Standards of Professional Relations and Conduct

This paper is intended to cover, so far as practicable, the personal and ethical relations of the engineer in all ordinary positions and branches of the profession. The paper has been written more particularly for the younger men of the profession and with the hope that it may supply them with some information, usually not available in college, as to what their action and conduct should be in their professional relations in practical life. The principles enunciated are those confirmed by the fifty-six years of experience of the writer in the engineering profession. All are principles that the writer believes should not only be acknowledged but actually put into practice in professional service. Their genuine acceptance and practical application would greatly improve the standing of the entire profession, would add to the value of its services, and would greatly strengthen its influence on public opinions. Their application will also accomplish the greatest measure of personal success and personal satisfaction.