The ruling principle is integrity:

In all ways we will act with honesty, sincerity, objectivity and openness.

The guiding principle is generosity:

In every service and product, we will strive to deliver value in excess of the price paid.

For Our Clients: We will -

• Make every effort to ensure that decisions, recommendations and actions serve to satisfy both our clients and the customers of those clients.
• Maintain confidentiality and anonymity with regard to privileged information.
• Avoid conflicts of interest and minimize potential conflicts through prior notice to all parties involved.
• Strive to understand and meet client needs as our primary goal.

For Our Profession: We will -

• Accurately represent the professions of engineering, surveying & planning.
• Respect the intellectual property and the materials, titles and work of other consultants.
• Act on a high professional level and treat other consultants with courtesy and dignity.
• Share our knowledge and experiences.
• Adhere to the laws and ethical standards of our profession.
  

In Our Engagements: We will -

• Accurately represent our qualifications and experience.
• Accept only engagements for which we are qualified or for which we can develop appropriate qualifications before performing.
• Assign staff in accordance with their ability to meet client needs.
• Discharge our obligations in good faith.

In Our Fees: We will -

• Charge fees commensurate with the services we deliver and the responsibilities we accept.
• Agree on fees in advance of beginning an engagement and review fees whenever the scope of the engagement changes.