The Engineer's Creed

Happy Friday,

The role of engineers in human progress and the environment is nothing short of noble. Their value and responsibility extend beyond blueprints and calculations; they’re the architects of a better future.

Engineers' value to society lies in their ability to bridge the gap between imagination and reality, theory and practicality, to innovate in ways that benefit humanity, and to safeguard the planet for future generations.

The Engineers' Creed is a powerful testament to the noble calling of engineers. In its words, you’ll find the essence of a profession rooted in duty, honor, and commitment to the greater good.

The Engineers' Creed

As a Professional Engineer, I dedicate my professional knowledge to the advancement and betterment of public health, safety, and welfare.

I pledge:

· To give the utmost of performance;

· To participate in none but honest enterprise;

· To live and work according to the highest standards of professional conduct;

· To place service before profit, the honor and standing of my profession before personal advantage, and the public welfare above all other considerations.

In humility, I make this pledge.

The impact of engineer's contributions to civilized society is impossible to overstate - water and sanitation, roads, bridges, buildings, communication systems, and much more. Easy to take for granted until you imagine a world without engineers. And all of it delivered with a code of honor and profound responsibility to the greater good.

Society benefits most when engineers are respected and esteemed, encouraged to maximize the value only they create, and appropriately appreciated. When society fails to understand the value engineers bring to the world and instead focuses on the cost of engineering, the trajectory of human progress is diminished.

Wishing you the best!

Dave

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