Professional Documents
Culture Documents
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
Grounds for Non-Issuance:
1. Moral Turpitude (Criminal Acts)
2. Immoral or Dishonorable Conduct
3. Unsound Mind
Grounds for Revocation:
1. Unauthorized Signing of Contracts
2. Paid to secure COR
3. Impersonation
4. Aid in the practice of unauthorized persons
5. Solicited projects without service / contract agreements
6. Violations of the Act and its IRR
METHODS OF SELECTION
1. Direct Selection
→ used for residential projects
2. Comparative
→ used for institutions, corporations, or public agencies
3. Design Competition
→ civic or monumental projects
METHODS OF COMPENSATION
1. Percent of Project Construction Cost
2. Multiple or Direct Personnel Expenses
→ Fee = ((manhour x rate)(multiplier)) + reimbursable expenses
→ multiplier ranges from 1.5 to 2.5, depending on office set-up, overhead,
Architect’s experience, and complexity of project
3. Professional Fee + Expenses
→ Fixed cost, used for single-architect project series
4. Per Diem + Reimbursable Expenses
5. Lump Sum or Fixed Fee
→ used for government projects, more paperwork and time-consuming
6. Mixed Methods of Compensation
PROGRESS OF PAYMENT
5% initial payment
→ based on owner’s budget
+10% of total basic fee = 15%
→ upon finishing Schematic Design Phase
+20% of total basic fee = 35%
→ upon finishing Design Development Phase
+50% of total basic fee = 85%
→ upon finishing Contract Documents
+15% of total basic fee = 100%
→ after construction
→ 5% civil liability; 10% site inspection
DIRECT COST: includes materials, labor, consumables, equipment, subcontract work
INDIRECT COST: includes mobilization / demobilization, transportation, overhead, taxes,
contingencies, and mark-up
SCOPE
1. Consultation: consultation to Client for advice
2. Pre-Feasibility Studies: getting analysis of relative information
3. Feasibility Studies: detailed analysis based on the pre-feasibility study
4. Site Selection and Analysis: evaluation and selection of the site
5. Site Utilization and Land Use Studies: detailed analysis of the site
6. Architectural Research: analysis of research for conclusion
7. Architectural Programming: identifying horizontal and vertical requirements
8. Space Planning: determining the size and configuration
9. Space Management Studies: analysis of space requirements
10. Value Management: minimizing negative effects of simplified operations
11. Design Brief Preparation: statement of TOR and other necessary requirements
12. Promotional Services: promotion for financial support, ARCHITECT STANDS
ONLY AS OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE
SPP202
REGULAR DESIGN SERVICES
SCOPE OF SERVICES
METHOD OF COMPENSATION/FEE
SERVICE
UAP DOC SPP DOC
Architectural Interiors 12 – 20% of work percentage of
→ planning of indoor / enclosed areas cost work
Acoustic Design Services 15 – 20% of work depending on
→ planning for sound transmission design cost work complexity
Architectural Lighting Layout and Design Depending on depending on
→ planning for light transmission work complexity work complexity
Site Development Planning 10 – 15% of work
depending on
→ planning for spaces surrounding a specific building estimated civil
cost
in relation to the existing conditions work cost
based on type:
Site and Physical Planning - Industrial
→ planning of arrangement of vertical structures within Estates: P5,000
a piece of land for first 50ha
FRDP: Framework Development Plan - Subdivisions
CMDP: Conceptual Master Development Plan w/in urban
*PMDP: Preliminary Master Development Plan areas: P3,000
*DMDP: Detailed Master Development Plan for first 50ha
*physical layout including roads - Subdivisions
w/in non-urban
areas: P2,000
for first 50ha
- Subdivisions
w/in
mountainous
non-urban
areas: P3,000
for first 50ha
Comprehensive Design and Planning Multiple Direct Multiple Direct
→ non-physical and non-engineering components Personnel Expense Personnel Expense
→ Data Gathering MDP EIA
Historical and Heritage Conservation Planning1
→ R&D for historical and heritage conservation
Security Evaluation and Planning1
→ rating the security value of structures
Building Systems Design1
→ production of building components
Facilities Management Support1
→ ensuring proper function and maintenance of the building
Building Testing and Commissioning1
→ recommending a systematic process for the structural system and materials
Building Environment Certification1
→ development of a building environment rating system
Forensic Architecture1
→ scientific study on the well-being of the built environment
Building Appraisal1
→ placing appropriate value on the building
Structural Conceptualization1
→ conceptualization and arrangement of structural components
Preliminary Services1
→ services under SPP201
Contract Documentation and Review1
→ knowledge on contract documents, specifications, estimate and quantity survey, etc.
Post-Design Services1
→ services under SPP204, SPP206, SPP207
Dispute Avoidance and Resolution1
→ knowledge on the ADR Act of 2004 and its IRR
Architectural Research Methods1
→ knowledge on research, materials, building types, design trends, writing, and photography
Special Building / Facility Planning and Design1
→ knowledge on the planning and design process of facilities and communities
Building Components1
→ knowledge on building materials and construction
Management of Architectural Practices1
→ knowledge on architectural office management
SCOPE:
1. Quality Control
2. Evaluation of Construction Work
3. Preparation of Daily Inspection Reports
4. Filing of Documents
SPP205
POST-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
SCOPE OF SERVICES:
1. Building and Facilities Administration
a. Building Maintenance
b. Grounds and Landscape Supervision
c. Building Equipment Maintenance
d. Business Development and Management
2. Post-Construction Evaluation
SPP207
DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES
BY ADMINISTRATION
→ construction management and labor supervision
FEE: 7% of PCC
SPP209
PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTING SERVICES
COMPENSATION OF A PCA:
1. Per Diem or Hourly Basis
2. Retainer
→ when PCA services are required at intervals
3. Salary cost times multiplier, plus direct cost or reimbursable expenses
→ Fee = (Salary Cost x Multiplier) + Reimbursable Expenses
4. Fixed / Lump Sum Payment
5. Percentage of Total Project Cost
SPECIFICATIONS
- a written document that provides information needed in construction which
cannot be placed in the drawings.
TYPES OF SPECIFICATIONS:
- Closed Specifications: fixed and unchangeable
- Open Specifications: allows the use of a number of products
- Reference Specifications: indicates a reference standard
- Performance Specifications: installation requirements that the product must
meet are given
- Brand Name Specifications
TYPES OF BONDS:
- Proposal Bond: guarantee to enter into a contract if awarded
- Performance Bond: guarantee to execute work accordingly
- Payment Bond: guarantee to pay all obligations based on contract
- Guarantee Bond: guarantee of workmanship quality for 1 year (30% of contract
amount)
BIDDING DOCUMENTS:
- Proposal: financial (project cost); technical (organization)
- Tender Documents: construction drawings and specifications
- Invitation to Bid
- Bid Bulletin: additional information provided before the bidding date
- Instruction to Bidders
- Site Conditions
DURATION PERIODS
- Notice to Proceed: within 7 days
- Architect’s action on Contractor’s payment: within 15 days
→ Request for Payment should be once a month, less 10% for retention
- Owner’s action on Approved Certificate of Payment: within 15 days
- Period for which the Claim for Adjustment should be asserted: 15 days
- Termination of Contract with Contractor: within 15 days
→ a written notice should be submitted to the Owner and Architect
- Period for which the Claim for Extra Cost of subcontractor should be asserted:
10 days
- Issuance of notice to begin, suspend, or resume work: 10 days prior
- Issuance of Request for Owner-Furnished Materials: 10 days before use
- Issuance of Request for Drawings: 2 weeks
- Period of Issuance of Request for Time Extension (due to Non-Contractor
causes): 15 days after occurrence of delay
- Period of Rectification of Defects and Faults: up to 60 calendar days
→ will be at the Contractor’s expense; but if fault is non-contractor, it will be
shouldered by the Architect
- Release of Retention: within 3 months after final payment
- Repairs and corrective works after final payment: within 1 year from work
acceptance date; response within 5 days of owner’s without notice
REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUANCE OF FINAL PAYMENT
- Certificate of Building Occupancy (issued by Contractor)
- Certification of Final Inspection (issued by Building Official)
- 3 copies of panel board and circuit directory
- 3 sets of as-built drawings
- 3 copies of equipment manuals
- 3 copies of keying schedule