The proposed canon states: “8. Engineers shall perform services in such manner as to husband the world's resources and the natural and cultured environment for the benefit of present and future generations.” The canon is amplified by nine guidelines. Arguments for and against the proposed canon are outlined. With the environmental movement in perspective the current years are an ideal time to consider the proposed canon.
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Hedley, W. J., “Environmental Ethics Is Not New to ASCE,” presented at the October 1981 ASCE National Convention, St. Louis, Mo.
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Lunde, F. M., “The Eighth Canon—The AIA Experience,” presented at the October 1981 ASCE National Convention, St. Louis, Mo.
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Nelson, R. E., “The Need for the Eighth Canon for the Practitioner,” Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering, Vol. 109, No. 1, Jan., 1983, pp. 53–57.
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Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering
Volume 110 • Issue 3 • July 1984
Pages: 118 - 122
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Copyright © 1984 ASCE.
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Published online: Jul 1, 1984
Published in print: Jul 1984
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