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Bhutan Association of Civil Engineers
An Association of Civil Engineers
To unite ourselves into a professional organization
To promote the welfare of one another and
To be of greater service to our Nation, Community
and Profession
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1. PURPOSE
• To uphold and protect the status of Civil Engineers and
the profession of civil engineering;
• To promote ethical conduct, honorable practice and
healthy comradeship within the members of the
association;
• To repress malpractice and address disputed technical
issues and decide all questions of professional usage and
etiquette affecting members of the Association;
• To promote the exchange of innovative ideas, information,
research papers, etc;
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Purpose………………..Contd…..
• To work constructively towards the advancement and
improvement of the civil engineering profession;
• To serve in an advisory capacity regarding legislation
concerning all aspects of civil engineering;
• Provide backstopping
issues/problems;
to the Govt. on technical
• To promote civic and social responsibilities toward other
groups in the community;
• To promote recognition of Bhutanese civil engineers in the
region and international arena in terms of responsibility
and accountability;
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2. STRATEGIES
• Devise and impose means of testing the qualifications of candidates for
professional accreditation, admission to membership of the Association
under various grades;
• Hold conferences and meetings for the discussion of, and on the
exchange of information on matters relating to Civil Engineering, the
reading of papers and the delivery of lectures;
• Form or acquire by purchase, donation, request or otherwise a library
and collection of models, drawings, designs, literature or other materials,
and to maintain, extend and improve the same;
• Issue appeals for funds in furtherance of the objectives of the
Association, to accept any gift or donation made to the Association and to
borrow money, if required for the purpose of the Association;
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Strategies………………
• Develop and publish documents and policy positions on matters
relevant to the Association;
• Contribute to and actively participate in the development of
appropriate standards and codes related to civil engineering;
• Promote academic research in the education and practice of the
profession and liaise with educators to promote continuous
improvement in civil engineering education;
• To develop institutional linkages with other similar national, regional
and international civil engineering Institutions/Associations outside
Bhutan;
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3. RIGHTS & PRIVILEGES
 Authentication/recognition of the Members as Civil Engineers;
 Access to journals and research publications;
 Provide a forum to discuss technical issues relevant to Civil Engineering;
 Provide access to technical data relevant to Civil Engineering;
 Link with international and regional Civil Engineering institutions;
 Link to open international scholarship/international job opportunities for
civil engineers;
 Provide Peer/technical support among the members;
 Knowledge and resource sharing through interactive website;
 Right to participate in General meetings and vote as prescribed by the byelaws;
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4. The BOARD
13 members;
Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Honorary
Treasurer, Honorary Secretary and 9 other
elected corporate members;
1. Responsible for overall management and
direction of the affairs of the Association;
2. Decide on the fees and subscriptions to be
paid by members from time to time;
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5. MEMBERSHIP
5 Grades of Membership:
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Honorary Fellows
Fellows
Members
Graduate/Student Members
Affiliates
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6. REGISTRATION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS
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Registration of Civil Engineers shall be
done by a Board of Registration of Civil
Engineers;
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To maintain a registry of competent Civil
Engineers to ensure the community is
provided with the protection it is entitled
to expect in relation to work undertaken
by the Civil Engineers;
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7. MEETINGS
• Annual General Meeting to be held every year, all
corporate members can attend;
• Board can call other Meetings whenever it thinks
fit;
• Proceedings to be as per the rules formulated by
the Board;
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8. PUBLICATION OF THE ASSOCIATION
• A journal at least once a year to begin with;
• Other publications to be determined by the Board
from time to time;
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9. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
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All members of the Association to be bound
by the “Code of Ethics for Civil Engineers"
published by the Association;
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Alleged breach of this bye-law can result in
temporary limitation of privileges of the
member or result in expulsion or cancellation
of registration;
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10. Membership fees (Annual)
1. Fellows and Members.……………Nu. 1000/2. Students / Graduates………..........Nu. 200/-
3. Affiliates…………………………………Nu. 500/-
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11. INTERIM MEASURE
• Established a Core Group
Core Group for the Bhutan Association of Civil Engineers (BACE)
Sl. No.
Name
Organization
Email ID
Contact No.
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Phub Rinzin
DUDES, MoWHS
bachu_2005@yahoo.com
17603521
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Karma Namgyel
DUDES, MoWHS
knamgyel@gmail.com
17633220
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Karma Jamtsho
DUDES, MoWHS
kjmaine@hotmail.com
17945898
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Jangchuk Yeshey
DoR, MoWHS
jangchuky@hotmail.com
17634390
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Karchung
NHDC
er_karchung@hotmail.com
17787092
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Lakey
City Corporation, T/phu
lakey_bt@yahoo.com
17640577
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Palden Khandu
City Corporation, T/phu
paldenkhhh@yahoo.com
17118448
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Karma Sonam
SPBD
karsonpokto@yahoo.com
17118099
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Pema Gyeltshen
MoA (G2-C Project)
ppgyeltshen@gmail.com
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Tshewang Nidup
G2-C Project
tshewanidup@gmail.com
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Karma Tshetrim
SQCA
karmatshetrim@yahoo.com
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Jigme Tenzin
SQCA
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Jewan Nath Siwakoti
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17602506
Treasurer
Secretariat
Progressive Research
prcsbhutan@gmail.com
17114087
Sonam Tobgay
Gyeltshen Consultancy
somtobk@gmail.com
17118824
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Cheku Dukpa
CAB
see65@hotmail.com
17704488
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Karma Lhagyel
HM Secretariat
kargyel69@gmail.com
77935803
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Tasks of the Core Group…..
• Registration of the Association with the
Civil Society Organization (CSO);
• Formation of Board of Registration;
• Work on any regulations and procedures required
( like registration of professional civil engineers);
• Any other task that will further the objectives of
the Association in the time being;
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THANK YOU
&
TASHI DELEK
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