COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF OLD AND NEW METHODS OF COMPENSATION AND SCHEDULE

OF FEES

Minimum Basic Fee (1979 SPP Method of Compensation)

The schedule of charges herein indicated are to be considered as the Minimum Basic Fee since the Architect’s charges also take into consideration his professional standing in the
community.

Recommended Professional Fee (2016 Architect's Guidelines dor SPP Compliances)

Professional Architectural Work is classified in accordance with the degrees of complexity and the creative skill required to meet the requirements of the Client with technical, functional,
economic, and aesthetic constraints.

Manner of Providing Services

Whether the arrangement chosen is DAEDS or DADS, the professional responsibilities and civil liabilities of each State-regulated professional remain separate.

METHODS OF COMPENSATION

METHODS OF COMPENSATION
SPP DOC
Refer to 2016 Architect's Guidelines for SPP Compliances
Multiple of Direct Personnel Expense, Professional Fee Plus Expenses, Lump Sum or Fixed Fee,
SPP Doc 201
Per Diem, Honorarium Plus Reimbursable Expenses, Mixed Methods of Compensation

Percentage (%) of Project Construction Cost (PCC), Unit Cost Method based on Project Construction Cost Professional Fee plus Expenses, Lump Sum or Fixed Fee,
SPP Doc 202
Per Diem. Honorarium Plus Reimbursable Expenses, Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses, Mixed Methods of Compensation

Percentage (%) of Cost of Work, Unit Cost Method based on Cost of Work, Multiple of Direct Personnel Expense, Professional Fee Plus Expenses, Lump Sum or
SPP Doc 203
Fixed Fee, Retainer, Per Diem, Honorarium Plus Reimbursable Expenses, Mixed Methods of Compesation

Percentage of Project Construction Cost, Multiple of Direct Personnel Expense, Professional Fee Plus Expenses, Lump Sum or Fixed Fee, Per Diem, Honorarium
SPP Doc 204-A
Plus, Reimbursable Expenses

Percentage of Project Construction Cost, Multiple of Direct Personnel Expense, Professional Expenses Fee Plus, Lump Sum or Fixed Fee, Per Diem, Honorarium
SPP Doc 204-B
Plus Reimbursable Expenses, Mixed Methods of Compensation

Value-pricing or Percentage of gross rentals, maintenance and security fees, Monthly salary/ fee, Multiple of Direct Personnel Expense, Retainer plus Reimbursable
SPP Doc 205
Expenses, Professional Fee Plus Expenses
SPP Doc 206 Percentage of Project Construction Cost, Multiple of Direct Personnel Expense, Professional Fee plus Expenses, Lump Sum or Fixed Fee

Percentage of Project Construction Cost, Multiple of Direct Personnel Expense, Professional Fee plus Expenses, Lump Sum or Fixed Fee, Per Diem, Honorarium
SPP Doc 207
Plus Reimbursable Expenses, Mixed Methods of Compensation, Built-in in the Guaranteed Maximum Cost

a.) A budget must be earthmarked for the salary of the Secretariat throughout the duration of the competition from the time it is launched and up to the end of the
SPP Doc 208 exhibition, awarding. b.) The Professional shall be provided with the honorarium per month during the duration of the competition. c.) The technical advisor shall be
also provided with an honorarium as consultation fee.
A Professional Consulting Architect (PCA) may provide services directly or indirectly to the Client in the manner prescribed, suggested or promulgated by the
SPP Doc 209 Commission/Board through the IAPOA, Pet Diem or Hourly Basis, Salary cost times a multiplier plus direct cost or reimbursable expenses, Fixed/Lump Sum payment,
Percentage of Total Project Cost, Retainer

SCHEDULE OF FEES

MINIMUM BASIC FEE RECOMMENDED PROFESSIONAL FEE

SPP DOC
Refer to 1979 Orig UAP Doc 201-208; Provide Title Refer to 2016 Architect's Guidelines for SPP Compliances; Provide Title

The Architect’s services for the PreDesign Phase where

creative designing is not included are often compensated
for on the basis of multiple of direct personnel expense. This
cost-based method of compensation is directly related to the
The Architect's compensation is based on the Architect's / architectural firm's talents, skill,
Architect’s and his consultant’s efforts where they are
experience, imagination, and on the type and level of
compensated for every technical hour expended on the project
professional services provided. Prior to the start of any Pre-Design
with a multiplier to cover overhead and a reasonable profit. This
Services, a Professional Service agreement between Owner/Client and
SPP Doc 201 method is suitable for projects in which the scope of work is
Architect is necessary. The Architect should request for a five percent (5%) acceptance fee based on
indefinite, particularly for large complex projects. But other
agreed professional fee (PF) upon signing of the agreement. Client shall make progress payments
methods of compensation can be applied depending on the
upon request of the Architect within seven (7) calendar days from the submission of the statement of
agreement between the Owner and the Architect or on the
the accountand level of professional services provided.
requirements of the project. Refer to UAP Doc. 208 -- “Selection
of the Architect and Methods of Compensation.” Progress
payment of services shall be made based on the
accomplishments of the work of the Architect.
indefinite, particularly for large complex projects. But other
agreed professional fee (PF) upon signing of the agreement. Client shall make progress payments
methods of compensation can be applied depending on the
upon request of the Architect within seven (7) calendar days from the submission of the statement of
agreement between the Owner and the Architect or on the
the accountand level of professional services provided.
requirements of the project. Refer to UAP Doc. 208 -- “Selection
of the Architect and Methods of Compensation.” Progress
payment of services shall be made based on the
accomplishments of the work of the Architect.

Project Construction Cost (PCC) Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for Detailed Architectural
and Engineering Design Services (DAEDS)
P 50.0 million and less- 5%
Over P50.0 million to P100.0 million- P2,500,000 plus 4% of excess of P50.0 million
Over P100.0 million to P200.0 million- P4,500,000 plus 3% of excess of P100.0 million
Over P200.0 million to P500.0 million- P7,500,000 plus 2% of excess of P200.0 million
GROUP-1 Over 500.0 million to P1.0 billion- P13,500,000 plus 1% of exc€ss of P500 million
Structures of simplest, utilization character which are without Over P1.0 billion- P18,500,000 plus 1l2o/o of excess of P1 .0 billion
complication of design or detail and require a minimum of finish,
structural, mechanical and electrical design.
Armories, Parking Structures, Bakeries, Printing Plants, Farm
Structures, Public Markets, Service Garages, Freight Facilities,
Simple Loft-type Structure, Hangars, Industrial Buildings,
Warehouses, Manufacturing/Industrial Plants, Packaging and
Processing Plants, And other similar utilization type buildings
PROJECT CONSTRUCTION COST MINIMUM BASIC FEE
P 50 Million and less ........................................6 percent
Project Construction Cost (PCC) Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for Detailed Architectural
Over P 50 Million to P100 Million
Design Services (DADS)
................................................... P 3,000,000 plus 5 percent of
excess of P 50 Million P 50.0 million and less- 3.0%
Over P 100 Million to P200 Million Over P50.0 million to P100.0 million- P1,500,000 plus 2.4% of excess of P50.0 million
............................................P 5,500,000 plus 4 percent of Over P100.0 million to P200.0 million- P2,700,000 plus 1.8% of excess of P100.0 million
excess of P 100 Million Over P200.0 million to P500.0 million- P4,500,000 plus 1 .2% of excess of P200.0 million
Over P 200 Million to P500 Million Over 500.0 million to P1.0 billion- P8,100,000 plus 0.6% of excess of P500.0 million
............................................... P 9,500,000 plus 3 percent of Over P1.0 billion - P11 ,100,000 plus 0.6% of excess of P1.0 billion
excess of P 200 Million
Over P 500 Million to P1Billion
....................................................P 18,500,000 plus 2 percent of
excess of P 500 Million
Over P 1 Billion
..............................................................................P 28,500,000
plus 1 percent of excess of P 1 Billion

ProJect Construction Cost (PCC) Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for Detailed Architectural
and Engineering Design Services (DAEDS)
P 50.0 million and less- 6%.
Over P50.0 million to P100.0 million- P3,000,000 plus 5% of excess of P 50.0 million
Over P100.0 million to P200.0 million- P5,500,000 plus 4% of excess of P100.0 million
Over P200.0 million to P500.0 million- P9,500,000 plus 3% of excess of P200.0 million
Over 500.0 million to P1.0 billion- P18,500,000 plus 2% of excess of P500 million
Over P1.0 billion- P28,500,000 plus 1olo of excess of P1 .0 billion
GROUP-2
Structures of moderate complexity of design requiring a
moderate amount of structural, mechanical and electrical
design and research.
Art galleries Nursing Homes
Banks, Exchange and other Office Buildings
Financial Institutions Park, Playground and Open-air
Bowling Alleys Recreational Facilities
Churches and Religious Facilities Police Stations Project Construction Cost (PCC) Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for Detailed Architectural
City Halls Post Offices Design Services (DADs)
College Buildings Private Clubs P 50.0 million and less- 3.6%
Convents, Monasteries and Seminaries Publishing Plants Over P50.0 million to P100.0 million- P1,800,000 plus 3.0% of excess of P50.0 million
Correctional and Detention Institutions Race Tracks Over P100.0 million to P200.0 million- P3,300,000 plus 2.4% of excess of P100.0 million
Court Houses Restaurants Over P200.0 million to P500.0 million- P 5, 700,000 plus 1.8% of excess of P200.0 million
Dormitories Retail Stores Over 500.0 million to P1.0 billion- P11,100,000 plus 1 .2% of excess of P500.0 million
Exhibition Halls and Display Structures Schools Over 1 billion- P17,100,000 plus 0.6% of excess of P1.0 billion
Fire Stations Shopping Centers
Laundries & Cleaning Facilities Specialty shops
Libraries Supermarkets
Motels and Apartels Welfare Buildings
Multi-storey Apartments
And other structures of similar nature or use
PROJECT CONSTRUCTION COST MINIMUM BASIC FEE
P 50 Million and less ........................................7 percent
Over P 50 Million to P100 Million
.....................................................P 3,500,000 plus 6 percent of
excess of P 50 Million
Over P 100 Million to P200 Million
.....................................................P 6,500,000 plus 5 percentof
excess of P 100 Million
 Dormitories Retail Stores
Exhibition Halls and Display Structures Schools
Fire Stations Shopping Centers
Laundries & Cleaning Facilities Specialty shops
Libraries Supermarkets
Motels and Apartels Welfare Buildings
Multi-storey Apartments
And other structures of similar nature or use
PROJECT CONSTRUCTION COST MINIMUM BASIC FEE
P 50 Million and less ........................................7 percent
Over P 50 Million to P100 Million
.....................................................P 3,500,000 plus 6 percent of
excess of P 50 Million
Over P 100 Million to P200 Million
.....................................................P 6,500,000 plus 5 percentof
excess of P 100 Million
Over P 200 Million to P500 Million
..................................................... P 11,500,000 plus 4 percent
of excess of P 200 Million
Over P 500 Million to P1 Billion
..........................................................P 23,500,000 plus 3
percent of excess of P 500 Million
Over P 1 Billion ...............................................P 38,500,000
plus 2 percent of excess of P 1 Billion

Project Construction Cost (PCC) Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for Detailed Architectural
and Engineering Design Services (DAEDS)
P 50.0 million and less- 7%
Over P50.0 million to P100.0 million- P3,500,000 plus 6% of excess of P 50.0 million
Over P100.0 million to P200.0 million- P 6,000,000 plus 5% of excess of P 100.0 million
Over P200.0 million to P500.0 million- P 11,500,000 plus 4% of excess of P200.0 million
Over 500.0 million to P1.0 billion- P23,500,000 plus 3% of excess of P500 million
Over P1.0 billion- P38,500,000 plus 2% of excess of P1 .0 billion
GROUP-3
Structures of exceptional character and complexity of design or
requiring comparatively large
amounts of structural, mechanical and electrical design and
research.
Aquariums Laboratories
Atomic Facilities Marinas
Auditoriums Medical Office Facilities & Clinics
Airports Mental Institutions
Breweries Mortuaries
Project Construction Cost (PCC) Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for Detailed Architectural
Cold Storage Facilities Observatories
Design Services (DADS)
Communication Buildings Public Health Centers
P 50.0 million and less- 4.2%
SPP Doc 202 Convention Halls Research Facilities
Over P50.0 million to P100.0 million- P2,100,000 plus 3.6% of excess of P50.0 million
Gymnasiums Stadiums
Over P100.0 million to P200.0 million- P3,900,000 plus 3% of excess of P100.0 million
Hospitals and Medical Buildings Theaters and Similar Facilities
Over P200.0 million to P500.0 million- P6,900.000 plus 2.4% of excess of P200.0 million
Hotels Veterinary Hospitals
Over 500.0 million to P1.0 billion- P14,100,000 plus 1 .8% of excess of P500.0 million
And other structures of similar nature or use
Over P1.0 billion- P23,100,000 plus 1 .2% of excess of P'l .0 billion
PROJECT CONSTRUCTION COST MINIMUM BASIC FEE
P 50 Million and less. .......................................8 percent
Over P 50 Million to P100 Millio n
.....................................................P 4,000,000 plus 7 percent of
excess of P 50 Million
Over P 100 Million to
P200 Million ..................................................... P 7,500,000
plus 6 percent of excess of P 100 Million
Over P 200 Million to
P500 Million ..................................................... P 13,500,000
plus 5 percent of excess of P 200 Million
Over P 500 Million to
P1 Billion .......................................................... P 28,500,000
plus 4 percent of excess of P 500 Million
Over P 1 Billion ...............................................P 48,500,000
plus 3 percent of excess of P 1 Billion

Detailed Architectural and

GROUP-4 Engineering Design Services
Residences (Single Detached or Duplex), small apartment (DAEDS)
houses and town houses. 10% of PCC
Minimum Basic Fee............................................. 10 Percent of Detailed Architectural Design
Project Construction Cost Services (DADS)
6% of PCC
 Detailed Architectural and
GROUP-4 Engineering Design Services
Residences (Single Detached or Duplex), small apartment (DAEDS)
houses and town houses. 10% of PCC
Minimum Basic Fee............................................. 10 Percent of Detailed Architectural Design
Project Construction Cost Services (DADS)
6% of PCC

GROUP-5
Monumental buildings and other facilities requiring consummate
design skill and much
precise detailing.
Exposition and Fair Buildings Specialized decorative buildings Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design Services (DAEDS) 12% of PCC Detailed Architectural
Mausoleums, Memorials, Design Services (DADS) 7.5% of PCC
Monuments And structures of similar nature or use
Museums
Minimum Basic Fee............................................. 10 percent of
Project Construction Cost

GROUP-6 Repetitive Construction of Buildings

When the design of the Architect is used again for the repetitive
construction of similar
structures, without amending the drawing and the specifications,
the Architect’s fee is
First (1st) Building- 100% of RPF for type of building
computed as follows:
Second (2nd) Building- 50% of RPF for type of building
First structure.......................................................Minimum Basic
Third (3rd) Building- 40% of RPF for type of building
Fee
Fourth (4th) and succeeding
Second structure ..................................................80% of Basic
Buildings- 30% of RPF for type of building
Fee
Third structure......................................................60% of Basic
Fee
Succeeding structure............................................40% of Basic
Fee

GROUP-7 Housing Projects

When the Architect is engaged to undertake a HOUSING
PROJECT involving the
construction of several residential units on a single site with the
First (1st) Unit- 10% of PCC (DAEDS) 6% of PCC (DADS)
use of one basic plan
From two to ten units (2-10)- Fee for one unit plus50% of RPF for each additional unit (DAEDS) Fee
and specifications, the MINIMUM FEE chargeable thereunder
for one unit plus 30% of RPF for each
shall conform with the
additional unit (DADS)
following:
Eleven units to thirty units (11-30)- Fee for 10 units plus 40% of RPF for each additional unit
First Unit..............................................................10 Percent of
(DAEDS) Fee for 10 units plus 24% of RPF for each additional unit (DADS)
the Construction Cost of one
Thirty-one units to fifty units (31-50)- Fee for 30 units plus 25% of RPF for each additional unit
unit as Basic Fee
(DAEDS) Fee for 30 units plus 15% of RPF for each additional unit (DADS)
From two to ten units...........................................Fee of 1 unit
Fifty-one units and above (51+)- Fee for 50 units plus 15% of RPF for each additional unit (DAEDS)
plus 60% of Basic Fee for
Fee for 50 units plus 9% of RPF for each additional unit (DADS)
each additional unit
Eleven units and above........................................Fee for 10
units plus 30% of Basic Fee for
each additional unit

GROUP-8
Projects involving extensive detail such as furniture design, built-
in equipment, special
fittings, screens, counters, interiors and other detailed parts of
Recommended Professional Fee(RPF) 15% of the PCC
appurtenances of
buildings or structures and landscaping designs.
Minimum Basic Fee............................................. 15 Percent of
Project Construction Cost

GROUP-9
For alterations and additions of existing structures belonging to
Groups 1 to 5 enumerated above, compensation of services
should be increased by 50 percent or a total of 150 percent of
the Basic Fee.
For alterations, renovations, rehabilitations, retrofit and expansion/additions to existing
buildings belonging to Groups 1 to 5 enumerated above, the compensation of services should be
increased to fifty percent (50%) or a total of one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the RPF.

GROUP-10
chargeable RPF shall not be less than One Thousand Pesos (Pl,000.00) per hour subject to
Where the Architect is engaged to render opinion or give
increase depending on the extent and coverage of service required and the location where the
advice, clarifications or explanation on technical matters
Architect shall render his services. When rendering services as an expert witness, the Architect's
pertaining to his profession, the Minimum Fee chargeable
fee shall not be less than Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00) per appearance regardless as to
thereunder shall not be less than Two Hundred Pesos
whether the scheduled hearing took place or not. Adjustment of the price shall be made at the time of
(P200.00*) per hour subject to increase depending on the
the signing of the Architect's contract of service. The amount excludes the cost of transportation and
extent and coverage of service required. When rendering
accommodations when and where required. Another sixty percent (60%) of the amount shall be
service as an expert witness, the Architect’s fee shall not be
charged for the travel period in cese of locations that are in excess of one hundred kilometers
less than Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00*) per appearance
(100.0 km, air straight line or radial distance) of the Architect's office.
irrespective of whether the scheduled hearing took place or not.
 advice, clarifications or explanation on technical matters
Architect shall render his services. When rendering services as an expert witness, the Architect's
pertaining to his profession, the Minimum Fee chargeable
fee shall not be less than Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00) per appearance regardless as to
thereunder shall not be less than Two Hundred Pesos
whether the scheduled hearing took place or not. Adjustment of the price shall be made at the time of
(P200.00*) per hour subject to increase depending on the
the signing of the Architect's contract of service. The amount excludes the cost of transportation and
extent and coverage of service required. When rendering
accommodations when and where required. Another sixty percent (60%) of the amount shall be
service as an expert witness, the Architect’s fee shall not be
charged for the travel period in cese of locations that are in excess of one hundred kilometers
less than Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00*) per appearance
(100.0 km, air straight line or radial distance) of the Architect's office.
irrespective of whether the scheduled hearing took place or not.

Type 1
Physical Planning for building sites such as Industrial Estates,
Commercial Centers, Sports Complexes, Resorts, Tourist
Centers, Amusement Parks, Educational Campuses,
Institutional and Government Centers, and Site Planning of any
complex consisting of several structures within a contiguous
site.
* Basic rate for
the first 50
hectares or less
- P 5,000 per
hectare
* Over 50
hectares up to
100 hectares
- P250,000 plus
P 4,5000 per
hectare in
excess of 50
hectares
* Over 100
hectares up to
200 hectares
- P475,000 plus
P 4,000 per
hectare in
excess of 100
hectares
* Over 200
hectares
- P875,000 plus
P 3,000 per
hectare in
excess of 200
hectares

Type 2
Subdivision Planning for housing on properties within Metro-
Manila, cities, regional centers and provincial capitals.
* Basic rate for
the first 100
hectares or less
- P 3,000 per
hectare
* Over 100 Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) is 10% to 15% of the cost of work depending on the
SPP Doc 203
hectares up to complexity of the work required by the project.
200 hectares
- P300,000 plus
P 2,3000 per
hectare in
excess of 100
hectares
* Over 200
hectares
- P550,000 plus
P 2,000 per
hectare in
excess of 200
hectares

Type 3
Subdivision Planning for housing on properties located on other
localities beside those under Type 2.
* Basic rate for
the first 100
hectares or less
- P 2,000 per
hectare
* Over 100
hectares up to
200 hectares
- P200,000 plus
P 1,5000 per
hectare in
excess of 100
hectares
* Over 200
hectares
- P350,000 plus
P 1,000 per
hectare in
excess of 200
hectares
The rate stipulated under Article 5 above is based on the
assumption that the land to be developed is moderately flat. If
the land is rugged with steep terrain the fee shall increased by
thirty percent (30%).

Architect as fulltime supervisor

a. Percentage Fee Method
A fee of 1% to 1½% of the Project
The Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for Fulltime Construction Supervision Services is 1% to
SPP Doc 204-A Construction Cost.
1.5% of the Project Construction Cost (PCC).
b. Multiple of Direct Personnel
Expense Method (Refer to UAP
Doc. 208)
 Architect as fulltime supervisor
a. Percentage Fee Method
A fee of 1% to 1½% of the Project
The Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for Fulltime Construction Supervision Services is 1% to
SPP Doc 204-A Construction Cost.
1.5% of the Project Construction Cost (PCC).
b. Multiple of Direct Personnel
Expense Method (Refer to UAP
Doc. 208)

Construction management contracts are professional service

contracts normally negotiated between the Owner and the
Construction Manager. A basic fixed fee of 1½% to 3% of the The services of the Architect as Construction Manager can be compensated by a Recommended
SPP Doc 204-B
estimated construction cost is the total compensation . The Professional Fee (RPF) ot 1.5% to 3% of the Project Construction Cost (PCC).
contract provides for reimbursement for the actual costs
of certain designated services and general condition items

The method of compensation can either be (1) salary basis or

(2) management fee based on percentage of gross rentals.
The Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) based on value-pricing is from 4% to 6% of gross
The rate of the fee is from 4% to 6% of gross rentals. In both
SPP Doc 205 rental. This incentive-type of management fee will ensure more efficient and economical operation
case s, the expenses for repairs of the building and equipment
and maximize building revenues.
and maintenance of the grounds are paid separately by the
Owner.

The Project Manager is compensated on a percentage basis

of 2% to 5% of estimated Project Cost . If the Architect as The Recornrnended Professional Fee (RPF) for Project Manager is 2% to 5% of Project
SPP Doc 206 Project Manager performs Regular Architectural services for the Construction Cost (PCC). lf the Architect as Project Manager performs Regular Design Services for
same project, he is compensated separately for these services the same project, he is compensated separately for these services as stipulated in SPP DOC.202.
as stipulated in UAP Doc. 202.

shall be 7% of the Project Construction Cost (PCC), exclusive of the Architect's Fee for the
The fee of the Architect for the Design-Build Service by
Regular Design Services. Recomnrended Professional Fee (RPF) for an Architect doing Design-
Administration is Seven Percent (7%) of the Project
SPP Doc 207 Build Services on a Guaranteed Maximum Cost shall be 10% of the Project Constructron Cost
Construction Cost in addition to the Architect’s Fee for the
(PCC), or is already built-in in the Guaranteed Maximum Cost, exclusive of the Architect's Fee forthe
Regular Design Services .
Regular Design SerVices

A budget must be earmarked for the salary ofthe Secretariat throughout the duration of the
Competition, from the time it is launched and up to the end of the Exhibition, Awarding

The Professional Advisor shall be provided with an Honorarium per month during the duration of the
Competition. Expenses for board and lodging, transportation and airfare, if travel for the Advisor is so
required the Competition, shall be reimbursed by the Owner.
This method of compensation, on design competition,
frequently used where there is a continuing relationship on a
series of projects. It establishes a fixed sum over and above
SPP Doc 208
reimbursemen t for the Architect’s technical time and overhead.
An agreement on the general scope of the work is necessary in The Technical Advisor shall also be provided with an Honorarium as Consultation Fee.
order to set an equitable fee.

The Jurors shall also be provided with an Honorarium to cover the period for the Judging. Expenses
for accommodation, food, transportation and airfare shall also be on the account of the Owner
 series of projects. It establishes a fixed sum over and above
SPP Doc 208
reimbursemen t for the Architect’s technical time and overhead.
An agreement on the general scope of the work is necessary in
order to set an equitable fee.

The Jurors shall also be provided with an Honorarium to cover the period for the Judging. Expenses
for accommodation, food, transportation and airfare shall also be on the account of the Owner

The computation of the compensation of fees for professional architectural consulting services
(PACS) shall depend on the type of services to be rendered and the conditions under which they are
to be performed;
Compensation for PACS that require only one kind of expertise/specialization or related types of
expertise shall be treated differently from those services that require the use of more than one type
of expertise;
Compensationandallowances shall be comparable with foreign consulting service compensation
SPP Doc 209 For the same scope of work, there shall be no disparity in the compensation between Filipino
professional
consulting Architects (FPCAS) and their foreign consultant (FC) counterparts;
Professional Consulting Architects (PCAS) shall adhere to and be governed by the relevant
provisions pertaining to compensation as provided for under the Codes of Ethical Conduct (CEC) and
the other Standards of Professional Practice (SPP);
All entities, whether in the Government, private sector or CSOs and the international community (with
projects on Philippine soil) shall respect and take cognizance of said CEC and SPPS