• CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT

UAP Doc. 200

• STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL
PRACTICE
UAP Doc. 201-202

THE ARCHITECT’S NATIONAL CODE


• CODE OF ETHICAL
CONDUCT
• STANDARDS OF
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
- Services of the Architect
• 201- Pre-design
Services
• 202- Design Services
• 203-Specialized &
Allied Services
• 204-Construction
Services
• 205-Post-Construction
Services
• Comprehensive
Architectural Services
• Design-build Services

• CODE OF ETHICAL
CONDUCT
• STANDARDS OF
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
- Services of the Architect
- Selection of the Architect &
methods of compensation
UAP Doc. 208
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• Direct Selection
• Comparative
Selection
• Design Competitions
• Percentage of
Construction Cost
• Multiple of Direct
Personnel Expense
• Professional Fee plus
Expenses
• Lump Sum or Fixed Fee
• Per diem plus
Reimbursable Expenses
• Mixed Methods
• Pre-design Services
• Design Services
• Specialized Allied Services

• Construction Services
• Post-construction Services
• Comprehensive Services
• Design-build Services

SERVICES OF THE ARCHITECT

ARCHITECT’S
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PRE-DESIGN SERVICES

Activities include
• architectural programming
• feasibility study
• project financing
• site selection and analysis
• site utilization and land-use
studies
• space management studies
• promotional services
PRE-DESIGN SERVICES

Manner of Providing Services

• architect’s own staff
• by association or consultation

Method of Compensation
• multiple of direct expense
(cost per technical hour
with a multiplier)
 DESIGN SERVICES

Four Design Phases

• schematic design phase
• design development phase
• contract documents phase
• construction phase

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 DESIGN SERVICES
Schematic Design Phase
• ascertain project requirements
• prepare schematic studies leading to a
recommended solution
• submit probable construction cost
 DESIGN SERVICES

Design Development
• prepares plans, elevations and other
drawings, outline specifications
• illustrate the size and character of the project
• submits a further statement of probable
construction cost

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DESIGN SERVICES

Contract Documents Phase

• prepares complete construction drawings and specifications
• prepares detailed architectural, structural, electrical,
plumbing/sanitary, mechanical and other service-connected
equipment
• furnishes 5 complete sets of contract documents for bidding
• informs owner of adjustments in costs
• assists owner in securing government approvals
DESIGN SERVICES

Construction Phase
• prepares forms for contract letting, documents for
bidding and for construction
• assists owner in obtaining proposals from contractors
• decides on claims of owner and contractor
• periodically visits the project site to monitor general
progress
• issues Certificates of Payment
 DESIGN SERVICES
Basic Fees based on Project Classification
Group I:

armories parking structures

bakeries
printing plants
farm structures
public markets
freight facilities
service garages
hangars
industrial buildings simple loft-type structures
manufacturing/industrial plants
packaging and processing plants warehouses
DESIGN SERVICES
Basic Fees based on Project Classification
Group II:
art galleries fire stations private clubs
banks, financial institutions laundries, cleaning facilities publishing plants
bowling alleys libraries race tracks
churches, religious facilities motels and apartels restaurants
city halls multi-storey apartments retail stores
college buildings nursing homes schools
convents, monasteries, seminaries office buildings shopping centers
correctional, detention institutions parks, playgrounds specialty shops
court houses open-air recreational facilities supermarkets
dormitories police stations welfare buildings
exhibition halls, display structures post offices
DESIGN SERVICES
Basic Fees based on Project Classification
Group III:
aquaria laboratories
atomic facilities marinas
auditoria medical office facilities, clinics
breweries mental institutions
cold storage facilities mortuaries
communication buildings observatories
convention halls public health centers
gymnasium research facilities
hospitals, medical buildings stadia
hotels theaters and similar facilities
veterinary hospitals
DESIGN SERVICES
Basic Fees based on Project Classification
Group IV:
residences (single-detached or duplex), small apartment houses and townhouses

Group V:
exposition, fair buildings specialized decorative buildings
mausoleums, memorials, monuments structures of similar nature or use
museums
DESIGN SERVICES
Basic Fees based on Project Classification
Group VI :

repetitive construction of buildings

Group VII:
housing projects- several units on a single site

Group VIII :
projects involving extensive detail such as furniture design, built-in equipment, special
fittings, screens, counters, interiors and other detailed parts of appurtenances of
buildings or structures and landscaping designs
DESIGN SERVICES

Basic Fees based on Project Classification

Group IX:

alterations and additions of existing structures

belonging to groups I to V

Group X:
opinions, advice, clarifications or explanation on
technical matters pertaining to the profession
DESIGN SERVICES
Payment Schedule
periodic cumulative
upon signing of agreement - 5% 5%
upon completion of schematic design services - 15% 20% based on
construction
upon completion of design development services - 15% 35% cost estimate

upon completion of contract documents services - 50% 85%

w/in 15 days after awards of bids - x 85% based on
winning bid
upon completion of the construction work - 15% 100%
price
SPECIALIZED ALLIED SERVICES

services include:
• interior design services
• acoustic, communication and electronic engineering
services
• landscape design services
• physical planning services
• comprehensive planning services
SPECIALIZED ALLIED SERVICES
interior design services
scope of services

• furniture and furnishing layout

• furniture dimensions, specifications, locations
• bids or negotiations with furniture fabricators and other suppliers
• approve samples of materials, shop drawings
payments
• 12-20% of cost
• 5% as coordinator with ID
• preliminary 30%; final 50%; project completion 20%
SPECIALIZED ALLIED SERVICES
acoustic, communication and electronic engineering services
scope of services

• drawings and specifications for acoustic designs, acoustic treatment, sound

control, sound reinforcement, sound insulation and communication system
• specifications of electronic equipment
• bidding, samples, inspection, work valuation
payments
• 10-15% of cost
• 5% as coordinator with consultant
• preliminary 30%; final 50%; project completion 20%
SPECIALIZED ALLIED SERVICES
landscape design services
scope of services

• general ground modeling plan and planting layout

• drawings and specifications of utility lines
• schedule of plants
• bidding, samples, inspection, work valuation
payments
• 10-15% of cost
• 5% as coordinator with consultant
• preliminary 30%; final 50%; project completion 20%
SPECIALIZED ALLIED SERVICES

physical planning services

scope of services
• project requirements
• laws, rules, ordinances, regulations
• physical allocation of areas
• budgetary estimates
• final plans, reports, specifications for government approvals
payments
• based on project type, area and location
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING SERVICES

comprehensive planning services

scope of services
• existing land use, resources, social behavior and interaction
• environmental analysis, feasibility studies, demographic analysis
• laws, ordinances, political/social constraints
• concept development plans, policies, implementing strategies
payments
• professional fee plus expenses
• multiple of direct personnel expense
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

full-time supervision
Quality control
Evaluation
• interpretation of contract documents
• getting information from the client • design modifications
• on-site observation • review change orders
• notify contractor of deviations • review payment requisitions
• follow-up corrective works • target project schedule vis actual
schedule
• storage, handling of materials
• samplings, tests
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
full-time supervision
Rccords
• agreements, permits, licenses
• progress and accomplishment reports
• change orders
• payments processed
• as-built drawings/information
• samplings, tests
• daily inspection reports that include:
- weather conditions
- manpower availability/distribution
- construction activities
- equipment utilization
- correspondences
- decisions made
- official visitors
- observations/ recommendations
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
legal responsibility
construction supervision group has none under the civil code

compensation

• for a construction supervision group, salary or flat rate per month

• for an architect/full-time supervisor
- percentage fee: 1-1.5% of project construction cost
- multiple of direct personnel expense
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

construction management
Coordination and supervision Cost and time control
• recommends general and specialty • programming, planning, scheduling
contractors
• on-site observation
• coordinates and supervises all
construction groups • pert cpm and cashflow
• approves methods and systems of • reviews change orders and payments
construction • storage, handling of materials
Quality control and keeping of records • samplings, tests
• functions of construction supervision
group become functions of the
construction manager
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
construction management
legal responsibility

construction management group has none under the civil code

compensation

• percentage fee: 1.5- 3% of project construction cost

• incentive type contracts
- award fee provisions - cost plus incentive or cost plus adjusted fee
- price adjustment provisions - cost plus fixed fee
- firm fixed price
- fixed price incentive
THE CONSTRUCTION TEAM
construction management
• Owner
• Architect
• Engineer-consultants
• Contractor
• Construction Supervisor (Clerks-of-work, resident
inspector or works engineer)
• Construction manager
POST-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
construction management
building and equipment maintenance
scope of services
• in-house architect to see that the building and all parts
thereat are in good working condition
building and grounds administration
scope of services
• billing of tenants for rentals and utilities
• monitoring of security and janitorial services
• keeping up with local ordinances and building
regulations
POST-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
post-construction evaluation
scope of services
• evaluate actual use of facility
• determine effectiveness of building and material systems
• evaluate functional effectiveness of the plan
• study application and effectiveness of construction

compensation
• salary basis
• management fee based on percentage: 4-6% of gross rentals
COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
project management
pre-construction
• advice owner re design and cost implications
• periodic cost estimates
• early purchase of materials
• bidding documents; check bid packages for overlapping
jurisdictions; pre-bid conference; review owner’s stipulations with
the bidders
• sequencing and phasing of construction works
• general requirements and temporary facilities
COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
project management
construction
• general coordination and scheduling of work
• supervision and inspection
• ensures compliance with drawings and specifications
• confer with architect for interpretation of documents
• conduct conferences among successful bidders and clarify matters
in dispute
• set-up organizational charts, lines of authority and communication
COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

construction
• revise/refine estimates as construction proceeds
• establish procedures for processing shop drawings, catalogs, samples
• scheduling of material and cash requirements
• check adequacy of contractor’s labor and equipment
• be aware of contractor’s safety programs
• develop with owner and contractor labor relations program
• maintain records including cost accounting
COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
construction
• progress reports, review applications for progress payments
•review requests for changes
•implement special client requirements regarding processing forms or job
conditions
•supply documents for handling claims or disputes
•advise owner to obtain site survey data
•set up joint interval and final inspections
COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
legal responsibility
• project management group has none under the civil code

manner of providing services

• architect may expand his staff by hiring experts needed or

form a professional team consisting of architects, engineers,
accountant, general contractor, real estate consultant,
sociologists, planners, bankers, lawyers
compensation
• percentage fee: 2- 5% of project construction cost
DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES
design-build service by administration
scope of works
• prepares schedule of work, construction program, cost estimate
• hires construction personnel and designates duties
• procures materials, plants, equipment, licenses and permits
• authorizes payments of accounts
• keeps records and books of accounts
• negotiates with government agencies
• manages all other businesses of the construction
DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES
design-build service by administration
conditions
• cost of labor and materials paid directly by the client
• architect’s estimate guaranteed on a range of 10% plus or minus
• architect appoints with client’s approval a construction
superintendent, purchasing agent, timekeeper and property clerk;
salaries to be paid directly by the client
• cost of permits and licenses incidental to work are paid by the client
compensation
• percentage fee: 7% of project construction cost
DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES
design-build service on a guaranteed maximum cost
• same services as that of design-build by administration
• client given a guaranteed maximum cost
• a revolving capital is given at start of construction; architect does not
advance any amount
• net savings divided between client and architect
• excess of less than 10%- divided between client and architect
• excess of more than 10%- architect pays for all extra costs
• architect’s fee either 10% of project construction cost or is built-in in the
guaranteed maximum cost
METHODS OF SELECTION
• direct selection
• comparative selection
• design competitions (UAP 209-competition code)

MANNER OF PAYMENT
• percentage of construction cost
• multiple of direct personnel expenses
• professional fee plus expenses
• lump sum or fixed fee
• per diem plus reimbursible expenses
• mixed methods of compensation