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Republic of the Philippines

SORSOGON STATE UNIVERSITY
Department of Engineering and Architecture
Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Sorsogon City

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 2

LECTURE 3

rafael j. balicano, fuap, dpa, ms arch. First semester SY 2021- 2022

ADMINISTERING THE REGULAR SERVICES OF THE ARCHITECT

STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP)

ON SPECIALIZED ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
(Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266)
SPP Document 203
(replacing the 1979 UAP Doc. 203)

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Time and technology have evolved to a level where specialized architectural services are
needed to complete, complement or supplement the necessary work for the totality of
a project.
1.2 Apart from the legal definition/s supplied under R.A. No. 9266, 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.
1.3 Specialized Architectural Services deals with specific expertise for further enhancement of
the architectural interior and exterior components of a project.
1.4 The Architect’s responsibility to man and society is to make sure that both the building and
its physical environment enhance the lives of people by strictly adhering to national and
international standards with regard to public health, safety and welfare.
1.5 The architectural plan and design of the building properly falls under the Architect’s
Regular Design Services (SPP Document No. 202).
1.6 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:
1.6.1 Architectural Interiors (AI)
1.6.2 Acoustic Design
1.6.3 Architectural Lighting Layout and Design
1.6.4 Site Development Planning (SDP)
1.6.5 Site and Physical Planning Services (including Master Development
Planning, Subdivision Planning and Urban Design)
1.6.6 Comprehensive Development Planning
1.6.7 Historic and Cultural Heritage Conservation and Planning
1.6.8 Security Evaluation and Planning
1.6.9 Building Systems Design
1.6.10 Facilities Maintenance Support
1.6.11 Building Testing and Commissioning
1.6.12 Building Environmental Certification
1.6.13 Forensic Architecture
1.6.14 Building Appraisal
1.6.15 Structural Conceptualization
1.6.16 Preliminary Services
1.6.17 Contract Documentation and Review
1.6.18 Post-Design Services (including Construction Management Services)
1.6.19 Dispute Avoidance and Resolution
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1.6.20 Architectural Research Methods

1.6.21 Special Building / Facility Planning and Design
1.6.22 Building Components
1.6.23 Management of Architectural Practices

1.7 The term Consulting Architect (CA) shall refer only to a RLA who may also be a separately
Registered and Licensed Professional (RLP) i.e. a natural person under Philippine law and
jurisprudence with a valid certificate of registration and a valid professional identification
card (representing the renewable license) for the lawful practice of one or more State-
regulated profession other than architecture.
1.8 For this SPP, the term Architect refers to the Consulting Architect (CA) who may be the
holder of a valid Specialist Certificate that may be issued by the Board and/or the
Commission, upon due qualification or accreditation by the IAPoA.

203.1 ARCHITECTURAL INTERIOR (AI) SERVICES

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Architectural Interiors (AI), specifically mentioned under Secs. 3 (4) (g) and 14 (3) of
R.A. No. 9266, involves the detailed planning and design of the indoor / enclosed
areas of any proposed building / structure, including retrofit, renovation, rehabilitation
or expansion work which shall cover all architectural and utility aspects, including the
architectural lay-outing of all building engineering systems found therein.
1.2 Depending on the complexity of the Project, the Architect undertaking professional AI
services must be sufficiently experienced in the planning, design and detailing of AI
elements.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
2.1 In the design of a building, the Architect works on a development concept. To realize
this, the Architect develops the design by determining the size and interrelationship of
interior spaces, laying out the furniture, movables, equipment, built-ins and fixtures to
support the required activities, thus making both the exterior and interior spaces
contribute to the total concept.
2.2 The Architect plans and designs the architectural interiors (AI) of buildings such that
they contribute to the physical, visual, intellectual and emotional comforts of the
intended end-users.
2.3 As such a specialist, the Architect:
2.3.1 prescribes space plans, stacking diagrams / sections and computations of areas for
the different activities and spaces to be integrated in a building Project.
2.3.2 lays out and prescribes furniture / built-ins / equipment for the project and prepares
specifications of AI components including all floor / wall / ceiling finishes, doors and
partition systems, hardware, modular or ready-assembled furniture pieces/ systems,
equipment, furnishings, built-ins, fixtures, signages and graphic devices, etc.
2.3.3 assists the Client in conducting bids or negotiations with General Contractors,
subcontractors and suppliers of building materials, furniture, equipment, fixtures, etc.
2.3.4 checks and approves samples of materials and shop drawings of AI components.
2.3.5 reviews and approves billings of AI components.
2.3.6 conducts final inspection and approves installed AI components and related items.

3. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

The Architect may enter into contract with the Owner in two possible ways:
3.1 Working in a dual capacity as Architect-of-record and as Consulting Architect for AI
services.
3.2 Working as Consulting Architect for AI services only.

4. METHOD OF COMPENSATION
4.1 For projects involving extensive detailing of AI components such as custom floor, wall,
ceiling construction and finishes, cabinet design, built-in components, equipment and
special fittings, the Architect’s Fee shall be a percentage of the cost of the AI work. This
excludes the fee of any Engineering and / or Specialist Consultants (SCs) working with
the Architect.
4.2 Should the Client separately hire the services of Specialist Consultants (SCs), their
professional fee shall be for the account of the Client.
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4.3 For this Specialized Service, the payment of the Architect’s services shall be as stated in
the Architect’s Guidelines.

203.2 ACOUSTIC DESIGN SERVICES

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Acoustic design services involve the detailed planning and design to control sound
transmission for compatibility with the architectural design concept.
1.2 Throughout architectural history, one of the limiting criteria in building design has been
the need to control sound in an enclosed space. The continuing evolution of products
and techniques in sound management and control has provided a wider flexibility in
the design of the interior environment. This allows the Architect to build an environment
that answers the acoustical demands of varied activities within an enclosed space.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
2.1 The Architect is the prime professional commissioned by the Owner/Client to plan and
design the building/structure and all its utilities and to coordinate the works of all allied
design professionals involved in the project including all inter-disciplinary and
specialized works. He shall make certain that these inputs comply with the
requirements of the project and are compatible with the architectural design concept.
2.2 As a specialist for acoustic design, the Architect:
2.2.1 prepares the drawings and specifications for acoustic design and treatment, sound
control and reinforcement, sound absorption, reflectance, insulation, etc.
2.2.2 assists the Owner/ Client in bidding out the work or in negotiating with a specialty
subcontractor
2.2.3 checks and approves samples of materials and equipment
2.2.4 conducts final inspection of work and equipment
2.2.5 assists Owner/ Client in evaluating the amount due the sub-contractor.

3. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

The Architect may enter into contract with the Owner in two possible ways:
3.1 Working in a dual capacity as Architect-of-record and as Consulting Architect for
acoustic design services.
3.2 Working as Consulting Architect for acoustic design services only.

4. METHOD OF COMPENSATION
4.1 The Architect’s Fee for acoustic design services shall depend on the complexity of the
works to be undertaken.
4.2 Should the Owner/Client hire separately the services of other Specialist Consultants
(SCs), their fee shall be for the account of the Owner/ Client and shall be paid directly
to the SC.
4.3 For this Specialized Service, the payment of the Architect’s services shall be as stated in
the Architect’s Guidelines.

203.3 ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING LAYOUT AND DESIGN

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Architectural Lighting Layout and Design Services involves the detailed planning and
design of light transmission, timing and control for compatibility with the architectural
design concept.
1.2 One of the limiting criteria in building design has been the need to control light in an
enclosed or defined space. The continuing evolution of products and techniques in
lighting has provided a wider flexibility in the design of the building’s interior and
exterior environments. This allows the Architect to build an environment that answers
the lighting demands of varied activities within and outside a building.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
2.1 The Architect is the prime professional commissioned by the Owner/Client to plan and
design the building / structure and all its utilities and to coordinate the works of all allied
design professionals involved in the project including all inter-disciplinary and
specialized works. He shall make certain that these inputs comply with the
requirements of the project and are compatible with the architectural design concept.
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2.2 As a specialist for lighting layout and design, the Architect :

2.2.1 prepares the drawings and specifications for lighting design, illumination, fixture
placement, efficiency, energy considerations, etc.
2.2.2 assists the Owner/ Client in bidding out the work or in negotiating with a specialty
subcontractor
2.2.3 checks and approve samples of materials and fixtures
2.2.4 conducts final inspection of work and fixtures
2.2.5 assists Owner/ Client to evaluate the amount due the sub-contractor.

3. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

The Architect may enter into contract with the Owner in two possible ways:
3.1 Working in a dual capacity as Architect-of-record and as Consulting Architect for
architectural lighting and layout design services.
3.2 Working as Consulting Architect for architectural lighting and layout design services
only.

4. METHOD OF COMPENSATION
4.1 The Architect’s Fee for lighting layout and design services shall depend on the
complexity of the works to be undertaken.
4.2 Should the Owner/Client hire separately the services of Specialist Consultants, the fee
shall be for the account of the Owner/Client and shall be paid directly to the
Consultant.
4.3 “Cost of the Work” means the total cost of all fixtures and accessories, which were
either designed, specified or procured by the Specialist Architect and/or his Specialist
Consultants (SCs) for the Owner/ Client, and that were used or installed in the project.
4.4 For this Special Service, the payment of the Architect’s services shall be as stated in the
Architect’s Guidelines.

203.4 SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANNING (SDP) SERVICES

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 The space planning, architectural lay-outing and utilization of spaces within and
surrounding a specific building / structure in relation with the existing natural and/or
built environments have to be a well-coordinated effort so that both the building /
structure and the host environment shall act as one. Arising from his concept of the
total environment, the Architect is not merely concerned with the building / structure
he creates but with the grounds and surrounding space as well. He studies the existing
environment in relation to the building / structure and consequently lays out the areas
/ grounds immediately surrounding the building / structure.
1.2 Ordinarily, the landscaping layout of small building projects could be done by the
Architect as part of the site development planning (SDP) effort. However, if the project
is large in scale, the Architect must hire other State-regulated professionals (RLPs) as
qualified Specialist Consultants (SCs).

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
2.1 The Architect, upon designing a building / structure, complements this with the design
of the surroundings that will make the space fit for a specific mood and for the
required activities. He lays out the open spaces in and around the structure such that
they contribute to the totality of the project.
2.2 In order to achieve a well-balanced design of the environment enveloping a specific
building / structure, the Specialist Architect:
2.2.1 conceptualizes the entire site development plan (SDP) including the generic scope of
civil works and the general scope of softscape and hardscape requirements.
2.2.2 conceptualizes the specifications for the needed civil works and utility lines.
2.2.3 assists the Owner/Client in bidding out the work or negotiating with landscape,
waterscape, rock formation contractors, etc., but mainly when no SC is available.

3. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

The Architect may enter into contract with the Owner in two possible ways:
3.1 Working in a dual capacity as Architect-of-record and as Consulting Architect for site
development planning services.
3.2 Working as Consulting Architect for site development services only.
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4. MANNER OF COMPENSATION
4.1 The Architect’s Fee for site development planning (SDP) services shall depend on the
estimated cost of the civil works and landscaping works i.e. hardscape and softscape,
depending on the magnitude and complexity of the work required by the project. If
the Architect is also certified and licensed as a separate RLP e.g. a Landscape
Architect, and is suitably experienced, the Architect’s fee shall increase
correspondingly, depending on the magnitude and complexity of the work required
by the project.
4.2 Should the Owner/ Client separately engage the services of a Landscape Architect,
the fee of the said Specialist Consultant shall be for the account of the Owner/Client
and paid directly to the SC.
4.3 For this Specialized Service, the payment of the Architect’s services shall be as stated in
the Architect’s Guidelines.

203.5 SITE AND PHYSICAL PLANNING (INCLUDING MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLANNING,

SUBDIVISION PLANNING AND URBAN DESIGN) SERVICES
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Physical planning refers to the orderly arrangement within a piece of land or property
on which vertical structures such as buildings, monuments and the like, as well as
horizontal developments such as rights-of-way (ROWs), open spaces and activity
spaces are to be proposed.
1.2 Planning, as we know it today, started with physical planning, with Architects
performing the lead role. The great cities of the world have taken shape mainly
through the activities of visionary Architects who actively engaged in physical
planning.
1.3 The Architect is concerned not merely with a building / structure but with its immediate
surroundings as well. In planning for a building, he studies its interrelationship with other
structures, the surrounding environment, and their effect and impact on the
neighboring areas.
1.4 If the Architect is commissioned to do physical plans for specific site, he has to go
beyond the study of human behavior and activities and must undertake an in-depth
study of the host site’s economic systems, its laws and regulations, tax structure,
infrastructure, utilities, and all other components that will have a bearing on the
project.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
2.1 All ideas and concepts have to be translated into physical plans before they can be
implemented. It is the Specialist Architect who provides a multi-dimensional point-of-
view to a 2- dimensional physical plan. By virtue of the Architect’s training and
experience in coordinating the works of a multi-disciplinary team, the Architect
becomes the logical Prime Professional responsible for directing team efforts to deal
with the required physical planning work.
2.2 Physical planning is concerned with the general quality of the settings for people and
their activities, buildings and other natural and man-made phenomenon.
2.3 The Architect undertakes the site planning of a project that requires a composite
arrangement of several buildings/ structures and their requisite amenities, facilities,
services and utilities within a natural or built setting.
2.4 Should other services be required by the project, such as environmental studies,
feasibility studies, market analysis, access / movement systems, impact analysis and
others, said services should be performed by duly-qualified professionals with the
Architect acting as the Lead Professional of the physical planning team.
2.5 Depending on the complexity of the project, the Architect may hire additional
Specialist Consultants (SCs) whose expert advice may be needed to validate certain
features of the physical plan. The fee of any additional SC needed in the project must
be paid separately by the Owner/Client.
2.6 When the Architect is commissioned to do physical planning for building sites such as
Industrial Estates, Commercial, Religious, Institutional and Government / Civic Centers,
Sports Complexes, Tourist Centers / Tourism Estates / Resorts, Amusement Parks,
Educational Facilities, Residential and Housing Subdivisions and the like, the Architect:

2.6.1 confers with the Owner/ Client on project requirements, secures sufficient primary
and secondary data to generate reliable projections and analyses which are to
be used as basis for the preparation of physical plans/designs.
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2.6.2 examines laws, ordinances, rules and regulations affecting the project i.e. code
searches, and considers the best industry practices applicable.
2.6.3 prepares framework and conceptual master development plans (FRDPs and
CMDPs) and report/s from relevant information gathered by other disciplines.
2.6.4 prepares Preliminary up to Detailed Master Development Plans (PMDPs/ DMDPs)
showing the physical layout / distribution of areas, road network/s, vehicular and
pedestrian movement / access systems, legal easements, basic utility layouts /
corridors, landscape layouts, lot pad elevations, lot primacy matrices, deed of
restrictions (DoR), development standards and guidelines (DSG), lot counts and
typology, land use tabulations, building footprints, roof-prints, basement level-
prints, view corridors, building cast shadow projections and/or reflected light /
heat projections from buildings, etc., and presents the same to the Owner/Client,
the Government and at public consultations as needed.
2.6.5 prepares the SPPCC for the total physical development.
2.6.6 undertakes modifications, revisions and changes as may be required by the
Owner/ Client and the project within the engagement period.
2.6.7 prepares the finalized plans, reports and specifications needed for approval by
Owner/ Client or proper government agencies concerned.
2.6.8 prepares the phasing of the construction with the concurrence of the
Owner/Client.
2.6.9 prepares Project Cost Estimates (PCE) based on current cost parameters.

1. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

The Architect may enter into contract with the Owner in two possible ways:
1.1 Working in a dual capacity as Architect-of-record and as Consulting Architect for site
and physical planning services.
1.2 Working as Consulting Architect for site and physical planning services only.

2. MANNER OF COMPENSATION
The fee structure for Site and Physical Planning Services by the Architect shall be as stated in
the Architect’s Guidelines.

203.6 COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLANNING (CDP) SERVICES

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Comprehensive Development Planning (CDP) Services are based on the concept of
expanded physical planning services to include other activities necessary for the
proper handling of the numerous components considered in the formulation,
implementation and realization of a Master Development Plan (MDP). Comprehensive
Development Planning (CDP) covers the range of all services from primary data
gathering through the formulation of the MDP and the parallel preparation of the
environmental impact assessment / statement (EIA/S).
1.2 While the planning team is multi-disciplinary, the CDP Services may place heavy
emphasis on the non-physical / non-engineering components of the development
plan i.e. financial, economic / market demand / forecast, administrative-political-
institutional-legal, socio-cultural, environmental, and the like. In contrast, MDP Services
puts a premium on the physical planning and engineering components of the
development plan, which are the direct or sequential physical translations of the inputs
from the initial stages of the CDP effort.
1.3 If suitably trained and experienced, the Architect’s ability to synthesize and organize
into a whole (the various information relating to the user’s needs, perception and
expectations, site and climatic conditions, construction technology, materials, cost
and other information) qualifies him to take the lead role in an undertaking that cuts
across various disciplines.
1.4 The Consulting Architect is concerned with the management and use of land as well as
theconservation, preservation and upgrading of the human environment. Since the
Architect, particularly if a separate RLP i.e. Environmental Planner (EnP) with suitable
training and experience in physical and land use planning, has the social commitment
and technical experience as coordinator of several disciplines, he is qualified to lead
the multi-disciplinary team in offering Comprehensive Development Planning (CDP)
Services.
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1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
1.1 If the Architect (an RLA) is separately qualified and suitably experienced as an
Environmental Planner, the range of all services offered by the Architect from data
base gathering, to the preparation of environmental impact assessments/statements
(EIA/S), up to the formulation of the Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP), may
include the following components:
1.1.1 Physical Component - land use and the changes which occur within the physical
environment (within the space where such activities take place), represented mainly
by the MDP.
1.1.2 Economic Component - the nation’s assets and its management.
1.1.3 Socio-Cultural Component - the people, their living conditions and the seeking of
ways to ameliorate it.
1.1.4 Transport Component - road and transit networks, land-sea-air linkages, the
movement of people and goods from one place to another.
1.1.5 Legal and Administrative Component - the relationship of adopted development
proposals and policies to existing laws.
1.2 Comprehensive Development Planning (CDP) calls for the detailed study of physical,
social, economic and administrative components and as such requires the expertise
and knowledge of Specialist Consultants (SCs).
1.3 When the Consulting Architect is commissioned to do a Comprehensive Development
Planning effort, he performs the following:
1.3.1 identifies existing land use, resources, social behavior and interaction;
1.3.2 undertakes environmental analysis, demographic analysis and feasibility studies;
1.3.3 examines existing laws, ordinances, political/ social constraints;
1.3.4 prepares the conceptual development plans, policies, implementing strategies to
arrive at the desired comprehensive and/or master planning solution/s.

2. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

The Architect may enter into contract with the Owner in two possible ways:
2.1 Working in a dual capacity as Architect-of-record and as Consulting Architect for
comprehensive development planning services.
2.2 Working as Consulting Architect for comprehensive development planning services
only.

3. MANNER OF COMPENSATION
Compensation for the foregoing specialized architectural service shall be through man-
months i.e. 22 man-days multiplied by 8 man-hours, and multiplied by a factor to cover
other direct and indirect costs e.g. overhead, etc. or as prescribed by the Architect’s
Guidelines.

203.7 HISTORIC AND HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND PLANNING

The suitably trained and experienced Consulting Architect in this area of architectural
practice provides research, assessment, recording, management, interpretation and
conservation of historical heritage.

203.8 SECURITY EVALUATION AND PLANNING

The Consulting Architect in this area of practice arranges and formulates methods of rating
and ascertaining the value of structures or facilities which must be fully secured, kept safe,
protected, assured, guaranteed and provided sufficient safeguards for the conduct of any
work or activity.

203.9 BUILDING SYSTEMS DESIGN

The Architect in this area of practice engages in methods of producing building components
in a highly engineered, efficient and cost-effective manner, particularly for residential and
commercial applications.

203.10 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE SUPPORT

The Consulting Architect in this area of practice provides the Owner/Client with means and
measures to ensure the proper function and maintenance of the building / structure and site
after final inspection.
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203.11 BUILDING TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

The Architect in this area of practice recommends the systematic process of ensuring that a
building / structure’s array of systems is planned, designed, installed and tested to perform
according to the design intent and the building’s operational needs. If the building materials,
equipment and systems are not installed properly or are not operating as intended, the
effectiveness, efficiency, productivity and other benefits of high performance plans/designs
will not be achieved.

203.12 BUILDING ENVIRONMENT CERTIFICATION

A building environment rating system is needed to evaluate the environmental performance
of a building and to encourage market migration towards sustainable design. The rating
system must be:
credit-based, allowing projects to earn points for environment-friendly use of the
building / structure and actions taken during planning, design, construction and
occupancy.
flexible, such that projects need not meet identical requirements to qualify.
consensus-based and market-driven in order to accelerate the development and
implementation of green building practices.
The Consulting Architect in this area of practice must have much more than the basic
knowledge of Green Architecture and Environmental and/or Sustainable Design and
sufficient knowledge of the governing environmental laws and environmental investigation
processes and procedures under international protocols such as the Philippine Solid Waste,
Clean Air and Clean Water Acts, DENR administrative issuances and the like.

203.13 FORENSIC ARCHITECTURE

The Architect in this area of practice undertakes a scientific study on the built environment’s
well-being, which allows the Architect to focus on the ways in which the building/structure
can best maintain itself and prolong its life in a cost-efficient manner, and finally provide
recommendations to the Owner/ Client. The forensic study may include:
determination as to the causes of building, building component and/or building
material
deterioration
the causes of observed building deficiencies e.g., non-compliance with planning and
building laws, deviations from original use or function of spaces
research on possible faulty activities and operations during the project implementation
phase
determination of faulty plan/ design and/or construction methodology.

203.14 BUILDING APPRAISAL

Appraisal is defined as an act or process of estimating value. The Consulting Architect in this
area of practice places value on the building / structure condition and defects, and on its
repair and maintenance, including the required improvements.

203.15 STRUCTURAL CONCEPTUALIZATION

The Architect in this area of practice conceives, chooses and develops the type, disposition,
arrangement and proportioning of the structural elements of an architectural work, giving
due considerations to safety, cost-effectiveness, functionality and aesthetics.

203.16 PRELIMINARY SERVICES

The Consulting Architect in this area of practice must have much more than the basic
knowledge of Site Analysis, Space Planning and Management, Architectural Programming,
and the other services under SPP Document 201.

203.17 CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION AND REVIEW SERVICES

The Architect in this area of practice must have much more than the basic knowledge of
Specification Writing, Estimation and Quantity Survey, Architectural Production, Architectural
Software, Architectural Support Services and Contract Document Review.

203.18 POST-DESIGN SERVICES (INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION SERVICES)

The Consulting Architect in this area of practice must have much more than the basic
knowledge of Pre-Construction, Construction, Post-Construction and the other services under
SPP Documents 204, 206 and 207.
Included under this specialized practice is the preparation of the Fire Safety and Life
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Assessment Report (FALAR) required by R.A. No. 9514, the 2008 Fire Code of the Philippines
and its 2009 IRR.

203.19 DISPUTE AVOIDANCE AND RESOLUTION

The Architect in this area of practice must have much more than the basic knowledge of the
various modes of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) prescribed under R.A. No. 9285, the
ADR Act of 2004 and its IRR i.e. Construction Arbitration, Mediation and Conciliation,
Negotiation and of Contract Administration, Quality Surveys, Appraisals and Adjustments and
Expert Testimony. An Architect specializing in ADR must preferably be State-accredited.

203.20 ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH METHODS

The Consulting Architect in this area of practice must have much more than the basic
knowledge of Research Methods, Philippine Architecture and its History, Architectural
Materials and Finishes, Building Types and Standards, Architectural Design Trends,
Architectural Writing and Architectural Photography.

203.21 SPECIAL BUILDING/ FACILITY PLANNING AND DESIGN

The Architect in this area of practice must have much more than the basic knowledge of the
Planning and Design Processes required for Housing Developments, Recreational and Tourism
Estates, Health Care and Hospitality Facilities, Transportation and Telecommunications
Facilities, Production and Extractive Facilities, Utility-related Developments, Secure Facilities,
Business and Industrial Parks, Economic Zones and Community Architecture and the like.

203.22 BUILDING COMPONENTS

The Consulting Architect in this area of practice must have much more than the basic
knowledge of Building Materials and Finishes, Construction Methodologies, Building Envelopes
including cladding and roofing systems, Architectural Fenestrations and Architectural
Hardware, Fixtures and Fittings.

203.23 MANAGEMENT OF ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICES

The Architect in this area of practice must have much more than the basic knowledge of the
Types of Architectural Office Operations, Architectural Office Management, Accounting /
Finance / Taxation / Audit, Labor Code, Architectural Marketing and Project Development,
Proposals / Negotiations / Contracts, Contract Administration, File Management and
Limitations of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO)
Operations.

General Notes:

METHOD OF COMPENSATION FOR SPECIALIZED ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

Compensation for the foregoing specialized architectural services, all of which may
be classified as additional or extra services, shall be through man-months i.e. 22 man-
days multiplied by 8 man-hours, and multiplied by a factor to cover other direct and
indirect costs e.g. overhead, etc. or any other applicable mode of determination of
the Architect’s fee as stated in Doc. 201, Doc. 202 and the Architect’s Guidelines.
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STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP)

ON FULLTIME SUPERVISION SERVICES
(Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266)
SPP Document 204-A
(replacing the 1979 UAP Doc. 204-A)

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 For the past 50 years, four principal members were involved in the design and building
construction process:
1.1.1 The Owner who orders for the implementation of a project;
1.1.2 The Architect and his Specialist Consultants (SCs) who render plan / design
services and limited inspection work;
1.1.3 The Contractor who performs the construction work;
1.1.4 The individual or group of individuals who assist in the supervision and delivery of
the work.
1.2 The Architect-in-charge of construction (Aicc) is directly and professionally responsible
and liable for the construction supervision of the project.
1.3 When projects were still manageable in size, the Architect was then assisted by a
construction inspector, traditionally called Clerk-of-Works. As projects became more
complex, it became necessary for a construction supervision group to do the full-time
inspection at the project site.
1.4 The Construction Supervision Group (CSG) is normally recommended by the Architect
based on their performance, and hired by the Owner. They are answerable to both
the Owner and Architect.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
2.1 Quality Control
2.2 Evaluation of Construction Work
2.3 Preparation of Daily Inspection Reports
2.4 Filing of documents
The detailed tasks shall be as specified under the Architect’s Guidelines.

3. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

There are two ways by which the Architect may enter into contract with the Owner:
3.1 Working in a dual capacity as Architect-of-record and as Consulting Architect for
fulltime supervision services or as the Construction Supervision Group (CSG). As the
Architect-of record (Aor) of the project, the Aor is in a better position to interpret his
drawings and documents and to assure conformity by the Contractor. He can assign
his staff to undertake the fulltime supervisory work to perform the works as enumerated
in the Architect’s Guidelines.
3.2 Working as Consulting Architect for fulltime supervision services only or as the CSG.

4. METHOD OF COMPENSATION
The Architect’s compensation is based on the Architect’s / architectural firm’s talents, skill,
experience, and on the type and level of professional services provided. Compensation for
Fulltime Supervision Services may be based on one or more of the following:
4.1 Percentage (%) of Project Construction Cost (PCC)
The Architect’s Fee for Fulltime Supervision as based on the PPC shall be detailed in the
Architect’s Guidelines.
4.2 Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses
This cost-based method of compensation is applicable only to non-creative work such
as accounting, secretarial, research, data gathering, preparation of reports and the
like. This method of compensation is based on technical hours spent and does not
account for creative work since the value of creative design cannot be measured by
the length of time the designer has spent on his work. The computation is made by
adding all costs of technical services (man hours x rate) and then multiplying it by a
multiplier to cover overhead and profit. The multiplier ranges from 1.5 to 2.5
depending on the office set-up, overhead and experience of the Architect and the
complexity of the Project.

Other items such as cost of transportation, living and housing allowances of foreign
consultants, out-of-town living and housing allowances of the local consultants and
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the like, are all to be charged to the Client. At the start of the commission, the
Architect shall make known to the Client the rate of professionals and personnel who
will be assigned to the Project and the multiplier that has to be applied before
agreeing on this method of compensation.

FORMULA
Assume:
A = Architect’s rate / hour
C = Consultant’s rate / hour
T = Rate per hour of Technical Staff, Inspectors and others involved in the Project

AN, CN, TN = No. of hours spent by Architect, Consultants and Technical Staff
M = Multiplier to account for overhead and reasonable profit. The value may range from 1.5
to 2.5 depending on the set-up of the Architect’s office and the complexity of the
Project.
R = Reimbursable expenses such as transportation, housing and living allowance of
Consultant, transportation, per diem, housing and living allowance of local consultants
and technical staff if assigned to places over 100km. from area of operation of the
Architect. Cost of printing of extra set of drawings, reports, maps, contract documents,
etc. over the seven (7) copies submitted to the Client, overseas and long distance calls,
technical and laboratory tests, licenses, fees, taxes and similar cost items needed by the
Project.

Direct cost = AN + CN + TN

Fee = Direct Cost x M

Total Cost of Service charged to Client = Fee + R

4.3 Professional Fee Plus Expenses

This method of compensation is frequently used where there is continuing relationship
involving a series of projects. It establishes a fixed sum over and above the reimbursement for
the Architect’s technical time and overhead. An agreement on the general scope of the
work is necessary in order to set an equitable fee.

4.4 Lump Sum or Fixed Fee

This method may be applied to government projects since they entail more paper work and
time-consuming efforts.

4.5 Per Diem, Honorarium Plus Reimbursable Expenses

In some cases a Client may request an Architect to do work which will require his personal
time such as:
4.5.1 attending project-related meetings, conferences or trips;
4.5.2 conducting ocular inspection of possible project sites; and
4.5.3 conferring with others regarding prospective investments or ventures and the like.

For these particular activities, the Architect as agent of the Owner may be paid on a per
diem and honorarium basis plus out-of-pocket expenses such as but not limited to travel,
accommodations and subsistence.

4.6 Mixed Methods of Compensation

The SPP provides for more than one method of compensation on a project. Each project
should be examined to determine the most appropriate method of compensation.

5. LIMITATION OF AUTHORITY
5.1 The Construction Supervision Group (CSG), which may be a qualified architectural
firm, or which the Architect is only part of, shall not assume the responsibility of the
Contractor’s project superintendent.
5.2 The CSG shall not make decisions on matters that are the sole responsibility of the
Architect-of record (Aor).
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6. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY
6.1 The Construction Supervision Group (CSG) is responsible to the Owner only for
administrative matters. For technical matters, the CSG is responsible to the Architect-
of-record (Aor).
6.2 Under Article 1723 of the present Civil Code, the CSG may appear not to have any
legal responsibility since the Architect-of-record (Aor) and Engineers-of-record (Eors)
are responsible for the design while the Contractor is responsible for the construction.
However, a Service Contract / Agreement between the CSG and the Owner may
stipulate certain professional responsibilities and civil liabilities of the CSG, particularly if
the CSG is party to the review of the Contract Documents and their subsequent
evaluation and interpretation during the course of construction.
6.3 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.

7. QUALIFICATIONS
Inspectors of the Construction Supervision Group (CSG) must have the ff:
7.1 A Bachelor of Science in Architecture (B.S. Arch.) degree
7.2 Extensive experience in design and building construction and must be very
knowledgeable in building materials and construction detailing.