Prof Prac
Prof Prac
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A key house agency that assist private developers to undertake low and middle income
Home Ins. & Guarantee
2 mass housing production
Corp. (HIGC)
Actual Cost +
3 The value of extra work or change in construction plans by the owner 10%(profit,overhead &
tax)
Refers to the most reasonable price of land and shelter based on the needs and financial
4 capability of “program beneficiaries and appropriate financial schemes” (RA 7279). Affordable Cost
5 Architectural programming is one of the architect’s services that falls under Pre design
When the owner hires an Architect of a firm to coordinate the whole range of
7 Comprehensive Architectural Services, it shall constitute? Project Management
He is a registered & licensed architect, who is academically and professionally qualified, &
9 with exceptional or recognized expertise or specialization in any branch of architecture; Consulting Architect
10 BA full time construction inspector hired by owner assisting in the supervision of the work Project representative
After ___________ substantial completion of contract work, the architect shall inspect the
11 project & issue certificate of completion after certification, the contractor will finish 98%
outstanding work during period of making good of all known defect of 60 days
In methods of compensation, if the Architect as Project Manager performs regular
architectural services for the same project, he is compensated separately for these
12 UAP doc. 202
services as stipulated in what UAP Documents?
Within how many months shall be the release of Retention from date of Final Payment?
13 3 months
This services giver full meaning to what the professional calls comprehensive Architectural
Post Construction
15 Service. It wraps-up the whole range of architectural services.
Services
The approved form of security furnished by the Contractor as a guarantee of good faith on
16 Performance Bond
the part of the contractor to execute the work in accordance with terms of the Contract
Under PD 1096 the executive officer of OBO appointed by the secretary to enforce the
19 provision of the code in the field as well as the enforcement or orders and decisions made City Engineer
pursuant thereto
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It is instructions that supplement or modify drawings, specs, & general conditions of the
21 contract. Special Provisions
The _________ shall submit ________ copies of shop drawings for the architect’s approval
22 Contractor / 2
shows the general requirements without consideration of a specific type or brand for
24 Open Specifications
materials. Open specs may be subject to reasonable changes and equivalencies.
– establishes the exact and specific quantity, types, color, texture, and other properties.
25 Such can not be changed or subjected to equivalencies without prior concent from the Closed Specifications
specs writter or the architect
specifies the manufacturers and producers or the brands of materials and products be Brand Name
26
used for each specific work. Specifications
Combination
27 Combines two or more techniques.
Specifications
The most widely used standard for organising specifications and other written information
for commercial and institutional building projects. It provides a master list of divisions, and Master Format
30
section numbers and titles within each division, to be followed in organizing information Specifications
about a facility’s construction requirements and associated activities
Classes
A – wood, cloth, paper, rubber and plastics
B – flammable liquid and gases
31 Classes of Fire
C – fire involving energized electrical equipment
D – involving combustible metals (such as magnesium, sodium, potassium)
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32 not normally filled with water (water is introduced by fire service connection when needed) Dry Standpipe
the lowest temperature at which the material will give sufficient vapor to ignite when
36 Flash Point
exposed to flame
38 stairway enclosure so designed that products of combustion is prevented from moving in Smokeproof Tower
develop levels of standards and technical requirements for economic and socialized
housing projects
for socialized and economic housing
housing units that are affordable to average and low-income earner (30% of the gross
41 BP 220
family income)
it is a law that relaxes the provisions of the NBC for the purpose of making the dwelling
units more affordable without compromising health, safety and enviromental protection
comprehensive and continuing urban development and housing program, establish the
mechanism for its implementation, and for other purposes
a. Uplift the conditions of the underprivileged and homeless citizens in urban areas and in R.A. 7279 - Urban
resettlement areas by making available to them decent housing at affordable cost, basic Development and
45
services, and employment opportunities; Housing Act
b. Provide for the rational use and development of urban land in order to bring about the
following:
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a book containing all contract and non-contract documents for a construction project except
the drawings
Organization of the Project Manual
bidding requirements
48 Project Manual
parts of the contract (agreement and bond forms)
general and supplementary conditions of the contract
technical specifications
invitation, prequalification forms, instruction to bidders, information to bidders, bid forms Bidding Requirements
49
supplements to bid
bid security, subcontractor list, substitutions
50 forms
(also called “open”), specifies results that are to be achieved but gives the contractor the
choice on how it will be achieved; used in public projects in order to promote competition
Performance
54 descriptive – like a “recipe” to be followed, quantities and qualities of ingredients
Secification
reference standard – reference to ASTM, AISC, NBC
major portions are contracted separately (e.g. mechanical, electrical), specialty contractors
57 multiple prime contract
favor this but make coordination difficult
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used for fast track construction, some work can proceed as soon as its drawings and specs
58 many prime contracts
are available, other will have to wait, this overlaps the design process
changes in the work, time, protection of persons and property, insurance and bonds,
General Conditions
61 correction of work, termination or suspension of the contract
illustrations showing how the contractor proposes to supply and install the required work,
66 shop drawings
very detailed
physical example of the portion of work, they become standards of appearances and
67 Sample
workmanship
authorizing the variation from the original that involves changes in cost and/or time.
69 Change Orders
Architect prepares it, the owner issues it to the contractor. All must approve this.
71 when the building can be used, it is also the termination of the contractors schedule Substantial Completion
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formerly Human Settlements Regulatory Commission; to foster growth and renewal of Housing and Land Use
74 urban and rural communities, optimum land-use, adequate shelter and environmental Regulatory Board
protection (HLURB)
Home Development
75 provident savings fund for housing Mutual Fund (Pag-ibig
Fund)
National Home
generate continuous source of funds for housing through secondary mortgage market
76 Mortgage and Finance
system
Corporation (NHMFC)
National Housing
77 undertake housing development and resettlement
Authority (NHA)
National Housing
78 develop, standardize, and mass produce housing materials
Corporation (NHC)
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architects
no “freebies” responsibilities in
83 avoid commissions, discounts, gifts that places one under reciprocal frame relation to
agents, dealers
no free architect’s services except small civic and charitable projects
not knowingly compete with other architects on basis of fee
not seek commission on a project when another architect is currently negotiating
not be part of a competition where there is conflict of interest
architects
not invade or conquer another architect’s project
responsibilities in
notify original designers when undertaking renovation works
relation to
84 not maliciously talk about another architect
colleagues &
protect ones name from being used maliciously
subordinates
sign only on plans one has prepared
treat well employees and subordinates
share technical information and experience
serve ones professional association
Comprehensive
all in one
92 Architectural Services
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Stipulated sum (fixed fee, lump sum))
cost plus fee = actual expense plus reasonable fee for profit
multiple of direct personnel expense = salaries are determined then multiplied by a factor,
this is increased by a multiplier for overhead and profit
93 Compensation Method
percentage of construction cost
unit cost method = based on definable unit (housing unit, square meter, room)
per diem plus reimbursable expense
fill-up a form
lot ownership / possessory right (TCT, sale, lease, contract)
Bldg. permit
96 drawings, specifications and estimates
Requirements
lot plan
time in hours a material or assembly can be expected to withstand exposure to fire without
100
collapsing, develop any openings which permit the passage of flame or hot gases, or fire resistance rating
exceeding specified temperature on the side away from the fire
Category I - residential
Category II - commercial and industrial
Classification of
101 Category III - educational, social and institutional
Category IV - agricultural Buildings by Use
Category V - ancillary
103 size of room relative to window size (____ of floor area and not less than 1 m2; ___ for 10% & 5 %
toilets but not less than 0.24 m2)
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106 mezzanine
1.8m Ceiling height
min. sizes and dimension of rooms
107 6 m2 (least side 2m)
human habitation
119 permit not required (shed, outhouse, detached from building) minor const.
of the intervals or spaces into which the building front is divided by columns, buttresses or
120 bay or panel
division walls
121 the remaining space in a lot after deducting the required minimum open space buildable area
122 area which is equal to the total capacity of the building it serves (0.28sm per person) dispersal area
123 area between bottom of window sill and the ground socalo
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125 an opening through two or more floors that is closed on the top Atrium
refers to fire assembly, sucha as door, that normally remains in the open position but that
126 closes when subjected to increase in temperature of 165 deg F. or on actuation of a smoke automatic closing
detector.
three parts: exit access (leads to the exit), the exit (between exit access to the discharge,
127 must be fully enclosed and protected, 1 – 2 hour rating) and the exit discharge (outside the egress system
building). These must lead to public way.
128 no part of may ignite or burn when subjected to fire non combustible
door latching assembly using an unlatching device that has an activating portion t hat
129 panic hardware
extends across at least ½ of the the width of the door
an evaluation of all the costs of the elements of a specific project
can be prepared in various phases of the architect’s regular design services
area method
130 detailed Estimates
architects cannot give guarantee since they are not the ones who will execute the work,
they do not have control over the prices
131 sum of all cost, inherent in converting a design plan into a project ready for operation Construction Cost
the cost of installed equipment, materials and labor directly involved in the physical
construction of the permanent facility
directly based on building plans and specifications
132 Direct Cost
elevator belongs to the direct cost
crane does not
all cost which do not become a final part of the installation, but which is required for the
133 InDirect Cost
orderly completion of the installation (field administration, direct insurance, taxes)
134 under the general contractor, to provide a portion of the work Subcontract
inherent in the performing on operation which cannot be charged to or identified with a part
135 Overhead
of the work
specific provision for unforeseeable elements of cost within the defined project scope;
events that will increase the cost and will likely occur; expected to be spent
misinterpretations
errors (oversights, take-off, pricing)
136 insufficient information (site, weather, access, peace and order) Contingencies
labor and material (productivity and availability)
not RISKs related factors (uncertainties: excessive escalation, excessive changes in
conditions, abnormal weather)
the provision in actual or estimated cost for an increase in the cost of equipment, material,
137 labor, etc. over those specified in the contract due to continuing price level changes over Escalation
time.
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earnings from an on-going business after direct cost of goods sold have been deducted
138 Gross Profit
from sales of revenues
139 earnings after all operating expenses have been deducted from net operating revenues Net Profit
143 10 to 20% of the sum of the cost of labor, materials and equipment Overhead
144 usually 5 - 20% of the cost of the job (takes about 15 - 40 percent of the construction cost) Profit
indicates the start and end point of activities but does not show sequence and
145 bar chart
dependencies
graphically depicts all the tasks required to finish the project, the sequence in which they
critical path method
146 must occur, duration, earliest or latest possible starting time, and the earliest and latest
(cpm)
possible finishing time
151 completion of work, the contractor should present certificate of non financial obligation After 65%
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substantial completion of contract work, the architect shall inspect the project & issue
152 certificate of completion after certification, the contractor will finish outstanding work during After 98%
period of making good of all known defects of 60 days.
Simple 6%
Moderate 7%
Exceptional 8%
Residential 10%
Monumental MBF + 50%
154 Repetitive 80%, 60%, 40% Architects Fee
Housing 60%, 30%
Extensive Detailing 15%
Alteration and Renovation 150%
Consultation P200
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1. Performance Specifications
- the result of the product, rather than the product itself are specified
2. Descriptive Specifications
- gives a description of the product
3. Brand Name Specification
- the desired product is specified by the name given and model number
“or an equal approved by the architect”
4. Closed Specification
-there are two types of closed specifications, the single product and the multi product.
Closed specifications are usually brand name specifications. The multi product is the same
as a single product except that more than one product is used. “no other brand will be
156 Types of Specification
accepted”
5. Open Specifications
- open because all manufacturers whose product meet performance or description
specified may bid. All performance and descriptive specifications are open. Brand name
specifications are open if the phrase “or equal”
6. Reference Specification
- the item desired is referred to by a number corresponding to a number published in a
specification.
7. Combination Specification
-it is possible to have combinations of performance, description and reference specification.
1. M-achines
2. M-oney
3. M-anpower
157 5 M’s of Construction
4. M-aterial
5. M-inutes
1. R-eference – Horizontal, Vertical
2. E-xcavation – min. depth .60m until stable – w/ signature of the Architect, must have a
permit
Important Milestones of
158 3. R-ebars
Construction
4. C-oncreting
5. F-inishes – Mock up (samples)
1. Proposal Fee – 5%
2. Schematic Design – 15%
3. Design Dev’t - 15%
159 Architects Fee for RDS
4. Contract Docs - 50%
5. Retention - 15% = Liability 10%, Supervision 5%
1. Proposal Fee – 5%
2. Prelim Drawings - 25%
160 3. Final Drawings - 50% Architects Fee for SAS
4. Retention - 20% = 3 months after the acceptance of the Architect
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Proj. Const. Cost. in addition to Architects fee for Regular Design Services (UAP 202) 10%
(if residential proj.) + 7% = 17%
Design Build Services
163 2. DBGMC Design Build by Guaranteed Maximum Cost
Fee
a. Lump Sum
b. If the cost is exceeded by not more than 10% it is divided = bet. Architect and Client.
However if the excess is more than 10% the Architect pays for all extra cost of the 10%
164 pays for the Building Permit (cannot be reimbursed, not included in Estimates) Contractor
validity 120 days, valid 12 months if constructed has not commenced; exception
165 Building Permit
government structure; excepted if P15,000 proj. cost
166 affectivity of a Construction contract from receipt of Notice of Final Payment 7 Days
168 limits what things can be taken into account when trying to interpret a contract. parol evidence rule
is the legal process by which an arbiter or judge reviews evidence and argumentation
including legal reasoning set forth by opposing parties or litigants to come to a decision
169 Adjudication
which determines rights and obligations between the parties involved.
There must be an express or implied agreement. The essential requirement is that there be
evidence that the parties had each from an objective perspective engaged in conduct
170 Mutual agreement
manifesting their assent, and a contract will be formed when the parties have met such a
requirement.
is an agreement in which each of the parties to the contract makes a promise or promises
171 Bilateral Contract,
to the other party.
172 only one party to the contract makes a promise. Unilateral Contract
173 is one in which the terms are expressed verbally, either orally or in writing Expressed Contract
174 is one in which some of the terms are not expressed in words. Implied Contract
Implied in fact or
is one in which the circumstances imply that parties have reached an agreement even
175 implied in law
though they have not done so expressly.
A contract which is implied in law because it is not in fact a contract; rather, it is a means for
176 the courts to remedy situations in which one party would be unjustly enriched were he or Quasi-Contract
she is not required to compensate the other.
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If no reasonable person hearing this statement would take it seriously, it is a puff, and no Puff statement (sales
177
action in contract is available if the statement proves to be wrong talk):
A ___ is similar to a representation, but the truth of the statement is guaranteed by the
179 Term Statement
person who made the statement. The test is an objective test.
180 is concerned with knowing the probable total cost of a project. Cost Estimate
is a preliminary estimation technique that aims to establish the quantity of each material for
181 Quantity Survey
a project, not yet considering their cost.
is concerned with the determination of probable cost of labor by logical assumptions of the
182 Productivity Estimates
productivity of the workers
is a list of materials needed for a project. It usually presents the probable cost for each
183 Bill of Materials
item.
is a review of the plan and design of a project so as to coordinate with the sizes and
184 specifications of construction materials. It’s aim is to avoid wastage and maximize the use Value Engineering
of each material
is an estimate that breaks the subject down into as many items or components possible.
185 Detailed Estimate
Each component are often described with specifications
187 is an assumption of the totality of an item without consideration of its specific components . Lumpsum
188 The amount to be paid for every delay in the contract time Liquidated Damages
189 The ____ ethically can order a “change” during construction anytime Owner
190 ____ is a right enforceable against specific property to secure payment of an obligation Liens
191 An architect is a person who is ____ & technically qualified to practice architecture Legally
The ____ are printed documents stipulating the procedural & administrative aspects of the
192 contract The General Conditions
193 The ____ contains additional information on Contract Documents: Bid Bulletin
The ____ is a list of instructions stipulating the manner on which bids are to be
194 prepared Instructions to Bidders
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By Guaranteed
195 There are two ways of undertaking a Design-Build service, one of which is:
Maximum Cost
Normally, an architect is paid on Percentage of Construction cost method, another method
196 of compensation is: Salary
Percentage of Gross
197 Building Administrators are compensated on a monthly salary basis or:
monthly Rentals
Multiple of Direct
198 For non-creative architectural services, compensation is by:
Personnel Expense
Architects, employed by the government, are not allowed to engage in the ____
199 practice architecture Private
The ____ shall have the power, upon notice of hearing, to suspend & revoke any
202 certificate of registrations PRC
The _____ pays for the structural, utilities & other tests as may be required for the project.
203 Owner
An act of God such as earthquakes, typhoons, etc. which human prudence cannot foresee
204 or prevent Force Majeure
Re-examination (for the Board exam) can be allowed ____ times & shall not be
207 allowed to take another exam after one year has elapsed after the last exam: one
208 As Project Manager, the architect is compensated on a percentage basis of: 2%-5% of Project cost
209 The entity who can order changes at any time during construction is the: Architect
210 ____ includes labor, materials, & other equipment necessary to construction Work
212 The contract time is computed based from the receipt date of the ____ Notice to Proceed
213 PD 223 specifies the function of the Board of Architecture to Supervise & ____. Regulate
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214 The retention is released how many months after the date of final payment: 3 months
The architect shall not render free professional services except for Small Civic &
216 ____ projects Charitable
The ____ shall issue certificates of payment after inspection & acceptance of the
217 project Architect
The ____ is the person, firm or corporation who provides the guarantee for the
218 contractor’s bonds. Surety
219 The contractor is responsible for the ____ of building permit fees. Payment
Within what Period may the Contarctor after giving written notice to owner/architect
220 suspend work/terminated 10 days
contract?
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Contract documents
245 The third phase of an architect's regular services.
phase
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246 Project financing falls under what kind of service of the architect. Pre-design services
Specialized allied
247 Comprehensive planning falls under what service of the architect.
services
The fee of the architect for design-build services on a guaranteed maximum cost aside
248 10%
from his fee for regular design services.
249 What percentage of an architect's work is liability under the civil code. 10%
For interior design services, the architect shall be paid what percentage of the fee upon
250 50%
submission of the final design.
When the owner fails to implement the plans and documents for construction as prepared
251 85%
by the architect, the architect is entitled to receive what percentage of his fee.
The minimum fee per appearance of an architect when rendering service as an expert
252 PHP 500.00
witness shall be.
253 The minimum basic fee for specialized decorative building. 12%
254 The minimum basic fee for industrial buildings with a project cost below 50 million pesos. 6%
255 The minimum basic fee for hospitals with a project cost below 50 million pesos. 8%
The release of 10% retention by the owner shall be done after how many months from the
257 3 months
date of final payment.
258 Printed documents stipulating the procedural and administrative aspect of the contract. General conditions
Schedule of material
259 An outline specification enumerating the type and trade names of materials to be used.
and finishes
A statement from the architect confirming the amount of money due the contractor for work
261 Certificate of payment
accomplished.
A bond furnished by the contractor and his surety as a guarantee to execute the work in
262 Performance bond
accordance with the terms of the contract.
263 An offer to perform the work prescribed in a contract at a specified cost. Bid
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265 A stipulation of the use of specific products or processes without provision for substitution. Closed specification
266 A list of instructions stipulating the manner on which bids are to be prepared. Instruction to bidders
The performance and Payment Bonds shall be released by the owner after the expiration of
267 2 months
how many months from the final acceptance of the work.
268 The Guarantee Bond is released how many months after the date of final payment. 12 months / 1 yr
How many days shall the Building Official issue a certificate of occupancy after final
269 30 days
inspection of the project.
A statute specifying the period of time within which legal action must be brought for alleged
270 Statute of Limitation
damage or injury.
271 A bond, the form or content of which is prescribed by statute. Statutory Bond
A rule that certain kinds of contracts are enforceable unless signed and in writing or unless
272 Statute of Frauds
there is a written memorandum of their terms signed by the party to be charged.
A contract transferring the right of possession of buildings, property, etc., for a fixed period
273 Lease
of time, usually for periodical compensation called 'rent'.
275 The person receiving a possessory interest in buildings, property, etc., by lease. Lessee
276 The person granting a possessory interest in buildings, property, etc., by lease. Lessor
277 Range of the multiplier for Multiple of Direct Personnel Expense. 2-2.5
Multiple of Direct
278 This type of compensation is only applied to non-creative work.
Personnel Expenses
Percentage of
280 A world-wide used method of compensation for architectural services.
Construction Cost
This method of compensation is applied only to pre-design services, supervision work, and
Multiple of Direct
281 other works which the Architect may perform other than the regular and specialized allied
Personnel Expenses
services.
This type of compensation is similar to the concept being charged by realtors, developers, Percentage of
282
and lawyers. Construction Cost
For reimbursable expenses, how many kilometers from the Architect's office shall a work
283 50 kms.
be located to allow reimbursable expenses.
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This method of compensation is frequently used where there is continuing relationship on a Professional Fee Plus
284
series of projects. Expenses
The full-time construction inspector shall be under the technical control and supervision of
285 Architect
the ___.
286 Submission of shop drawings shall be accompanied by a ___ in duplicate. Letter of transmittal
287 How many sets of shop drawings for approval shall the contractor submit to the Architect? 3
Who shall have the responsibility of securing, but not liable for non-issuance, of the final
288 Contractor
occupancy permit.
True or false, can the owner relegate to the contractor the responsibility of establishing the
289 lot lines, boundary lines, easements, and benchmarks provided that the owner pays the TRUE
contractor for such works?
Who shall have the responsibility for establishing lot lines, boundary lines, easements, and
290 Owner
benchmarks?
Who shall pay for the services of a licensed surveyor for confirmation and certification of
291 the location of column centers, piers, walls, pits, trenches, pipe work, culvert work, utility Contractor
lines, and other similar works required by the contract.
Under PD 1096, what should be the proportion of sidewalk width to that of the road right- of-
294 (1/6)
way?
At what interest rate per month should a client pay the architect should the former fail to pay
295 2%
the latter beyond 30 days from receipt of billing?
What code holds the architect responsible for the building/structure he designed for a
296 Civil Code
certain period of time.
What type of compensation is applied to cases where the architect's personal time is Per Diem+Reimb.
297
required, such as conferences, joint venture activities, etc.? Expenses
298 What type of bond guarantees payment on all obligations arising from the contract? Payment Bond
What type of compensation is applied to most of Gov't projects and entails more paper
299 Lump Sum / Fixed Fee
works and is advantageous to both client and architect.
If the Project Manager is hired by the owner, who shall have the responsibility of hiring the
301 Project Manager
Construction Manager?
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True or false, based on the Civil Code, the Project Manager has no legal responsibility
302 TRUE
insofar as design and construction is concerned.
His primary responsibility is the exercise of overall cost control which relieves the owner of
303 many of the anxieties that usually beset , particularly those concerned with forecasting cost Project Manager
and completion dates.
In the architect's code of ethics, to whom does the architect has responsibility to seek
304 Public / People
opportunities for constructive service in civic and urban affairs?
305 What PD created the PRC which regulates the practice of various professionals. PD 223
Architect XYZ uses paid advertisements without sanction by professional consensus and
306 People / Public
years of experience. His action is unethical with respect to his relation to whom?
307 Additional information on contract documents issued to bidders before date of bidding. Bid Bulletin
The offer of a bidder to perform the work described by the contract documents when made
308 Proposal
out and submitted on the prescribed proposal form, properly signed and sealed.
The cashier's check or surety bond accompanying the proposal submitted by the bidder, as
309 a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract with the owner for the construction of Proposal Bond
the work, if the contract is awarded to him.
Instructions which may be issued prior to the bidding to supplement and/or modify
310 Special Provisions
drawings, specifications, and/or general conditions of the contract.
Written or printed description of work to be done describing qualities of material and mode
311 Specifications
of construction.
Means information, advice or notification pertinent to the project delivered in person or sent
312 by registered mail to the individual, firm or corporation at the last known business address Written Notice
of such individual, firm or corporation.
Means to build-in, mount in position, connect or apply any object specified ready for the
314 Install
intended use.
No further retention shall be made on the balance of the contract when how many percent
317 50%
of the contract has been completed?
No payment shall be made on contracts in excess of how many percent of the contract
318 65%
price.
319 The guarantee bond is equal to how many percent of the contract price? 30%
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How many percent of the architect's fee is payable to the architect upon completion of the
320 30%
preparation of the schematic design phase and up to final design development phase?
321 Standard factor computed for changes and/or revisions made on completed contracts. 2.5
Approximately, how many square meters of office space for the architect is built by the
322 12 sqm.
contractor as temporary facilities for the project.
All trees and other plants that need to be transplanted elsewhere within ___ meters shall be
323 50 / Contractor
done by the ___ at his own expense.
How many days prior to bidding shall the contractor seek the architect's clarification as to
325 15 Days
the particular areas of work which requires evaluation of the architect?
How many days upon written notice can a contractor terminate a contract with a valid
326 15 Days
reason?
Suspension of work for ___ days by order of any court or other public authority through no
327 90 Days
act or fault of the contractor gives the him the right to terminate contract.
True or false, the contractor can terminate contract if the owner should fail to pay the
328 False (30 days)
contractor any sum within 15 days after its award by arbitration
True or false, the contractor can terminate contract if the owner should fail to act upon any
329 False (15 days)
request for payment within 30 days after its certification by the architect.
330 Who declares bankruptcy as a valid reason for the termination of a contract? Contractor
True or false, upon termination of contract and upon the decision of the architect that
331 materials and equipment left by the contractor which do not belong to him can be used and TRUE
rent of such shall be borne by the failing contractor.
True or false, in case of suspension of work, all unpaid work executed including expenses
332 TRUE
incurred during suspension shall be evaluated by the architect and charged to the owner.
True or false, the owner has no right to claim liquidated damages if he takes over the work
333 FALSE
from the contractor for failure to complete the project.
How many days prior to canceling an insurance be given to the owner stipulating the
334 10 days
intention to cancel?
335 How many percent of the contract amount is the Performance Bond? 15%
336 How many percent of the contract amount is the Payment Bond? 15%
337 A contract provision setting forth the damages a party must pay in the event of his breach. Penalty Clause
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Basic Fee for Physical Planning Type 1 or site such as industrial estates, commercial 5,000 for First 50
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centers, sports complex, resorts, etc. Hectares
340 What presidential decree institutionalized the profession of environmental planning? PD 1308
341 It is a right enforceable against specific property to secure payment of an obligation. Liens
345 When rendering service as an expert witness, the architect is compensated ___/ hr. 500
Group 3 (Exceptional
350 Under what classification of Project does Stadium fall?
Character)
351 Minimum Per diem paid to the architect if work is beyond 50 kms. From office. PHP 750.00
Construction Phase
352 On the remaining 15% work fee of the architect, where does the 5% go.
Service
Repairs and corrective works at the expense of the contractor should be done within how
353 5 days
many days after written notice by owner?
Failure on the part of the contractor to remove condemned work shall give the owner right
354 to remove said work at contractor's exepense and contractor shall pay the owner the 10 days
expenses incurred within how many days from removal by the owner of said work?
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356 An area of a city where municipal buildings are grouped. Civic Center
Any article of property not consisting of or affixed to land plus any interest in land that is
357 Chattel
less than a freehold.
No person who is not a citizen of the Philippines may take the board exams or practice the
358 Reciprocity
profession unless the country of his relation allows the same ___.
cashier's check or surety bond with proposal submitted by the bidder that he will enter in
362 PROPOSAL BOND (5%)
the contract with the owner
PERFORMANCE BOND
363 approved form of the contractor and his surety to execute the work
(15%)
364 approved form of the contractor and his surety to pay all obligations PAYMENT BOND
365 guarantee to the quality of materials and equipment installed GUARANTEE BOND
contract between the owner and the contractor; including all supplemental agreements
366 AGREEMENT
thereto and all general and special provisions
367 invitaton issued to prospective bidders, giving information to the project INVITATION TO BID
list of instructions stipulating the manner on how bids are to be prepared and conditions for INSTRUCTION TO
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the award of contract BIDDERS
371 printed materials stipulating the procedural and adminitrative aspects of contract GENERAL CONDITIONS
instruction which may be issued prior to the bidding to supplement and or modify drawings,
372 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
specifications and general conditions
written or printed description of work to be done describing the qualities of materials and
373 mode of construction additional information which may be issued as an additon or SPECIFICATIONS
ammendment to the provisions of specifications
SCHED. OF MATERIALS
374 outline specification enumerating the type or trade names of materials to be used
AND FINISHES
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BREAKDOWN OF
listing of the different parts of the work indicating in each part the corresponding value in WORK AND
375
materials and labor; including allowance for profit and overhead CORRESPONDING
VALUE
376 information advice or notification pertinent to the project delivered. WRITTEN NOTICE
ACT OF GOD OR
377 earthquake, flood, typhoon, catalysmic phenomena of nature
FORCE MAJEURE
378 duration of time allowed by the contractor for the completion of the project TIME LIMITS
379 labor or materials or both as well as equipment, transportation or other facilities WORK
build in, mount in position, connect or apply any object specified ready for the intended
381 INSTALL
used
the cashier's check or bidders bond accompanying the proposal submitted by the bidders
383 as a guaranty that the bidder will enter into a contract with the owner for the works if the PROPOSAL / BID BOND
contract with the owner for the works if the contract is awarded to him.
a bond furnished by the contractor and his surety as a guarantee to the execution of the
384 PERFORMANCE BOND
work in accordance with the terns of the contract
385 as a guarantee to the quality for all obligations arising from his contract. PAYMENT BOND
as a guarantee to the quality of materials and equipment installed and the workmanship
387 GUARANTEE BOND
performed by the contractor.
are graphical presentations of the work involved in the project. They include all
388 DRAWINGS
supplementary details and shop drawings.
are written or printed description of work to be done prescribing qualities of materials and
389 SPECIFICATIONS
modes of construction
is the contract covering the performance of the work described in the contract documents
390 including all supplemental agreements thereto all general and special provisions pertaining AGREEMENT
to the work materials therefore
drawings, diagrams, illustrations, schedules, performance charts and other data prepared
391 by the contractor which illustrates how specific portions of the work shall be fabricated SHOP DRAWINGS
and/or installed.
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the binding resolution of disputes by one or more neutral persons as a substitute for
393 ARBITRATION
judicial proceeding.
the notice published by the owner & the invitations issued to prospective bidders giving
ADVERTISEMENT OR
394 information as to the nature of the proposed project condition for the issuance of contract
INVITATION TO BID
documents & date of bidding
395 is additional information on contract documents issued to bidders before date of bidding BID BULLETIN
the list of instructions stipulating the manner on how bids are to be prepared and conditions INSTRUCTION TO
396
for the award of contract BIDDERS
are instructions which maybe issued to supplement draeings & general conditions of the
397 SPECIAL PROVISION
contract
a contract provision setting forth the damagesa party must pay in the eventof a breach of
398 PENALTY CLAUSE
the contract
399 the offer of a bidder to kperform the work describbed by the contractc PROPOSAL
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