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KAIZER CARL V. COLOMA

BS ARCHITECTURE IV

STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP)

SUMMARY OF SPP DOCUMENT 201-209

SPP. NO 201: PRE-DESIGN SERVICES

PRE-DESIGN SERVICES
- The Pre-Design Services nominally include consultation, pre-feasibility studies,
feasibility studies, site selection and analysis, site utilization and land-use studies,
architectural research, architectural programming, space planning, space
management studies, value management, design brief preparation, promotional
services and other related activities.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1. Consultation – An oral or written advice and direction Given to a client.
2. Pre-Feasibility Studies - It involve the procurement analysis and use of gathered
information in the early decision making.
3. Feasibility Studies - detailed analysis of the project that determines the viability of a
proposed development.
4. Site Selection and Analysis - It provides assistance for evaluating or analyzing the most
appropriate site for a proposed project.
5. Site Utilization and Land-Use Studies - The identification of a site's development potential
through a proper utilization of land.
6. Architectural Research - entails the conduct of primary and secondary research.
7. Architectural Programming - a problem-seeking progress that leads to the statement and
identification of both horizontal and vertical requirements of a solution.
8. Space Planning – determines the size and appropriate configuration in assemblage grab
proposed project.
9. Space Management Studies - analysis of this space requirement based on organizational
structure.
10. Value Management - A technique applied to minimize any negative effect of simplified
operations.
11. Design Brief Preparation - States the project terms of reference.
12. Promotional Services - aims to develop and generate financial support and assistance.

MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

 Scope of Work
 Manner of Payment
 Owner’s Responsibilities
 Other Conditions of Services
METHODS OF COMPENSATION
 Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses
 Professional Fee Plus Expenses
 Lump Sum or Fixed Fee
 Per Diem, Honorarium Plus Reimbursable Expenses
 Mixed Methods of Compensation

SPP. NO 202: Regular Design Services of an Architect

- In regular design services, the Architect acts as the Owner’s/ Client's/ Proponent’s
Adviser and/or Representative. He translates the Owner's needs and requirements
to spaces and forms in the best manner of professional service.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
1. Project Definition Phase- This phase involves the definition of the requirements of the
project by the Owner
2. Schematic Design Phase - This phase consists of the preparation of schematic design
studies derived from the Project
Definition Phase, leading to conceptual plans.
3. Design Development Phase
4. 4 Contract Document Phase
5. Bidding or Negotiation Phase
6. Construction Phase

MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

An architect can establish a contract with the owner in two ways: a single contract, involving
sub-consultancy contracts, or separate contracts for the architect and all allied
professionals.
PROJECT CLASSIFICATION
Architectural projects are categorized based on their complexity and the creative skill
required to meet the client's requirements.

METHOD OF COMPENSATION
 Percentage (%) of Project Construction Cost (PCC)
 Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses
 Professional Fee Plus Expenses
 Lump Sum or Fixed Fee
 Per Diem, Honorarium Plus Reimbursable Expenses
 Mixed Methods of Compensation

OTHER CONDITIONS ON SERVICES

 Conditions for the Architect’s Fee
 Other Services
 Scale Models, 3D Models, and Walk-Thru Presentations
 Per Diem and Traveling Expenses
 Extra Sets of Contract Documents
 Change/s Ordered by the Owner
  Work Suspended or Abandoned
 Different Periods of Construction
 Services of Specialist Consultants
 Separate Services
 Fulltime Construction Supervision
 Estimates
 Government Taxes and Services
 Ownership of Documents
 Cost Records
 Design and Placement of Signs
 Project Construction Cost (PCC)
 Project Development Cost

SPP. NO 203: SPECIALIZED ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

- This services provide focused knowledge designed to improve a project's internal
and external architectural features. Architecture may also be defined as the blending
of aesthetics, functions, space, materials and its environment resulting from the
application of various technologies and skills in different fields. Also these services is
focused on the detailed planning and design of the indoor / enclosed areas of any
proposed building / structure, including retrofit, renovation, rehabilitation or
expansion work.
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Design services needed within and outside the building which fall under Specialized
Architectural Services as listed under the pertinent provisions of R.A. No. 9266 and its 2004
IRR, include but are not limited to the following:
 Architectural Interiors (AI)
 Acoustic Design
 Architectural Lighting Layout and Design
 Site Development Planning (SDP)
 Site and Physical Planning Services (including Master Development Planning,
 Subdivision Planning and Urban Design)
 Comprehensive Development Planning
 Historic and Cultural Heritage Conservation and Planning
 Security Evaluation and Planning
 Building Systems Design
 Facilities Maintenance Support
 Building Testing and Commissioning
 Building Environmental Certification
 Forensic Architecture
 Building Appraisal
 Structural Conceptualization
 Preliminary Services
 Contract Documentation and Review
 Post-Design Services (including Construction Management Services)
 Dispute Avoidance and Resolution
 Architectural Research Methods
  Special Building / Facility Planning and Design
 Building Components
 Management of Architectural Practices

METHOD OF COMPENSATION FOR SPECIALIZED ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

The compensation for specialized architectural services, including additional or extra
services, will be determined through man-months, which are 22 man-days multiplied by 8
man-hours, and a factor to cover other direct and indirect costs like overhead, as per Doc.
201, Doc. 202, and the Architect's Guidelines.

SPP. NO 204-A: FULLTIME SUPERVISION SERVICES

- Covers the range of services that architects usually offer during a construction
project's fulltime supervision phase. During this phase, the construction process is
supervised to guarantee that the project is finished in compliance with the
authorized plans and specifications, that the budget and schedule are respected, and
that the highest standards of quality and safety are maintained.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
 Quality Control
 Evaluation of Construction Work
 Preparation of Daily Inspection Reports
 Filing of documents

MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

There are two ways by which the Architect may enter into contract with the Owner:
a. Working in a dual capacity as Architect-of-record and as Consulting Architect for fulltime
supervision services or as the Construction Supervision Group (CSG).
b. Working as Consulting Architect for fulltime supervision services only or as the CSG.

METHOD OF COMPENSATION
 Percentage (%) of Project Construction Cost (PCC)
 Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses
 Professional Fee Plus Expenses
 Lump Sum or Fixed Fee
 Per Diem, Honorarium Plus Reimbursable Expenses
 Mixed Methods of Compensation

LIMITATION OF AUTHORITY
a. The Construction Supervision Group (CSG), whether an architectural firm or a part of it,
cannot assume the responsibility of the Contractor's project superintendent.
b. The CSG shall not make decisions on matters that are the sole responsibility of the
Architect-ofrecord (Aor).
LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY
a. The Construction Supervision Group (CSG) is accountable to the Owner for administrative
matters, while the Architect-of-record (Aor) handles technical matters.
b. Article 1723 of the Civil Code states that the Construction Surveyor (CSG) may not have
legal responsibility as the Architect-of-record and Engineers-of-record are responsible for
design and the Contractor for construction. However, a Service Contract or Agreement
between the CSG and the Owner may stipulate professional responsibilities and civil
liabilities, especially if the CSG reviews Contract Documents during construction.
c. If the Aor (and Eors) and the Contractor are sued by an Owner for civil liabilities due to
the
performance or non-performance of certain acts traceable to the CSG, the Aor and Eors may
file
cross claims against the CSG.

QUALIFICATIONS
a. A Bachelor of Science in Architecture (B.S. Arch.) degree
b. Extensive experience in design and building construction and must be very
knowledgeable in
building materials and construction detailing

SPP. NO 204-B: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES

- Highlights the scope of services typically provided by construction managers (CMs)
during the construction phase of a project. The CM plays a crucial role in overseeing
the project's execution, ensuring that it is completed on time, within budget, and to
the required quality standards. It provides a comprehensive framework for CMs to
deliver effective construction

FUNCTIONS AND DESCRIPTION OF TASKS

a. The Construction Manager (CM) is responsible for overseeing the functions of the
Construction Supervision Group (CSG), as per Doc. 204-A and Architect's Guidelines.
 Coordination and Supervision
 Cost and Time Control
 Quality Control of Work and
 Keeping of Records

b. The Construction Manager (CM) may hire the CSG to be under his employ or may
supervise the CSG hired directly by the Owner.
LIMITATION OF AUTHORITY
The Architect as Construction Manager must not directly work with the Contractor,
assuming their liability as per Article 1723 of the Civil Code, and should not impose
methods, systems, or designs that significantly affect the construction schedule or impair
the Architect's design concept.

LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY
a. The Architect serves as the Construction Manager (CM) and is directly accountable to the
Owner for all aspects of construction work, including programming, coordination, quality
control, and time management.

b. The CM is not liable for equipment malfunction or building collapse due to design
deficiencies if they did not participate in the review and approval process or if construction
methods were flawed, provided they faithfully fulfilled their duties during the project's
implementation.

QUALIFICATIONS
The Construction Manager may be an individual or a firm.

METHOD OF COMPENSATION
Since construction management is not part of the regular services of the Architect, the
services
rendered by the Architect as a Construction Manager (CM) shall be separately
compensated.

SPP. NO 205: POST-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

- In order to provide access to information about the performance and maintenance
of buildings, Post- Construction Services maintain open lines of communication
between building owners, operators, architects, engineers, builders, manufacturers,
building research groups, utility providers, furniture and equipment vendors,
building administrators, and property managers.
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
a. Building and Facilities Administration
1. Building Maintenance. The Architect shall see to it that the building and all the parts
thereof (structure, plumbing, electrical, partitions, finishes, etc.) are all in good condition.
formulate and enforce rules for the proper use of the building and facility, particularly in the
common areas and the emergency/ egress/ exit areas. monitor security services, and
monitor maintenance and upkeep services (cleanliness of corridors, lobbies, stairs and other
common areas, exits, parking areas, garbage collection)

2. Grounds and Landscaping Supervision. The Architect shall supervise landscape

contractors and gardeners for the proper watering, pruning,. trimming and maintenance of
the landscape (both hardscapes and softscapes),.maintain orderly entrances, exits and
parking areas; and maintain streets i.e. road rights-of–way (RROWs), walkways, and ramps.
3. Building Equipment Maintenance. The Architect shall:
assist the proper third parties in seeing to it that all equipment (air-conditioning,
sprinkler system, generators, transformers, telecommunications equipment, etc.) are
properly maintained and in good working condition

4. Business Development and Management. The Architect shall innovate schemes to attain
maximum building occupancy
and bill the tenants for rentals and utilities (electricity, water, telephone, cable, gas and
other/ related dues)

b. Post-Construction Evaluation
1. Upon the request of the Owner, the Architect shall evaluate the initial design program vs.
the actual use of the facility; determine the effectiveness of the various building systems
and the materials
systems in use; assist the proper third parties in evaluating the functional effectiveness of
the design
and construction process undertaken, and study, research, and give solutions to any
discovered/ emerging/ evolving defects and failures such as shrinkage, water seepage and
other problems in the building. This is referred to as the “forensic investigation” of the
building’s systems (Reference Doc 203).

MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

The Architect may enter into a contract with the Owner in two possible ways:
1. Working in a dual capacity as Architect-of-record and as Consulting Architect for
postconstruction services.
2. Working as a Consulting Architect for post-construction services only.

METHOD OF COMPENSATION
Percentage of gross rentals, maintenance and security fees; and/or Monthly salary/ fee.

SPP. NO 206: COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

- It encompasses the whole project lifecycle from pre-design to post-construction.
With this comprehensive strategy, the architect guarantees the project's successful
completion by managing its implementation in alongside designing it. It recognizes
the architect's evolving role in the modern construction industry, extending beyond
traditional design services to encompass comprehensive project management and
oversight.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
a. COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
 Pre-Design Services (SPP Document 201)
 Regular Design Services (SPP Document 202)
 Specialized Architectural Services (SPP Document 203)
 Construction Services
 Post-Construction Services (SPP Document 205)
b. PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PM)
 Pre-Construction Phase
 Construction Phase

MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

a. COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
1. The Architect contracts with the Owner to perform Comprehensive Architectural Services,
assuming dual roles as Project Manager and Construction Manager, or overall coordinator.

2. To perform the variety of services indicated under the Comprehensive Architectural

Services, the Architect must make full use of his own capability as well as of services offered
by other professionals. He may expand his staff by hiring the experts needed, or he may
form a team consisting of professionals such as but not limited to:
 Architects
 Engineers
 Market Analysts
 Accountants
 General Contractors
 Real Estate Consultants
 Sociologists
 Planners
 Bankers
 Lawyers

b. PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PM)

1. A Project Manager (PM) hired by the Owner may hire a Construction Manager (CM) who
can be paid by the PM or directly by the Owner and a full-time supervisor can be a PM staff
member or hired directly by the Owner.

2. The Project Manager (PM, whether individual or firm) operates as a member of an

Owner-Architect-Engineer-Contractor Team. In the Team Approach, each member of the
team will have precedence in his own field of operations or expertise. In accordance with
this principle:
a. The Architect and the Specialist Consultants (SCs) will have prime responsibility for
the plan/design of the project.
b. The Engineers will be responsible for their respective engineering plans.
c. The Contractor shall be responsible for his men and equipment and the delivery of
the project.
d. The Owner makes decisions on the project and assures that funds are available to
complete the project.
e. The Project Manager (PM)’s primary responsibility is the exercise of overall cost
control. He will plan, program and monitor the various activities, and will act as an
adviser on material costs and construction methods.
METHOD OF COMPENSATION
1. The Project Manager is compensated on a percentage basis, as shall be described in the
Architect’s Guidelines.
2. If the Architect as Project Manager (PM) performs regular design services for the same
project,
he shall be compensated separately for these services as stipulated in SPP Document 202.

SPP. NO 207: DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES

- In this services in building project, there is need to balance the elements of time,
quality and cost, which, in many cases, can best be achieved by the Architect
performing and providing affordable solution.
SCOPE OF DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES
 Design-Build Services by Administration
 Project Definition Phase
 Schematic Design Phase
 Design Development Phase
 Contract Document Phase
 Construction Phase

b. Design-Build Services with Guaranteed Maximum Project Construction Cost

MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

a. The Architect can participate in construction, including their own design, by adopting an
arrangement different from traditional bidding or Design-Build Services. This arrangement
can involve the Architect as part of the entity constructing their design, working in tandem,
or as a State-licensed contractor.

b. The Architect must maintain their professional identity and integrity, adhering to the
standards and tenets of the SPP, particularly Document 200, the Code of Ethical Conduct,
and SPP Document 202. Regardless of their involvement in construction, they must adhere
to the Architect's Credo, “shall disclose whenever required, any business investment or
venture that may tend to create a conflict of interest, and ensure that such conflict neither
compromises the legitimate interest of the Client nor interfere with his duty to render
impartial judgment."

METHOD OF COMPENSATION
1. The Architect's payment method follows construction progress, with the Client directly
covering labor and materials costs, without any advance funds. A revolving fund is provided,
accounted for, and subject to periodic audits by the Client.

2. The Owner/ Client shall pay for the cost of all permits, licenses, and other incidentals to
the work
3. The Architect can appoint additional personnel, including a construction superintendent,
purchasing agent, timekeeper, and property clerk, with the Owner/Client paying their
salaries, not deductible from the Architect's Fee.

4. The method of compensation may be modified by using the relevant alternatives detailed
in SPP
Doc. 202.

SPP. NO 208: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN COMPETITION (ADC)

- Specifies the rules and regulations that should be followed while establishing and
conducting architectural design competitions (ADCs). It seeks to guarantee that ADCs
are carried out in a way that encourages quality in architectural design and is fair,
righteous, and ethical.

a. DEFINITIONS
1. Owner - The person or organization that undertakes or promotes an ADC with the
primary
objective of obtaining excellence in design for a project or for a development concept
2. Jury - The people appointed by the Owner to assess the entries to the competition.
3. Professional Advisor – An Architect nominated by the Owner and approved by the IAPoA
to
organize the ADC on behalf of the Owner.
4. Technical Advisors – Specialist personnel who may be consulted by the Jurors during the
conduct of the ADC to permit them to obtain all necessary relevant information.
5. Competition Secretariat – The body formed by the Owner and approved by the
Professional
Advisor, to assist the Professional Advisor and the Jury in the administrative conduct of the
ADC
6. Classification of Architectural Design Competitions (ADCs) shall be classified as:
a. Project ADCs for actual Projects proposed for implementation.
b. Ideas Competition or competition of ideas set as a design and planning exercise to
elucidate a problem.
7. Conditions – The full conditions include the program, instructions on submission of
entries, site
plans, entry forms, and official envelopes and labels.
8. SPP on ADC – refers to the Philippine Standard of Professional Practice (SPP) on
Architectural
Design Competitions (ADC).
9. IAPOA ADC Committee – appointed by the IAPOA National President to oversee all
architectural design competitions (ADCs) referred to as the IAPOA.

b. IAPOA APPROVAL
c. DRAWING UP THE ADC CONDITIONS
d. PROFESSIONAL ADVISOR
e. THE JURY
f. PERSONS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ENTRY TO THE ADC
g. PRIZES, HONORARIA AND MENTIONS
h. COPYRIGHT AND RIGHT OF OWNERSHIP
i. REGISTRATION OF COMPETITORS
j. INSURANCE
k. EXHIBITIONS AND ENTRIES
l. RETURN OF PROJECTS
m. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR) OR LITIGATION

SPP. NO 209: ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTING SERVICES

FOREWORD - In 1980, President Ferdinand E. Marcos emphasized the importance of

accredited professional organizations (APOs) in nation building and directing government
agencies to prioritize their hiring and engagement of professional services. The Philippine
Federation of Professional Associations (PFPA) and the Philippine Technological Council
(PTC) prepared a document called "Standard Guidelines on Consultancy / Consulting
Services" to accelerate Filipino professionals' contribution to national development. Three
decades later, the document has been revised to address the influx of foreign consultants
and the proliferation of entities projecting themselves as consultants without adequate
skills, training, and experience. The amended version of the 1981 Standard Guidelines on
Consulting Services outlines relevant provisions of professional regulatory laws, national
policies, and basic terms and conditions for engaging professional consultants, such as
Consulting Architects under R.A. No. 9266 (The Architecture Act of 2004).

RATIONALE - The Philippine government, private sector, and international community

engage professional consultants to enhance efficiency and efficiency in various fields,
including program/project concepts, feasibility studies, and design and plan preparation.
The full utilization of local expertise is crucial for strengthening national capability in
consulting services. The CBNE and PTC have formulated standard guidelines for professional
consulting services for State-regulated professions. The full utilization of Filipino
Professional Consultants (FPCs) can minimize the importation of foreign expertise, which
entails significant expenditure of foreign exchange. However, the dominant presence of
foreign architects in the Philippines is irrational, as the technology they bring is already
available in sufficient proportions, competing against Filipino registered and licensed
professionals (RLPs). This disproportionate inflow versus outflow of expertise results in a
loss to the country in terms of educational costs and the deprived return of Filipino RLPs'
contributions to comprehensive development. The primary purpose of this SPP on
Professional Architectural Consulting Services (PACS) is to complement existing professional
regulatory laws governing state-regulated professions, specifically architecture.

OBJECTIVES - Professional Consulting Architects (PCAs) must be registered and licensed

Architects (RLAs) to develop their competencies, credibility, and integrity. They must adhere
to specific standards and parameters for their services, which include the scope, type, and
nature of PACS for government, private sector, CSOs, and international community projects
on Philippine soil. Compliance with advisories and guidelines on foreign architects and
consultants is also necessary to stimulate the local market and protect professional practice.
Filipino Architects must apply their familiarity with local conditions for sustainable
development. A nurturing environment encourages them to practice and expand their
services in the country.

DECLARATION OF POLICY - Accredited professional organizations (APOs) in the Philippines

are committed to upholding the ideals of Section 14, Article XII of the 1987 Constitution,
which promotes the development of national talents, encourages technology transfer, and
restricts profession practice to Filipino citizens.
State-registered and licensed professionals must strictly adhere to their policies and
standards of professional practice, including the scope of practice defined by professional
regulatory laws like R.A. No. 9266 and its derivative regulations.

DEFINITION OF TERMS
 Comprehensive Development
 Consortium or Association
 Consulting Architect (FPCA), Filipino Professional
 Consultant, Foreign
 Consulting Architect (PCA), Professional
 Consulting Agreement
 Consulting Architectural Firm (CAF)
 Cost, Total Project (see Project Cost)
 Cost, Salary (see Salary Cost)
 Direct Costs or Reimbursable Expenses
 Filipino Professional Consulting Architect (FPCA)
 Foreign Consultant (FC) or Foreign Architect (FA
 Multiplier
 Overhead
 Professional Consulting Architect (PCA)
 Professional Architectural Consulting Services (PACS
 Project Cost
 Reimbursable Expenses (see Direct Costs)
 Salary Cos
QUALIFICATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING ARCHITECTS (PCAs)
A Professional Consulting Architect (PCA) must possess all of the following
qualifications:

- If a natural person, they must be a legally recognized citizen of the Philippines.

A member in good standing of the IAPOA, a registered and licensed architect (RLA),
and the possessor of a current identification card-license issued by the Commission.
In the event that the consulting firm is a juridical entity, it must be a corporation,
partnership, or sole proprietorship that is duly registered with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and/or any
other relevant regulatory agency (ies) of government; additionally, the consulting
firm must hold a valid Commission certificate to operate as a registered architectural
firm (RAF) in full compliance with R.A. No. 9266 and the rules pertaining to
derivatives.
SELECTION OF PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING ARCHITECTS (PCAs)
- When employing a Professional Consulting Architect (PCA), the primary factor to
take into account is their credentials, which are listed below and include things like
proficiency, aptitude, and moral rectitude.
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MANNER OF PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTING SERVICES (PACS)

- A Professional Consulting Architect (PCA) may provide services directly or indirectly

to the Client in the manner prescribed, suggested or promulgated by the
Commission/Board through the IAPOA.

COMPENSATION OF PACS

- 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

SEAL AND USE OF SEAL UNDER PACS

- Where applicable and in full accord with R.A. No. 9266 and its derivative regulations,
a Professional Consulting Architect (PCA) shall sign and affix his professional license
number and the seal duly-approved by the Commission/ PRBoA and/or the IAPOA on
all architectural documents as outputs and other deliverables/materials such as, but
not limited to plans, designs, technical drawings and specifications, feasibility studies
as well as instruments of service, prepared by him, or under his/her direct
supervision, if and only if the CA shall also act as the Architect-of-record (Aor), in
which case he must assume all the attendant/pertinent professional responsibilities
and civil liabilities for the project.
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR PACS

- All architectural documentary outputs and materials delivered or rendered by a

professional consulting Architect (PCA), such as, but not limited to plans, designs,
technical drawings and specifications, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies and other
instruments of service, shall be protected under Secs. 20 (4) and 33 of R.A. No. 9266
and its 2004 IRR, whether such outputs and materials are executed or not. No
person without the written consent of the professional consulting Architect (PCA) or
author of said architectural documents and/or materials shall duplicate or make
copies of said documents for use in the repetition of and for other projects, whether
executed partly or in its entirety

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND CIVIL LIABILITY FOR PACS

- Any individual, partner, firm/corporation/consortium or joint ventures which engage

in the practice of professional architectural consulting services (PACS) is legally
responsible i.e. professionally responsible before the State and civilly liable before
the State, the general public and the Client, for the conduct and performance of
his/her services to their Clients, whether in the Government, private sector or civil
society or then international community (with projects on Philippine soil).

APPLICABILITY

- This Standard of Professional Practice (SPP) for Professional Architectural Consulting

Services (PACS) shall be adopted by the IAPOA, which shall thereafter formulate the
covering guidelines and Manual of Procedure (MoP)
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ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR)

- In case of any dispute arising from the implementation of these IRR and related
derivative regulations, the same shall be resolved by modes of alternative dispute
resolution (ADR) mandated under R.A. No. 9285 (the ADR Act of 2004 and its IRR)
before it is referred to a competent court. The ADR modes must necessarily include
negotiation, conciliation, mediation and arbitration. An ADR clause must therefore
form part of all PCAS agreements.
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PENALTY CLAUSE AND SANCTION

- Any individual, partner, firm/corporation/ consortium who/which engages in

professional architectural consulting services (PACS), but are not qualified in
accordance with the provisions prescribed by law, particularly under R.A. No. 9266
(The Architecture Act of 2004) and its IRR, shall be subject to sanction/s by the
appropriate public or private entities, without prejudice to the filing of appropriate
criminal, civil administrative or special complaints pursuant to existing laws\

SPP. DOC 210: METHOD OF COMPENSATIONS SCHEDULE OF FEES

- To guide Architects on the different applicable methods of compensation for the
various professional services and determining the appropriate fees for the services.
To serve as a reference for clients in understanding the value of the works an
architect can provide.

RATIONALE

 To standardize the ranges for which the Client will compensate the Architect in
direct relation to the value of services that the Architect provides
 To complement RA 9266, Code of Ethical Conduct, SPP 201-209, and other related
laws
METHODS OF COMPENSATION

While there is a multitude of compensation methods, they can grouped into three main
types:

1. Percentage-based fee
2. Lump sum or fixed fee
3. Time basis
MIXED METHODS

Using one method of compensation on a single project may not be applicable all the time.
There is no reason that an assortment of compensation methods should not be used if
appropriate.

1. PERCENTAGE BASED FEE

a. Percentage based on Project Construction Cost (PCC) –

 This method of compensations is the most common worldwide.

 The professional Fee of the Architect is determined by multiplying specified
percentage by the estimated, awarded, or final PCC
b. Unit cost method –

 A variation of the PCC

 Requires accurate and timely data
 The computation is based on the cost per square meter of the project
c. Value-based pricing/ Percentage of gross rentals –

 The compensation under this method is based on the outcome or revenue or

profitability results of the service
 Architects focus on profitability, occupancy, and efficiency in buildings, often using
DAEDS (Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design Services), with clients
preferring this approach.

2. LUMP SUM / FIXED FEE

This method is appropriate for when the scope of services required can be clearly

and fully defined from the beginning of the project Client and Architect must agree

on:

 Scope of the Project

 Schedule for Designs and Approvals
 Construction Schedules

The lump sum may be computed in two ways:

 An appropriate percentage of the PCC

 An estimation of the Direct Cost and then adding a reasonable Margin of Profit

3. TIME BASED FEE

This method is often used for when the services are in short periods or interim in nature,
and the scope of work is difficult to determine in advance.

Time-based methods are often used for:

 Services that are not well-defined

 Predesign services
 Partial services
 Additional services
 Services as an expert witness
 Consultancy
a. Multiple of direct personnel expenses

 Applicable to non-creative work only.

 Based on technical hours spent and does not account for creative work since the
value of creative design cannot be measured by the amount of time spent
b. Professional fee + expenses

 Common when there is a continuing relationship on a series of Projects

c. Per die, honorarium, plus reimbursables

 This method is when the Client requires the Architect to do work that shall require
his/her personal time
d. Salary cost x multiplier + r

 This method is based on the total basic salaries (Direct Salary Expenses) of all
Professional Consulting
 Architect (PCAs) and their staff multiplied by a factor from 3.0, plus reimbursables
e. Per diem or hourly basis

 Applicable for engagements requiring intermittent personal service or occurring in

irregular periods of time
f. Retainer

 Used when the consulting architect is expected to be required at intervals over a

period of time. It is a means of ensuring that his services will be available to the
Client when required

SCHEDULE OF FEES

SPP 201: Predesign Services

 5% AF
 MDPE
 Professional Fee + Expenses
 Lump Sum
 Per Diem
SPP 202: Regular Design Services

 PCC
 Unit Cost Method based on PCC
 PFPE
 Lump Sum
 Per Diem Honorarium plus Reimbursable
 Expenses
 MDPE
 Mixed
 PRESTITL19
SPP 203 Specialized Architectural Services

 Percent of PCC (Cost of Work)

 Unit Cost Method based on PCC
 MDPE
 PFPE
 Lump Sum
 Retainer
 Per Diem, Honorarium
 Mixed Method
SPP 204-A Full time Supervision

 Percent of PCC-RPF = 1% to 1.5% of PCC

 MDPE
 PFPE
 Lump Sum
 Per Diem, Honorarium
SPP 204-B Construction Management

 Percent of PCC-RPF= 1.5% to 3% of the PCC

 MDPE
 PFPE
 Lump Sum
 Per Diem, Honorarium
 Mixed Method
SPP 205 Post Construction Services Value Based Pricing or Percentage of Gross Rentals,
Maintenance

 Fees, and Securities Fees-RPF= 4% to 6% of Gross Rentals (incentive based)

 Monthly Salary
 MDPE
 Retainer plus Reimbursable Expenses
 PFPE plus Reimbursable Expenses
SPP 206 Comprehensive Architectural Services

 Percent of PCC-RPF= 2% to 5% of the PCC

 MDPE
 PFPE
 Lump Sum
SPP 207 Design Build Services

 Percent of PCC-RPF= 7% to 10% of the PCC

 MDPE
 PFPE
 Lump Sum
 Per Diem, Honorarium plus Reimbursable
 Expenses
 Mixed Method
 Built into the Guaranteed Maximum Cost(Design-Build Services on a Guaranteed
Maximum Cost) - RPF= 10% of the PCC
SPP 208 Architectural Design Competition

 Salary of the Secretariat

 Office Overhead Costs
 Honorarium for the Professional Advisor
 Honorarium for the Technical Advisor
 Honorarium for the Jurors
 Prize and Honoraria for the Winners and/or Participants
SPP 209 Pre-Design Services

 Per Diem or Hourly Basis

 Retainer
 Salary Cost x Multiplier + Reimbursable Expenses
 Lump Sum
 Percent of PCC (Cost of Work)