Reviewer for Standards of Professional Practice – 2016 (Official Gazette)

Rule I: TITLE and RATIONALE:

Rule II : METHODS OF COMPENSATION:

 (PPCC) Probable Project Construction Cost = Cost PER SQUARE METER Floor Area upon
signing Service Agreement.
 (APCC) Awarded Project Construction Cost = Using the BID of WINING CONTRACTOR
 (FPCC) Final Project Construction Cost = Cost of actual TOTAL CONSTRUCTION.
 (DAEDS) Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design Services = Most common type of
Contract ; Archtl Design & Basic Engr’g.
 (DADS) Detailed Architectural Design Services = EXCLUDES all Engineering specialist and
consultants; Architect still the Lead Professional.; 60% of DAEDS

1.) PERCENTAGE BASED FEE = Is the most Common worldwide; Amount is related to size and
type of project.

2.) UNIT COST METHOD = Is a Variation of PERCENTAGE Based PCC

For reference purpose only (Note: Abbreviations below are self rendition.)
 AvPCC = Average Project Const. Cost (historical data based)
 Perc= Percentage Based on Recommended Professional Fee SPP 2016 DAEDS & DADS
 V1 = Value per m2
 A1= Gross Floor Area (GFA)
 A2= Non‐Gross Floor Area (Non‐GFA)
 PF1 = Professional Fee for GFA
 PF2 = Professional Fee for Non‐GFA
 PF3 = Total Professional Fee of an Architect

Formula:
GFA : (AvPCC) (Perc) = V1
(V1) (A1) = PF1

Non‐GFA: (V1) (50%) (A2) = PF2

Total PF: PF1 + PF2 = PF3

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3.) VALUE BASED PRICING/PERCENTAGE of GROSS RENTAL = ‘’Value pricing’’ such as Sales in
Retail, Leasing in House; Remuneration is based on percentage of GROSS RENTAL.
Mostly Applied in POST CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

4.) LUMPSUM of FIXED FEE = Method ‐1: Appropriate percentage of PPCC

Method‐2: Direct Development; cost outline + margin of profit
Architect to clearly state the time limit and provision for additional works.; Lumpsum MAY
be adjusted.

5.) TIME BASIS = Man hours, Daily (per diem) or per Month rate.
a.) Professional Fee plus Expenses = Continuing relationship of Client and Arch.
b.) Per Diem, Honorarium plus Reimbursable Expenses
c.) Salary Cost Time and Multiplier plus direct cost or reimbursable expenses.
d.) Per Diem or Hourly Basis
e.) Retainer

6.) MIXED METHOD of COMPENSATION = Using more than one method of compensation on a
single project; assortment of compensation.

Rule III : SCHEDULE OF FEES ON ALL TYPES OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES:

Entire range of Architect’s 10 Major Services

1.) Pre‐Design Services (SPP‐201)

2.) Regular Design Services (SPP‐202)
3.) Specialized Architectural Services (SPP‐203)
4.) Full‐Time Supervision (SPP‐204‐A)
5.) Construction Management (SPP‐204‐B)
6.) Post‐Construction Services (SPP‐205)
7.) Comprehensive Architectural Services (SPP‐206)
8.) Design‐Build Services (SPP‐207)
9.) Architectural Design Competition (SPP‐208)
10.) Professional Architectural Consulting Services (SPP‐209)

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  Pre‐Design Services:
 Prior to start of any pre‐design service, a professional service agreement
between Owner/Client and Architect is necessary.
 Architect should request 5% Acceptance fee based on agreed PF upon signing the
agreement.
 Progress payment made by Client within 7‐cal. days upon request of Arch.

 Regular Design Services:

 Architect as the Lead Professional working with other professionals.
 DAEDS = 1. Single Contract between the Architect & Owner.
2. Sub‐Consultancy Contracts between Architect & other professionals.
 DADS = Architects, Engrs. & Allied Professionals having Separate Contracts with
the Owner; RLP’s separate.

S M E R M R H E A C
Group 1 (Simple) Simplest utilization and character w/o complication of plans & design.
Project Construction Cost (PCC) Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for DAEDS
P50M and less 5%
P50M – P100M 4%
P100M – P200M 3%
P200M – P500M 2%
P500M – P1B 1%
P1B and above 0.5%

Project Construction Cost (PCC) Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for DADS
P50M and less 3%
P50M – P100M 2.4%
P100M – P200M 1.8%
P200M – P500M 1.2%
P500M – P1B 0.6%
P1B and above 0.6%

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 S M E R M R H E A C
Group 2 (Moderate) Moderate complexity of plans, design and amount of research.
Project Construction Cost (PCC) Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for DAEDS
P50M and less 6%
P50M – P100M 5%
P100M – P200M 4%
P200M – P500M 3%
P500M – P1B 2%
P1B and above 1%

Project Construction Cost (PCC) Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for DADS
P50M and less 3.6%
P50M – P100M 3%
P100M – P200M 2.4%
P200M – P500M 1.8%
P500M – P1B 1.2%
P1B and above 0.6%

S M E R M R H E A C
Group 3 (Exceptional) Exceptional complexity of plans, design and amount of research.
Project Construction Cost (PCC) Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for DAEDS
P50M and less 7%
P50M – P100M 6%
P100M – P200M 5%
P200M – P500M 4%
P500M – P1B 3%
P1B and above 2%

Project Construction Cost (PCC) Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for DADS
P50M and less 4.2%
P50M – P100M 3.6%
P100M – P200M 3%
P200M – P500M 2.4%
P500M – P1B 1.8%
P1B and above 1.2%
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 S M E R M R H E A C
Group 4 (Residence) Single detached, single attached or duplex, rowhouse or
apartments and townhouses.
Project Construction Cost (PCC) Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for DAEDS
‐ 10%

Project Construction Cost (PCC) Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for DADS
‐ 6%

S M E R M R H E A C
Group 5 (Monumental) Building and other Facilities requiring consummate (ultimate)
design skills & much precise details.
Project Construction Cost (PCC) Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for DAEDS
‐ 12%

Project Construction Cost (PCC) Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for DADS
‐ 7.5%

S M E R M R H E A C
Group 6 (Repetitive) Plans/Design or Contract documents are re‐used for repetitive
Construction without amending drawings.
Recommended Professional Fee (RPF)
st
(1 ) First Building 100% of RPF for TYPE of building
nd
(2 ) Second Building 50% of RPF for TYPE of building
rd
(3 ) Third Building 40% of RPF for TYPE of building
th
(4 ) Fourth and succeeding buildings 30% of RPF for TYPE of building
Note: Major adjustment due to site condition will affect the PF.

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 S M E R M R H E A C
Group 7 (Housing) Project involving the construction of Several Residential units on a
SINGLE SITE with ONE SET of PLANS/DESIGN, specs and related doc..
No. of Units Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for DAEDS
(1st) First Unit 10% 1‐unit
(2‐10) Two to Ten units Fee for 1‐unit + 50% for each additional units
(11‐30) Eleven to Thirty units Fee for 10‐units + 40% for each additional units
(31‐50) Thirty‐one to Fifty units Fee for 30‐units + 25% for each additional units
(51+) Fifty‐one units and above Fee for 50‐units + 15% for each additional units

No. of Units Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for DADS

(1st) First Unit 6% 1‐unit
(2‐10) Two to Ten units Fee for 1‐unit + 30% for each additional units
(11‐30) Eleven to Thirty units Fee for 10‐units + 24% for each additional units
(31‐50) Thirty‐one to Fifty units Fee for 30‐units + 15% for each additional units
(51+) Fifty‐one units and above Fee for 50‐units + 9% for each additional units

S M E R M R H E A C
Group 8 (Extensive) Detailing for Built‐in components, Arch Interiors; Dev. Planning.
Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) of the PCC
15%

S M E R M R H E A C
Group 9 (Alterations) Renov.,Rehab.,Retrofit & Expansion belonging from Group 1 to 5
(100% of RFP + 50% increase) Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) of the PCC
150%

S M E R M R H E A C
Group 10 (Consultation) Give advice, clarifications or explanation on technical matter.
Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) of the PCC
As a Professional P1,000 per hour
As an Expert witness P5,000 per appearance
Another 60% of the amount shall be charge for the travel period excess of 100km from Architect’s office.

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MANNER OF PAYMENT: Breakdown of Cumulative
Professional Fee Payments
A.) Upon Signing of the SERVICE AGREEMENT.
o 5% of agreed PF, covers project Mobilization 5% 5%
o Computation based from SPPCC.

B.) Upon Completion of SCHEMATIC DESIGN Phase.

15% 20%
o 15% of agreed PF.
o Not more than 15cal. Days after submission.
o Computation based from SPPCC (updated).

C.) Upon Completion of DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 20% 40%

Phase.
o 20% of agreed PF.
o Not more than 15cal. Days after submission.
o Computation based from SPPCC (updated).
50% 90%
D.) Upon Completion of CONTRACT DOCUMENT
Phase.
o 50% of agreed PF.
o Not more than 15cal. Days after submission.
o Computation based from SPPCC (updated).

E.) BIDDING or NEGOTATION Phase.

o Within 15cal. Days after award to the winning BIDDER
o Payment to the Architect be ADJUSTED.
o Computed upon the Lowest bona fide BID(s) or WINNING BID price.

F.) CONSTRUCTION Phase. 10% 100%

o Remaining 10% of agreed PF are broken down.
o 5% for Architect’s Liability under Civil Code.
o 5% for Periodic Construction Supervision (PCS)
o Progress Billing based on SPPCC.
o Upon completion or when Certificate of Completion is issued the balance shall be
paid to the Architect computed based on the Final Project Construction Cost (FPCC).

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 Abandonment or Suspension:
‐ Owner shall pay the Architect for the service rendered corresponding to the amount
due at the stage of suspension.
‐ Architect completed the Detailed design & Contract documents, Owner fails to
implement plans for construction. 90% of the agreed PF shall be paid to the Architect.

 Burned of Service: (Increasing the construction period)

‐ Charges shall be adjusted proportionally.
‐ Exceed 6months suspension, Periodic Construction Supervision (PCS) shall be doubled.

 FEE ADJUSTMENT FACTORS

 PROJECT DOCUMENTATION ‐ Computer standards, Building information Model(BIM).
 CONTRACT DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE
 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
 THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATION ‐ Certification and document cost, LEED, GREEN of BERDE
 CONSTRUCTION BID MODE
 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE – Extension or reduction of schedule must be adjusted
accordingly.
 CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION

 Specialized Architectural Services:

 Deals with specific Expertise to enhance Architectural interior and exterior
component.
 Consulting Architect (CA) holder of valid specialist certificate.
 Architect may enter into contract, either dual as AoR and CA or CA only.
 5% of the Specialist Consultant fee will be paid to the Architect for coordinating
and relating the design concept.
Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) of the cost of work
10% to 15%
PRELIMINARY DESIGN 30% of the FEE
FINAL DESIGN 50% of the FEE
COMPLETION of the PROJECT 50% of the FEE
 Note: As per the book; percentage of the fee exceeds 100%; to be verified.

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  PHYSICAL PLANNING for building sites as Industrial, Commercial, Religious,
Institutional & Government.
Recommended Professional Fee (RPF)
First 5 HECTARE net to the Architect P50,000 per HECTARE

Area Recommended Amount

Professional Fee (RPF)
First 5 hectare (10,000m2) or less P5.00 /m2 P250,000
5 hectare to 10 hectare P4.00 /m2 P250,000 + 40k/hec excess of 5hec
10 hectare to 50 hectare P3.00 /m2 P450,000 + 30k/hec excess of 10hec
5 hectare and above P1.50 /m2 P1,650,000 + 15k/hec excess of 50hec
 Rugged land with steep terrain the fee shall increase by 20% to 30%.

Framework Development Plan (FRDP) 30% of RPF

Conceptual Master Development Plan (CMDP) 30% of RPF
Preliminary Master Development Plan (PMDP) 20% of RPF
Detailed Master Development Plan (DMDP) 20% of RPF
 Detailed design of bldgs. & landscape are not part of Physical Planning Services.

 Full‐Time Supervision Services:

 Architect may enter into contract, either dual as AoR and CA or CA for Full‐Time
supervision services or as the Construction Supervision group.
 5% of the Specialist Consultant fee will be paid to the Architect for coordinating
and relating the work of the Consultant.
Recommended Professional Fee (RPF)
1% to 1.5%

 Construction Management Services:

 May be an Individual (RLA) or Firm (Contractors).
 Architect engaged as Construction Manager.
 Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF) or Cost Plus Adjusted Fee (CPAF); Reimbursement
type; ‘’sharing’’ formulas
 Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF); Fixed fee plus reimbursement.
Recommended Professional Fee (RPF)
1.5% to 3%

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  Post‐Construction Services:
 Architect may enter into contract, either dual as AoR and CA or CA only.
 Architect engaged as Building Administrator or Property Manager.
Recommended Professional Fee (RPF)
Gross Rental (value‐pricing) 4% to 6%

 Comprehensive Architectural Services:

 Architect assumes the role of Project Manager or Project Development Manager
 Project manager to hire Construction Manager, paid by him or the owner.
 Separate compensation if the Architect performs Regular Design and as a PM for
the same project.
Recommended Professional Fee (RPF)
Of Project Construction Cost (PCC) 2% to 5%

 Design‐Build Services:
 Two types of Design‐Build ‐ ADMINISTRATION & GUARANTEED MAXIMUM COST.
 Architect as a state licensed Contractor.
 Architect must retain his/her/ separate distinct professional identity.
 Architect’s Credo, Architect shall disclose whenever required.
Recommended Professional Fee (RPF)
By Administration based on PCC 7%
By Guaranteed Maximum Cost (GMC) based on 10 %
PCC

 Architectural Design Competition:

 To assist the Prof. Adv. and Jury in the administrative are the
Secretary/Receptionist; Encoder/Researcher; support staffs/OJTs.
 Professional Advisor‐Architect nominated/paid by Owner; approved by IAPOA
 Technical Advisor – Specialists personnel; consulted by Jurors.
 Jury‐ people appointed by the owner to assess the entries to the competition;
Nominated/paid by Owner; approved by IAPOA
 Ideas Competition – remunerate only the First prize winner.
 Two stage Competition‐ reasonable honorarium for each competitors selected to
take part in 2nd stage.
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  Professional Architectural Consulting Services:
 Filipino Professional Consulting Architect (FPCA)‐ RLA who possesses the
qualification of a Filipino Professional Consultant (FPC).
 Foreign Consultant (FC) or Foreign Architect (FA)
‐ Non‐Filipino‐citizen who satisfied the Professional Consulting Architect
(PCA).
‐ Has acquired permit to work (Res.no. 98‐547) Temporary Special Permit.
‐ Allowed by D.O.L.E. and B.I.D. and other regulatory agencies.
‐ Registered Architect and/or Licensed Architect in his/her country of origin.
‐ Only FPCA’s shall render Architectural consultation in areas performed by
Council of the Built and Natural Environment(CBNE), except where no
qualified FPCA is available.; FA or FC is engaged 2‐Filipino RLA’s minimum
employed as understudies.
‐ Government Procurement Reform Act (GPRA) of 2003.

Rule IV : GENERAL PROVISIONS:

o Collection of Professional Fees

o Interest due on late payment of fees
o Government Taxes on Services
o Professional and Civil Responsibility
o Arbitration
o Penalty Clause and Sanction
o Amendments to this document
o Effectivity Date

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