MIDLAND PENETANGUISHENE AND DISTRICT BUILDERS ASSOCIATION Code of Ethics As members in good standing of the Midland Penetanguishene and District Builders Association, named as MPDBA or as The Association for the rest of this document, will follow the subsequent Codes of Ethics. As Members in Good standing, we believe in, and accept, the responsibilities and obligations inherent in providing housing and its related infrastructures and services. Basic to these ethical beliefs we support the following objectives: Members shall comply with the Ontario Building Code and the National Building Code of Canada and/or all additional recognized standards applicable to the individual member as a minimum standard for that member's services and shall work towards industry improvement. Members shall also keep informed regarding public policies and other essential information which affects the construction industry. Members shall perform their services to conform to the principles of good community development. Members shall be fair and honest with their customers, employees, sub-contractors and suppliers, and conduct business affairs honestly with professionalism and skill. Members shall offer the consumer quality materials and construction practices backed by integrity and service. Members shall co-operate, interchange information and experience, and encourage research on materials and techniques in order to provide better housing at lower cost. Members shall uphold the principle of reasonable and adequate compensation for the services which they render. Members shall avoid any conduct or practice likely to discredit or do injury to our industry and will comply with the rules and regulations prescribed by law and government agencies for health, safety, and welfare of the community. Members shall avoid advertising which tends to mislead customers, deprecate competitors, or generally bring the reputation of the industry into disrepute. Members shall display and encourage a sense of pride in belonging to the MPDBA, and encourage the use of the Members as a resource. Members shall perform and co-operate in the completion of their services in a manner which demonstrates the upmost competence. Members shall actively reputation of the MPDBA.
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Members shall meet all financial obligations of the Association and their customers and suppliers in a responsible manner
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