In an industry involved in both art and science, it is sometimes difficult to have hard and fast rules that apply to every ethical situation. But there is a clear set of guidelines that every respectable and honorable land surveyor in Pensacola, and nationally, should follow.
Etiquette, fairness, and honorability are three virtues that the land surveyor should seek to embody in the business relationships. The land surveyor is expected to maintain a level of neutrality and assess the land as a scientific fact, objective and absolute.
With regards to dealings with clients, surveyors should avoid any professional impropriety in any aspect of their business. They should disclose any potential conflicts of interest, prior affiliations or involvement with any parties involved before the acceptance of any assignment.
Surveyors should also not receive remuneration from multiple sources for any one project without the full knowledge of all of the parties involved. A surveyor should also keep any personal or proprietary information received from clients completely confidential, even after the completion of the project.
A surveyor trying to run his business ethically should seek compensation that matches the level of technical complexity and time spent for the services rendered. An ethical surveyor will not make any fraudulent charges or sign any certificates, reports, or plans unless they were prepared and completed under their personal supervision. Details on how compensation was determined should be provided at the request of the client; where possible, this should be discussed to the best of your ability before the project is undertaken.
When dealing with others within the business community, a surveyor should not make or allude to any false or misleading statements while advertising your business or service. As well, surveyors should not seek to undermine or besmirch the reputation or endanger the business prospects of any other surveyor.
Personal ethics in regard to a surveyor's competency are also important. No surveyor should accept an assignment that is outside the scope of their professional competence, and should ensure that when working in a new area of expertise they conduct thorough research and utilize the skills of an expert where necessary. Also, assignments should only be accepted if the project is within the resources and the expertise of the surveyor to allow them to complete the project in a reasonable time and professional manner. If the surveyor has any employees or contractors who perform work for them, the surveyor must accept professional responsibility for any actions or work carried out by them.
In essence, one of the best ways to approach any ethical question, either professionally or personally is to behave in a manner that you would want others to treat you. In a way every land surveyor upholds the reputation of all others in the industry of land surveying. Surveyors in Pensacola proudly represent some of the brightest ethical professionals in the nation.
Etiquette, fairness, and honorability are three virtues that the land surveyor should seek to embody in the business relationships. The land surveyor is expected to maintain a level of neutrality and assess the land as a scientific fact, objective and absolute.
With regards to dealings with clients, surveyors should avoid any professional impropriety in any aspect of their business. They should disclose any potential conflicts of interest, prior affiliations or involvement with any parties involved before the acceptance of any assignment.
Surveyors should also not receive remuneration from multiple sources for any one project without the full knowledge of all of the parties involved. A surveyor should also keep any personal or proprietary information received from clients completely confidential, even after the completion of the project.
A surveyor trying to run his business ethically should seek compensation that matches the level of technical complexity and time spent for the services rendered. An ethical surveyor will not make any fraudulent charges or sign any certificates, reports, or plans unless they were prepared and completed under their personal supervision. Details on how compensation was determined should be provided at the request of the client; where possible, this should be discussed to the best of your ability before the project is undertaken.
When dealing with others within the business community, a surveyor should not make or allude to any false or misleading statements while advertising your business or service. As well, surveyors should not seek to undermine or besmirch the reputation or endanger the business prospects of any other surveyor.
Personal ethics in regard to a surveyor's competency are also important. No surveyor should accept an assignment that is outside the scope of their professional competence, and should ensure that when working in a new area of expertise they conduct thorough research and utilize the skills of an expert where necessary. Also, assignments should only be accepted if the project is within the resources and the expertise of the surveyor to allow them to complete the project in a reasonable time and professional manner. If the surveyor has any employees or contractors who perform work for them, the surveyor must accept professional responsibility for any actions or work carried out by them.
In essence, one of the best ways to approach any ethical question, either professionally or personally is to behave in a manner that you would want others to treat you. In a way every land surveyor upholds the reputation of all others in the industry of land surveying. Surveyors in Pensacola proudly represent some of the brightest ethical professionals in the nation.
About the Author:
John Parker is a surveyor in Pensacola. He specializes in writing content for various Pensacola engineer firms such as Gulf Coast Engineers.
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