This Association expects that the following rules shall guide the acts of each of its members.
Members shall…
Ø Be guided in all relations by high standards of integrity and fair dealing
Ø Uphold before the public at all times the dignity of the profession generally and the reputation of the Association
Ø Avoid and discourage exaggerated and unwarranted statements
Ø Refuse to undertake work believed to be unprofitable to the principle without first advising of the improbability of successful results
Ø Uphold the principal that unreasonably low prices frequently result in inferior and unreliable work
Ø Refuse the loan of their name to any questionable enterprise
Ø Be conservative in estimates, reports, testimony, etc. in connection with the promotion of any business enterprise
Ø Not engage in any project which is contrary to law or public welfare
Ø Not falsely or maliciously injure directly or indirectly the reputation, prospects, or general welfare of another
Ø Not attempt to conceal oversights or errors to lessen responsibility of mistakes
Ø Present contracts that are sound and fair to all parties; contractor, principal and owners
Ø Treat with the strictest confidence the prices, sub-bids and other information furnished by sub-contractors and suppliers
Ø Not divulge any business secrets or confidential knowledge of principal's business affairs
Ø Under no circumstances be guilty of undignified or questionable professional conduct or behavior that could unfavorably reflect upon the Professional Construction Estimators Association and/or the Association's individual members