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The document discusses standards of professional practice for pre-design services by architects. It covers the scope of pre-design services, which include consultation, feasibility studies, site selection, programming, and other services. It also discusses how architects can provide pre-design services as individuals, firms, or through association with other professionals.

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STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP)

ON PRE-DESIGN SERVICES
(Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266)
SPP Document 201
(replacing the 1979 UAP Doc. 201)

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. The basic services provided by the Architect have remained relatively
unchanged over the years. However, the Architect must expand his services
in response to the increasing demands of his/her Clients, the evolution of new
standards of regulated professional practice, the advancement of technology
and the enactment of new laws.

1.2. It will be most advantageous to the Client to involve the Architect in the
earliest stages of the project since the Architect, if suitably experienced, can
provide the Client with objective project analysis, establishing parameters to
optimize building needs vis-à-vis available resources and attendant
constraints.

2. SCOPE OF PRE-DESIGN SERVICES

The Pre- Design Services cover a broad line of architectural services ranging from
initial problem identification to activities that would allow the Architect to initially
conceptualize an array of architectural and allied solutions. 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.

2.1 Consultation

When a Client calls upon the Architect to give oral or written advice and
direction, to attend conferences, to make evaluations and appraisals
regarding a contemplated project and similar activities, the Architect renders
valuable inputs whether or not the Client pursues the project.

These preliminary studies involve the procurement, analysis and use of

secondary information gathered for the project to aid the Client in early
decision-making. They represent the s initial assessment of a

identifiable directions/ options. Researched/ processed/ validated secondary

data are generally used for such studies e.g. electronic, print, etc.

2.3 Feasibility Studies

Detailed analysis of the project based on pre-feasibility studies will determine

the viability of a proposed development. The studies will set the project
against present and future trends to forecast how it will perform over time.
This requires primary data gathering and analysis.

2.4 Site Selection and Analysis

This entails the formulation of site criteria, assistance to the Client in site
evaluation as well as analysis to determine the most appropriate site/s for a
proposed project or building program.

2.5 Site Utilization and Land-Use Studies

development potentials through the proper utilization of land. The analysis

covers the context of the site as well as that of its surrounding environment
and the development controls that apply to the site and its environs.

2.6 Architectural Research

Architectural research entails the conduct of primary and secondary

researches and assembled facts used as basis for conclusion.

2.7 Architectural Programming

This analytical problem-seeking process will lead to the statement and

identification of both horizontal and vertical requirements in offering a
solution. It incorporates a space program with characterizations of the
envisioned spaces such as ambiance, cost range, etc.

The Architect determines the adequate size and appropriate configuration

and assemblage for a proposed project in consideration of the use, allocation
and interface of spaces for given activities. Space planning is done mainly
through primary data gathering such as interviews, consultations, interfaces,
focus group discussions (FGDs), space planning surveys, space audits, etc.
and subsequent analyses i.e. spatial layouts with stacking concepts,
particularly for multi-storey structures.

2.9 Space Management Studies

An analysis of the space requirements of the project based on organizational

structure and functional set-up pinpoints linkages and interaction of spaces.
The formulation of the space program will serve as the basis for the
development of the architectural plan/design.

2.10 Value Management

This technique is applied in the cost management process to minimize the

negative effect of simplified operations associated with many cost-reduction
programs. The goal of value management is to achieve an unimpaired
program at minimum cost. Thus, a plan, design or system that has been
successfully value-managed will still satisfy the same performance criteria as
the costlier alternatives.

2.11 Design Brief Preparation

Under design brief preparation, the Architect states the project terms of
reference (ToR) including the concept, objectives and other necessary
requirements to bid out architectural services (whether public or private).

2.12 Promotional Services

Projects may require promotional activities in order to develop and generate
financial support and acceptance from governing agencies or from the
general public. In such cases, the Architect can act as the agent of the Owner
by producing and coordinating the additional activities necessary to complete
the services. In all such activities, the Architect must maintain his professional
status as the representative of the Owner.

3.1 After the initial meeting/ conversation/ correspondence with the Client, the
Architect must submit his proposal for pre-design services, stating the
following:
3.1.1 Scope of Work
3.1.2 Manner of Payment
3.1.3
3.1.4 Other Conditions of Services
3.2 The Architect can render services in any of the following ways:
3.2.1 As an individual Architect he must have special training and be
knowledgeable in different fields to supplement his skills.
3.2.2
It is possible for Architects (as natural persons) working in a single firm
to specialize in a variety of ways. Many Architects and firms (juridical
persons) specialize without losing the generalist approach of the
Architect or firm.
3.2.3 By Association, Consultation or Networking

Another common practice is consultation between an Architect and a

firm of other disciplines, under the extended terms of the Owner-
Architect Agreement.

4. METHOD OF COMPENSATION

s compensation is
talents, skill, experience, imagination, and on the type and level of professional
services provided. Compensation for Pre-Design Services may be based on one or
more of the following:

4.1 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

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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

FORMULA
Assume:
A=

T= Rate per hour of Technical Staff, Researchers 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-
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 100 km. from the area
of operation of the Architect.
Cost of printing of extra set of drawings, reports, maps, contract documents, etc.
over the five (5) 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.

Fee = Direct Cost x M

Total Cost of Service charged to Client = Fee + R

4.2 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

agreement on the general scope of the work is necessary in order to set an

equitable fee.

4.3 Lump Sum or Fixed Fee

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

4.4 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:

4.4.1 attending project-related meetings, conferences or trips;

4.4.2 conducting ocular inspection of possible project sites; and

4.4.3 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.

4.5 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 and
equitable method of compensation.

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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 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
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)

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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

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

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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:

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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, sub-contractors 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

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 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.

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4.2 Should the Client separately hire the services of Specialist Consultants (SCs),
their professional fee shall be for the account of the Client.

4.3
as stated in the .

203.2 ACOUSTIC DESIGN SERVICES

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Acoustic design services involves 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 sub-contractor

2.2.3 Checks and approves samples of materials 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 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
as stated in the .

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
This allows the Architect to build
an environment that answers the lighting demands of varied activities within
and outside a building.

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 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 sub-contractor

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 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.

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4.3 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
stated in the

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.

2.2.3 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.

4. MANNER OF COMPENSATION

4.1 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
e 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
shall be as stated in the

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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
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
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.

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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.

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-

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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 .

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

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 the conservation, 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.

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 -

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.

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
.

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.

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.

203.11 BUILDING TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

The Architect in this area of practice recommends the systematic process of

, designed, installed

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
-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

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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.

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
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,

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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
Doc. 201, Doc. 202 and the
Guidelines.

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STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP)
ON POST-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
(Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266)
SPP Document 205
(replacing the 1979 UAP Doc. 205)

7. INTRODUCTION
7.3 Building administration and management goes beyond maintenance and
upkeep functions. It requires the services of a multi-disciplinary professional
who can perform a wide range or functions for the efficient and economical
operation and maintenance of a building, facility or a complex.
7.4 In Post-Construction Services, the channels of communication are kept open
among the building owners, operators, architects, engineers, builders,
manufacturers, building research groups, utility providers, furniture and
equipment vendors and building administrators/ property managers to provide
access to information regarding the performance and upkeep of buildings.
7.5 The Architect may be engaged as the Building Administrator and/or Property
Manager of a commercial, industrial, residential or institutional building, facility
or complex to maximize the lifespan of the building/s in order to produce the
maximum economic return.

8. SCOPE OF SERVICES

8.1 Building and Facilities Administration

8.1.1 Building Maintenance. The Architect shall:

a. See to it that the building and all the parts thereof (structure,
plumbing, electrical, partitions, finishes, etc.) are all in good
condition.

b. Formulate and enforce rules for the proper use of the building and
facility, particularly in the common areas and the emergency/
egress/ exit areas.

c. Monitor security services, and

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d. Monitor maintenance and upkeep services (cleanliness of corridors,
lobbies, stairs and other common areas, exits, parking areas,
garbage collection)
2.1.2 Grounds and Landscaping Supervision. The Architect shall:
a. Supervise landscape contractors and gardeners for the proper
watering, pruning, trimming and maintenance of the landscape
(both hardscapes and softscapes);
b. Maintain orderly entrances, exits and parking areas; and
c. Maintain streets i.e. road rights-of way (RROWs), walkways, and
ramps.
2.1.3 Building Equipment Maintenance. The Architect shall:
a. Assist the proper third parties in seeing to it that all equipment (air-
conditioning, sprinkler system, generators, transformers, tele
communications equipment, etc.) are properly maintained and in
good working condition
2.1.4 Business Development and Management. The Architect shall:
a. Innovate schemes to attain maximum building occupancy

b. Bill the tenants for rentals and utilities (electricity, water, telephone,
cable, gas and other/ related dues)
2.2 Post-Construction Evaluation
2.2.2 Upon the request of the Owner, the Architect shall:
a. evaluate the initial design program vs. the actual use of the facility;
b. determine the effectiveness of the various building systems and the
materials systems in use;
c. assist the proper third parties in evaluating the functional
effectiveness of the design and construction process undertaken,
and
d. study, research, and give solutions to any discovered/ emerging/
evolving defects and failures such as shrinkage, water seepage

(Reference Doc 203).

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 post-construction services.
3.2. Working as Consulting Architect for post-construction services only.

4. METHOD OF COMPENSATION

4.1. Percentage of gross rentals, maintenance and security fees; and/or

4.2. Monthly salary/ fee.

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STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP)
ON DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES
(Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266)
SPP Document 207
(replacing the 1979 UAP Doc. 207)

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 In any 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 Design-Build Services.

1.2 The building industry and the architectural profession have devised several
methods of project delivery with the ultimate goal of handling projects in the
shortest possible time, at the lowest possible cost and at an acceptable
quality and performance.

1.3 An Architect with his education, training and expertise qualifies him to take a
direct role in the project, from conceptualization to implementation.

1.4 Design-Build Services simplifies and expedites the process of project delivery
while providing creative cost-effective solutions.

1.5 The Architect renders professional services in the implementation of his

design. In Design-Build Services, he assumes the professional responsibility
and civil liability for both the design and the construction of the project.

2. SCOPE OF DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES

2.1 Design-Build Services by Administration

The scope of Design-

Regular Design Services (reference SPP Document 202) namely:

2.1.1 Project Definition Phase

2.1.2 Schematic Design Phase

2.1.3 Design Development Phase

2.1.5 Construction Phase

When the various phases of design services are completed, the

Construction Phase goes beyond periodic inspection and assessment
to include the following:

a. Preparation of schedule of work, program and estimates of

materials, labor, transportation, equipment and services as
reference for the construction.

b. Organization and hiring of construction personnel, designation of

duties and remunerations

c. Negotiation and entering into contract with piecework contractors

and evaluation of work accomplishments

d. Procurement of materials, plants and equipment, licenses and

permits

e. Authorizing and undertaking payments of accounts

f. Keeping records and books of accounts

g. Negotiation with Government and private agencies having

jurisdiction over the project, and

h. Management of all other business transactions related to the

project construction / implementation.

2.2 Design-Build Services with Guaranteed Maximum Project Construction

Cost

2.2.1 This method is essentially the same as Design-Build Services by

Administration except that the Owner/ Client is provided a guaranteed
maximum project construction cost for the construction of the project.

2.2.2 The Owner/ Client is given an estimate of the project, and upon
completion, if there is realized savings from the estimated project

2.2.3 The project construction cost is guaranteed by the Architect not to

exceed Ten Percent (10%) of the estimated project construction cost.
Should the actual cost exceed the estimated project construction cost
plus Ten Percent (10%), the Architect shall be liable for the excess
amount but only up to the amount of his administration Fee.

2.2.4 Should there be additional expenditures beyond the guaranteed

maximum project construction cost which are due to legitimate
change/variation orders (CVOs), extra work orders (EWOs),
substantial escalation of prices of the costs of materials or labor as
evidenced by data certified by a nationally recognized agency such as
the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), or to other
causes not attributable to the fault of the Architect, the additional costs
shall be borne by the Owner/ Client.

14. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

4.5 The Architect may be involved in construction, including that of his own
design, by adopting an arrangement different from the general way of bidding
out projects to constructors, or from the different modes of Design-Build
Services (DBS). Such an arrangement may take the form of any of the
following:

4.5.1 The Architect is part of or a member of the entity constructing his

design. He works in tandem with or has authorized an entity to
construct his design.

4.5.2 The Architect is himself a State-licensed contractor implementing his

design (or that of others).

4.6 In adopting any of the above arrangements, or any acceptable variation

thereof, the Architect must strictly adhere to the following: :

4.6.1 The Architect must retain his separate / distinct professional identity,
prerogatives and integrity as an Architect, and is therefore subject to
the standards and tenets of the SPP, particularly Document 200,
otherwise known as the Code of Ethical Conduct and SPP Document
202.

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4.6.2 Whatever mode the Architect adopts in being involved in construction,
he must strictly adhere to the tenets of the Architects Credo with the

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 hi

5. METHOD OF COMPENSATION

5.1 The manner of payment to the Architect follows the progress of construction.
All costs for labor and materials are paid directly by the Client. The Architect
does not advance any money for payment of expenditures connected with the
work. Generally, a revolving fund is given to the Architect beforehand and is
accounted for and subject to periodic auditing by the Client.

5.2 Cost of all permits, licenses and other incidentals to the work are paid by the
Owner/ Client.

5.3 The Architect may appoint, subject to the Owner/

construction superintendent, purchasing agent, timekeeper and property clerk
aside from the usual labor personnel required. Salaries of such persons are
paid by the Owner/
this SPP.

5.4 The method of compensation may be modified by using the relevant

alternatives detailed in SPP Doc. 202.

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STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP)
ON PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTING
SERVICES (PACS)
(Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266)
SPP Document 209
(replacing the 1981 UAP Doc. 210)

15. FOREWORD

15.1 On March 20, 1980, then President Ferdinand E. Marcos, recognizing the
role of the members of accredited professional organizations (APOs) in
nation building and in the pursuit of national goals, issued Letter of Instruction
(LoI) No. 1000 which directs all government agencies and any of its
instrumentalities to give priority to members of the APOs in the hiring of its
employees and in the engagement of professional services. This amply

professionals i.e. registered and licensed professionals (RLPs)

15.2 Consequent to this, the Philippine Federation of Professional Associations

(PFPA), the umbrella organization of all professional associations accredited
by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC, hereinafter the

membership consisted of fourteen (14) accredited technological APOs at that

15.3 The said document contained a comprehensive coverage of provisions in

consonance with national policies and compatible with norms of accepted
professional practices, was seen as a much needed vehicle by which the
Filipino professionals can accelerate their contribution to national
development.

15.4 Three decades hence, it has become urgent to re-visit this document in light
of the influx of foreign consultants (FCs) and the proliferation of entities

training, and experience required for rendering competent services. This

necessity does not spring only from narrow professional needs, but more
significantly it underscores the need for utilizing qualified Filipino
professionals in the comprehensive development of our country.

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15.5 Considering the foregoing, this amended version of the 1981 Standard
Guidelines on Consulting Services, based on the document jointly drafted by
PTC and Council for the Built and Natural Environments (CBNE) in
accordance with their Joint Resolution No. 2009-01 dated December 11,
2009, embodies relevant provisions of professional regulatory laws (PRLs)
governing the various APOs, national policies, principles and
rules/regulations/guidelines/manuals of procedure (MoP) governing State-
regulated professional practices, as well as the basic terms and conditions
for the engagement of Professional Consultants, such as Consulting
Architects defined under R.A. No. 9266 (The Architecture Act of 2004) and its
2004 implementing rules and regulations (IRR).

15.6 All national and local government agencies and instrumentalities,

government-owned or controlled corporations (GOCCs) and institutions, as
well as those in the private sector and other civil society organizations,
including the international community, are all encouraged to adopt these
l

and engagement of Professional Consulting Architects (PCAs) and in the

conceptualization, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
of projects that lend and/or lead to the overall national, regional and local
development.

16. RATIONALE

16.1 The Government of the Republic of the Philippines, through its various
departments, agencies, instrumentalities, institutions and entities, as well as
the private sector and civil society organizations and representatives of the
international community (with projects on Philippine soil), regularly select,
commission or engage the services of professional consultants to achieve
maximum efficiency, economy and expediency in the preparation of
program/project concepts, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, project
evaluations, design and plan preparation, management and other related
activities.

16.2 Moreover, one important strategy for strengthening national capability in the
various fields of consulting services is the full utilization of local expertise,
which in turn generates conditions for increased nationally-evolved scientific
and technological knowledge

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16.3 In recognition of the urgent need to set the general guidelines on professional
consultancy/ consulting services in the country, to enhance the participation
of Filipino professionals in national development and to protect their rights in
accordance with existing laws, policies, rules and regulations, the CBNE and
the PTC spearheaded the formulation of standard guidelines for the practice
of professional consulting services for State-regulated professions
represented by the said organizations.

16.4 The full utilization of the services of Filipino Professional Consultants (FPCs)
can minimize the importation of foreign expertise which entails considerable
expenditure of hard-earned foreign exchange. Such importation also erodes
the essence of maintaining an educational system geared towards the
. For this reason, the
displacement of FPCs by foreign consultants is irrational.

16.5 The inflow of foreign consultants, specifically foreign architects is often

justified on the ground of technology transfer. In this sense, technology
transfer is based on the assumption that the particular kind of technology
involved is not yet available in this country or is inadequate in relation to the
need for it. The problem presented by the dominant presence of foreign
architects in the Philippines, however, is precisely defined by the fact that the
technology they bring in is already available in such adequate proportion that
foreign consultants compete in terms adverse to Filipino registered and
licensed professionals (RLPs) and in fact displace Filipino Professional
Consultants (FPCs) from participation in significant development projects.

16.6 The disproportionate inflow versus outflow of expertise is becoming more

and more serious. This means a tremendous loss to the country in terms of
educational costs. More significantly, the country is deprived of returning

16.7 The professional competence of Filipino Professional Consultants (FPCs),

specifically Professional Consulting Architects (PCAs) is well established and

consultants depend largely on the expertise and information furnished by

FPCs, specially of PCAs

16.8 The primary purpose of this SPP is to complement existing professional

regulatory laws (PRLs) governing the practice of State-regulated professions,
specifically architecture, as governed by R.A. No. 9266 (The Architecture Act
of 2004) and its derivative regulations, and other pertinent laws such as R. A.

Ethical Standard (CES), other Standards of Professional Practice (SPPs) and

other related laws, policies, rules and regulations approved and implemented
by the Commission and/or other concerned government entities. Therefore,
nothing in this SPP on Professional Architectural Consulting Services (PACS)
must unduly affect the said laws, policies, rules and regulations, and the CES
and SPPs.

17. OBJECTIVES

17.1 By law, Professional Consulting Architects (PCAs) must first be registered

and licensed Architects (RLAs). As such, the standards and parameters, to
which PCAs who offer and/or make their services available, are adhered to in
order to develop and nurture the competencies, credibility and integrity of
PCAs in their respective fields/areas of specialization;

17.2 Scope, type and nature of professional architectural consulting services

(PACS) that only RLA-PCAs shall be allowed to extend or perform for the
Government, for the private sector and CSOs and for members of the
international community (with projects on Philippine soil), relative to or in
connection with any aspect of comprehensive development at all levels
national, regional and/or local, are defined;

17.3 Full compliance with the applicable advisories and guidelines on the slection,
commissioning and engagement of foreign architects and/or foreign
consultants (FCs) for projects and services on Philippine soil, promulgated
and/or prescribed by the Commission and/or the Professional Regulatory
Board of Architecture (PRBoA), through the integrated and accredited
professional organization of Architects (IAPoA), as a measure to stimulate the
local market for Filipino professional consultants (i.e. RLA-PCAs) and to
protect and level the field of professional practice between and among RLAs
and FAs/FCs;

17.4 Application by Filipino Architects (i.e. RLA-PCAs) of their familiarity with local
physical, social (e.g. educational, health, historical and cultural), economic,
business, and institutional (e.g. political, governance, administrative and
legal) and environmental conditions in relation to the practice of their
profession towards the attainment of a sustainable and comprehensive
development; and

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17.5 A nurturing environment that will encourage Filipino professional consultants
(i.e. RLA-PCAs) to practice, further develop and/or extend their services in
the country rather than abroad, and propel them to the same level as, if not to
greater heights than, their counterparts in the global market;

18. DECLARATION OF POLICY

18.1 All accredited professional organizations (APOs) are committed to abide by,
advocate, and steadfastly uphold the ideals enunciated under Section 14,

sustained development of a reservoir of national talents consisting of Filipino

scientists, entrepreneurs, professionals, managers, high-level technical
manpower and skilled workers and craftsmen in all fields shall be promoted
by the State. The State shall encourage appropriate technology and regulate
its transfer for the national benefit. The practice of all professions in the
Philippines shall be limited to Filipino citizens, save in cases prescribed
. (emphases and underscoring supplied)

18.2 It shall be mandatory upon all State-registered and licensed professionals

(RLPs) such as RLAs, to strictly adhere to their respective policies and
standards of professional practice (SPPs) within the framework and in support
of the constitutional provision stated therein, including and most especially
within the bounds of the scope of practice of each profession as defined by
their respective professional regulatory laws (PRLs) such as R.A. No. 9266
and its derivative regulations.

19. DEFINITION OF TERMS

19.1 Comprehensive Development

refers to the holistic and progressive growth and advancement of a

community, province, region and nation inclusive of their respective
economic, social, physical, environmental and institutional sectors.

19.2 Consortium or Association

refers to a coalition of purely Filipino professional consultants (i.e. RLA-PCAs)

or consulting firm/s (i.e. SEC- and/or PRC-registered architectural firms/
RAFs); or Filipino professional consultants (i.e. RLA-PCAs) or consulting
firm/s (i.e. RAFs) in collaboration with foreign professional consultant/s and/or

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foreign consulting firm/s authorized to render consulting/ consultancy
services, as herein defined; in the Philippine setting, the use of the terms
Consortium and Association may carry certain tax and legal implications;

19.3 Consulting Architect (FPCA), Filipino Professional

(see Filipino Professional Consulting Architect or FPCA)

19.4 Consultant, Foreign

(see Foreign Consultant or FC)

19.5 Consulting Architect (PCA), Professional

(see Professional Consulting Architect or PCA)

19.6 Consulting Agreement

means a binding covenant or understanding entered into by a professional

consulting architect (PCA) and/or consulting firm (i.e. RAF only) with an
Owner/ Client, whether in Government, private sector or CSO or the
international community (with projects on Philippine soil), that provides such
terms and conditions mutually agreed upon by the parties, under which
specific work, study or joint venture requiring special or technical skills and
expertise, shall be undertaken

19.7 Consulting Architectural Firm (CAF)

refers to an architectural corporation, association, group or partnership duly

registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or other
concerned government regulatory agency or instrumentality or to a single
proprietorship duly registered with the Department of Trade and Industry
(DTI), and likewise registered with the Commission/ Board to perform State-
regulated architectural services such as professional architectural consulting
services (PACS) as herein defined.

19.8 Cost, Total Project (see Project Cost)

19.9 Cost, Salary (see Salary Cost)

19.10 Direct Costs or Reimbursable Expenses

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refer to expenses in connection or related to the project that may include but
not limited to the following:

19.10.1 living and travelling expenses of employees, partners, and principals

when away from the home office on business

19.10.2 identifiable communication expenses, such as long-distance

telephone, telegraph, internet, short messaging system (SMS), cable,
express charge, postage, etc.;

19.10.3 services directly applicable to the contracted architectural consulting

work, such as special legal and accounting expenses, computer
rental and programming costs, special consultants, borings,
laboratory charges, commercial printing and bindings and similar
costs that are not applicable to general overhead;

19.10.4 identifiable expenses for supplies and materials charged to the project
at hand, as distinguished from such supplies and expenses applicable
to two or more projects;

19.10.5 Identifiable reproduction costs applicable to the work, such as blue-

printing, mimeographing, printing, etc.;

These also include expenses, which seldom can be determined in advance

with any invoice costs, plus a service charge as may be mutually agreed upon
by the professional consulting architect (PCA) and his Client, and in
accordance with the .

19.11 Filipino Professional Consulting Architect (FPCA)

refers to a Filipino citizen, a natural person who possesses the qualifications

of a Filipino Professional Consultant (FPC) as hereafter defined; the FPCA
must be a Philippine-registered and licensed architect (RLA) and must be a
member in good standing of the IAPoA; the FPCA must also be a RLA
specializing in any or several branch/es of the State-regulated profession of
architecture as defined under R.A. No. 9266 and its derivative regulations; if
the FPCA signs and seals architectural documents, he then becomes an
Architect-of-record (Aor) for a project and thereby assumes the attendant
professional responsibilities and civil liabilities consistent with the provisions
under valid and subsisting laws.

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19.12 Foreign Consultant (FC) or Foreign Architect (FA)
refers to an individual, not a citizen of the Philippines, who:

19.12.1 satisfies the definition of a Professional Consulting Architect (PCA) as

hereafter provided;

19.12.2 has acquired a permit to work and/ or do business in the Philippines

in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Commission
Guidelines for the Registration of Foreign Professionals (Res. No. 98-
547); has acquired a temporary/special permit (TSP) to engage in the
practice of any branch of architecture for any project on Philippine soil
in full accordance with the pertinent Board Resolutions implementing
Secs. 37 and 38 of R.A. No. 9266;

19.12.3 is allowed by the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE),

Bureau of Immigration and Deportation (BID) and other concerned
regulatory agencies and/or instrumentalities of government to practice
the State-regulated profession of architecture in the Philippines, under
pertinent laws, rules and regulations; and

19.12.4 is a registered and/or licensed professional architect in his own

country of origin (and/or country of residence/practice, as applicable).

19.13 Multiplier

refers to a factor which compensates the Professional Consulting Architect

(PCA) for the following items:

19.13.1 overhead costs of the office;

19.13.2 fringe benefits and social charges;

19.13.3 fee for contingencies;

19.13.4 interest on capital reserves; and

19.13.5 profit

the organization and experience of the Professional Consulting Architect

(PCA) and the geographic area in which his office is located.

19.14.1 provisions for office, light, air-conditioning, and similar items for
working space;

19.14.2 depreciation allowances or rental of furniture, equipment and

instruments;

19.14.3 vehicle and travel-related expenses;

19.14.4 office supplies;

19.14.5 taxes and insurances other than those included as salary cost;

19.14.6 library and periodical expenses and other means of keeping abreast
with new developments and/or technologies;

19.14.7 executive, administrative, accounting, legal, stenographic, and clerical

salaries and expenses, other than those that are identifiable as
salaries including reimbursable non-salary expenses, plus salaries or
imputed salaries of partners and principals to the extent that they
perform general executive and administrative services as
distinguished from technical or advisory services directly applicable to
particular projects; these services and expenses, essential to the
conduct of the business, includes preliminary arrangements for new
projects or assignments, and interest on borrowed capital;

19.14.8 business development expenses, including salaries of principals and

salary costs of employees so engaged; and

19.14.9 provision for loss of productive time of technical employees between

assignments, and for time of principals and employees on public
interest assignments

19.15 Professional Consulting Architect (PCA)

refers to any person, whether natural or juridical, duly licensed, registered

and/or duly accredited by the Commission. This also refers to a person,
whether natural or juridical, duly certified/recognized by the concerned APO
under the PTC or CBNE as one who possesses the appropriate knowledge

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and, skills, training, and relevant experience i.e. specialization/s required to
perform and/or render the service/s required; the PCA must be a Philippine-
registered and licensed Architect (RLA), with a valid registration certification
and Commission identification (ID) card and must be a member in good
standing of the IAPoA.

19.16 Professional Organization, Accredited (APO)

generally refers to any organization under the umbrellas of the CBNE and
PTC; in the case of professional architectural consulting services (PACS), the
term shall specifically refer to the IAPOA;

19.17 Professional Architectural Consulting Services (PACS)

means the rendering by a professional consulting architect (PCA) or by a

consulting firm (i.e. a RAF), of independent advice, extension of technical
assistance and services, as well as undertaking of activities, requiring
appropriate knowledge, skills, training and experience, recognized
competence, integrity, and/or financial and logistical capability.

19.18 Project Cost

means the total cost of the project which includes but is not limited to
construction cost, fees for professional services, the cost of land, right-of-way
(ROW), legal, administrative and other related expenses of the client.

19.19 Reimbursable Expenses (see Direct Costs)

19.20 Salary Cost

means the cost of salaries (including sick leave, vacation, holiday and
incentive pay applicable thereto) of professional consultants for the time
directly chargeable to the projects; plus excise, and payroll taxes as well as
all other imposable taxes/duties; and contributions for social security and
insurance benefits.

The scope of professional architectural consulting services (PACS) shall be defined

and determined in accordance with the charter, by-laws, policies, rules and
regulations of the Commission and the Board through the IAPOA to which a
professional consulting architect (PCA) belongs as a member in good standing. It
includes, but shall not be limited to the following:

20.1 program / project conceptualization and development;.

20.2 rendering of technical advice, consultation and/or counselling ;

20.3 preparation of schematic/concept-level through preliminary plans, drawings,

designs and technical specifications;

20.4 teaching, lecturing, coaching, mentoring;

20.5 research and development (R&D);

20.6 documentation;

20.7 conduct of pre-investment/pre-feasibility and feasibility studies;

20.8 marketing and promotional studies;

20.9 land use and multi-sectoral development planning, development and

management;

20.10 site selection, analyses, evaluation, ranking and development;

20.11 construction;

20.12 Project/ Construction Management and/or Administration;

20.13 post-construction evaluation

20.14 monitoring and evaluation;

20.15 training, capability building and Continuing Professional Education (CPE);

and

21. QUALIFICATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING ARCHITECTS (PCAs)

A Professional Consulting Architect (PCA) must possess all of the following

qualifications:

21.1 if a natural person, must be a citizen of the Philippines who is a duly

registered and licensed Architect (RLA), a holder of a valid identification (ID)
card-license issued by the Commission and a member in good standing of the
IAPOA;

21.2 if a juridical person, a consulting firm that must be a partnership or

corporation duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC) or a sole proprietorship that is a duly registered with the Department of
Trade and Industry (DTI), respectively and/or any other concerned regulatory
agency/ies of government; in addition, the consulting firm must possess a
valid Commission certificate to operate as a registered architectural firm
(RAF) in full accordanance with R.A. No. 9266 and its derivative regulations;

21.3 Must have the minimum years of active and relevant professional training and
experience in the chosen field/s of specialization as may be determined by
the IAPOA and the PRBoA/ Commission;

21.4 Endorsed and certified by the IAPOA as a member in good standing; and

21.5 Has never been convicted of any criminal or administrative offense related to
deliberate wrongdoing.

22. SELECTION OF PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING ARCHITECTS (PCAs)

Clients shall consider the following criteria or general guidelines in the selection of
Professional Consulting Architects (PCAs):

22.1 The major consideration in hiring the services of a Professional Consulting

Architect (PCA) is his/her qualifications as herein provided such as
competence, capabilities and integrity;

22.2 Only duly-qualified Filipino professional consulting Architects (FPCAs) shall

render architectural consulting services in areas or fields of architectural

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specialization performed by members of the CBNE, except where no qualified
FPCA is available. Under the said circumstances, where a non-FPCA i.e. a
FA or FC is engaged, a minimum of two (2) Filipino RLAs in the same area or
field of architectural specialization shall be employed as understudies; and

22.3 For Government projects, the selection of PCAs shall be in accordance with
the relevant provisions of R. A. No. 9184, otherwise known as the
Government Procurement Reform Act (GPRA) of 2003.

23. 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.

24. COMPENSATION OF PACS

24.1 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;

24.2 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;

24.3 Compensation and allowances shall be comparable with foreign consulting

service compensation standards;

24.4 For the same scope of work, there shall be no disparity in the compensation
between Filipino professional consulting Architects (FPCAs) and their foreign
consultant (FC) counterparts;

24.5 Professional Consulting Architects (PCAs) shall adhere to and be governed

by the relevant provisions pertaining to compensation as provided for under
the Codes of Ethical Conduct (CEC) and the other Standards of Professional
Practice (SPP);

24.6 All entities, whether in the Government, private sector or CSOs and the
international community (with projects on Philippine soil) shall respect and

24.7 Compensation of a professional consulting Architect (PCA) may be

computed based on one or a combination of the following methods, with
modifications applicable to the types of services and/ or specific cases, if
and when needed:

24.7.1 Per Diem or Hourly Basis

This method is particularly suited to engagements involving

intermittent personal service. When such consulting services are
furnished, the Professional Consulting Architect (PCA) is
compensated for all the time he devotes to the work, including travel
time. The per diem charge should be based on the complexity of the
work involved and the extent of his experience/specialization. In
addition to the compensation based on per diem, his expenses for
travel, subsistence, and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred while
away from his home/office shall be reimbursed by the Client .

24.7.2 Retainer

This method of remuneration is used when the services of a

Professional Consulting Architect (PCA) is expected to be required at
intervals over a period of time. It is a means of ensuring in advance
that his services will be available to the Client when required. Under
this method, a stipulated amount is paid at regular intervals for which
the PCA is obligated to render a certain service or to spend a certain

usually enough to pay for the minimum services required by the

Client. All additional services are paid separately. In addition to the
retainer, the PCA may be reimbursed for travel, subsistence and
other out-of-pocket expenses incurred while away from his
home/office.

24.7.3 Salary cost times a multiplier, plus direct cost or reimbursable

expenses

This method is based on the total basic salaries of all PCAs and their
staff multiplied by a factor from 3.0 as a multiplier plus cost of certain
items that are reimbursable to the PCA

Fee = Salary Cost x Multiplier + Reimbursable Expenses

This method of remuneration is best suited for Projects for which the
costs are difficult to pre-determine, or in cases where it may become
necessary to undertake additional experimental or investigative work,
the result of which may further alter the scope of the project.

The method however, cannot be used as a measure of compensation

for services which cannot be measured by the length of time spent on
his work.

The other part of the remuneration by this method is made up of the

reimbursable direct costs. These costs are billed to the Client
supported, if required by receipts and other documents.

24.7.4 Fixed/ Lump Sum payment

This method of compensation may be used when the scope of PACS

required can be clearly and fully defined. Two methods may generally
be used to arrive at a lump-sum compensation for the basic PACS.
These two methods are frequently used concurrently with one serving
as a check on the other.

a. computation of a lump-sum as an appropriate percentage of the

estimated total cost of the project

b. direct development of a fixed amount of compensation by

estimating the individual elements of the cost outlines, plus a
reasonable margin of profit, all expressed as a single lump-sum

Where compensation is given on a lump-sum basis, the agreements

should contain a clearly stated time limit during which the service/s
will be performed, and a provision for additional compensation for
extra time used. In design assignments, these should be a provision
for charges required after the approval of preliminary designs, with a
clear understanding as to where the final approval authority lies.

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24.7.5 Percentage of total project cost
The remuneration under this method is calculated as an agreed
percentage of the ultimate cost of the project/service. The validity of
the Percentage of Total Project Cost Method rests upon the
assumption that consultancy costs vary in proportion to the total
project cost regardless of the type or location of the project.
Therefore, this method should be applied only where experience has
established some approximate correlations between consultancy
costs and project costs.

24.8 Fees for services that require inputs of an artistic, innovative and creative
endeavor shall not be determined in the same manner as services that
involve purely technical and scientific undertakings
24.9 Criteria for Establishing Method of Compensation
The criteria for establishing method/s of compensation shall be promulgated,
approved and adopted by the IAPoA.
24.10 Interest Due on Late Payment of Fees
The Professional Consulting Architect (PCA) shall be entitled to interest at
the prevailing rate set by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in additional
to a percentage as may be determine by the IAPOA unless otherwise
mutually agreed upon by the PCA and his Client, on all fees, other charges
and reimbursements due and not paid within 30 days from receipt of billing.

25. 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.

26. 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

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(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.

27. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND CIVIL LIABILITY FOR PACS

27.1 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).
27.2 Where applicable, it is imperative that a Professional Consulting Architect
(PCA) secures a Professional Liability Insurance Policy, professional
indemnity insurance or equivalent in bond form commensurate with the
magnitude and scope of project involvement with the corresponding
compensation. Such cost shall form part of the total project cost chargeable
to the Client.

28. 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).

29. 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.

30. 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.

Nothing follows

STATEMENT: The Architect is engaged in a profession which carries

1 with it civic responsibilities towards the public, whether such
responsibilities are the natural outcome of good citizenship or of his
professional pursuit or whether they partake of informative and
educational matters or of his normal, good public relations.

1-a The Architect shall seek opportunities to be of constructive service

in civic and urban affairs and to the best of his ability advance the
safety, health and well-being of the people and the community as
well as the promotion, restoration or preservation of the general
amenities and other examples of historic and architectural heritage
of the nation.

1-b The Architect shall promote the interest of his professional

organization and do his full part of the work to enhance the
objectives and services of the organization. He should share in the
interchange of technical information and experience with the other
design professions and the building industry.

1-c The Architect as a good citizen shall abide and observe the laws and
regulations of the government and comply with the standards of
ethical conduct and practice of the profession in the Philippines.
He shall at no time act in a manner detrimental to the best interest
of the profession.

1-d The Architect shall not use paid advertisement nor use self-
laudatory, exaggerated or misleading, publicity. However, the
presentation of factual materials, verbal or visual, of the aims,
standards and progress of the profession through literature or by
industrious application of his work and services which tend to
dignify the professional or advance public knowledge of the
Architect’s function in society may be presented through any public
communication media.

1-e The Architect shall not solicit nor permit to solicit in his name,
advertisements or other support towards the cost of any publication
presenting his work. He should refrain from taking part in paid
advertisement endorsing any materials of construction or building
equipment.

1-f The Architect shall not mislead the public through advertisements,
signs or printed matter citing his professional specializations unless
such qualifications are well known facts or sanctioned by
professional consensus and years of experience.

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CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT
THE ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO
HIS CLIENT

STATEMENT: The Architect’s relation to his Client is dependent upon

2 good faith. To insure the continued existence of such state of good
relationship, the Architect’s position carries with it certain moral
obligations to his Client and to himself.

2-a The Architect may introduce to a prospective Client the

professional services he is able to perform provided it is limited to
presentation of examples of his professional experience and does
not entail the offering of free preliminary sketches or other services
without the benefit of an agreement with the Client for legitimate
compensation.

2-b The Architect shall acquaint or ascertain from the Client at the very
inception of their business relationship, the exact nature and scope
of his services and the corresponding professional charges.

2-c The Architect shall advise a Client against proceeding with any
project whose practicability may be questionable due to financial,
legal or arresting or exigent conditions, even if such advice may
mean the loss of a prospective commission to the Architect.

2-d The Architect shall explain the conditional character of estimates

other than estimates submitted in the form of actual proposals by
contractors and in no case shall he guarantee any estimates or cost
of the work in order to secure a commission.

2-e The Architect shall consider the needs and stipulation of his Client
and the effects of his work upon the life and well-being of the
public and the community as a whole, and to endeavor to meet the
aesthetic and functional requirements of the project commensurate
with the Client’s appropriation.

2-f The Architect shall charge his Client for services rendered, a
professional fee commensurate with the work involved and with his
professional standing and experience based upon the Basic
Minimum Fee prescribed under the “Standards of Professional
Practice” of the “Architect’s National Code.”

2-g The Architect shall not undertake, under a fixed contract sum
agreement, the construction of any project based on plans prepared
by him. He may in certain cases, undertake the construction of a
project even when the plans were prepared by him provided it is
undertaken in conformity with the conditions set forth under
sections covering “Construction Services”, “Comprehensive
Services” or “Design-Build Services” of the document on
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2-h The Architect shall be compensated for his services solely through
his professional fee charged directly to the Client. He shall not
accept nor ask for any other returns in whatever form from any
interested source other than the Client.

2-i The Architect shall be free in his investments and business relations
outside of his profession from any financial or personal interests
which tend to weaken and discredit his standing as an unprejudiced
and honest adviser, free to act in his Client’s best interests. If the
Architect has any business interest which will relate to, or affect the
interest of his Client, he should inform his Client of such condition
or situation.

2-j The Architect shall include in his agreement with the Client a
clause providing for arbitration as a method for settlement of
disputes.

THE ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO

THE CONTRACTOR

STATEMENT: The Contractor depends upon the Architect to safeguard

3 fairly his interests as well as those of the Client.

3-a The Architect shall give the Contractor every reasonable aid to
enable him to fully understand the contents of the Contract
Documents by furnishing clear, definite and consistent information
in all pertinent contract documents to avoid unnecessary mistakes
that may involve extra costs to the Contractor.

3-b The Architect shall not knowingly call upon the Contractor to
correct or remedy oversights or errors in the Contract Documents to
the Contractor’s financial disadvantage.

3-c The Architect shall immediately upon his personal knowledge and
inspection, reject or condemn materials, equipment or workmanship
which are not in conformity with the Contract Documents in order
not to cause unnecessary delay and additional expense to the
Contractor.

3-d The Architect shall not, at any time or circumstance, accept free
engineering services, or receive any substantial aid, gifts,
commissions, or favors from any Contractor or sub-contractor
which will tend to place him under any kind of moral obligation.

3-e The Architect shall upon request by the Contractor promptly inspect
each phase of the work completed and if found according to the
terms of the Contract Documents issue the corresponding
Certificates of Payment and the Final Certificate of Completion,
respectively, to the Contractor.
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CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT
THE ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO
MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS, AND AGENTS

STATEMENT: An exchange of technical information between

4 Architects and those who supply and handle building materials or
equipment is necessary and therefore encouraged and commended.
However;

4-a The Architect shall not avail or make use of engineering or other
technical services offered by manufacturers, or suppliers of building
materials or equipment which may be accompanied by an
obligation detrimental to the best interest of the Client or which
may adversely affect the Architect’s professional opinion.

4-b The Architect shall not at any time receive commissions, discounts,
fees, gifts or favors from agents or firms handling building
materials or equipment which may place him in a reciprocal frame
of mind. He may however, accept market discounts which shall be
credited to the Client.

THE ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO HIS

COLLEAGUES AND SUBORDINATES

STATEMENT: The Architect has moral responsibilities towards his

5 profession, his colleagues and his subordinates.

5-a The Architect shall not render professional services without

compensation except for small civic or charity projects. He shall
neither offer nor provide preliminary services on a conditional basis
prior to definite agreement with the Client for the commission of
the project.

5-b The Architect shall not knowingly compete with other Architects on
the basis of difference of professional charges, nor use donation as
a device for obtaining competitive advantage except for worthy
civic or religious projects. Neither shall he submit solicited or
unsolicited sketches or drawings in competition with other
Architects unless such competitive arrangements are conducted
substantially under the terms of the UAP Architectural Competition
Code.

5-c The Architect shall not under any circumstances nor through any
means seek commissions already known to him as previously
endowed to another Architect, whether such endowment has been
definitely agreed upon or still in the process of negotiation.

5-d The Architect shall not, in any case, enter as a competitor in any
Architectural Competition when he has direct relations with the
formulation of the Program thereof or when he has been
engaged
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to act as Professional Adviser or Juror for such competition. Neither

shall the Architect accept and act as professional adviser or juror in any
architectural competition when he has had any information or has
reviewed or assisted in the preparation of any competition design
entered. Nor shall an Architect, retained as professional adviser in a
competition, accept employment as an Architect for that competition
project except as Consulting Architect.

5-e The Architect shall not undertake a commission for which he knows
another Architect has been previously employed until he notified such
other Architect of the fact in writing and has conclusively determined
that the original employment has been terminated and has been duly
compensated for.

5-f The Architect shall not undertake a commission for additions,

rehabilitation or remodeling of any erected structure undertaken
previously by another Architect without duly notifying him of the
contemplated project even when the Owner is no longer the same.
When the greater mass, area or design of the original structure is
substantially maintained the new Architect should limit his
advertisement or claim only to the extent of the work done to the
structure. Architects are enjoined to preserve or restore as much as
possible especially the few and remaining historic examples of our
architectural heritage affecting this phase of practice.

5-g The Architect shall not knowingly injure falsely or maliciously, the
professional reputation, prospects or practice of another Architect.

5-h The Architect shall refrain from associating himself with or allowing
the use of his name by an enterprise of doubtful character or integrity.

5-i The Architect shall not affix his signature and seal to any plans or
professional documents prepared by other persons or entities not done
under his direct personal supervision.

5-j The Architect shall inspire the loyalty of his employees and
subordinates by providing them with suitable working conditions,
requiring them to render competent and efficient services and paying
them adequate and just compensation therefor. He shall tutor and
mentor the young aspirants towards the ideals, functions, duties and
responsibilities of the profession.

5-k The Architect shall unselfishly give his share in the interchange of
technical information and experience among his colleagues and young
aspirants and do his part in fostering unity in the fellowship of the
profession.

5-l He shall unselfishly give his time and effort to the advancement of the
profession thru his active and personal commitment and involvement
with the accredited professional organization for architects.
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STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP)

Promulgated as Part of the IRR of

R.A. No. 9266, known as The Architecture Act of 2004
and to be known hereinafter as the
SPP Documents
(replacing the 1979 UAP Docs. 201 through 208 and the UAP Docs 209 and 210)

A. GENERAL DEFINITIONS
1. State shall refer solely to the National Government of the Republic of the
Philippines.

2. Standards of Professional Practice (SPP) is a required document under Sec.

41 of R.A. No. 9266 (The Architecture Act of 2004) and its Implementing Rules
and Regulations (IRR).

3. Commission as used for this SPP and the succeeding SPP documents shall
refer only to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), duly created
under R.A. No. 8981 (The PRC Modernization Act of 2000).

4. Board as used for this SPP and the succeeding SPP documents shall refer only
to the Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture (PRBoA), duly created
under R.A. No. 9266 and its IRR and under the supervision and administrative
control of the Commission.

5. Architect as used for this SPP and the succeeding SPP documents shall refer
only to a Registered and Licensed Architect (RLA), a natural person under
Philippine law and jurisprudence with a valid certificate of registration and a valid
professional identification card (representing the renewable 3-year license) for
the lawful practice of the State-regulated profession of architecture. Depending
on the SPP, the term Architect may also refer to Architect-of-record (Aor),
Architect in charge of construction (Aicc), Consulting Architect (CA) as
provided for under R.A. No. 9266.

6. Architectural Firm (AF) as used for this SPP and the succeeding SPP
documents shall refer only to a juridical person under Philippine law and
jurisprudence, duly registered with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
as a sole proprietorship for individual architectural practice or registered with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and with the Professional

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Regulation Commission (the PRC or hereafter the Commission) as a
professional partnership or as an architectural corporation for group architectural
practice by RLAs, subject to full compliances with Sec. 37 of R.A. No. 9266 and
derivative regulations.

7. Architect and Architectural Firm (AF) may be used interchangeably for some
of the succeeding SPP.

8. Professional/s as used for this SPP and the succeeding SPP documents shall
refer only to Registered and Licensed Professionals (RLPs), all natural
persons under Philippine law and jurisprudence with a valid certificate and a valid
professional identification card (representing the renewable license) for the lawful
practice of a State-regulated profession other than architecture.

9. Client, Owner and Project Proponent may be used interchangeably for this
SPP and some of the succeeding SPP.

10. Contractor and General Contractor shall also mean Constructor or Builder,
and may be used interchangeably for this SPP.

11. Bid and Tender shall mean the same.

B. ACRONYMS

ADR - Alternative Dispute Resolution

AF - Architectural Firm
ADC - Architectural Design Competition
Aicc - Architect in charge of construction
Aor - Architect-of-record
BPO - Business Process Outsourcing
CA - Consulting Architect
CEC - Codes of Ethical Conduct
DoLE - Department of Labor and Employment
DTI - Department of Trade and Industry
FPCA - Filipino Professional Consulting Architects
IAPOA - Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects
KPO - Knowledge Process Outsourcing
MoP - Manual of Procedure
PACS - Professional Architectural Consulting Services
PCA - Professional Consulting Architect
PRC - Professional Regulation Commission

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PRBoA Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture
SEC - Securities and Exchange Commission
RLA - Registered and Licensed Architect
SPP - Standards of Professional Practice
TSP - Temporary/ Special Permit

C. GENERAL NOTES ON THE

SELECTION OF THE ARCHITECT
(Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266, replacing the 1979 UAP Doc. 208)

1. INTRODUCTION

There are many ways by which a Client can engage the services of an Architect.
The most appropriate method of selecting an Architect will depend on the type and
complexity of the project.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The scope of services will depend on the method by which the Architect is selected.

3. METHODS OF SELECTION

3.1. Direct Selection is used when undertaking a relatively small project. The
Client selects his Architect on the basis of:

3.1.1. Reputation
3.1.2. Personal or business acquaintance or recommendation of a friend
3.1.3. nt
3.1.4. Recommendation of another Architect.

3.2. Comparative Selection may be conducted by committees representing

institutions, corporations or public agencies. The selection process involves:

3.2.1. Invitation. The Client issues an invitation which includes the Terms of
Reference (ToR) for the project which is based on the Design Brief
prepared by another Architect. The selection committee established by
the Client may consist of representatives from other State-regulated

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professions and/or the construction industry, as well as persons with
related expertise.

3.2.2. Pre-qualification. Architects and/or PRC-registered Architectural

Firms (AFs) submit information regarding their qualification and
expertise.

3.2.3. Interview. The Architect explains his methodology in translating the

plan/design requirements of the proposed project.

3.2.4. Verification. The selection committee may visit buildings designed by

the Architects and check references such as former clients and
financial institutions.

3.2.5. Evaluation & Ranking. The selection committee may adopt its own
procedure in evaluating the entries and recommending the most
capable firm.

3.2.6. Negotiation. The Architect explains to the Client the Scope of

Guidelines.

3.3. An Architectural Design Competition (ADC) is used for civic or

monumental projects. The competition may either be an idea competition,
design or design build competition. Various Architects or architectural firms
(AFs) submit plan/design solutions to a particular design problem and are
judged on the basis of comparative excellence.

3.3.1. Advantages

a. Opportunities will be open only to all PRC-registered and licensed

Architects (RLAs) or PRC-registered Architectural Firms (AFs).

b. The Client/ Committee will have a wider range of options.

3.3.2. Disadvantages

a. Process may be expensive and time consuming

b. The time and effort required may discourage qualified firms from
participating.

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c. Some potentially unscrupulous prospective Clients will seek free
services under the guise of design competition. Architects must
always be constantly aware that ownership and copyright issues
under Secs. 20 (4) and 33 of R.A. No. 9266 must be fully
addressed under all architectural competition rules.

3.3.3. Procedure. Competitions should be conducted:

a. With the assistance of the integrated and accredited professional

organization of architects (IAPOA) or one of its local chapters, and

b. In accordance with the .

3.3.4. Participants

a. Sponsor or Client a natural or juridical person;

b. Competitors Filipino/ Philippine-Registered and Licensed

Architects (RLA) and IAPOA members in good standing. A foreign
architect as a competitor must be registered in his/her country of
origin and must secure a Temporary Special Permit (TSP) from the
Commission (PRC), a work permit form the Department of Labor
and Employment (DoLE) and must work in collaboration with a
local/Filipino counterpart RLA who will assume the requisite
professional responsibilities and civil liabilities, in the case of a
design or design-build competition;

c. Professional Adviser Philippine-Registered and Licensed

Architects (RLAs) who are IAPOA members in good standing;

d. Jury Composed of at least five (5) members who are known for
their integrity, objectivity, impartiality and honesty.

d.1 Architect member in good standing of the IAPOA

d.2 Competition Sponsor or Client.

4. METHOD OF COMPENSATION

This will be covered by the respective type of services.

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STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP)
ON REGULAR DESIGN SERVICES
(Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266)
SPP Document 202
(replacing the 1979 UAP Doc. 202)

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Applicability of this Document

1.1.1 While these implementing rules and regulations specifically refer to the
individual
group practice
a juridical entity i.e. as a DTI-registered sole proprietorship or as a
SEC-registered partnership or corporation, subject to full compliances
with Sec. 37 of R.A. No. 9266 (The Architecture Act of 2004) and its
implementing rules and regulations and derivative regulations including
resolutions of the Board and the Commission.

1.1.2 Foreign architects offering services under this service are subject to
full compliances with Sec. 38 of R.A. No. 9266 and its implementing
rules and regulations (including resolutions of the Board which calls for
) and other
periodic issuances of the Board and the Commission as well as
procedures/requirements of the Department of Labor and Employment
and the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation governing such foreign
architects. Therefore, a foreign architect practicing architecture in the
Philippines for projects on Philippine soil must first secure a
Temporary/ Special Permit (TSP) and a work permit from the
Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) and must work in
collaboration with a local counterpart Architect who is a Registered and
Licensed Architect (RLA) under Philippine law.

1.1.3 Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Knowledge Process

Outsourcing (KPO) firms which have been DTI- or SEC-registered in
the Philippines to provide services for overseas clients are not
authorized to provide architectural services for projects located on
Philippine soil unless they are PRC-registered architectural firms
satisfying Sec. 37 of R.A. No. 9266 and its implementing rules and

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regulations (IRR) and its derivative regulations including resolutions of
the Board and other periodic issuances of the Board and the
Commission.

1.1.4 / listed under this SPP may be

expanded or increased depending on the requirements of the project
pabilities and specialization/s.

1.2 Regular Design Services of an Architect

1.2.1 In regular practice, t Client's/

He translates the Owner's
needs and requirements to spaces and forms in the best manner of
professional service.

1.2.2
Owner outlines his requirements to the Architect. The work covers the
various aspects of the project, from analysis and study of the needs
and requirements, to the preparation of the necessary instruments of
service, and finally to the supervision during project implementation. It
ends only when the general contractor or builder turns over the
completed project to the Owner.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

2.1 Project Definition Phase

This phase involves the definition of the requirements of the project by the
Owner. The Architect in turn informs the Owner of the technical requirements
of the project and the concomitant professional fees. In this phase, the
Architect:

1.2.1. consults with the Owner to ascertain the conceptual framework and
related requirements of the project and confirms such requirements
with him.

1.2.2. gathers relevant information and data leading to the definition of the
requirements of the project, including the scope of the Architect
services.

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1.2.3. reviews and refines requirements and translates
them into an architectural program.

1.2.4. prepares an initial statement of probable construction cost.

2.2 Schematic Design Phase

This phase consists of the preparation of schematic design studies derived

from the Project Definition Phase, leading to conceptual plans. The Architect:

2.2.1 evaluates , schedule, budget, project site and

proposes methods of project deliveries.

2.2.2 prepares the initial line drawings representing design studies leading to
a recommended solution, including a general description of the project
for approval by the Owner.

2.2.3 submits to the Owner a Statement of the Probable Project Construction

Cost (SPPCC) based on current cost parameters.

2.3 Design Development Phase

Based on approved schematics and conceptual plans, the Architect prepares:

2.3.1 the Design Development documents consisting of plans, elevations,

sections and other drawings,

2.3.2 outline specifications to fix and illustrate the size and character of the
entire project as to type of materials, type of structural, electrical,
mechanical, sanitary, electronic and communications systems.

2.3.3 diagrammatic layout of construction systems, and

2.3.4 an updated SPPCC for submission to the Owner.

2.4 Contract Document Phase

Based on the approved Design Development Documents, the Architect:

2.4.1 prepares the complete Contract Documents consisting of detailed

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designs and construction drawings, setting forth in detail the work
required for the architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing/ sanitary,
mechanical, electronic and communication works prepared by the
Architect and the respective professionals involved.

2.4.2 prepares Technical Specifications describing type and quality of

materials, finish, manner of construction and the general conditions
under which the project is to be constructed.

2.4.3 submits to the Owner seven (7) sets of all construction drawings and
technical specifications for purposes of obtaining a building permit.
2.4.4 updates the SPPCC based on changes in scope, requirements or
market conditions.
2.4.5 assists the Owner in filing the required documents to secure approval
of government authorities having jurisdiction over the design of the
Project.

2.5 Bidding or Negotiation Phase

2.5.1 In this phase, the Architect:

a. prepares the Bid Documents such as forms for contract letting,

documents for construction, forms for invitation and instruction to
/ specific conditions
of contract, etc.

b. assists the Owner from the early stage of establishing a list of

prospective Contractors to awarding of the construction contract.

2.5.2 For competitive bids / procurements, the Architect:

a. furnishes complete sets of the Bid Documents for purposes of

bidding in as many sets as may be required to conduct a successful
bidding. The said documents are loaned to bidders at an amount
sufficient to cover direct and indirect costs attendant to the
preparation, packaging, reproduction and delivery of the said
documents.

The Bid Documents are the intellectual property of the Architect

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(Sec. 33 of R.A. No. 9266), and must be returned by all entities
acquiring bid documents. A bond may be required to assure the
return of the Bid Documents.

The Architect retains the sole ownership and copyright to the said
documents (Sec. 33 of R.A. No. 9266). As such, bidders must not
reproduce nor use the documents for unauthorized purposes. The
Owner also must not use the documents for any other purpose
other than the project for which the Owner and Architect signed an
agreement.

b. helps in organizing and conducting pre-bid conferences,

c. responds to questions from bidders,

d. assists the Owner in obtaining proposals from Contractors,

analyzes bid results and prepares abstract of bids, notice of award,
notice to proceed and other construction contracts.

2.5.3 For negotiated contracts, the Architect performs similar functions as in

item 2.5.2 but negotiates with one Contractor instead of many bidders.

2.6 Construction Phase

In this phase, the Architect performs the following:

2.6.1 makes decisions on all claims of the Owner and Contractors on all
matters relating to the execution and progress of work or the
interpretation of the Contract Documents.

2.6.2 prepares change orders, gathers and turns over to the Owner written
guarantees required of the Contractor and Sub-Contractors.

2.6.3 makes periodic visits to the project site to familiarize himself with the
general progress and quality of work and to ascertain that the work is
proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents. The Architect
shall not be required to make exhaustive or continuous 8-hour on-site
supervision to check on the quality of the work involved and shall not
be held responsible for the Contractor's failure to carry out the
Construction work in accordance with the Contract Documents. During

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such project site visits and on the basis of his observations, he shall
report to the Client defects and deficiencies noted in the work of
Contractors, and shall condemn work found failing to conform to the
Contract Documents.

2.6.4 determines the amount owing and due to the Contractor and issues
corresponding Certificates for Payment for such amounts based on his
observations and the Contractor's Applications for Payment. These
Certificates will constitute a certification to the Client that the work has
progressed to the state indicated and that to his best knowledge, the
quality of work performed by the Contractor is in accordance with the
Contract Documents. The Architect shall conduct the necessary
inspection to determine the date of substantial and final completion
and issue the final Certificate of Payment to the Contractor.

2.6.5 Should more extensive inspection or full-time (8-hour) construction

supervision be required by the Client, a separate full-time supervisor
shall be hired and agreed upon by the Owner and the Architect subject
to the conditions provided in the SPP Document on Full -Time
Supervision. When the Architect is requested by the Owner to do the
full time supervision, his services and fees shall be covered separately
in conformance with the applicable and appropriate SPP Document.

3. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

There are two ways by which the Architect may enter into contract with the Owner as
the Lead Professional working with other professionals in the engineering and allied
professions:

3.1 with a single contract between the Architect and Owner, and sub-consultancy
contracts between the Architect and the other professionals working with the
Architect.

3.2 with the Architect and the engineering and allied professionals executing
separate contracts with the Owner.

In both cases, the professional responsibilities and civil liabilities of each State-
regulated professional remains separate. The Architect does not assume any of the
responsibilities and liabilities of the other professionals (RLPs).

Professional architectural work is classified in accordance with the degree of

complexity and the creative skill required to meet the requirements of the Client
within technical, functional, economic and aesthetic constraints. Based on these
groupings, the corresponding scale of charges shall be prescribed in the
Guidelines to determine the fair remuneration to the Architect.

4.1 Group 1

Buildings of the simplest utilization and character which shall include but not
be limited to the following:

Armories Parking Structures

Bakeries Printing Plants
Habitable Agricultural Buildings Public Markets
Freight Facilities Service Garages
Hangars Simple Loft-Type Buildings
Industrial Buildings Warehouses
Manufacturing/Industrial Plants Packaging and Processing Plants
Other similar utilization type buildings

4.2 Group 2

Buildings of moderate complexity of plan / design which shall include but not
be limited to the following:

Art Galleries Nursing Homes

Banks, Exchange and other Office Buildings/ Office Condominium
Buildings Park, Playground and Open-Air
Financial Institutions Recreational Facilities
Bowlodromes Residential Condominiums
Call Centers Police Stations
Churches and Religious Facilities Postal Facilities
City/Town Halls & Civic Centers Private Clubs
College Buildings Publishing Plants
Convents, Monasteries & Race Tracks
Seminaries Restaurants / Fastfood Stores
Correctional & Detention Facilities Retail / Wholesale Stores
Court Houses/Halls of Justice Schools

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Dormitories Shopping Centers
Exhibition Halls & Display Structures
Fire Stations Specialty Shops
Laundries & Cleaning Facilities Supermarkets/ Hyper-marts
Libraries Serviced Apartments
Malls/Mall Complexes Welfare Buildings
Motels & Apartels Mixed Use Buildings
Multi-storey Apartments Other buildings of similar nature
Showrooms/Service Centers or use

4.3 Group 3

Buildings of exceptional character and complexity of plan / design which shall

include but not be limited to the following:

Aquariums Laboratories/ Testing Facilities

Nuclear Facilities Marinas and Resort Complexes
Auditoriums Medical Arts Offices & Clinics
Airports/Wet & Dry Ports & Terminals Mental Institutions
Breweries Mortuaries
Cold Storage Facilities Observatories
Telecommunication Buildings Public Health Centers
Convention Facilities Research Facilities
Gymnasiums Stadia
Hospitals & Medical Buildings Theaters & Similar Facilities
Hotels Veterinary Hospitals
Transportation Facilities & Systems Other buildings of similar nature or use

4.4 Group 4

Residences (single-detached, single-attached or duplex; row-houses or shop-

houses), small apartment houses and townhouses

4.5 Group 5

Monumental buildings and other facilities

Exposition & Fair Buildings Specialized decorative buildings

Mausoleums, Memorials, Museums
& Monuments Buildings of similar nature or use

Projects where the plan / design and related Contract Documents are re-used
for the repetitive construction of similar buildings without amending the
drawing and the specifications

4.7 Group 7

Housing Project involving the construction of several residential units on a

single site with the use of one (1) set of plans / design, specifications and
related documents

4.8 Group 8

Projects involving extensive detail such as designs for built-in components or

elements, built-in equipment, special fittings, screens, counters, architectural
interiors (AI), and development planning and/or design

4.9 Group 9

Alterations, renovations, rehabilitations, retrofit and expansion / additions to

existing buildings belonging to Groups 1 to 5

4.10 Group 10

The Architect is engaged to render opinion or give advice, clarifications or

explanation on technical matters pertaining to architectural works.

5. METHOD OF COMPENSATION

is
talents, skill, experience, imagination, and on the type and level of professional
services provided. Compensation for Regular Design Services may be based on one
or more of the following:

5.1 Percentage (%) of Project Construction Cost (PCC)

PPC shall be detailed in the

Guidelines.

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5.2 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 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= Archite
C=
T= Rate per hour of Technical Staff, Researchers 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-
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

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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

5.3 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 reimburseme
agreement on the general scope of the work is necessary in order to set an
equitable fee.

5.4 Lump Sum or Fixed Fee

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

5.5 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:

5.5.1 attending project-related meetings, conferences or trips;

5.5.2 conducting ocular inspection of possible project sites; and
5.5.3 conferring with others regarding prospective investments or ventures
and the like.

5.6 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.

6.1 Provide full information as to his requirements for the Project.

6.2 When necessary, designate a representative authorized to act on his behalf.

6.3 Promptly examine and render decisions pertaining to documents submitted by

work. The Owner should issue orders to the General Contractor only through
the Architect.

6.4 Furnish or direct the Architect to obtain at his expense, a certified survey of
the site, giving, as may be required, topographical and/or relocation surveys
covering grades and lines of streets, alleys, easements, encroachments and
related information, boundaries, with dimensions and complete data
pertaining to existing buildings, structures, trees, plants, water bodies, wells,
excavations / pits, etc. and other improvements and full information as to the
available utility / service lines both public and private; zoning compliances,
clearances, deed/s of restrictions, encumbrances and annotations to titles,
association guidelines and standards, and soil investigations / tests, borings
and test pits necessary for determining soil and sub-soil conditions.

6.5 Promptly pay for architectural and all other engineering and allied services
required for the project.

6.6 Pay for the design and consulting services on acoustic, communication,
electronic, and other specialty systems which may be required for the project.

6.7 Arrange and pay for such legal, auditing, insurance, counseling and other
services as may be required for the project.

6.8 Pay for all reimbursable expenses incurred in the project as called for in

including income tax) that the government may impose on the Architect as a
result of the services rendered by the Architect on the project, whether the
services were performed as a natural person i.e. an individual practitioner or
as a juridical entity i.e. as a sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation.

6.9 If the Owner observes or otherwise becomes aware of anything that may
impair the successful implementation of the project, he shall give prompt
written notice to the Architect.

7.1 Conditions for the Archite

Architect has to render additional services, additional compensation shall be

required.

7.2 Other Services

Other services that may be needed in order to complete the project such as
services of acoustic and illumination engineers / specialists, mural painters,
sculptors, and other service providers are to be recommended by the
. Costs for these services are to be paid for
separately by the Owner and shall be subject to a coordination fee payable to
the Architect.

7.3 Scale Models, 3D Models and Walk-Thru Presentations

Should a scale model, 3D models and/or walk-thru presentation of the

design be necessary, they are to be recommended by the Architect
. Costs for these services are to be paid for
separately by the Owner and shall be subject to a coordination fee payable to
the Architect.

7.4 Per Diem and Traveling Expenses

A per diem plus traveling and living expenses shall be chargeable to the
Owner whenever the Architect or his duly authorized representative is
required to perform services at a locality beyond 50.0 kilometers (air, straight
line or radial distance) from his established office as it appears in the

7.5 Extra Sets of Contract Documents

The Owner shall pay the Architect for additional sets of Contract Documents.

If the Architect renders additional professional services due to changes

or
shall pay the Architect for extra time, resources/ drafting, or other office
expenses.

7.7 Work Suspended or Abandoned

If the work of the Architect is abandoned or suspended in whole or in part, the

Owner shall pay the Architect for the services rendered corresponding to the
amount due at the stage of suspension or abandonment of the work.

The primary service of the Architect is the preparation of architectural

plans/designs, specifications and other building construction documents.
These are sets of detailed instructions that shall serve as the basis for the
General Contractor to implement the project. Once the Architect has prepared
all these documents, the Architect has completed the Detailed Design and
Contract Documents Phase of his services, which is equivalent to Ninety
percent (90%) of his work.

When the Owner therefore fails to implement the plans and documents for
construction as prepared by the Architect, the Architect is entitled to receive
as compensation the sum corresponding to ninety percent (90%) of the

7.8 Different Periods of Construction

If portions of the building/s are erected at different periods of time, thus

increasing the construction period a
pertaining to services rendered during the Construction Phase shall be
adjusted proportionately. When the suspension of construction exceeds a
period of six (6) months, the fee for the remaining works shall be doubled.

7.9 Services of Specialist Consultants

If the Owner requires the services of specialist consultants, they shall be

engaged with the consent of the Architect. The cost of their services shall be
paid for separately by the Owner and shall not be deducted from the

Should the Owner require the Architect to design movable or fixed pieces of
cabinets and other architectural interior (AI) elements, site development
plan (SDP) components, urban design elements, and other items of similar
nature, the Owner shall pay the Architect in addition to the Archi
The compensation shall be based on the Project Construction Cost as
provided for under SPP Document 203.

7.11 Fulltime Construction Supervision

Upon recommendation of the Architect and with the approval of the Owner,
full-time construction supervisors as will be deemed necessary shall be
engaged and paid by the Owner. If no Project / Construction Manager is
present, the full-time construction supervisor shall be under the technical
control and supervision of the Architect and shall make periodic reports to the
Owner and to the Architect regarding the progress and quality of the work
done.

7.12 Estimates

Any SPPCC or any Cost Estimate submitted by the Architect can attain only a
certain degree of accuracy. As the Architect has no control over the cost of
labor and materials, or the many factors that go into competitive bidding, he
does not assume any professional responsibility for such cost estimates,
unless glaring errors or discrepancies are clearly evident.

7.13 Government Taxes and Services

net amount. Any tax (exclusive of income tax) that

the national and/or local government/s may impose on the Architect as a
consequence of the services performed for the project shall be paid by the
Owner.

7.14 Ownership of Documents

All designs, drawings, models, specifications and other contract documents

and copies thereof, prepared, duly signed, stamped and sealed and furnished
as instruments of service, are the intellectual property and documents of the
Architect, whether the work for which they were made is executed or not, and

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are not to be reproduced or used on other work except with a written
agreement with the Architect (Sec. 33 of R.A. No. 9266).

7.15 Cost Records

During the progress of work, the Owner shall furnish the Architect a copy of
the records of expenses being incurred on the construction. Upon completion
of the project, the Owner shall furnish the Architect a copy of the summary of
all cost of labor, services, materials, equipment, fixtures and all items used at
and for the completion of the construction.

7.16 Design and Placement of Signs

All signboards of the General Contractor, sub-contractors, jobbers and

dealers that shall be placed at the project site during the progress of
construction shall be approved by the Architect as to size, design and
contents. After the completion of the project, the Owner or his building lessee
shall consult the Architect for the design, size of all signboards, letterings,
directories and display boards that will be placed on the exterior or public
areas attached to the building project
interest. Nothing should be installed inside or outside of the building that
would compromise its safety and aesthetics.

7.17 Project Construction Cost (PCC)

Project Construction Cost (PCC) as herein referred to, means the cost of the
completed building to the Owner, including the structure, plumbing/sanitary
and electrical fixtures, mechanical equipment, elevators, escalators, air-
conditioning system, fire protection system, alarm and clock system,
communications and electronic system, elements attached to the building and
all items indicated in the plans, designs, drawings and specifications prepared
by the Architect and his consultants. The construction cost of other items
planned and designed by the Architect, such as architectural interiors (AI) and
site development plan elements and other items of similar nature, additionally
planned / designed by the Architect are also part of the PCC.

The cost of materials used and the labor for their installation are part of the
PCC. If these items are furnished by the Owner below its market cost, the
cost of the material and labor shall nonetheless be computed on the basis of
the current (and fair market value) costs.

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The PCC does not include any of the fees for the Architect, the Engineer, the
Specialist Consultants or the salaries of the construction inspectors.

7.18 Project Development Cost

Project Development Cost shall include cost of the construction as well as all
professional fees, permits, clearances and utilities and cost of acquiring the
project site / lot, cost of money, etc.

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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
become more complex, it becomes 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

The detailed tasks shall be as specified under the

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 .

3.2 Working as Consulting Architect for fulltime supervision services only or as

the CSG.

4. METHOD OF COMPENSATION

is
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)

for Fulltime Supervision as based on the PPC shall be

detailed in the 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.

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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 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=
C= / 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-
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

This method of compensation is frequently used where there is continuing

relationship involving a series of Projects. It establishes a fixed sum over and
nd 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:

7.18.1 attending project-related meetings, conferences or trips;

7.18.2 conducting ocular inspection of possible project sites; and
7.18.3 conferring with others regarding prospective investments or ventures
and the like.

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

5.2 The CSG shall not make decisions on matters that are the sole responsibility
of the Architect-of-record (Aor).

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:

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.

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STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP)
ON CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
(Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266)
SPP Document 204-B
(replacing the 1979 UAP Doc. 204-B)

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Due to the increasing complexity of construction projects, there is an upward

demand for more effective cost control and faster project implementation
consistent with high quality of work. Construction Management Services were
thus instituted to fill this need in the construction industry.

1.2 The Construction Manager (CM) could either be:

1.2.1 a member of the staff of the Owner,

1.2.2 an independent individual, or
1.2.3 a firm hired by the Owner to manage the construction of a particular
project.

1.3 The Architect can serve as the Construction Manager (CM). His training in the
coordination of various specialties allows him to supervise and assure proper
monitoring of all construction activities with regards to quality, workmanship
and cost.

2. FUNCTIONS AND DESCRIPTION OF TASKS

2.1 The responsibilities of the Construction Manager (CM) include the functions of
the Construction Supervision Group (CSG). (reference Doc. 204-A and
)

2.1.1 Coordination and Supervision

2.1.2 Cost and Time Control
2.1.3 Quality Control of Work and
2.1.4 Keeping of Records

2.2 The Construction Manager (CM) may hire the CSG to be under his employ or
may supervise the CSG hired directly by the Owner.

The Architect as the Construction Manager shall not:

3.1 Involve himself directly with the work of the Contractor such that it may be

Article 1723, etc. of the Civil Code.

3.2 Impose methods, systems or designs that will substantially affect the
construction schedule and impair the design concept of the Architect.

4. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY

4.1 The Architect as the Construction Manager (CM) is directly responsible to the
Owner on all aspects of the construction work: programming, coordination,
quality and cost control and time management.

4.2 The CM assumes no liability in case equipment fail to function or if a portion

of the building collapses:
4.2.1 due to deficiencies in the plan / design, provided the CM did not
participate in the plan / design review and approval, or
4.2.2 due to the deficiencies in the manner of construction, provided the CM
faithfully discharged his function/s during the construction / project
implementation.
5. QUALIFICATIONS
The Construction Manager may be an individual or a firm.
5.1 The individual or the principal of the firm must be a State-regulated
professional, preferably an Architect with managerial capabilities and
extensive experience in the field of construction. The Architect must be a
Registered and Licensed Architects (RLA), with an updated professional
identification card and must be a member in good standing of the Integrated
and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects (IAPOA).
5.2 Architects who are Contractors or who have already been in responsible
charge of construction works are usually capable of becoming Construction
Managers (CMs).

6. 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.

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STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP)
ON COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
(Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266)
SPP Document 206
(replacing the 1979 UAP Doc. 206)

1. INTRODUCTION

8.2 The concept of Comprehensive Architectural Services crystallized through the

years in response to the demands of emerging complex building projects. The

that of a comprehensive nature is due to the

realization that continuity of services related to design and construction is
necessary for the execution of a completely viable project.

8.3 Comprehensive Architectural Services refers to the range of professional

services that covers Pre-design Services, Regular Design Services,
Specialized Architectural Services, Construction Services and Post-
Construction Services.

8.4 In this extended dimension, the Architect is the prime professional. He

functions as creator, author, and coordinator of the building design which
becomes the basis for the construction of a project. In order for him to be able
to properly assist and serve his Client, the Architect has to be knowledgeable
in other fields in addition to building design.

8.5 The Architect is not expected to perform all the services. Rather, he is to act
as the agent of the Client in procuring and coordinating the necessary
services required by a project.

9. SCOPE OF COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

9.1 Pre-Design Services (SPP Document 201)

9.1.1 Consultation

9.1.2 Pre-Feasibility Studies

9.1.3 Feasibility Studies

9.1.5 Site Utilization and Land-Use Studies

9.1.6 Architectural Research

9.1.7 Architectural Programming

9.1.8 Space Planning

9.1.9 Space Management Studies

9.1.10 Value Management

9.1.11 Design Brief Preparation

9.1.12 Promotional Services

9.2 Regular Design Services (SPP Document 202)

9.2.1 Project Definition Phase

9.2.2 Schematic Design Phase

9.2.3 Design Development Phase

9.2.4 Contract Documents Phase

9.2.5 Bidding or Negotiation Phase

9.2.6 Construction Phase

9.3 Specialized Architectural Services (SPP Document 203)

9.3.1 Architectural Interiors (AI)

9.3.2 Acoustic Design

9.3.3 Architectural Lighting Layout and Design

9.3.4 Site Development Planning (SDP)

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9.3.5 Site and Physical Planning Services (including Master
Development Planning, Subdivision Planning and Urban Design)

9.3.6 Comprehensive Development Planning (CDP)

9.3.7 Historic and Cultural Heritage Conservation and Planning

9.3.8 Security Evaluation and Planning

9.3.9 Building Systems Design

9.3.10 Facilities Maintenance Support

9.3.11 Building Testing and Commissioning

9.3.12 Building Environmental Certification

9.3.13 Forensic Architecture

9.3.14 Building Appraisal

9.3.15 Preliminary Services

9.3.16 Contract Documentation and Review

9.3.17 Post-Design Services (including Construction Management

Services)

9.3.18 Dispute Avoidance and Resolution

9.3.19 Architectural Research Methods

9.3.20 Special Building/ Facility Planning and Design

9.3.21 Building Components

9.3.22 Management of Architectural Practices

9.4 Construction Services

9.4.1 Fulltime Supervision Services (SPP Document 204-A)

9.5 Post-Construction Services (SPP Document 205)

9.5.1 Building and Facilities Administration

9.5.2 Post-Construction Evaluation

10. PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PM)

10.1 By his education and training, the Architect may perform any or all of the
services as stipulated under Section 2 above. However, when the Owner
hires an Architect or a firm to coordinate the whole range of Comprehensive
Architectural Services (CAS), this constitutes Project Management (PM).

10.2 Project Management (PM) involves management activities over and above
the normal architectural and engineering (A&E) services carried out during
the pre-design, design and construction phase. The over-all objective is to
have control over time, cost and quality relative to the construction of a
project.

10.3 The presence of a PM does not relieve the designers and contractors of their
respective normal duties and responsibilities in the design and construction of
the project. The PM complements the functions of the Architects, Engineers
and Contractors in meeting the broad and complex requirements of projects.

11. THE PROJECT MANAGER (PM)

11.1 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:

4.1.1 The Architect and the Specialist Consultants (SCs) will have prime
responsibility for the plan/design of the project.

4.1.2 The Engineers will be responsible for their respective engineering

plans.

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4.1.3 The Contractor shall be responsible for his men and equipment and
the delivery of the project.

4.1.4 The Owner makes decisions on the project and assures that funds are
available to complete the project.

4.1.5 The Project Manager (PM

overall cost control. He will plan, program and monitor the various
activities, and will act as an adviser on material costs and construction
methods.

4.2 Scope of Services

4.2.1 Pre-Construction Phase

As early as during the design development phase, perhaps even

(PM) should conduct regular consultations with the Owner and with the
Architects and Engineers (for A&E services) on all aspects of planning
for the project.

4.2.2 Construction Phase

If the Project Manager (PM) also serves as the Construction Manager

(CM) to oversee time, cost and quality control during the construction
of the project, he shall provide the services detailed under SPP
Documents 204-A and/or 204-B.

12. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

12.1 Normally, the Architect enters into a contract with the Owner to perform
comprehensive architectural services. By the very nature of the services, he
assumes the dual role of the Project Manager (PM) and the Construction
Manager (CM), or effectively the overall coordinator whose functions are
outlined under this SPP.

12.2 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:

12.2.2 Engineers

12.2.3 Market Analysts

12.2.4 Accountants

12.2.5 General Contractors

12.2.6 Real Estate Consultants

12.2.7 Sociologists

12.2.8 Planners

12.2.9 Bankers

12.2.10 Lawyers

12.3 If a Project Manager (PM) is hired by the Owner, it may be the responsibility
of the PM to either hire the Construction Manager (CM) to be paid either by
him or directly by the Owner on salary, or on the basis of percentage of
construction cost or to serve as the CM himself. In like manner, the Fulltime
Supervisor can either be a staff member of the PM or hired directly by the
Owner.

13. METHOD OF COMPENSATION

13.1 The Project Manager is compensated on a percentage basis, as shall be

described in the .

13.2 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.

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STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP)
on ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN COMPETITION (ADC)
(Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266)
SPP Document 208
(replacing the UAP Doc. 209)

1. INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this SPP for Architectural Design Competition (ADC) is to state the
principles upon which competitions are based and by which Promoters/ Owners
should be guided in organizing ADCs. It has been drawn up in the interest of both
Project Proponents/ Owners and Competitors.

2. DEFINITIONS

2.1 Owner - The person or organization who undertakes or promotes an ADC with
the primary objective of obtaining excellence in design for a project or for a
development concept. The Owner issues the invitation to Architects to submit
plans/designs in accordance with a program and finances the ADC.

2.2 Jury - The people appointed by the Owner to assess the entries to the
competition. The members of the Jury are called Jurors. It consists of a
majority of registered and licensed architects (RLAs, hereinafter referred to as

the Owner. They are nominated by the Owner and approved by the integrated
and accredited professional organization of architects (IAPOA).

2.3 Professional Advisor An Architect nominated by the Owner and approved by

IAPoA to organize the ADC on behalf of the Owner.

2.4 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.

2.5 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

2.6 Classification of Architectural Design Competitions (ADCs)

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.

2.6.2 Project ADCs may be conducted in a single stage or two (2)-stage

manner. It may either be open or limited by invitation.

2.6.3 Project ADCs shall be further classified according to degree of

complexity based on project classification i.e. under SPP Document
202.

2.7 Conditions The full conditions include the program, instructions on

submission of entries, site plans, entry forms and official envelopes and
labels. These are drawn up by the Professional Advisor.

2.8 SPP on ADC refers to the Philippine Standard of Professional Practice

(SPP) on Architectural Design Competitions (ADC).

2.9 IAPOA ADC Committee appointed by the IAPOA National President to

oversee all architectural design competitions (ADCs) referred to the IAPOA.

3. IAPOA APPROVAL

3.1 Before any official announcement is made by the Owner, a written approval of
the draft Conditions, including the timetable, The ADC registration fee (when
required) and membership of the Jury shall have been received in writing by
the Owner from the IAPOA through the ADC Committee.

3.2 Notice of a National Architectural Design Competition (ADC) shall be issued

by the Owner and/or the IAPOA ADC Committee Secretariat with a request
for publication in technical journals or through other media at their disposal,
simultaneously if possible to enable those interested to apply for the
competition. Such an announcement shall state where and how the ADC
documents may be obtained and that the ADC conditions have received the
requisite IAPOA approval.

4.1 It is essential that the ANONYMITY of competitors should be maintained until

the final judgment of the competition. In the interest of the competition
system, rigorous measures should be taken to ensure that this principle is
adhered to.

4.2 The ADC conditions, including the program of requirements of a National ADC
shall be identical for all competitors.

4.3 The conditions for National ADC, whether single or two (2)-stage, upon or
limited shall state clearly:

4.3.1 the purpose of the ADC and the intentions of the Owner.

4.3.2 the nature of the problem to be solved.

4.3.3 all the requirements to be met by Competitors.

4.4 A clear distinction shall be made between the mandatory requirements of the
Conditions and those which permit the competitor freedom of interpretation,
which should be as wide as possible. All competition entries shall be
submitted in a manner to be prescribed in the Conditions.

4.5 The information supplied to competitors (social, economic, technical,

geographical and topographical, etc.) must be specific and not open to
misinterpretation. Supplementary information and instructions approved by
the Jury may be issued by the Owner to all Competitors selected to proceed
to the second (2nd) stage of a two (2)-stage competition.

4.6 The Conditions shall state the number, nature, scale and dimensions of the
documents, plans or models required and the terms of acceptance of such
documents or models. Where an estimate of cost is required this must be
presented in standard form as set out in the Condition.

5. PROFESSIONAL ADVISOR

5.1 A Professional Advisor should be appointed and paid by the Owner and
approved by the IAPOA National Board of Directors (NBD) thru its ADC
Committee. His role is the supervision of the conduct of the ADC and the
preparation of the Conditions. His function includes insuring that the ADC

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dispatch of reply to all Competitors and the receipt of competition entries, and
safeguarding the anonymity of Competitors at all times. He will assist the Jury
and will be present during its deliberations but he will have no vote. His
responsibilities will be limited to the organization and the conduct of the
competition.

6. THE JURY

6.1 The Jury shall be set up before the official announcement of the competition.
Their names and those of the reserve members of the Jury shall be stated in
the Conditions.

6.2 The Jurors are appointed by the Owner and approved by the IAPOA, which
shall assist the Owner in the selection of the Jury members.

6.3 The Jury shall be composed of the smallest reasonable number of persons
and in any event should be an odd number and should not exceed seven (7).
The majority of them shall be Architects i.e. 4 out of 7.

6.4 To ensure correct conduct of the competition, at least one of the Architect-
Jurors shall represent the IAPOA.

6.5 There should not be more than one (1) representative of the Owner included
in the Jury.

6.6 It is essential that all Jurors be present at all meetings of the Jury.

6.7 Each Juror shall see the Conditions before they are made available to
Competitors.

6.8 The decisions of the Jury shall be taken by a majority vote, with a separate
vote on each competition plan/design submitted. The list of ADC awards

the Jury is dissolved and one copy of this document shall be sent to the
IAPOA.

6.9 In a two (2)-stage competition, the same Jury should judge both stages of the
competition. In no case may a competition that has received IAPOA approval
as a single-stage competition proceed to a second (2nd) stage except with
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honoraria to the Competitors involved, over and above the prize money
provided for in the original ADC. In the event of a secondary competition
taking place, the Jury appointed for the original competition must be
reappointed by the Owner.

6.10 Any drawings, photographs, models or other documents not required under
the regulations shall be excluded by the Jury before it examines a
Competitor's entry.

6.11 The Jury shall disqualify any design which does not conform to the mandatory
requirements, instructions or Conditions for the ADC.

6.12 The Jury must make awards. The awards shall be final and made public by a
date agreed on with the IAPOA and stated in the competitions. The Jury,
when distributing the awards, shall make full use of the amount set aside for
prizes in the ADC Conditions.

6.13 The fees and travel and subsistence expenses of the Jury members shall be
paid by the Owner.

7. PERSONS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ENTRY TO THE ADC

7.1 No member of the Jury will be allowed to take part in the competition, either
directly or indirectly, nor be commissioned with work connected with the prize-
winning design either directly or indirectly.

7.2 No member of the promoting body nor any associate or employee, nor any
person concerned with the preparation or organization of the ADC will be
eligible to compete or assist a Competitor.

8. PRIZES, HONORARIA AND MENTIONS

8.1 The Conditions must state the amount and number of prizes. The prizes
awarded must be related to the size and complexity of the project, the amount
of work involved and the expense incurred by Competitors.

8.2 It is important for the Owner to allot adequate prize money to compensate all
the Competitors for their work. For Ideas Competition only, it may be the sole
remuneration received by the first (1st) prize winner.

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prizes allotted within one (1) month of the official announcement of the ADC
results.

8.4 Each participant in a limited ADC by invitation shall receive an honorarium in

addition to the prizes awarded.

8.5 In two (2)-stage competitions, a reasonable honorarium shall be paid to each

of the Competitors selected to take part in the second (2nd) stage. This sum,
which is intended to reimburse them for the additional work carried out in the
second (2nd) stage, shall be stated in the Conditions and shall be in addition
to the prizes awarded.

8.6 The Conditions shall state the use to which the Owner will put the winning
plan/design scheme/s. ADC-generated plans/designs may not be used or
altered in any way except by agreement with the author. The Owner or his
agents are not free to pick out portions of the entries to compose another
plan/ design due to applicable ownership and copyright provisions under
Secs. 20 (4) and 33 of R.A. No. 9266 (The Architecture Act of 2004) and of
R.A. No. 8293 (Intellectual property Code of the Philippines) and their
respective IRRs.

8.7 In Project ADCs, the award of first prize to a plan/design places the Owner
under an obligation to entrust the Author of the plan/design with the
commission for the Project. If the winning Competitor is unable to satisfy the
Jury of his ability to carry out the plan/ design work, the Jury may require the

choice, duly approved by the Jury and Owner.

8.8 In Project ADCs, provisions shall be made in the ADC Conditions for the first
prize winner to receive compensation of a further sum equal to the amount of
the first prize, if no contract has been signed within twelve (12) months of the
n so compensating the first prize winner,
the Owner does not acquire the right to carry out the project except with the
collaboration of its Author.

8.9 In an Ideas Competition, if the Owner decides to make use of all or part of the
winning scheme, he should do so with the collaboration of the Author. The
terms of collaboration must be acceptable to the latter.

9.1 The Author of any plan/design shall retain the copyright of his work; no
alterations may be made without his written consent.

9.2 The design awarded first prize can only be used by the Owner upon his
commissioning the Author to carry out the plan/design preparation for the
project. No other plan/design may be used wholly or in part by the Owner
except by agreement with the Author concerned.

9.3 ADC-generated plan/design

covers one (1) execution only. However, the Conditions may provide for
repetitive work and specify the terms thereof

9.4 In all cases, unless otherwise stated in the Conditions, the Author of any
design shall retain the sole right of reproduction by virtue of sole copyright
under Secs. 20 (4) and 33 of R.A. No. 9266 (The Architecture Act of 2004)
and its IRR.

10. REGISTRATION OF COMPETITORS

10.1 As soon as they have received details of the architectural design competition
(ADC), all Competitors shall register with the Owner. Registration implies
acceptance of the Conditions of the ADC.

10.2 The Owner shall issue to all Competitors all the necessary documentation for
preparing their plans/designs. Where the furnishing of such documentation is
conditional on payment of a deposit, unless otherwise stated, such a deposit
shall be returned to Competitors who submit a bona fide plan/ design.

10.3 The names of those Competitors selected to proceed to the second (2nd)
stage of a two (2)-stage competition shall be made public only under
exceptional conditions to be agreed on by the Jury before the launching of the
ADC.

11. INSURANCE

11.1 he time when

he assumes responsibility for them and for the duration of his responsibility.
The amount of such insurance shall be stated in the Conditions.

12.1 All designs, including those disqualified by the Jury, shall be exhibited, as a
general rule, for at least two (2) weeks, together with a copy of the signed
report of the Jury. The exhibition shall be open to the public free of charge.

12.2 The Owner shall notify in a timely manner, all registered Competitors of the
date and place of the public exhibition and the results of the ADC, and send
them a copy of the Jury's report. He shall similarly inform the IAPOA.
Photographs of the prize- winning designs shall be sent to the IAPOA with a
view to possible publication.

13. RETURN OF PROJECTS

13.1 All drawings and plans, other than those which have received prizes or have
been purchased and are retained by the Owner, shall be destroyed at the end
of the public exhibition, unless provisions are made to the contrary in the
Conditions for the ADC. Where models are required, these will be returned to
the Author/s at the expense of the Owner within a month of the close of the
public exhibition.

14. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR) OR LITIGATION

14.1 Since no regulations, however well drawn up, can preclude the possibility of
dispute, provisions for conciliation, mediation and arbitration i.e. ADR modes
under R.A. No. 9285, must be included in the ADC Conditions and must
precede any form of litigation.

14.2 The Jury members are the sole arbiters at all stages, up to the final prize-
giving.

14.3 In the event of a dispute, not related to the adjudication process or awarding
of the prizes, the matter shall be settled by an arbitration process approved by
the IAPOA, and without initial recourse to any form of litigation.

14.4 The expenses resulting from any conciliation, mediation or arbitration,

procedure shall be shared by the two (2) interested parties to the ADR
proceeding.

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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

EDITEO AT THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIOENT OF THE PHILIPPINES PURSUANT TO

COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 638 AS AMENDED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF I987.
ENTERED AS SECOND.CLASS MATTER, POST OFFICE, OECEMBER 26, I905.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PROCLAMATIONS, EXECUTIVE ORDERS OEPARTMENT, BUREAU AI{D OFFICE

AND MEMORANDUM ORDERS ADiIIT'IISTRATIVE ORDERS AND REGU.
Proclamation No. 6'l-Declaring Monday, LATIONS
19 September 20'16, as a special CAREER EXECUTTE SERvIcE BoARo
(non-working) day in the Province of
Zamboanga del Sur ...
Resolution No. 1281 . ............................ 6359
5319
GAMEs ANoAMUSEMENTS BoARD
Memorandum Order No. o3-Providing
guidelines for the Armed Forces of Resolution No. 20'l 3-002 ........................ 6366
Resolution No. 2013-003, Series of 2013 6366
the Philippines and the Philippine
National Police in the implementation PHTLTPPTNE RactNG CoMMtsstoN
of measures to suppress and prevent Resolution No. 51-'16, Series of 20'6.... 5368
lawless vtolence 6319 Resolution No. 52-16, Series of 20,l6 6368 ..
DECISIONS OF THE SUPREi'E COURT PRoFEssroNAL REGULArloN CoMMtsstoN
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company, Professional Regulatory Board of
Petitioner, vs. G. & P Builders, Arch iteclu re
lncorporated, Spouses Elpidio and Rose Resolution No. 05, Series of 2016 ... ...... 6370
Violet Paras, Spouses Jesus and Ma. Resolutlon No. 06, Series of 201 6 .......... 6371
Consuelo Paras and Victoria Paras, Probssional Regulatory Board of Naval
R6sponderts 6322 Arch itec-tu re
DECISIONS OF THE COURT OF APPEALS Resolution No. 01, Series of 2016.......... 6425
Roxan M Gargalicana, petitioner-appellee, Professional Regulatory Board of
ys. Nievo V Rodriguez ll, respondent- Chemistry
appellant..... 6344 No. 03, Sen€s ot 2016 .. . .
Resolutron
Republic of the Philippines, rep.esonted No. 04, Senesof20l6.. ..
Resolution
by the Department of Publia Wo s and
Highways (DPWH), plaintiff-appellant, Professional
Regulatory Board of Librarians
ys. Brigilda Agudong-Ruiz, a.k.a. Gilda Resolution
No. 01, Serios of 2016
M. Agudong, Catalino Mailem, Lilibeth A LEGAL AND OFFICIAL NOTICES
Mailem, and LanceA. Mailem, defendants- RegionalTrial Couft . ... .
appellees..... 6349 LandReg'strationAuthonty.. .. ... .......
Elspeth Paez y Tabo, petitioner, vs. Hon.
Bureau of Lands ........
Eduardo lsraelTanguanco and Bryan Paez
y Buban. respondents ............. 6354 OFFICIAL GAZETTE back cover

053991-1
SEPTEMBER 19,2016 OFFICIAL GAZETTE 6371

ATIESTED BY WHEREAS, the United Architects of the

Philippines (UAP), the Accredited and
(Sgd.) ArrY LoVELTKA T.BAUrsrA lntegrated Professional Organization for
Officerin-Charge Architects (AIPOA), was charged with the
Office of the Secretary to the responsibility of reviewing and revisiting the
P rofession al Reg ulatory Boards 1979 Standards of Professional Practice;
APPRoVED
WHEREAS, the UAP created a Committee
(Sgd.) TEoFrLo S. PTLANDo, JR. that will craft and finalize the new Standards
Chairman of Professional Practice;

(Sgd.)ANGELTNE T. CHUA CHrAco WHEREAS, the Board, by virtue of

Commissioner Resolution No. 03, Series of 2010, approved
and adopted the new Standards of
(Sgd,) YoLANDA D. REYES Professional Practice that is endorsed by the
Commissioner IAPOA;

WHEREAS, the foregoing Board Resolution

PRoFEasroNAL REGULAToRY BoaRD oF
further directed the IAPOA to develop the
ARcHrrEcruRE Architects' Guidelines for Standards of
RESoLUTIoN No, O5 Professional Practice Comp ances on the
Series of 2016 Methods of Compensation and Schedule of
Fees;
APPROVAL. ADOPTION AND PROMULGATION
OF THE ARCHITECTS' GUIDELINES FOR
STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONALPRACTICE WHEREAS, this Architects' Guidelines
COMPLIANCES ON THE METHODS OF for Standards of Professional Practice
COMPENSATION AND SCHEDULE OF FEES,
AS PREPARED AND RECOMMENOED BY
Compliances on the Methods of
THE ACCREDITEO AND INTEGRATED Compensation and Schedule of Fees was
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR endorsed for the approval and adoption by
ARCHITECTS (IAPOA) the Board and the Commission.
WHEREAS, among the powers of the
Now THEREFoRE, upon the considerations
Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture
(Board) is to monitor the conditions affecting presenled, the Board has RESoLVED, as it so
the practice of architecture and to adopt RESOLVES, tO apprOVe, adopt and promulgate
such measures as may be deemed proper the Architects' Guidelines for Standards of
for the enhancement and maintenance of Professional Practice Compliances on the
high professional, ethical, and technical Methods of Compensation and Schedule
standards of the profession, and to prescribe of Fees (Annex A), as prepared and
and/or adopt the Code of Ethical Conduct recommended by the IAPOA, and which
and Standards of Professional Practice as shall also be made as an integral part of the
respectively provided for under Section 7 (f) implementing rules and regulations of R. A.
and (h) of Republic Act No. 9266, otheMise No.9266;
known as the Architecture Act of 2004,
FURTHER REsoLVEo, that this Architects'
WHEREAS, there already exists an
Architects' National Code as early as Guidelines for Standards of Professional
year 1960. This Architects' National Code Practice Compliances on the Methods of
is composed of two (2) ma.lor parts: the Compensation and Schedule of Fees shall
Code of Ethical Conduct and Standards be the official reference document on the
of Professional Practice, and whlch was methods of compensation and standards in
approved and adopted by the Board and the the fixing offees for professional architectural
Commission on September 24, 1979; services rendered.
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FURTHERMoRE RESoLVED, that this (Sgd.) RoBERT M. MIRAFUENTE
Resolution as well its Annex shall take Member
effect after fifteen (15) days following their
publication in lhe Otricial Gazefte ot in any (Sgd.) FrDEL JosE R. STAPNo
Member
newspaper of general circulation in the
country. ATTESTEo BY

Let copies hereof be furnished the U. P (Sgd.)ArrY. LoVELTKA T. EAUrsrA

Law Cente( Board, Ofiice of the Secretary to Oftcerin-Charge
the Boards, Legal and lnvestigation Division, Ofrce of the Secretary to the
other constituent offices/divisions of the Professional Regul atory Boards
Commission, the UAP, and other relevant APPROVED
professional organizations of architects for
information and wider dissemination. (Sgd.) TEoFrLo S. PTLANDo, JR.
Chairman
Done in the City of Manila this 26th day of
July 2016. (Sgd.) ANGEUNE T. CHUA CHrAco
Commission6r
(Sgd.) RoBERT S. SAc (Sgd.) YoLANDA D. REYES
Chairman Commissioner
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VNITED ANCHITECTS OT THE PHILIPT'INE'
Th. lrdataLd .nd Aco.diLd Pr.furtion l O.g€ri.alion o, Ardlit dr (lApOA)

FOREWORD

The Unitod Archibcb of the Philippines as th€ lntogr.bd and

Acd€dit d Prchsslonal Omanization of ArchiiecB (IAPOA) was mandabd to
rsvl8it and rovbryv the '1979 St ndaI6 of ProEssional Prac{i6 wllh a frash
DersDa6llv6. and to Dropose amendtnonts in eccordance YYih the prot bion3
bt uie n€Yv An rltsciuni law, particuhrty under S€ction 41 of Republic Ac{
9266 or the Ardibctur€ Acl of 2fiN.

A hBtorical DoEDedive b attech€d in thb docunEnl 3o thal tha us€r

mav fullv aodmclatb the voluminoug aM tedious wolt dona by the dodlcebd
rneh and wdrren of UAP in writim and completing thb much needcd guEe.'
Vvhlle the Cod. of Ethlcsl Conduc,t was aPprovea, on Aprll 5, 2006 by the
PRBoA throuoh th Board Rosolutlon No. 02, Seri$ of 2006, thc Strndadg of
Profiasllonel Pndica was l€f, pending. After 3everalyea6, tho NswnJpdabd
Standadr of Probsllonal Practica (SPP) br Architocts waE apprcvld and
3ubs€duentlv onrcribed bv ttre PRC ttrcush Ute PRBoA R€lolution i{o. 3 on
iiitv 27. zo{ol Thh wa3 Diomuloated b egtablith standada br problsional
oeformenoe h dlftrent satlirEs to en3u]€ high quality servlc.s whih
iasuano tns Dubllc lhat th6 arctriEctrra pmfgssion also'hpcB lts csnons ol
Unavidur wfth reapecl to intogrity, inil,ependence, and a commlun nt to
3aNa.

ln comollance with the PRBoA Resolution No.3, thc UAP' through [|o
SDcdel Comriritte€ on Shndalds of ProfuEsionel Predlca, contlnu€d b craf,
ttib StanOrUr of Prolbssional Pradico Complhncs (th! Archibcfs
Guucllner) to betur3 lhe coraEponding M€O|oitE of Compcnlauon and
Sd€dulo 6f Feee to inally comple'b the Slanda]& of PlofBsslonal Pracdo
.ppror[d in 2010.
On Seotomber 19, 2014, th€ UAP National Execdfw Cofitmlflee
lhrouah UAP Execom Reeolution 1+15 No. 2-1.1 approv€d tho sald document
rnd dLs rEtffiod bv the UAP National Board of Direritors on Octob€r 15, 201/t
thmuoh UAP NBb Rsolu on 14-15 No. &10. Thls wes 8ubsequently
submfu to tlo PRC Boetd ot Archihciure fur adoption end bruanc. b ell
erchltectE.

The!. ouihllnos ar€ br all aEfiitects, regedlss of rtrtJ8 or

afrllatbn. lt will oivB all architeds wrious options- In $o pr.p.ratlon of
Dmoooels. aaslqn'ino the aDDmprhb mlue lor thair lor.ioao with due
boriaUoniion bi cfrrpetenckis rind qualifications, all within th€ bounds of
.thlcal predb..

AR BET{IT Furp, AA
Nauo PrBUont, FY 201+2015
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UNITED ARCHITECTS OF THE PHILIPPINES

The lntegrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects

ARCHITECT'S GUIDELINES
FOR STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP) COMPLIANCES

METHODS OF COMPENSATION AND SCHEDULE OF FEES

UAP]APOA DOC,210

in compliance with
PRBoA Resolution No. 3 s. 2010

ARCHITECT'S GUIDELINES
FOR STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP) COMPLIANCES

METHODS OF COMPENSATION AND SCHEDULE OF FEES ON THE FOLLOWNG

ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES:

1. Pre-Design Services (SPP Doc. 201\

2. Regular Design Services (SPP Doc. 202\

3. SpecializedArchitectural Services (SPP Doc. 203)

4. Full-TimeConstruction SupervisionServices (SPP Doc. 204-A)

5. ConstructionManagementServices (SPP Doc. 204-B)

6. Post-ConstructionServices (SPP Doc. 205)

7. ComprehensiveArchitecturalServices (SPP Doc. 206)

8. Design-BuildServices (SPP Doc. 2071

L ArchitecturalDesignCompetition (SPP Doc. 208)

10. ProfessionalArchitectural Consulting Services (SPP Doc. 209)

SEPTEMBER 19,2016 OFFICIAL GAZETTE 6375

CONTENTS

lntroduction

Rule I - Title and Ratlonale

Section 1: Title

Section 2: Rationale

Rule lHethodr of Comp6nsatlon

Section 3: Criteria

Section 4: Methods of Compensation

Rulo lll - Schodula of Fees on the Types of Architectural Services

(Matrix of Servlces)

Section 5: Pre-Design Servrces (SPP Doc. 201)

Section 6: Regular Design Services (sPP Doc. 202\

Section 7: Specialized Architectural Services (SPP Doc. 203)

Section 8: Full-Time SupeNision Services (SPP Doc. 204-A)

Section 9: Construction Management Services (SPP Doc. 204-B\

Section 10: Post-Construction Services (SPP Doc. 205)

Section 11 : Comprehensive Architectural Services (SPP Doc. 206)

Section 12: Design-Build Services (SPP Doc. 207)

Section 13: Architectural Design Competition (SPP Doc. 208)

Section 14: Professional Architectural Consulting Services (SPP Doc. 209)

Rule lV - Genor.l Provblonr

Section 15: Collection of Professional Fees

Section 16: lnterest due on Late Payment of Fees

Section 17: Government Taxes on Services

Section 18: Professional Responsibility and Clvil Liability

Section 19: Arbitration Clause

Section 20: Penalty Clause and Sanctions

Section 21: Amendments to this Document

Section 22: Effective Date

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Annexes: appropriate fees for services rendered and to
serve as reference forclients in understanding
A. Definition of Terms the valuable work of an architect.

B Acronyms RULE I

TITLE and RATIONALE

c Related Laws
SECTIoN 1: TITLE
D Sample Fee Calculation Worksheet
(DAEDS) This Document shall be known as the
'UAP-IAPOA DOC. 2'10: ARCHITECT'S
E Sample Fee Calculation Wbrksheet GUIDELINES FOR STANDARDS OF
(DADS) PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP)
COMPLIANCES - I\4ETHODS OF
Postscript COMPENSATION AND SCHEDULE OF
FEES", replacing the 1979 UAP DOC. 208-b
Acknowledgements (Methods of Compensation and Schedule of
Fees).
PRBoA Resolutions
SEc. 2: RATIONALE
INTRODUCTION 2.1 The need to set the parameters on
Architect's Guidelines on Methods of
lncompliance with Republic Act No. Compensation and Schedule of Fees
9266, otheMise known as "The Architecture is paramount to the Architect in the
Act of 2004", the Professional Regulation practice of his profession. This will
Commission through the Professional standardize the ranges for which the
Regulatory Board of Architecture and the Client will compensate an Architect in
United Architects of the Philippines, the direct relation to the value of services
integrated and accredited professional that the Architect provades.
organization of architects (IAPOA), embarked
on the most challenging task aimed at 2.2 the purpose of the Architect's
reviewing and updating the 1979 Standards Guidelines is to complement the
of Professional Practice; not only for guiding existing professional regulatory law
professional performance in different goveming the state-regulated practice
settings, but also for ensuring high quality of of architecture, as governed by R.A.
professional services and assuring the public 9256 (The Architecture Act of 2004)
that the architecture profession imposes its and its derivative regulations, the Code
canons of behaviour not only with respect to of Ethical Standards, Standards of
knowledge and skills but also with respect to Professional Practice and other related
integrity, independence, and commitment to laws, policies, rules and regulations
quality service. approved and implemented by the
Professional Regulation Commission
The Newupdated Standards of (PRC) and/or other concerned
Professional Practice (SPP) approved by government entities. Therefore nothing
the PRC on July 27 ,2010 enjoined the UAP, in the Guidelines must unduly affect
to craft the Architect's Guidelines for SPP the said laws, policies, rules and
Compliances (the Architect's Guidelines), as regulations, and in accordance with the
a result, these guidelines are promulgated to Architect's National Code (ANC), i.e.,
guide architects on the different applicable the Code of Ethicel Conduct (SPP Doc.
methods of @mpensation for various 200) and the Standards of Professional
professional services and determining the Practice (SPP Doc. 201-209)
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 OFFICIAL GAZETTE 6377

RULE ll 3.2.3 Client's procedure and timing

for review and approval of the
METHODS OF COMPENSATION Architect's recommendations/
designs.
SEc. 3: CRITERIA
3.2.4 Costs of administration, including
The criteria for computing the Architect's records to be maintained and
compensation should be based on mutual preserved.
evaluation of the amount of the Architect's/
Architectural firm s talents, skill, experience. 3.2.5 Probability of contingencies that
effort and time available for, and required by are not included in the estimates
the project.
of design and construction
costs.
3.1 Choosing an appropriate method of J_l o Number of third parties or
compensation to use in determining agencies required tobe
the professional fee should be based consulted or furnrshed plans,
on the type of services rendered specifications, reports, and
and lhe professional fee must be similar documents.
commensurate with the degree and
scope of services the Architect has SEc. 4: METHOOS OF COMPENSATION
rendered. lt should be able to reflect the
value of Architects service and focus Compensation of an Architect may be
the Client's attention on the quality and computed based on one or a combination
performance of the Architect's services. of the following methods, with modifications
The method of compensation will serve applicable to the types of services and/
asa basis for the Client to pre-determine or specific cases, if and when needed.
his costs for architectural services. Architectural fees are affected by many
variables and it is impractical to generalize
3.2 The computation of the
professional any one fee basis as preferable for a specific
fees shall depend on the complexity and project.
types of architectural and engineering
Compensation methods for architectural
services to be provided and the services take varied forms. The 2010 SPP
conditions under which they are to be
performed. Compensation for services Documents has identified several methods
that require only one kind of expertise
of compensation which can be generally
classified into these three main types:
or related types of expertise shall be
treated differently from those services a) Percentage-basedFee
that require the use of more than one
type of expertise. b) Lump Sum or Fixed Fee

The following crite a should also be c) Time basis

considered:

3.2.1 Tlme schedule for furnishing 4.1 Percentage-based Fee

services and possible changes 4.1.1 Percentage based on Project
that may affect the consultant's Construction Cost
costs.
4.1.1.1 This method of compensation
3.2.2 Studies, programs, and other for architectural services is
professional input furnished by the most common world-
the Owner or Client. wide. The amount of the
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percentage is related to the construction cost per
size and the type of the square meter floor
Proiect. The percentage area) established
will vary depending on the date of the
on the classification of signing of the Service
building, the complexity of Agreement.
building requirements, the
construction value, the type 4.1.1.3.2 "Awarded Prqect
of constructions contract Construction Cost
and other adjustment factors (APCC)' using the
that constitute the extent of bid of the winning
work to be performed by the contractor.
Architect. The Professional
Fee (PF) of the Architect is 4.1 .'l .3.3 The *Final Project
determined by multiplying Construction Cost
the specified percentage (FPCC)" based on
times the estimated, Cost Records that
awarded or final Project will be submitted to
Construction Cost (PCC) of the Architect upon
the prgect for which services the completion of
are furnished. the project. The Cost
Records shall include
4.1 .1.2 This method is fair to both all payments made to
the Client and the Architect the contractor, sub-
as the fee is pegged to contractors, cost of
the cost of the Project materials supplied
the Client is willing to by the owner and
undertake. lt is flexible and other acquisition
easy to apply since if there for all materials and
will be changes, additions services constituting
or deductions of the work the cost of actual total
demanded by the Project construction in place
or required by the Client, of all eiements of
the professional fee of the Project designed
the Architect also adjusts or specified by the
correspondingly without Architect.
amending the scope of work
as provided in the service 4.1.1.4 The most common type of
Agreement. contract fo.
architectural
4.1.1.3 Charges based on a
design services is the
percentage of construction
complete architectural
cost are usually determined
andengineering design
by one of the following
referred to as the
methods:
"Detailed Architectural
and Engineering Design
4.'l .1.3.1 A mutually agreed- Services (DAEDS)". This
upon "Probable includes the architectural
ProJect Construction design and the normal basic
Cost (PPCC)" using engineering design services
unit price parameters for structural, plumbing,
(prevailing market sanitary, mechanical and
SEPTEMBER 19,2016 OFFICIAL GAZETTE 637I
electrical systems. This office planning and architectural
arrangement is desirable if interiors which is the same unit
the Client prefers a single used in lease rates and tenant
point responsibility for the allowances in commercial
Pro;ect Design. building. Others, like hotel
prolects, can often be based on
4.1.1.5 ln some instances, the cost per square meter. Howeve(
Client may consider services unit cost estimation requires
of some engineering design accurate and timely data on the
tirms and as such, a separate cost of providing services for
contract from architectural each unit and renovation of unit
services will be agreed requires more seryice efiort than
upon, This type of services those new unit.
is referred to as the "Detailed
Architectural Design Example
SeNices (DADS)" and shall
exclude all engineering A high-rise Office Building
and engineering specialist Project with 10,000 sqm gross
consultant fees. The floor area (GFA) and 2,000
Architect will still be the lead sqm non-GFA (refer to Rule
or prime professional for the Vll and Vlll of the NBCP)
Project and shall coordinate Average Project Construction
all the works of the other Cost (based on historical date):
engineering design service P30,000.0o/sqm
providers. The architectural
design services shall then Professional Fee based
constitute sixty percent on Percentage of Project
(60%) of the corresponding Contruction Cost:
stated professional fee (PF)
for DAEDS for the project.
6% of Poect Construction
Cost (PCC) Professional Fee
4.1 .2 Unit Cost Method based on Unit Cost Method:
P30,000.00 x 0.06 = P1,800.00/
This method is a variation sqm Professional Fee for the
of the percentage based on GFA:
project construction cost. The
remuneration under this method P1 ,800.00/sqm x '10,000sqm =
is based on cost per square P18,000,000.00
meter of the pro.lect such as
room, store, buildings or other Professional Fee for the non-
unit. The Professional Fee (PF) GFA(50% of GFA): P900.00/sqm
will be based on a computed x 2,000sqm = P1,800,000.00
unit cost parameter. The Total Professional Fee for DAED
computed cost per area may Services: P1 9,800,000.00
be derived from historical data
on the average construction 4.1.3 Value{ased Pricing/Percentage
cost per square meter of a of Gross Rentals
similar project and using
the appropriate percentage The remuneration under this
for the professional fee based method as a "value pricing"
on pro.lect construction cost based on the outcome of
as defined above. Example, revenue, cost and profitability
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result of a project engagement construction cost of the
or based on a measurable project.
profit on specific revenues by
the Client. Examples of such 4.2.2 2 The second is direct
metrics include sales in retail
development of a fixed
facilities, leasing in housing or
amount of compensation
by estimating the individual
commercial ofiice/residence elements ofthe cost outlines,
developments. For Building plus a reasonable margin
Administration and Management
of profit, all expressed as a
Services, where the Architect single lump-sum.
employed by the Client
goes beyond maintenance 4.2.2.3 These two methods are
and upkeep functions by frequently used concurrently
innovating schemes to with one serving as a check
aftain maximum building to the other.
occupancy and performing a
wide range or functions for 4.2.3 \/vhilethe fee remains fixed,
the efficient and economical there may be a change in
project parameters beyond the
operation and maintenance of
a building, facility or a complex, controlof the Architect that
the remuneration may be based
might increase or decrease
the size of the project or the
on a certain percentage of gross
scope of architectural services.
rentals.
It is therefore recommended
4.2 Lump Sum or Fixed Fee to include in the Service
Agreement a clearly stated
4.2.1 This method of compensation time limit for the performance
may be used when the scope of services and a provision for
of services required can be additional compensation for
clearly and fully defined at the extra time used for any changes
outset of the pro,ect. lt is then ordered by the Owner after the
very important that the Client preliminary design documents
and the Architect agree on have been approved, with a
the details of the scope of the clear understanding as to where
project, schedules for desrgn the final approval authority lies.
and approvals, construction lf conditions warrant changes
schedules and other variables in the agreed provisions, the
defining the extent of services Architect's lump sum fee may
to be performed so that the have to be adjusted. The method
Architect can prepare a for determining an equitable
comprehensive estimate of work adjustment in compensation
hours and overhead costs.
must be mutually agreed upon
by both parties. Usually, the
4.2.2 Fwo methods may generally be amount of fee adjustments is
used to arrive at a lump-sum often determined on a cost-plus
compensation for the basic basis considering estimated
services: number of drawings, staff
hours and salaries, schedule
4.2.2.1 The first is the computation requirements, overhead costs,
of a lump-sum as an reimbursable expenses and
appropriate percentage reasonable profit to complete
of the probable project the additional services.
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4.3 Time basis a multiplier of "DirectSalary

Expenses" and another which is
4.3.1 Time-based fees are fees which a multiplier of "Direct Personnel
are charged on an agreed-to Expenses". Direct Personnel
hourly (man-hours) or daily Expenses are the most
(per diem) or per month rate. common. Vvhen the rates for
This method of compensation Architects and their staff are
is useful when the services are based on "Direct Personnel
difficult to determine in advance Expenses" they include those
or they are interim in nature and items listed in the Definitions
often short in duration. section of this document.

4.3.2 Tjme-based fees are typically 4.3.6 Additional factors should be

used for the following: considered for overtime
expenses if such work is
services which are not well undertaken at the Client's
defined request or to meet scheduling
pre-design services demands beyond the Architect's
control.
partial services
4.3.7 The hourly or per diem (daily)
additional services rates for Architects and their
staff should be agreed at the
for services as an expert outset and, additionally, the
witness Client and Architect should
agree upon a time period for
specialst expertise or review and adjustment of the
professional architectural hourly rates (perhaps annually)
consultancy services. in order to adjust for inflation
and other factors.
4.3.4 The actual hourly rates vary
across the country and by the 4.3.8 Multiple of Direct Personnel
level of experience and seniority Expenses
of the Architect and staff.
Architects areprofessionals 4.3.8.1 This cost-based method of
with extensive training (the compensation is applicable
internship/apprenticeship and only to non-creative work
licensing process for Architects such as accounting,
is somewhat considerably longer secretarial, research, data
than that for other professionals) gathering, preparation of
and therefore the hourly rates for reports and the like. This
Archatects will correspond to the method of compensation ls
local market, to the Architect's based on technical hours
experience and expertise, and spent and does not account
to the rates of other licensed for creative work since the
professionals in the region. value of creative design
cannot be measured by the
4.3.5 Hourly billing can utilize fixed length of time the designer
rates (such as PhP 500 per has spent on his work. The
hour) or they can use a fee computation is made by
multiplier. There are two types adding all costs of technical
of multipliers - one which is services (man hours x rate)

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and then multiplying it by a transportation, per diem,
multiplier to cover overhead housing and living allowance of
and profit. local consultants and technical
staff if assigned to places over
4.3.8.2 The multiplier ranges from 100 km. from area of operation
1.5 to 2.5 depending on the of the Architect.
office set-up, overhead and
experience of the Architect Cost of printing of exra set
and the complexity of the of drawings, reports, maps,
Project. contract documents, etc. over
the five (5) copies submitted to
4.3.8.3 Other items such as cost the Client, overseas and long
of transportation, living distance calls, technical and
and housing allowances laboratory tests, licenses, fees,
of foreign consultants, taxes and similar cost items
out-of-town living and needed by the Project.
housing allowances of the Direct cost = An + Cn + Tn
local consultants and the
like, are all to be charged Fee = Direct Cost x M
to the Client. At the start Total Cost of Service charged to
of the commission. the Client=Fee+R
Architect shall make known
to the Client the rate of 4.3.9 Professional Fee Plus
professionals and personnel Expenses
who will be assigned to the
This method of compensation
Project and the multiplier
is frequently used where there
that has to be applied before
agreeing on this method of
is continuing relationship
compensation.
on a series of Projects. lt
establishes an agreed fixed
FORMULA
rate or lump sum over and
above the reimbursement for
Assume:
the Architect's technical time
A = Architect's rate / hour and overhead. An agreement on
C = Consultant's rate / hour the general scope of the work
T = Rate per hour of Technical is necessary in order to set an
Staff, Inspectors and others equitable fee.
involved in the Project 4.3.10 Per Diem, Honorarium plu6
n= No. of hours spent by Architect, Reimbursable Expenses
Consultants and Technical
Staff 4.3.10.1 ln some cases a Client
may request an Architect
M = Multiplier to account for to do work which will
overhead and reasonable require his personal time
profit. The value may range such as:
from '1.5 to 2.5 depending on
the set-up of the Architect's attending project-
office and the complexity of the related meetings,
Project. conferences or trips;
R= Reimbursable expenses such conducting ocular
as transportation, housing and inspection of possible
living allowance of Consultant, pro]ect sites; and
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conferring with others 4.3.11.3 The method however,

regarding prospective cannot be used as a
invesfnenb or venfures measure of compensation
and the like. for services which cannot
be measured by the length
4.3.10.2 For these particular of time spent on his work.
activities, the Architect as
agent of the Owner may 4.3.11.4 The other part of the
be paid on a per diem and remuneration by this
honorarium basis plus method is made up of the
out-of- pocket expenses reimbursable direct costs.
such as but not limited to These costs are billed to
travel, accommodalions the Client supported, if
and subsistence. required by receipts and
other documents.
4.3.11 Salary cost times a
multiplier, plua direct cost or 4.3.12 Pet Diem or Hourly Basis
reimbursable expenses
4.3.12.1 This method is particularly
4.3.1 1.1 This method is based on suitedto engagements
the total basic salaries involving intermittent
(Direct Salary Expenses) personal service. when
of all Professional such consulting services
Consulting Architects are furnished, the
(PCAS) and their staff Professional Consulting
multiplied by a factor from Architect (PCA) is
3.0 as a multiplier plus cost compensated fof all the
of certain items that are time he devotes to the
reimbursable to the PCA work, including travel
classified under "Direct time. The per diem
Cost" or "Reimbursable charge should be based
Expenses". The following on the complexity of the
formula is used to work involved and the
compute the fee: extent of his experience/
specialization. ln addition
Fee= Salary Coqor Direct to the compensation
Salary Expenses) based on per diem, his
x Multiplier +
expenses for travel,
Reimbursable Expenses subsistence, and other
out-of-pocket expenses
4.3.11.? This method of
incurred while away from
remuneration is best suited
for ProJects for which
his home/office shall be
reimbursed by the Client.
the costs are difficult to
predetermine, or in cases 4.3.12.2 Hourly fees are well
where it may
become suited for consultation
necessary to undertake services, testimony in
additional experimental court, or similar work
or investigative work, involving miscellaneous
the result of which may personal service. Most
further alter the scope of Architects have standard
the project. published schedules
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of hourly rates for always having available

various classifications of the services of an
technical and non-tschni€l individual architect or
employees. architectural firm. lt is also
used when the services of
4.3.12.3 Sub-consultant and an architecl specialist are
reimbursable dired expenses not requrred on a full-time
are usually billed at basis.
invoice cost plus an
agreed service charge for 4.3.13.3 The amount of the retainer
handling. varies with the character
and value of the services
4 3.13 Retainer to the Client and the
reputation and standing of
4.3 13 1 This method of the consultant in his or her
remuneration is used profession.
when the services of a
Professional Consulting 4.3.13.4 The terms of agreements
Architect (PCA) is for services on a retainer-
expected to be required fee basis also vary widely,
at intervals over a period and it is important that the
of time. lt is a means seNice to be rendered
of ensuring in advance be clearly defined. The
that his services will be compensation may be
available to the Client based on a fixed sum,
when required. Under paid monthly, or by some
this method, a stipulated other mutually agreeable
amount is paid at regular terms, with per diem or
intervals forwhich the PCA hourly rates for additional
is obligated to render a time spent at the request
ce(ain service or to spend of the Client. Retainer
a certain amount of time fees are frequently on an
on Client's requirements. annual basis.
The compensation is
usually enough to pay 4.3.13.s The same pnnciples as
for the mlnimum services explained previously for
required by the Client. hourly (or Cost-Plus)
All additional services charges, in Section 7.3.1
are paid separately. ln and Section 7.3.4, apply
addition to the retainer, the to retainer-fee contracts.
PCA may be reimbursed
for travel, subsistence 4.4 Mixed irethods of Compensation
and other out-of-pocket
4 4.1 Each proiect should be
expenses incurred while
examined to determine the
away from his home/
most appropriate method of
office.
establishing an equitable method
4.3.13.2 The employment of of compensatjon between the
Architects on a retainer- Architect and the Client. Using
fee basis is a common one method of compensation
practice of clients who on a single project may not be
wish to be assured of applicable all the time. There is
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no reason that an assortment of turn, be compensated on a per

compensation methods should diem rate or percentage of the
not be used if appropriate In a construction cost.
single project. Architects can
do business under any of the RULE lll
above fee arrangements and
SCHEDULE OF FEES ON ALL TYPES OF
usually, the method chosen
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
is for the convenience of the
client. ln some instances, it is The entire range of the Architect's services
advisable to use a combination is divided into ten (10) major servrces as
of these various methods of follows:
compensation rather than one
single method. For one phase 1) Pre-Design Services (SPP Doc. 201)
of the prgect, an appropriale
method of compensation 2) Regular Design Services (SPP Doc. 202)
may be used and for another
phase, a difierent method of 3) Specialized Architectural
compensation may be applied.
Services (SPP Doc. 203)

4.4.2 For example, Pre-Design 4) Full-Time Supervision (SPP Doc. 2M-A)

Services and Construction 5) Construction
Services could be compensated Management (SPP Doc. 2M-B)
on a Multiple of Direct Personnel
Expense, while the Regular 6) Post-Construction
and Specralized Allied Design Services (SPP Doc. 205)
Services could be paid on
a Percentage of Project 7) Comprehensive
Construction Cost or Percentage Architectural Services (SPP Doc. 206)
of Cost of Work basis.
8) Design-Build Services (SPP Doc. 207)
4.4.3 Another example is in the
dealing with authorities having 9) Architectural Design
Jurisdiction and obtaining Competition (SPP Doc. 208)
approvals for a project, which
0) Professional Architectural
can be indeterminate in
1

Consulting SeNices (SPP Doc. 209)

complexity and time, it may be
fair to compensate the Architect
Each of these ten (10) major services can
on an agreed- to
hourly
be contracted separately to the Architect
rate. However, the
project
depending upon the desire and needs of
documentation could then be
the Client. The terms and conditions for the
compensated on a percentage
delivery of these Architect s Servrces are
fee based on the construction stipulated on each Architect's Guidelines
cost for the pro,ect.
on Standards of Professional Practice
4.4.4 ln another instance, specific Documents.
determinate services, such
as the preparation of an SEc. 5: PRE-DESIGN SERVICES (SPP
Doc. 201)
architectural rendering or
marketing materials, could 5.1 Manner of Providing Services
be provided at a fixed price
or lump sum. Other services 5.1 .1 After the initial meeting /
for the same project could, in conversation / conespondence
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with the Client, the Architect 5.2.1 Multiple of Direct Personnel
must submit his proposal for Expense
preiesign services, stating the
following: 5.2.2 Professional Fee Plus Expenses

5. 1 .1 .1 Scope of Work 5.2.3 Lump Sum or Fixed Fee

5.1.1.2 Manner of Payment 5.2.4 Per Diem, Honorarium Plus

Reimbursable Expenses
5 1 1.3 Owner's Responsibilities
5.2.5 Mixed Methods of Compensation
5. 1 .1 .4 Other Conditions of Services
5.3 Professional Fee
5.1.2 The Architect can render
services in any of the following The Architect's compensation is based
ways: on the Architect's / architectural firm's
talents, skill, experience, imagination,
5.1 .2.1 As an individual Architect he and on the type and level of
must have special training professional services provided.
and be knowledgeable in
different fields to supplement Prior to the start of any Pre-Design
his skills. Services, a Professional Service
agreement between Owner/Client and
5 1.2.2 Archilect's Own Stafi Architect is necessary. The Architect
should request for a five percent (5%)
It is possible for Architects acceptance fee based on agreed
(as natural persons) working professional fee (PF) upon signing of
in a single firm to specialize the agreement.
in a variety of ways. Many
Architects and firms 0uridical Client shall make progress payments
persons) specialize without upon request of the Architect within
losing the generalist seven (7) calendar days from the
approach of the Architect submission of the statement of the
or firm. account.

5. 1.2.3 ByAssociation, Consultation SEc. 6: REGULAR DESIGN SERVICES

or Networking (SPP Doc. 202)

Another common practice 6.1 Manner of Providing SerYices

is consultation between
an Architect and a firm of There are two ways by which the
other disciplines, under Architect may enter into contract with
the extended terms of the the Owner as the Lead Professional
Owner- ArchitectAg reement. working with other professionals in the
engineering and allied professions:
5.2 iiethod of Compensation
6.1 .1 Detailed Architectural and
Different Methods of Compensation Engineering Design Services
are being applied on the Pre-Design (DAEDS) - with a single contract
Services as the volume and range between the Architect and
of works varies on each seNices. Owner, and sub-consultancy
Methods for compensation for Pre- contracts between the Architect
Design Services may be based on one and the other professionals
or more of the following: working with the Architect.
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6.1.2 Detailed Architectural Design 6.3 Recommended P rofiessional Fee (RPF)

Services (DADS) - with the
Architect and the engineering Professional architectural work is
and allied profussionals classified in accordance with the
executing separate contracts degree of complexity and the creative
with the Owner skill required to meet the requirements
of the Client within technical, functional,
ln both cases, the professional economic and aesthetic constraints.
responsibilities and civil A grouping of buildings is provided to
liabilities of each State- determine the fair remuneration for the
regulated professional remains Architect.
separate. The Architect
6.3.1 Group I
does not assume any of the
responsibilities and liabilities of Buildings of the simplest
the other professionals (RLPs). utilization and character, which
are without complication of plan/
6.2 Method of Compensation
design ordetailand which require
The Architect's compensation is based only a minimum of architectural
on the Architect's / architectural firm's finishes, engineering and allied
talents, skill, experience, and on the architectural elements:
type and level of professional services Armories Packaglng and
provided. Compensation for Regular Processing Plants
Design Services may be based on one Bakeries Parking
or more of the following: Structures
6.2.1 Percentage (%) of Pro.lect Habitable
Construction Cost (PCC) Agricultural
Buildings Printing Plants
6.2.2 Unit Cost Method based on
Project Construction Cost Hangars Public Markets
6.2.3 Professional Fee plus Expenses lndustrial Service Garages
6.2.4 Lump Sum or Fixed Fee Buildings

6.2.5 Per Diem. Honorarium Plus Manufactunng /

Reimbursable Expenses lndustrial Simple Loft-
Plants Type Euildings
6.2.6 Multiple of Direct Personnel
Expenses Other similar \ /brehouses
utilization type
6.2.7 MixedMethodsofCompensation buildings
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Pro.iect Construction Cost Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for

(Pcc) Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design
Services (DAEDS)
P 50.0 million and less 5%
Over P50.0 million to P2,500,000
P100.0 million plus 4% of excess of P50.0 million
Over P100.0 million to P4,500,000
P200.0 million plus 3% of excess of P100.0 million
Over P200.0 million to P7,500,000
P500.0 million plus 2% of excess of P200.0 million
Over 500.0 million to P13,500,000
P1.0 billion plus 1% of exc€ss of P500 million
Over P'1.0 billion P18,500,000
plus 1l2o/o of excess of P1 .0 billion

Project Construction Cost Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for

(Pcc) Detailed Architectural Design Services
(DAoS)
P 50.0 million and less 3.0%
Over P50.0 million to P1,500,000
P100.0 million plus 2.4o/o of excess of P50.0 million
Over P100.0 million to P2,700,000
P200.0 million plus 1.8% of excess of P100.0 million
Over P200.0 million to P4,500,000
P500.0 million plus 1 .2o/o of excess of P200.0 million
Over 500.0 million to P8,100,000
P1.0 billion plus 0.6% of excess of P500.0 million
Over P1.0 billion P11 ,100,000
plus 0.6% of excess of P1.0 billion

6.3.2 Group 2

Buildings of moderate complexity of plan/design requiring a moderate amount of

research and of engineering and allied architectural design.

Art Galleries Office Buildings / Office Condominium

Banks, Exchange and Park, Playground and Open-Air

Other Buildings Recreational Facilities

Financial lnstitutions Residential Condominiums

Bowlodromes Police Stations

Call Centers Postal Facilities

Churches and Religious Facilities Private Clubs

CityfTown Halls & Civic Centers Publishing Plants

SepteMeen 19, 2016 OFFICIAL GAZETTE 6389

College Buildings Race Tracks

Convents, Monasteries & Seminaries Restaurants / Fastfood Stores
Correctional & Detention Facilities Retail / Wholesale Stores
Court Houses/Halls of Justice Schools
Dormitories Serviced Apartments
Exhibition Halls & Display Structures Shopping Centers
Fire Stations Showrooms / Service Centers
Laundries & Cleaning Facilities Specialty Shops
Libraries Supermarkets / Hyper-marts
Malls / Mall Complexes Welfare Buildings
Motels & Apartels Mixed Use Buildings
Multi-storey Apartments Other buildings of similar nature or use
Nursing Homes

ProJect Construction Cost Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for

(Pcc) Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design
Services (DAEDS)
P 50.0 million and less 60/.
Over P50.0 million to P3,000,000
P100.0 million plus 5% of excess of P 50.0 million
Over P100.0 million to P5,500,000
P200.0 million plus 4% of excess of P100.0 million
Over P200.0 million to P9,500,000
P500.0 million plus 3% of excess of P200.0 million
Over 500.0 million to P18,500,000
P1.0 billion plus 2% of excess of P500 million
Over P1.0 billion P28,500,000
plus 1olo of excess of P1 .0 billion

Project Construction Cost Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for

(Pcc) Detailed Architectural Design Services
(DADs)
P 50.0 million and less 3.6%
Over P50.0 million to P1,800,000
P100.0 million plus 3.0% of excess of P50.0 million
Over P100.0 million to P3,300,000
P200.0 million plus 2.4% of excess of P100.0 million
Over P200.0 million to P 5, 700,000
P500.0 million plus 1.8% of excess of P200.0 million
Over 500.0 million to P11,100,000
P1.0 billion plus 1 .2% of excess of P500.0 million
Over P1.0 billion P17,100,000
plus 0.6% of excess of P'l.0 billion
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6.3 3 Group 3
Buildings of exceptional character and complexity of planidesign or requiring
comparatively large amounts of research and of engineering and allied
architectural design:

AirporB / \ ,bt & Dry Porb & Terminals Mental lnstitutions

Aquariums Mortuaries

Auditoriums Nuclear Facilities

Breweries Observatories

Cold Storage Facilities Public Health Centers

Convention Facilities Research Facilities

Gymnasiums Stadia

Hospitals&MedicalBuildings TelecommunicationBuildings

Hotels Theaters & Similar Facilities

Laboratories/TestingFacilities TransportationFacilities&Systems
Marinas and Resort Complexes Veterinary Hospitals

MedicalArts Offices & Clinics Other buildings of similar nature or use

Project Construction Cost Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for

(Pcc) Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design
Services (DAEDS)
P 50.0 million and less 7o/o

Over P50.0 million to P3,500,000

P100.0 million plus 6% of excess of P 50.0 million
Over P100.0 million to P 6,s00,000
P200.0 million plus 5% of excess of P 100.0 million
Over P200.0 million to P 11,500,000
P500.0 million plus 4% of excess of P200.0 million
Over 500.0 million to P23,500,000
P1.0 billion plus 3% of excess of P500 million
Over P1.0 billion P38,500,000
plus 2% of excess of P1 .0 billion
SEPTEMBER 19.2016 OFFICIAL GAZETTE 6391

Project Construction Cost Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for

(Pcc) Detailed Architectural Design Services
(DADS)
P 50.0 million and less 4.2%
Over P50.0 million to P2,100,000
P100.0 million plus 3.6% of excess of P50.0 million
Over P100.0 million to P3,900,000
P200.0 million plus 3% of excess of P100.0 million
Over P200.0 million to P6,900.000
P500.0 million glus 2.4o/o of excess of P200.0 million
Over 500.0 million to P14,100,000
P1.0 billion plus 1 .8% of excess of P500.0 million
Over P1.0 billion P23,100,000
plus 1 .2% of excess of P'l .0 billion

6.3.4 Group 4

Residences (single-detached, single-attached or duplex, row-houses or shop-

houses), small apartment houses and townhouses.

Recommended Professional
Fee (RPF)
Detailed Architectural and 10% of PCC
Eng ineering Design Services
(DAEOS)
Detailed Architectural Design 6% of PCC
Services (DADS)

6.3.5 Group 5
Monumental buildings and other facilities requiring consummate design skill and
much precise detailing.

Exposition & Fair Buildings Specialized decorative buildings

Mausoleums, Memorials, Museums

& Monuments
Buildings of similar nature or use

Recommended Professional
Fee (RPF)
Delailed Architeclural and 12% of PCC
Engineering Design Services
(oAEOS)
Detailed Architectural Design 7 .5o/. ol PCC
Services (DADS)
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6.3,6 Group 6
Vvhen the plan/design and related Contract Documents are re-used for the
repetitive construction of similar buildings without amending the drawing and
the specifications, the Architect's fee is computed as follows:

Recommended Professional Fee

(RPF)
First (1st) Building '100% of RPF for type of building
Second (2nd) Building 50% of RPF for type of building
Third (3rd) Building 40% of RPF for type of building
Fourth (4th) and succeeding 30% of RPF for type of building
Buildings

Note: Major adjustment due to site condition will affect the Professional Fee

6.3.7 Group 7
When the Architect is engaged to undertake a Housing Project involving
the construction of several residential units on a single site with the use of one
(1 ) set of plans/design, specifications and related documents, the Architect's Fee
chargeable shall conform with the following:

Recommended Professional Fee (RPF)

No. of Units Detailed Architectural Detailed Architectural

& Engineering Design Design Services
Services (OAEOS) (DADS)
First (1st) Unit 10% of PCC 6% of PCC

From two Fee for one unit plus Fee for one unit plus
to 50% of RPF for each of RPF for each
300/o
ten units (2-10) additional unit additional unit
Eleven units Fee for 10 units plus Fee for 10 units plus
to 40% of RPF for each 24% of RPF for each
thirty units (11-30) additional unit additional unit
Thirty-one units Fee for 30 units plus Fee for 30 units plus
to 25% of RPF for each 15% of RPF for each
fifty units (31-50) additional unit additional unit
Fifty-one units Fee for 50 units plus Fee for 50 units plus
and of RPF for each
150/o 9% of RPF for each
above (51+) additional unit additional unit
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 OFFICIAL GAZETTE 6393

6.3.8 Group I Adjustment of the price shall be

made at the time of the signing
Projects involving extensive of the Architect's contract of
detail such as designs for built-in service. The amount excludes
components or elements, built- the cost of transportation and
in equipment, special fittings, accommodations when and
screens, counters, architectural where required. Another sixty
interiors, and development percent (600/o) of the amount
planning and/or design. shall be charged for the travel
period in cese of locations that
Recommended Professional are in excess of one hundred
kilometers (100.0 km, ai(
Fee(RPF) 15% of the PCC straight line or radial distance) of
the Architect's office (as stated
6.3.9 Group 9 in his letterhead).

For alterations, [enovations, (Note; All references to fixed

rehabilitations, retrofit and amount shall refer to the value
expansion/additions to existing of the Philippine Peso as of
buildings belonging to Groups October,2014).
1 to 5 enumerated above, 6.4 Manner of Payment
the compensation of services
should be increased to fifty Payments to the Architect on account
percent (50%) or a total of one of the agreed Professional Fee shall
hundred fifty percent (150%) be made by the Owner on the different
of the RPF. phases of the work of the Architect as
follows:
6.3.10 Group 10
6.4.1 Upon signing of the S€rvice
Vvhere the Architect is engaged Agreement
to render opinion or give advice,
An amount equivalent to 5% of
clarilications or explanation on
technical matters pertaining to
the agreed Professional Fee
his profession, (also refer to shall be paid by the Owner
Pre-Design Services SPP Doc.
as engagement fee or as the
acceptance fee of the Architect
201 under Consultation) the
that shall cover the mobilization
chargeable RPF shall not
be less than One Thousand component of the seNices.
Pesos (Pl,000.00) per hour The Professional Fee shall
subject to increase depending be computed based on the
Statement of Probable ProJect
on the extent and coverage of
service required and the location
Construction Cost (SPPCC)
where the Architect shall render
as included in the Annex of the
Service Agreement.
his seNices. Vvhen rendering
services as an expert witness, 6.4.2 Upon the completion of the
the Architect's fee shall not be Schematic Design Phase
less than Five Thousand Pesos
(P5,000.00) pe, appearance Upon completion and submission
regardless as to whether the of the documents under
scheduled hearing took place or Schematic Design Phase
not. as stipulated in the Service
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Agreement, but not more than Upon completion and submission
15 days affer submission of the of the documents under Contract
documents to the Owner, the Document Phase as stipulated
Owner shall pay the Architect in the Service Agreement, but
a sum equal to fifteen percent not more than 15 days after
(15.0%)of the Professional Fee, submission of the documents
or a sum sufficient to increase to the Owner, the Owner shall
pay the Architect a sum equal
the total payments on the fee
to twenty (20.0%) percent of to fifty percent (50.0%) of the
Professional Fee, or a sum
the Professional Fee (amount sufiicient to increase the total
paid under Section 6.4.1 shall
be deducted from the total
payments on the fee to
ninety (90%) percent of
the
amount). The Professional Fee Professional Fee (accumulated
shall be computed based on the amount paid under Seclion 6.4.3
Statement of Probable Prolect shall be deducted from the total
Construction Cost (SPPCC) that amount). The Professional Fee
shall be part of the documents shall be computed based on the
to be submitted at this particular Statement of Probable Prqect
stage. Construction Cost (SPPCC) that
shall be part of the documents
6.4.3 Upon the completion of the to be submifted at this particular
Design Development Phase sta9e.

6.4.5 Biddlng or Negotlation Phase

Upon completion and submission
of the documents under \Mthin 15 days after the award
Design Development Phase to the winning bidder or bidders
as stipulated in the Service the payment to the Architect
Agreement, but not more than shall be adjusted so that it will
15 days afier submission of the amount to a sum equivalenl
documents to the Owner, the to ninety (90%) percent of the
Owner shall pay the Architect Professional Fee, computed
a sum equal to twenty percent upon the lowest Dona ,ide Bid
(20.0%) of the Professional Fee, or Bids or upon the winning Bid
Price.
or a sum sufficient to increase
the total payments on the fee 6.4.6 ConstructionPhase
to forty (40.0%) percent of the
The remaining of the ten (10%)
Professional Fee (accumulated
percent of the Professional Fee
amount paid under Section 6.4.2
is broken down as follows:
shall be deducted from the total
amount). The Professional Fee a) Five (5%) percent for
shall be computed based on the Architect's Liability under
Statement of Probable ProJect the Civil Code, and
Construction Cost (SPPCC) that
shall be part of the documents
b) Five (5%) percent for
the Periodic Construction
to be submitted at this particular Supervision (PCS)
stage.
Progress Billing can be done
6.4.4 Upon the completion of the on the remaining ten percent
Contract Document Phase (10%) of the Architect's
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Fee based on the original Completion is issued to

Statement of Probable Contractor), the balance of
Project Construction Cost the Architect shall be paid
(SPPCC).
computed on the Final
Upon completion of the Project Construction Cost
work (when Certificate of (FPCC).

Work Phase Breakdown of Cumulative

PF Peyments
Upon signing of Agreement as the mobilization 5% of the PF 5% of the PF1
component
Upon the completion of the Schematic 15% of the PF 20% of the PF'?
Design Services
Upon the completion of the Design 20% of the PF 40% ot the PF'?
Development Services
Upon the completion of the Contract 50% of the PF 90% of the PF'
Documents Services
Within 15 days after the awards to the 900/o of the PF3
winning Constructor
Upon completion of the work 10% of the PF 1000/o of the PFa

Note:
1 . Based on the oiginal SPPCC included as Annex to the Sevice Agreement.
2. Based on the SPPCC submitted at that particular stage.
3. Based on the winning Bid price.
4. Based on the FPPCC.

has completed the Detailed

6.4.7 The Owner can make partial Design and Contract Documents
payments during each of the Phase of his services, which is
various stages of the Architect's equivalent to Ninety percent
work, upon request ofthe (90%) of his work. WIen
that such
Architect, provided the Owner therefore fails
payments are within the to implement the plans and
framework of the manner of documents for construction as
payments outlined above. prepared by the Architect, the
Architect is entitled to receive
6.4.8 lf the work of the Architect is as compensation the sum
abandoned or suspended in corresponding to ninety percent
whole or in part, the Owner shall (90%) of the Architect's fee.
pay the Architect for the services
rendered corresponding to the 6.4.'10 lf portions of the building/s are
amount due at the stage of erected at different periods
suspension or abandonment of ot time, thus increasing
the work. the construction period
and Architect's burden of
6.4.9 Once theArchitect has prepared services, charges pertaining to
all the documents, the Architect services rendered during the
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Construction Phase shall be e) SpecialistConsultants
adjusted proportionately. when
the suspension of construction f) Approvals and Authorities
exceeds a period of six (6) Having Jurisdiction
months, the fee forthe remaining
s) Submittals
works (Periodic Construction
Supervision) shall be doubled. h) New Technologies
6.5 Fee Adjustment FactorB i) Construction Administration
The design and construction industry i) Project Location and Site
has become increasingly complex Conditions
and each proJect will be subiect to
certain unique factors which must k) Renovation to existing Buildings
be considered when determining an (versus New Construction)
appropriate fee. These variables or fee
adjustment factors affect the cost of l) Repeat Vllcrk or Repetitive
professional services for the building. Designs
Sometimes the variable may result in
a reduced fee such as limited project
m) Architect's Personnel /
Architect's Compensation
documentation, or the elimination of
an entire phase (such as bidding and n) Dernobilization and remobilization
contract negotiation if undertaken by (Stop and Start-up of \A/orkforce)
the owner).
o) Phased Building Occupancies
A list of these variables or be adiustment
factors is outlined below, however, this 6.5.1 Project Documentation
is
list not exhaustive and certain
Building Owners and Clients or Many clients require unique
Architects may have other factors forms of documentation (such
which affect the cost of professional as their own specialized
services for the building proJect. Some computer standards or "printer-
of these factors include: friendly" formats) or there may
be a requirement to adjust the
a) Scope of Services computer language or platform
. Pre-design or upstream to accommodate consultant's,
services contractor's or the client's
. Traditional Architectural needs. lncreasingly there is a
Design Services demand to develop all designs
. Other Services and the project documentation
using a Building lnformation
b) Prolect Delivery Method and Model or BlM. Furthermore,
Construction Procurement there is often a need to provide
. Sequential Tendering electronic documents in a variety
. Design-Bid-Build of formats to several different
. Design-Build parties in the development of
. Public Private Partnerships the project whether for review
(PPP) and approvals, the preparation
c) Pro.iecl or Consuucton Schedules of shop drawings, or for bidding
purposes. This can be very time
d) Project Documentation and consuming to provide such a
Computer Modeling wide range of documentation
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to many different parties. All 6.5.4 Third Party Certification

of this can be expensive and
must result in an adjustment to This may involve certification
the Architect's and Consultants' and documentation costs for
fees. third party certification such
as LEED@, GREEEN@, or
6.5.2 Contract Document Submittal BERDE@,
Schedule
6.5.5 Construction Bid Mode
ln today's faslpaced business The type of prolect delivery or
world there is often a pressure procurement of construction
to complete a project as services can have a big impact
Soon aS possible in order on the Architect and the fee.
to occupy the building. This Small proJects with experienced
schedule may be necessary to
and reliable contractors may
accommodate tenants, to start- requrre basic field review and
up a manufacturing process, or contract administration services.
to begin a new school session. However more complex projects,
Fast track projects require builders with limited experience,
additional fees because the and newer methods of project
architect may need to hire delivery beyond the kaditional
additional stafr, pay staff for design-bid-build will require
overtime work, and re-schedule more time, more services
other work to accommodate the
priorities of such a proiect.
and consequently additional
fees. Furthermore, the type of
construction contract can affect
6.5.3 Construction Technologies the Architect's fee. For example
"Cost Plus" contracts or Unit
There are new technologies Price contracts (as opposed
appearing daily including to Stipulated Sum Contracts)
the need for better energy require additional contract
performance, new building administration services for the
products and building systems, preparation of Certificates for
advanced construction methods,
Payment, therefore, the fee
and design tools. Many clients must be increased.
are anxious toincorporate
these latest innovations into ln this instance, the architectural
their projects. Sometimes this design and construction
request can be costly as there documents are completed
are often unknown risks in using and one single bid package is
products or systems that do not prepared. Following bidding
have a track record, or, there and preparation of one contract
may be additional certifications, with one builder or general
testing, submittals or approvals contractor, the construction
required. There may also be contract is administered by the
additional specialist consultants Architect.
that need to be retained and
coordinated. Frequently, there is Sequential tendering involves
also additional research or other separating the contract
services required on the part of documents (such as bid
the Architect. documents, specifications and

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construction drawings) into requirements for a minimum

separate packages to receive number of meetings and site
multiple bids for different parts visits; and,
of the work to be constructed .
at different times, usually in the Additional clarifications and
sequence of construction (such site visits resulting from the
as site work, foundations, etc.) Client's selectlon of specific
This separation and preparation conkactors, sub{rades,
of multiple bid packages and the suppliers and/or products.
administration of several bids At the outset, it is advised
and contracts requires additional that the Architect and Client
services by the Architect and discuss this level of service for
consequently the fee must be field reviews and construction
adjusted to compensate for administration so as to ascertain
this additional service. what is required and determine
the necessary fee adjustment.
6.5.5 Construction Schedule
When the contractor's
SEc. 7: SPECIALIZED ARCHITECTURAL
SERVICES (SPP Doc. 203)
construction schedule is
extended, the Architect's Specialized Architectural Services deals with
services also must be extended specific expertise for further enhancement
and this increase must be of the architectural interior and exterior
compensated. on the other components of a proJect.
hand, if the schedule is fast
and protracted, decision times The Architect's responsibility to man and
are reduced and fees may be society is to make sure that both the building
adjusted accordingly. and its physical environment enhance the
lives of people by strictly adhering to national
6.5.6 Construction Administration and international standards with regard to
public health, safety and welfare.
Nowadays, most pro.iects
require a level of service which For this type of services, the term Architect
exceeds that which is required refers to the Consulting Architect (CA) who
to exercise a reasonable may be the holder of a valid Specialist
standard of care especrally Certificate that may be issued by the
during field review and contract Board and/or the Commission, upon due
administration of the project. qualification or accreditation by the lAPoA.
These services include some of
the following:
7 .1 Manner of Providing Services
The Architect may enter into contract
Additional meetings,
with the Owner in two possible ways:
coordination and/or site visits
with client's representatives, 7.1 .1 Working in a dual capacity as
user groups, contractors, sub- Architect-of-record and as
trades; Consulting Architect (CA)

Requirements for the

for Specialized Architectural
services.
Architect to chair andl
or minute meetings called 7.1 .2 Working as Consulting
by others and are the Architect (CA) for Specialized
responsibility of others and Architectural services only.
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7.2 Methods of Compensation 7.2.3 Should the Owner/Client hire

separately the services of other
7.2.1 Compensation for specialized Specialist Consultants (SCs),
architectural services, all of their fee shall be on the account
which may be classified as of the Owner/ Clientand shall be
additional or extra services, shall paid directly to the SC. ln such
be computed depending on the case, the fee of the Architect for
complexity of the works to be coordinating and relating the
undertaken using the following work of the Specialist Consultant
methods: to the design concept of the
Architect will be 5% of the SC's
7.2.1.1 Percentage (%) of Cost of
fee.
Work

7.2.1.2 Unll Cost Method based on 7.2.4 When using Multiple of Direct
Cost of Work Personnel Expense, the
compensation can also be
7.2.1.3 Multiple of Direct Personnel computed through man-months
Expense i.e. 22 mandays multiplied by 8
man-hours, and multiplied by a
7.2.1.4 Professional Fee plus factor to cover other direct and
Expenses indirect costs e.g. overhead, etc.
72 1.5 Lump sum or Fixed Fee 7.3 Recommended professional Fee
7.2.1.6 Retainer
7.3.1 Architectural lnterior (Al),
7 .2.1.7 Per Diem, Honorarium Plus Acoustic Design, Architectural
Reimbursable Expenses Lighting Layout and Design
and Site Development Planning
7.2.1.8 Mixed Methods of (SDP)
Compensation
7.3.1.1 Recommended Professional
7 .2.2 \ /hen using the Percentage of Fee (RPF) is 10% to 15% of
Cost of Work, the Architect's the cost of work depending
Fee excludes the fee of any on the complexity of the
Engineering and / or Specialist work required by the project.
Consultants (SCs) working with
the Architect. Cost of Work is 7.3.1.2 The Manner of Payment for
defined under Annex (Definition the above services shall be
of Terms) of this Guidelines. as follows:

Upon submission of the preliminary design 30% of the fee

Upon submission of the final design 50% of the fee
Upon completion of the project 50% of the fee

7.3.1.3 The Architect may bill the construction work.

and be paid for the Should the work be not
progress payments during completed, the Architect
construction proportional shall be paid by the Client
to the percentage of the amount proportional to
progress of completion of the work completed at the
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stage when the project was Civic Centers, Sports

abandoned. Complexes, Tourist Centers/
Tourism Estates/Resorts,
I _3_Z Physical Planning for building Amusement Parks, Educational
sites Buch as lndustrial Estates, Facilities, Residential and
Commercial, Religious, Housing Subdivisions and the
lnstitutional and GovernmenV like.

7.3.2.1 The Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) is P50,000.00 per hectare for
the first five (5 has.) hectares net to the architect.

Recommended
Area Amount
Professional Fee (RPF)
Basic rate for the first P5.00 P250,000.00
5 hectares or less per sq. meter
(1 hectare:10,000
sq.mete0
Over 5 hectares up to P4.00 P250,000.00
10 hectares per sq. meter + P40,000.00 per
hectare in excess of 5
hectares
Over 10 hectares up to P3.00 P450,000.00
50 hectares per sq. meter + P30,000.00 per
hectare in excess of 10
hectares
Over 50 hectares and P1.50 P1 ,650,000.00
above per sq. meter + P15,000.00 per
hectare in excess of 50
hectares

7.3.2.2 The rate stipulated above is based on the assumption that the land to be
developed is moderately flat. However, if the land is rugged with steep terrain
the fee shall increase by 20o/o lo 30Yo.

7.3.2.3 The following payment schedule is applied to thrs service:

Framework Development Plan (FRDP) 30o/o of RPF

Conceptual Master Development Plan (CMDP) 30% of RPF
Preliminary Master Development Plan (PMDP) 20% of RPF
Detailed Master Development Plan (DMDP) 20% of RPF
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7.3.2.4 f he above services pertain Other applicable mode of

only to physical planning determining the Architect's fee
outputs and do not include that is mutually agreed upon by
engineering services and the Architect and the Client are
other allied services. the following:
e.g. landscape design.
transportation planning. a) Per diem plus reimbursable
environmental investigations expenses
and other services. b) Retainer plus reimbursable
7.3.2.5 The detailed design of the expenses
building/s and landscaping c) Rate cost times a multiplier
elements is not part of plus reimbursable expenses
Physical Planning Services
and shall be treated SEc. 8: FULL-TIME SUPERVISION
separately under Regular SERVICES (SPP Doc. 204-A)
Design Services SPP
Doc. 202 or Specialized 8.1 Manner of Providing Services
Architectural Services (Site There are two ways by which the
Development Planning) SPP Architect may enter into contract with
Doc. 203. the Owner:
7.3.2.6 The Architect may bill and 8.1 1 Working in a dual capacity as
be paid for the progress Architect-of-record and as
payments for the work Consulting Architect for tulltime
duration proportional to supervision services or as the
the percentage of progress Construction Supervision Group
of completion of the (CSG). As the Architect-of-
Specialized Architectural record (AoR) of the project,
Servrces. Should the work the Aor is in a better position
be abandoned or not be to interpret his drawings and
completed at a particular documents and to assure
stage of the work of the conformity by the Contractor. He
Architect, the pro-rated PF can assign his staff to undertake
component shall be paid to the fulltime supervisory work
the Architect by the Client. to perform the works as
7.3.3 Other Specialized Architectural enumerated in the Architect's
Services Guidelines.

Basic compensation for 8.1.2 Working as Consulting Architect

the foregoing Specialized for fulltime supervision services
Architectural Services, all only or as the CSG.
of which are classified as 8.2 Method of Compensation
additional or extra services,
shall be through man- months Compensation for Fulltime Construction
i.e. 22 man-days multiplied by 8 Supervision Services may be based on
man-hours, and multiplied by a one or more of the following:
factor to cover other direct and
indirect costs e.g. overhead, 8.2.1 Percentage of Project Construction
etc., or using the Multiple Cost
of Direct Personnel Expense 8.2.2 Multiple of Direct Personnel
Method. Expense
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8.2.3 Professional Fee Plus Expenses construction. The Architect must
be a Registered and Licensed
8.2.4 Lump Sum or Fixed Fee Architect (RLA), with an updated
professional identification card
8.2.5 Per Diem, Honorarium Plvs
and must be a member in
Reimbursable Expenses good standing of the lntegrated
8.2.6 Mixed Methods of Compensation and Accredited Professional
Organization of Architects
8.3 Recommended Professional Fee (TAPOA).

The Recommended Professional 9.1.2 Architects who are Contractors

Fee (RPF) for Fulltime Construction or who have been in-charge of
Supervision Services is 1ok to 1.5o/o ot construction works are capable
the Project Construction Cost (PCC). of becoming Construction
Managers (CMs).
8.4 Manner of Payment
9.2 Methods of Compensation
The Architect may bill and be paid
for the progress payments during Since construction management is
construction proportional to the not part of the regular services of the
percentage of progress of completion Architect, the services rendered by the
of the construction work. Should the Architect as a Construction Manager
work be not completed, the pro-rated (cM) shall be separately compensated.
RPF component shall be paid to the
Architect by the Client. 9.2.1 The compensation can be based
on the following methods:
8.5 Separate Consultants
9.2.1.1 Percentage of Project
Should the Client hire separately the Construction Cost
services of the Consultant, the fee of
the Consultant shall be on the account 9.2.1.2 Multiple of Direct Personnel
and paid directly by the Client. ln such Expense
case, the fee of the Architect-of-Record
(AoR) for coordinating and relating the 9.2.'1.3 Professional Fee PIus
work ofthe Consultant to the work ofthe Expenses
Architect will be 5% of the Consultant's
fee. 9.2.1.4 Lump Sum or Fixed Fee

SEc 9:
CONSTRUCTION IITANAGEMENT 9.2.1 .5 Per Diem, Honorarium Plus
SERVICES (SPP Doc. 204-8) Reimbursable Expenses

9.1 Manner of Providing Senrices and 9.2.1.6 Mixed Methods of

Qualifications Compensation

The Construction Manager may be an 9.2.2 To motivate the Construction

individual or a firm. Manager to reduce acquisition
and operating costs. the services
9.1 1 The individual or the principal of the Construction Manager
of the firm must be a State- can also be compensated using
regulated prcfussional, preferably Construction Management
an Architect with managerial Contracting Concepts which
capabilities and extensive includes a range of incentive-
experience in the field of type contracts and provisions.
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During the initial stages of the according to the difference

prolect, incentive type contracts between the final allowable
are appropriate such as: costs and the target costs.

9.2.2.1 Award Fee Provisions 9.2.2.5 Cost plus lncentive Fee

(CPIF) or Cost plus Adjusted
The Construction Manager Fee (CPAF)
has the opportunity to
obtain an award fee of Cost reimbursement type
specified maxrmum size if contracts with provisions
the measured cos!related for a fee that is adjusted by
values meet or exceed the "sharing" formulas applied to
specified target values. the difference between the
final allowable costs and the
9.2.2.2 P tice Adlustment Provisions target costs.

The contract price is adjusted 9.2.2.6 Cost Plus Fixed Fee -

upward or downward
in accordance with a The Owner will pay the
prearranged formula. The Construction Managera fixed
operating and support cost fee plus reimbursement of
factor provision provides a certain expenses incurred
direct incentive on operating in the performance of basis
and support costs. services.

9.3 Recommended Professional Fee

For the later stages of a prolect,
contract types are used to encourage
The services of the Architect as
Construction Manager can be
better construction management compensated by a Recommended
services. The preceding types Professional Fee (RPF) ot to
of contracts forconstruction
1.5o/o
of the Project Construction Cost (PCC).
3o/o

management services are used

according to gross estimates and 9.4 Manner of Payment
complexity of work.
The Architect may bill and be paid
9.2.2.3 Fim Fixed Price for the progress payments during
construction proportional to the
The Owner will pay the percentage of progress of completion
Construction Manager a of the construction work. Should the
fixedfee. The fee will be work be not completed, the pro-rated
unaffected by variations RPF component shall be paid to the
between the estimate and Architect by the Client.
the bids or by change orders
during the construction 9.5 Separate Consultants
phase unless the Owner
Should the Client hire separately the
initiates an increase in
services of the Consultant, the fee of
scope.
the Consultant shall be on the account
9.2.2.4 Fixed Price lncentive and paid directly by the Client. ln such
case, an additional compensation
The Owner will pay the for the Architect-of-Record (AoR) for
Construction Manager a coordinating and relating the work
fixed fee \Mhich is adjusted of the Consultant to the work of the
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Architect-of-Record (AoR) can be SEc. 11 : COMPREHENSIVEARCHITECTURAL
computed using time-based methods SERVICES (SPP Doc. 206)
or percentage basis equivalent to 5% of
the Consultant's fee. 11.1 Manner of Providing Services

SEc. 10: POST-CONSTRUCTION 11.1.1 Normally, the Architect enters

SERVICES (SPP Doc. 205) into a contract with the Owner
to perform comprehensive
10.1 Manner of Providing Services architectural services. By the
very nature of the services,
The Architect may enter into contract
he assumes the role of the
with the Owner in two possible ways:
Project Manager or Project
'10.1.1 Working in a dual capacity Development Manager or
as Architect-of-record and as overall coordinator.
Consulting Architect for post-
11.1.2 He may expand his staff by
construction services.
hiring the experts needed
10.1 .2 Working as Consulting or form a professional team
Architect for posf construction consisting of the following:
services only.
1'1.1.2.1 Architects
10.2 irethod of Compen6ation
11.1.2.2 Engineers
The Architect performing Post-
Construction Services or engaged 11.'1.2.3 MarketAnalyst
as the Building Administrator and/ 11.1.2.4 Accountants
or Property Manager can be
compensated using the following 11.1.2.5 General Contractors
methods:
11.1.2.6 Real Estate Consultants
10.2.'l Value-pricing or Percentage
of gross rentals, '11.1.2.7 Sociologists
maintenance and security fees
11.12.8 Planners
10.2.2 Monthly salary/ fee
11 .1 .2.9 Bankers
10.2.3 Multiple of Direct Personnel
Expense '11.1.2.10 Lawyers

10.2.4 Retainer plus Reimbursable 11.1.3 lf a Prolect Manager is

Expenses hired by the Owner, it is
the responsibility of the
10.2.5 Professional Fee Plus Project Manager to hire
Expenses the Construction Manager
10.3 Recommended Professional Fee
either to be paid by him or
by the Owner on a salary
The Recommended Professional or percentage basis of
Fee (RPF) based on value-pricing is construction cost. ln the
from 4Yo to 6% of gross rental. This same manne( the Full-'l'ime
incentive-type of management fee will Construction Supervisor will
ensure more efficient and economical either be with the staff of the
operation and maximize building Project Manager or hired by
revenues. the Owner.
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11 .2 Method of Compensation way of bidding out projects

to constructors, or from the
The Architect as Project Manager can different modes of Design-
be compensated using the following Build Services (DBS). Such
methods: an arrangement may take the
form of any of the following:
11.2.1 Percentage of Prolect
Construction Cost 12.2 The Architect is part

.2.2 Multiple of Direct Personnel

of or a member of
11
Expense
the entity constructing
his/her design. He/She
1'l .2.3 Professional Fee plus works in tandem with
Expenses or has authorized an
entity to construct his/her
11.2.4 lump Sum or Fixed Fee design.

11.3 Recommended Professional Fee 12.2 2 The Architect is

himself/herself a
11.3.1 The Recornrnended Professional State-licensed contractor
Fee (RPF) for ProJect implementing his/her
Manager is 2o/o lo 5o/o ol design (or that of others).
Prolect Construction Cost
(PCC). 12.2.2 ln adopling any of the
above arrangements, or any
11.3.2 lfthe Architect as Project acceptable variation thereof,
Manager performs Regular the Architect must strictly
Design Services for the same adhere to the following:
project, he is compensated
separately for these services 12 2.2 1 The Architect must
as stipulated in SPP DOC. retain his/her separate/
202. distinct professional
identity, prerogatives and
SEc. 12: DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES (SPP integrity as an Architect,
Doc. 207) and is therefore subject
to the standards and
12.'l Types of Services tenets of the SPP,
particularly Document
There are two types of Design-Build 200, otheMise known
Services: as the Code of Ethical
12.1 Design-Build Services by Conduct and SPP
Document 202.
Administration

12.2 Design-Build Services on a

12.2.2.2 Wtlatever mode the
Architect adopts in being
Guaranteed Maximum Cost
involved in construction,
12.2 Manner ot Providing Services he/she must strictly
adhere to the tenets of
12.2 1 The Architect may be involved the Architects Credo with
in construction, including the pledge that he/she
that of his/her own design, "shall disclose whenever
by adopting an arrangement required, any business
different from the general investment or venture
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that may tend to create Cost, exclusive of
the
conflict of interest, and Architect's Fee forthe Regular
ensure that such conflict Design SerVices
neither compromises
the legitimate rnterest of '12.5 Manner of Payment
the Client nor interfere
12.5.1 The manner of payment to the
with his duty to render
Architect follows the progress
impartial judgment."
of construction. The Architect
12.3 Method of Compensation may bill and be paid for the
progress payments during
Compensation for the Architect construction proportional to
performing Design-Build Services can the percentage of progress of
be based on the following: completion of the construction
work. Should the work be not
12.3.'1 Percentage of Pro.iect completed, the pro-rated RPF
Construction Cost crmponent shall be paid to
the Architect by the Client.
12.3.2 Multiple of Direct Personnel
Expense 12.5.2 The Client directly pays all
costs for labor and materials.
'12.3.3 Professional Fee plus
The Architect does not
Expenses
advance any money for
12.3.4 Lump Sum or Fixed Fee payment of expenditures
connected with the work.
12.3.5 Per Diem, Honorarium Plus Generally, a revolving fund
Reimbursable Expenses is given to the Architect
beforehand and is accounted
12.3.6 Mixed Methods of for and subject to periodic
Compensation auditing by the Client.
12.3.7 Built-in in the Guaranteed 1 2.5.3 The Owner/ Client shall pay
Maximum Cost for the cost of all permits,
licenses and other incidentals
12.4 Recommended Professional Fee
to the work.
12.4.1 The Recomrnended Protsssional
12.5.4 The Architect may appoint,
Fee (RPF) for an Architect subject to the Owner/ Client's
doing Design-Build Services approval, a construction
by Adminiskation shall be 7%
superintendent, purchasing
of the Project Construction agent, timekeeper and
Cost (PCC), exclusive of the property clerk aside from
Architect's Fee for the Regular the usual labor personnel
Design Services. required. Saiaries of such
12.4.2 llrP- Recomnrended Professional persons are paid by the
Fee (RPF) for an Architect Owner/ Client and not
doing Design-Build Services deductible from the Architect's
on a Guaranteed Maximum Fee under the SPP
Cost shall be 10% of the SEc. 13: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Project Constructron Cost COMPETITION (SPP Doc. 208)
(PCC), or is already buillin
in the Guaranteed Maximum 13.1 CompetitionSecretariat
SEPTEMBER 19,2016 OFFICIAL GAZETTE 6407

The body formed by the Owner and 13.4 Jury

approved by the Professional Advisor,
to assist the Professional Advisor and 13.4.1 The people appointed by
the Jury in the administrative conduct the Owner to assess the
of the ADC. This may include the entries to the competition.
following: The members of the Jury are
called Jurors.
13.1.1 Secretary/Receptionist
13.4.2 ltconsists of a majority of
'13.1.2 Encoder/Researcher registered and licensed
architects (RLAs, hereinafter
'13.1 .3 Support Staff/OJTs referred to as "Architecus")
I J.Z Profeasional Advisor assisted by a lay Juror to
represent and voice the
13.2.1 A Professional Advisor rs intention of the Owner.
an Architect nominated/
appointed and paid by the 13.4.3 They are nominated by the
Owner and approved by the Owner and approved by
IAPOA National Board of the lntegrated and Accredited
Directors (NBD) thru its ADC Professional Organization of
Committee to organize the Architects (IAPOA).
ADC on behalf of the Owner.
13.5 Competition BudgeUcosts
13 2.2 His role is the supervision
of the conduct of the ADC 13.5.1 A budget must be earmarked
forthe salary ofthe Secretariat
and the preparation of the
Conditions. His function throughout the duration of the
includes insuring that the Competition, from the time it
ADC timetable is adhered is launched and up to the end
of the Exhibition, Awarding
to, supervising the receipt
of Competitor's questions, 13.5.1.1 Salary can be on a
the dispatch of reply to all monthly basis for the
Competitors and the receipt temporary staff and
of competition entries, and weekly allowance for
safeguarding the anonymity support staff like oJT
of CompetitoB at all times who assists in the
13.2.3 He will assist the Jury and Judging, Exhibit and
will be present during its Awarding ceremonies.
deliberations but he will have
no vote.

13.2.4 His responsibilities will

13.5 2 A budget can also
be
limited to the organization and
be earmarked for
the conduct ofthe competition.
office overhead
cost, including office
13.3 TechnicalAdvisors rental (if necessary),
transportation, office
Technic€l Advisors are Specialist supplies and meals.
personnel who may be consulted
by the Jurors during the conduct of 13.5.2 The Professional Advisor
the ADC to permit them to obtain all shall be provided with an
necessary relevant information. Honorarium per month during
6408 OFFICIAL GAZETTE VoL.'112, No. 38
the duration of the Competition. shall be paid to each of the
Expenses for board and Competitors selected to take
lodging, transportation and part in the second (2nd) stage.
airfare, if travel for the Advisor This sum, which is intended
is so required the Competition, to reimburse them for the
shall be reimbursed by the additional work carried out in
Owner. the second (2nd) stage, shall
be stated in the Conditions
13.5.3 The Technical Advisor shall and shall be in addition to the
also be provided with an prizes awarded.
Honorarium as Consultation
Fee. 13 6.6 The Conditions shall state the
use to which the Owner will
13.5.4 The Jurors shall also be put the winning plan/design
provided with an Honorarium
scheme/s. ADC-generated
to cover the period for plans/designs may not be
the Judging. Expenses used or altered in any way
for accommodation, food, except by agreement with
transportation and airfare
the author. The Owner or his
shall also be on the account
agents are not free to pick
of the Owner.
out portions of the entries
13.6 Prizes, Honoraria and Mentions to compose another plan/
design. This is covered by
13.6.1 The prizes awarded must applicable ownership and
be related to the size and copyright provlsions under
complexity of the project, Secs. 20 (4) and 33 of R.A.
the amount of work involved No. 9266 (The Architecture
and the expense incuned by Act of 2004) and of R.A. No.
Competitors. lt is important for 8293 (lntellectual property
the Owner to allot adequate Code of the Philippines) and
prize money to compensate their respective lRRs.
all the Competitors for their
work. 13.6.7 ln Project ADCS, the award
of first prize to a plan/design
'13.6.2 For ldeas Competition places the Owner under
only, it may be possible to an obligation to entrust the
remunerate only the first (1st) Author of the plan/design
prize winner. with the commission for
13.6.3 The Owner undertakes to the Project. lf the winning
accept the decisions of the Competitor is unable to
Jury and to pay the prizes satisry the Jury of his ability
allotled within one ('l) month to carry out the plan/ design
of the official announcement work, the Jury may require
of the ADC results. the winner to collaborate
wth another Architect of the
13.6.4 Each participant in a limited winning Competitor's choice,
ADC by invitation shall receive duly approved by the Jury and
an honorarium in addition to Owner.
the prizes awarded.
'13.6.8 ln Prqect ADCS, provisions
'13.6.5 ln two (2)-stage competitions, shall be made in the
a reasonable honorarium ADC Conditions for the
SEPTEMBER,I9,2016 OFFICIAL GAZETTE 6409

first prize winner to receive the qualifications of a

compensation of a further Filipino Professional
sum equal to the amount of Consultant (FPC) as
the first prize if no contract hereafter defined,
is signed within twelve (12) the FPCA must be a
months of the announcement Ph ilippine-registered
of the Jury's award. ln so and licensed architect
compensating the first prize (RLA) and must be
winner, the Owner does not a member in good
acquire the right to carry out standing of the IAPOA;
the prqect except with the the FPCA must also
collaboration of its Author. be an RLA specializing
13.6.9 ln an ldeas Competition, if the
in any or several
branch/es of the State-
Owner decides to make use
regulated profession of
of all or part of the winning architecture as defined
scheme, he should do so with
under R.A. No. 9266 and
the collaboratron of theAuthor.
its derivative regulations;
The terms of collaboration if the FPCA signs and
must be acceptable to the seals architectural
latter
documents, he then
SEc. 14: PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL becomes an Architect-of-
CONSULTING SERVICES (SPP Doc. 209) record (AoR) for a project
and thereby assumes the
14.1 Manner of Providing Services attendant professional
responsibilities and civil
14.1.1 Professional Architectural
liabilities consistent with
Consulting Services (PACS)
the provisions under valid
means the rendering by
and subsistrng laws.
a professional consulting
architect (PCA) or by 14.1 2 Foreign Consultant (FC)
a consulting firm, i.e. a or Foreign Architect
Registered Architectural (FA) which refers to an
Firm (RAF), of independent individual, not a citizen of
advice, extension of technical the Philippines, who:
assistance and services,
as well as undertaking 14.1.1.2.1 satisfiesthedefinition
of activities, requiring of a Professional
appropriate knowledge, skills, Consulting Architect
training and experience, (PCA) as hereafter
recognized competence, provided;
integrity, and/or financial and
logistical capability. 14.1.1.2.2 has acquired a
permit to work and/
This type of service can be
provided by: or do business in
the Philippines in
14.1 1 1 Filipino Professional accordance with the
Consulting Architect rules and regulations
(FPCA) which refers to a of the Commission
Filipino citizen, a natural Guidelines for
person \rrho possesses the Registration
6410 OFFICIAL GAZETTE VoL. 112, No. 38
of Foreign specialization performed
Professionals by members of the
(Res. No. 98- Council of the Built and
547); has acquired Natural Environment
a temporary/ (CBNE), except where
special permit no qualified FPCA is
(TSP) to engage available. Under the said
in the practice circumstances, where a
of any branch of non-FPCA i.e. a FA or FC
architecture for any is engaged, a minimum
prqect on Philippine of two (2) Filipino RLAS in
soil in full accordance the same area or field of
with the pertinent architectural specializal,on
Board Resolutions shall be employed as
implementing Secs. understudies; and
37 and 38 of R.A.
No.9266; 14.1.1.4 For Government projects,
the selection of PCAS
14.1 2.3 is allowed by the shall be in accordance
Department of Labor with the relevant
and Employment provisions of R. A. No.
(DOLE), Bureau of 9184, otherwise known
lmmrgration and as the Government
Deportation (BlD) Procurement Reform Act
and other concerned (GPRA) of 2003.
regulatory
agencies and/or 14.2 Method of Compensation
instrumentalities
of government to 14.2.1 A Professional Consulting
practice the State- Architect (PCA) may provide
regulated profession services directly or indirectly
of architecture in the to the Client in the manner
Philippines, under prescribed, suggested
pertinent laws, rules or promulgated by the
and regulations; and Commission/Board through
the IAPOA.
14.1 2.4 is a registered
and/or licensed 14.2.2 Compensation of a
professional profiessional consulting
architect in his own Architect (PCA) may be
country of origin computed based on one or a
(and/or country of combination of the following
res ide n ce/p ractice, methods, with modifications
as applicable). applicable to the types of
services and/ or specific
14.1.1.3 Only duly{ualified Filipino cases, if and when needed:
professional consulting
Architects (FPCAS) shall 14.2.2.1 Pet Diem or Hourly
render architectural con- Basis
sulting servi:es in a€as
or fields of architectural 14.2.2.2 Relainet
SEPTEMBER 19,2016 OFFICIAL GAZETTE 6411

14.2.2.3 Salary cost times a 14.3.6 All entities, whether in the

multiplier, plus direct Government, private sector
cost or reimbursable or CSOs and the international
expenses community (with projects on
Philippine soil) shall respect
14.2.2.4 Fixed/Lump Sum payment and take cognizance of said
CEC and SPPS;
14.2.2.5 Percentage of total
prqect cost RULE IV

14.3 Recommended Professional Fee GENERAL PROVISIONS

14.3.1 The computation of the SEc. 15: COLLECTION OF PROFESSIONAL

compensation of fees for FEES
professional architectural
consulting services (PACS) It shall be unlawful for any unlicensed
shall depend on the type of and unregistered person to collect a fee for
services to be rendered and architectural services as provided for in R.A.
the conditions under which 9266
they are to be performed;
SEc. '16: INTEREST DUE ON LATE
14.3.2 Compensation for PACS PAYMENT OF FEES
that require only one kind of
expertise/specialization or The Architect shall be entitled to interest at
related types of expertise the prevailing rate set by the Bangko Sentral
shall be treated differently ng Pilipinas (BSP) and mutually agreed upon
from those services that by lhe Architect and his client, on all fees,
require the use of more than other charges and reimbursements due and
one type of expertise; not paid within thirty (30) days from receipt
of billing.
14.3.3 Compensationandallowances
shall be comparable with SEc. 17: GOVERNMENT TAXES ON
SERVTCES
foreign consulting service
compensation standards: The Architect's fee as stipulated in the
Methods of Compensation and Schedule
14.3.4 Fot the same scope of of Fees is net to the Architect. Any tax
work, there shall be no (exclusive of income tax), i.e., Value-Added
disparity in the compensation Tax (VAT) that the national and/or local
between Filipino professional government/s may impose on the Architect
consulting Architects (FPCAS) as a consequence of the services performed
and their foreign consultant for the Project shall be paid by the Owner
(FC) counterparts;
SEc. 18: PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIL
1 4.3.5 PrDfrssbnal Consltirg 1rcfi ;69ts RESPONSIBILITY
(PCAS) shall adhere to and
be governed by the relevant 18.'1 The Architect is legally and
provisions pertaining to professionally responsible before
compensation as provided the State and civilly liable on the
for under the Codes of Ethical architectural design part of the prgect
Conduct (CEC) and the other and shall be responsible for the
Standards of Professional conduct and performance of hiYher
Practice (SPP); services to their clients, whether in
6412 OFFICIAL GAZETTE VoL. 112, No. 38
the government, private sector or civil '19.3 The exclusive venue of such ADR
society. proceedings shall be the CIAC Ofiice
at corners Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. and
18.2 Vvhere applicable, the Architect may
Makati Ave. in Makati City, PH.
secure locally their professional liability
insurance or malpractice insurance or SEc. 20t PENALTY CLAUSE AND
their acceptable equivalent in bond
SANCTION
commensurate with the nature and
magnitude of their project involvement Any individual, partner. firm/corporation/
and their compensation. Such cost consortium who engages in architectural
shall form part of the total prqect cost
services, but are not qualified in accordance
chargeable to the Client.
with the provisions by laws, particularly under
18.3 Legal liabilities of the Architect shall R.A. No. 9266 (The Architecture Act of 2004)
be based on the Civil Code of the and its IRR shall be sub.lect to sanction/s
Philippines. by the appropriate public or private entities,
SEc. 19: ARBITRATION without prejudice to the filing of appropriate
criminal, civil or other administrative or cases
19.1 ln case of any dispute between the pursuant to existing laws.
Architect and the Client with regards
to the provision of services as SEc. 21: AMENDMENTS TO THIS
stipulated in the Service Agreement, DOCUMENT
the settlement shall be submitted in
accordance with the provrsions of R.A. The UAP-IAPOA shall continuously
No. 9285, otheMise known as the enhance the contents of this Oocument
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to be responsive to new challenges and
Act of 2004 and as provided for under requirements of professional practice.
E.O. No.1000, governing Construction Any amendment to this document shall
(and Consulting) lndustry Arbitration,
be prepared by a Special Committee on
as well as the applicable provisions of
the New Civil Code.
the Standards of Professional Practice of
the integrated and accredited professional
19.2 ln case of any dispute concerning organization of architects (IAPOA), in
the Service Agreement, the Padies consultation with the PRC-PRBoA and other
may then venture into a negotiation association of architects. The amendments
period for fourteen (14) calendar days,
shall be then submitted to the UAP National
failure of which would authorize any of
Board for approval.
the parties to engage in mediation/
conciliatory discussions (with a neutral SEc. 22: EFFECTIVITY
3rd party as an active participant in
seeking the resolution of the dispute) This Architect's Guidelines on Standards
within another 14 calendar days, or to of Professional Practice (SPP)Compliances:
immediately seek arbitration modes Methods of Compensation & Schedule of
of ADR under the Construction Fees (UAP-IAPOA Doc. 21 0) shall be efiective
lndustry Arbitration Commission
after approval of the United Architects of
(CIAC), which also handles disputes
concerning professional or consulting
the Philippines (UAP) National Board of
services, guaranteeing a resolution of Directors and upon the recommendation
the issues presented within a six (6) of the PRC- PRBoA for implementation as
month period, after which the losing part of the PRBoA-issued Resolution on the
party may file a Petition for Review Standards of Professional Practice (SPP)
before the Court of Appeals (CA). Documents.
SEPTEMBER 19,2016 OFFICIAL GAZETTE 6413

ANNEXES Commission as used for this SPP

and the succeeding SPP documents
shall refer only to the Professional
A, DEFINITION OF TERMS Regulation Commission (PRC), duly
i. Architect as used in this Guideline created under R.A. No. 8981 (The PRC
Modernization Act of 2000).
shall refer only to a Registered and
Licensed Architect (RLA), a natural
viii. Contractor and General Contractor
person under Philippine law and shall also mean Constructoror Builder,
jurisprudence with a valid certificate
and may be used interchangeably.
of registration and a valid professional
identification card (representing the ix. Cost of Work (CoW) means the total
renewable 3-year license) for the cost of all fixtures and accessories
lawful practice of the State-regulated for architectural interiors, acoustics,
profession of Architecture. The term lighting works, site development civil
Architect may also refer to Architect- works and landscaping works i.e.
of-record (AoR), Architect in charge hardscape and softscape, which were
of construction (AicC), Consulting erther designed, specified or procured
Architect (CA) as provided for under by the Specialist Architect and/or his
R.A. No. 9266. Specialist Consultants (SCs) for the
Owner/ Client, and that were used or
Architectural Firm (AF) as used in this installed in the proJect. The "cost of
Guideline shall refer only to a juridical
person under Philippine law and work" is used for projects covering
architectural interiors, acoustic design,
jurisprudence, duly registered with the
site development planning, architectural
Department of Trade and lndustry (DTl)
lighting and other similar works under
as a sole proprietorship for individual the Specialized Architectural Services.
architectural practice orregistered
with the Securities and Exchange X Direct Peraonnel Cost shall refer to
Commission (SEC) and with the the total cost considering the rate of
Professronal Regulation Commission the Architect, the Consultant, Technical
(the PRC or hereafter the Commission) Staff, Researchers and others involved
as a professional partnership or as in the Pro.lect per hour (man-hours),
an architectural corporation for group per day or per month throughout the
architectural practice by RLAs, subject duration of the project.
to full compliances with Sec. 37 of R.A.
No. 9266 and derivative regulations. xt Multiplier shall refer to any factor which
compensates the Architect for the
Architect and Architectural Firm (AF) following items:
may be used interchangeably.

Board as used in this Guideline a. Overhead costs of the office

shall refer only to the Professional b Fringe benefits and social charges
Regulatory Board of Architecture
(PRBoA), duly created under R.A. c Fee for contingencies
No. 9266 and its IRR and under the
supervision and administrative control d lnterest on capital reserves and
of the Commission.
e Reasonable Profit
v. Bid and Tender shall mean the same
The value of the "multipliel' may range
Client, Owner and Proiect Proponent from 1 .5 to 2.5 depending on the set-up
may be used interchangeably. of the Architect's ofiice, the type and the

053991-7
6414 OFFICIAL GAZETTE VoL. 112, No. 38
complexity of the Project, experience of employees on public interest
the Architect and the geographic area in assignments.
which his/her offlce is located.
xl Prime Professional shall refer to
x Overhead refers to the following the Architect commissioned by the
Owner/Client to plan and design the
provisions for office, light, air- building/structure and all its utilities
conditioning, and similar items for and to coordinate the works of all allied
working space; design professionals involved in the
project including all inter-disciplinary
b depreciation allowances or rental
and specialized works. He shall make
of furniture, equipment and
certain that these inputs comply with
instruments;
lhe requirements of the project and are
c. vehicle and travel-related expenses; compatible with the architectural design
concept.
d. office supplies;
xrv Professional/s as used in this
taxes and insurances other than Guideline shall refer only to Registered
those included as salary cost; and Licensed Professionals (RLPs), all
natural persons under Philippine law
f library and periodical expenses and jurisprudence with a valid certificate
and other means of keeping and a valid professional identification
abreast with new developments card (representing the renewable
and/or technologies; license) for the lawful practice of a
State-regulated profession other than
g executjve, ad min istrative, accountng, Architecture.
legal, stenographic, and clerical
salaries and expenses, other Professional Fee shall also be
than those that are identifiable as referred to as Architect's Fee or the
salaries including reimbursable Basic Fee or Basic Rate, and may be
non-salary expenses, plus salaries used interchangeably, and shall refer
or imputed salaries of partners to the compensation to the Architect
and principals to the extent that on account of his/her delivery of the
they perform general executive Architectural Services agreed mutually
and administrative services as by the Client and the Architect. Vvlere
distinguished from technical the Architect has to render more than
or advisory services directly the basic services, it shall be the
applicable to particular projects; subject of a special additional charge
these services and expenses, commensurate with the special
essential to the conduct of the services required. Such special charge
business, includes preliminary shall be in addition to the basic fee.
arrangements for new projects
or assignments, and interest on xvt Project Construction Cost (PCC) as
borrowed capital; herein referred to, means the cost of
the completed building to the Owner,
h business development expenses, including the structure, plumbing/
including salaries of principals sanitary and electrical fixtures,
and salary costs of employees so mechanical equipment, elevators,
engaged; and provision for loss escalators, airronditioning system,
of productive time of technical fire protection system, alarm and
employees between assignments. clock system, communications and
and for time of pnncipals and electronic system, elements attached

053991-7
SEPTEMBER 19,2016 OFFICIAL GAZETTE 6415

to the building and all items indicated number of copies submitted

in the plans, designs, drawings and to the Client. This includes
specifications prepared by the Architect identifiable reproduction costs
and his consultants. The construction applicable to the work, such as
cost of other items planned and blue- printing, mimeographing,
designed by the Architect, such as printing, etc.
architectural interiors (Al) and site
development plan elements and other c ldentifiable @rnmuni:atbn expenses,
items of similar nature, additionally such as overseas and long-
planned / designed by the Architect are
distance telephone, telegraph,
also part of the PCC.
internet, short messaging system
The cost of materials used and the (SMS), cable, express charge,
labor for their installation are part of the postage, etc.
PCC. lf these items are furnished by the
Owner below its market cost, the cost of d technical and laboratory tests,
the material and labor shall nonetheless soil tests, borings and similar cost
be computed on the basis of the current items needed by the Project.
(and fair market value) costs.
licenses, fees, taxes, special legal
The PCC does not include any of the
and accounting expenses.
fees for the Architect, the Engineer, the
Specialist Consultants or the salaries of Services directly applicable to the
the construction inspectors. work, such as computer rental and
xvii. Project Deyelopment Cost shall programming costs, commercial
include cost of the construction as printing and bindings and similar
well as all professional fees, permits, costs that are not applicable to
clearances and utilities and cost of general overhead.
acquiring the pro,ect site / lot, cost of
money, etc. g ldentifiable expenses for supplies
and materials charged to the
xviii. Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) project at hand, as distinguished
is the reference for the Professional Fee
from such supplies and expenses
of an Architect based on the building
applicable to two or more pro.,ects.
type, the pro.iect and construction
budgets, the method of project delivery, These also include expenses, which
the role of consultants, and the scope seldom can be determined in advance
of services, together with other fee with any invoice costs, plus a service
ad,iustment factors.
as may be mutually agreed upon by the
xix. Reimbursable Erpenses shall refer to Architect and his Client.
expenses in connection or related to the
pro.lect that may include but not limited xx. Salary Cost means the cost of salaries
to the following: (including sick leave, vacation, holiday
a. transportation, housing and and incentive pay applicable thereto)
living allowance of Consultant, of professional consultants for the time
transportation, per diem, housing directly chargeable to the projects,
and living allowance of local plus excise, and payroll taxes as well
consultants and technical staff if as all other imposable taxes; and
assigned to places over 100 km.
contributions for social security and
from the area of operation of the
insurance benefits.
Architect.
b. Cost of printing of extra set of xxt Service Agreement means a
dra,vings, reports, maps, contract duly notarized written contract or
documents, etc over the required equivalent public instrument stipulating
64'16 OFFICIAL GAZETTE VoL. 112, No. 38
the scope of services and guaEnteeing MoP - Manual of Procedure
compensation of such services to be
rendered by an architect registered and PACS - Professional Architectural
licensed by the PRC-PRBoA. Consulting Services

xxii. Standards of Professlonal Practice PCA - Professional Consulting

(SPP) isa required document under Sec. Architect
41 of R.A. No. 9266 (The Architecture
Acl of 2004) and its lmplementing Rules
PCC - Project Construction Cost
and Regulations (lRR). PF - Professional Fee
xxiii. Stato shall refer solely to the National
Government of the Republic of the
PPCC - Probable Project
Construction Cost
Philippines.

B. Acronym3:
PRC - Professional Regulation
Commission
AF - Architectural Firm PRBoA - Professional Regulatory
AlcC - Architect in charge of Board of Architecture
construction RLA - Registered and Licensed
Architect
ANC - Architect's National Code

AoR -Architect-of-record RLP - Registered and Licensed

Professional
APCC - Awarded Project
- Recommended
Construction Cost RPF
Professional Fee
CA - Consulting Architect
sc - Specialist Consultant
CAD - Computer-Aided Design
SDP - Site Development Planning
CDP - Comprehensive
SPP - Standards of Professional
Development Plan
Practice
CEC - Codes of Ethical Conduct SPPCC - Statement of Probable
CoW - Cost of vlbrk ProJect Construction Cost

DAEDS - Detailed Architectural and UAP - United Architects of the

Engineering Design Philippines, lnc.
Services
Related LawB:
DADS - Detailed Architectural -
Design Services R.A. No. 8293 lntellectual Property
Code of the
FPCA - Filipino Professional Philippines
Consulting Architects
R.A. No. 9184 - Government
FPCC - Final Project Construction Procurement
Cost Reform Act of 2003

IAPOA - lntegrated and Accredited R.A. No. 9266 - Architecture Act of

Professional Organization 2004
ofArchitects
R.A. No. 9285 - Alternative Dispute
MDP - Master Development Plan Resolution Act of2004
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 OFFICIAL GAZETTE 6417

D. Sample Fee Calculation Worksheet (DAEDS)

sorsoEon M.dhol Center
P ect Location

suildlnS Gro llp 3 7.0%

---I6GE oefinitto n Phase 5% of Base Fee 0,35

schemati. Desl Phase 15* of Base Fee 1.05%
n Deve 20% of Sase Fee 1,40%
Contract Document Pha5e 50% of Sase Fee 3.50%
Conttruction Phase 10% of gase o.70%

AD]I} .tB

0.00%
Levell ist 0.5016 o-50%
Level 2 SpeEialist 1,00%
L.vel 3 specialist 1.S0%
Projact Documentatlon
Normal 0.00%
Bltu 0.10%
contrad Document submittal &hed ule
Normal 0.00%
Fast-track 0.1096
Construdlon TechnoloSies
Common 0.00%
NewTechnolosie! 0.10% crccn rcot wolls 0.101(
rtiffcatlon
0.00%
LEEo, GREEEN, Berde 0.10% GREEEN o.t0x

OBO, BFP 0.00%

Others 0.10% DOH 0,1016
Construction Bid Mode
Negotiated bid 0.00%
Mrrltiple blds 0.25% o.25%
Constru.tion Sched!le
Norfial 0.0096
0.10%
ETC.

(a)sub-total 8,O5%
lb) Adiustment for Renovation/Addition + 50% of{a)

nstructi tn
. Fee Adjustmenton Construction Cost Fee {*l Cost FeelAmount)
P0-Ps0,000,000.00 8,05x P50,0@,[email protected] Pt,[email protected])
P50,000,001.00 - P100,0@,000.00 less 1% 7,05 PSO,Modn,IX) P3,525dn (n
P100,000,011 00 - P200,000,000.00 less 1X 6.OS9t P2\MO,UN.N Pl,514500-00
P200,000,001.00 - P500,000,000.00 less 196
P500,000,001.00 - P1,000,000,000.00 less 1X
over PlB less 1%
P9,062,500,00
6418 OFFICIAL GAZETTE VoL. 112, No. 38

E. Sample Fce Calculation Worksheet (DADS)

Proiect.Narne Sotsogon Medicdl Cenut

Proiect Location

Bu 6 3 4,2%

Prolect Deflnition Phase 5% ol Baie Fe€ 0.219d

DesiSn Phase 15% oI Ease Fee o.63X
-schematic
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SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 OFFICIAL GAZETTE 6419

POSTSCRIPT Architects (PlA), the League of Philippine

Architects (LPA) and the Association of
The essential characteristic of a Philippine Government Architects (APGA).
profession requires the setting of standards
for admission to the profession, intellectual On December 12, 1974, out of the
and practical training to acquire professional noble vision of unification, the three
competence, and an organization to rest such existing architectural associations were
competence. To ensure that professional integrated into one professional organization
services are delivered in a manner expected of architects called the United Architects of
of professionals, it has become necessary to the Philippines. Consequently, UAP was
lay down canons of professional performance registered with the Securities and Exchange
and behaviour rn work situations, as well as Commission on March 26, 1975 and the first
procedures for maintaining discipline. professional organization to be accredited
by the Professional Regulation Commission
Standards of professional performance (PRC) on May 12, 1975.
and conduct have been developed to meet
the expectations of users of professional The UAP, in response to the need to
services, individual and corporate clients, review and update the documents and in
governmental authorities, and the general order to be more responsive to the practice of
public. Those seeking professional services the architecture profession in the Philippines
turn for advice to professionals because of prepared and divided the Architects
the trust they repose in the reputation and National Code into two parts, namely: the
standing of the profession. Code of Ethical Conduct, and Standards of
Professional Practice. On July 21, 1979,
ln the Philippines, the groundwork the Architect's National Code was approved
for writing standards of architecture by the UAP National Board of Directors
practice was laid on January 21, 1933 by and subsequently adopted by the PRC
the Philippine Architects Society (PAS), the through the Board of Architecture (BOA) on
first architectural association organized in September 24, 1979.
the Philippines, entitled "Relation of Charges
and Rules Relative to Professional Fees', \Men Republic Act No. 9266, otheMise
while the New Code of Ethics was published known as "The Architecture Act of 2004"
on April 7, 1946 by the Philippine lnstitute of was passed on March 17,2004, the UAP
Architects, the spln-off of PAS. On November was accredited by the PRC as the lntegrated
25, '1960, after re-examining the Code of and Accredited Professional Organization of
Ethics, a new set of documents entitled Architects (IAPOA). As part of its mandate
"National Code of Architect's Services and as the IAPOA, a Task Force on Standards of
Fees in the Philippines" or
"Architect's Professional Practice was created by UAP on
National Code" for brevity, was published. July 1,2004 to revisit and review the 1979
Standards of Professional Practice with a
ln order to articulate more explicitly the fresh perspective, and propose amendments
architecture profession's commitment to in accordance with the provisions of the
experlise and conscientious service, on new architecture law, particularly under
October 25, 1965, the Architect's National Section 41.
Code was approved and adopted by the
three architectural organizations existing at The Code ofEthical Conduct was
that time, namely; the Philippine lnstitute of approved on April 5, 2006, by the PRBOA
6420 OFFICIAL GAZETTE VoL, 1'12, No. 38

through its Board Resolution No. 02 leaving also serves to assure the public that the
the Standards of Professional Practice architecture profession imposes its canons of
pending. behaviour not only with respect to knowledge
and skills but also with respect to integrity,
Under the painstaking efforts of several independence, and a commitment to quality
administrations, the UAP Task Force was service.
strengthened and empowered to respond
to the increasing public and users demand, ln compliance with the Resolution issued
the evaluation of new standards of regulated by the PRBOA, the UAP continues to task
professional p€ctice, the advancement of the Special Committee on Stiandards of
technology and the enactment of new allied Professional Practice to craft the Architect's
professional laws. Both the PRBOA, and the Guidelines for SPP Compliances (the
UAP have continued to interdependently, Architect's Guidelines) to feature the
symbiotically, and synergistically collaborate determination of the corresponding
with each other their progressive efforts to Architect's Fees and the Manual of
amend the 1979 Standards of Professional Procedure for SPP Compliances (Manual
Practice. of Procedure) to help the architects and
stakeholders understand the policies
On October 26, 2009, the committee was and standards used in implementing the
institutionalized under the 2009 UAP-Bylaws Standards of Professional Prac'tice.
as one of the standing special committees.
Accordingly, an Ad-Hoc Committee was Since the new standards of practice
formed to accomplish the task of finalizing provide a more tangible indicetion of what
the draft of the Proposed Standards of is expected by the public and regulatory
Professional Practice, which was approved authorities in the way of professional
on December 6, 2009 by the UAP National performance and conduct of an architect, the
Board of Directors. Task Force on Manual of Practice crafted the
Architect's Guidelines for SPP Compliances
After 31 years, the Newupdated (to be known as the Architect's Guidelines)
Standards of Professional Practice (SPP) for and recommended to the UAP National
Architects was approved and subsequently Executive Committee last September 19,
prescribed by the PRC through the PRBoA 2014 (UAP Execom Resolution 14-15 No.
Resolution No. 3 on July 27 , 2010. The new 2-14\ and to the UAP National Board of
standards of practice were promulgated not Directors last October 15, 2014 for approval
only for guiding professional performance (UAP NBD Resolution 14-15 No. 3-19) and
in different settings. but also for ensuring submission to the PRC Board of Architecture
high quality professional servicesi and it for adoption and issuance to all architects.
SEPTEMBER 19,20,16 OFFICIAL GAZETTE 6421

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Task Force on Manual of Practice and the Committee on Standards of Professional
Practice, METHODS OF COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE OF FEES UAP DOC. 210 would
like to acknowledge the following persons for their contribution in making the ARCHITECT'S
GUIDELINES possible:

Committee on Profoasional Practice - 1979

Chairman Felipe M. Mendoza, FUAP, LIKHA, APEC Architect
Vice Chairman Froilan L. Hong, CUAP, APEC Architect
Members Otilio A. Arellano, FUAP
Cesar V Canchela, FUAP, LIKHA, APEC Architect
Antonio S. Dimalanta, FUAP
Cristina R. Fugoso, FUAP
Geronimo V Manahan, CUAP, LIKHA, APEC Architect
Norberto M. Nuke, FUAP, LIKHA, APEC Architect
Rebecca V Tobia, CUAP
UAP Document 202 Group -2004
Chairperson Corazon F. Tandoc, FUAe AA
Members Maria Elena C. Cayanan, FUAP, AA
Daniel C. Go, FUAP, APEC Architect
Jose Siao Ling, FUAP, APEC Architect, AA
Raul R. Locsin, FUAP
Simeon C. Tan, FUAP
Domingo LL. Tablizo, Jr. FUAP, AA

Committee on Standards of Professional Practice (SPP) 2OO5-2OO7

Honorary Chairman Edric Marco C. Florentino, FUAP, APEC Architect
Chairman Prosperidad C. Luis, FUAP, APEC Architect
Members Norberto M. Nuke, FUAP LIKHA, APEC Architect
Edilberto F. Florentino, FUAB LIKHA, APEC Architect
Froilan L. Hong, FUAP, APEC Architect
Yolanda D. Reyes FUAP, APEC Architect, HAIA, AA
Emmanuel P Cuntapay, FUAP
Maria Cristina V Turalba, FUAP
Corazon F. Tandoc, FUAP, AA
Maria Elena C. Cayanan, FUAP, AA
Daniel C. Go, FUAP, APEC Architect
Jose Siao Ling, FUAP, APEC Architect, AA
Angeline T. Chua Chiaco, FUAe APEC Architect

Special Committee on Professional Practice 2OO7 - 2010

Chairman Edric Marco C. Florentino, FUAP, APEC Architect
Members Norberto M. Nuke, FUAP, LIKHA, APEC Architect
Prosperidad C. Luis, FUAP, APEC Architect
Yolanda D. Reyes FUAP, APEC Architect, HAIA
Maria Cristina V Turalba, FUAP
Edilberto F. Florentino, FUAe LIKHA, APEC Architect
Ana S. Mangalino-Ling, FUAP, APEC Architect, AA
Michael T. Ang, FUAP, APEC Architect, AA
George S. Salvan, FUAP
Armin B. Sarthou, Jr., FUAP
Miguel C. Guerrero lll, FUAP, APEC
Architect, AA Leah F. Ybaflez-Martin, UAP
6422 OFFICIAL GAZETTE VoL. 112, No. 38
Special Committee on SPP UAP Doc.2l0, FY 2011 -2012
Chairman Reneto L. Punzalan, FUAP
Members Edilberto F. Florentino, FUAP, LIKHA, APEC Architect
Prosperidad C. Luis, FUAP, APEC Architect
Yolanda D. Reyes, FUAP, APEC Architect, HAIA, AA
Edric Marco C. Florentino, FUAe APEC Architect
Ana S. Mangalino-Ling, FUAP, APEC Architecl
Michael T. Ang, FUAP, AA
Guillermo H. Hisancha, FUAP
Corazon F. Tandoc, FUAP
Crisencio V Benitez, FUAP
Armin B. Sarthou, Jr, FUAP
Serge T Chua, Jr., FUAP

Special Committee on Architect's Guidelines, FY 2012 -2013

Chairman Norberto M. Nuke, FUAe LIKHA, APEC Architect
Members Amado E. Tandoc, Jr., FUAP
Potenciano C. Estanislao, FUAP
Diogenes E. Barredo, FUAP
Maria Lisa V Santos, FUAP

Task Force on Manual of Practice, FY 2013 - 2014

Chairman Rey S. Gabitan, UAP
Members Marlon M. Cariflo, UAP
John Joseph Fernandez, UAP
Miguel C. Guerrero, FUAP
Rafael C. Briones, Jr., UAP

Task Force on Manual of Practlce, FY 2014 - 2015

Chairman Rey S. Gabitan, UAP
Members Marlon M. Cariflo, UAP
Peach Buencamino, UAP, AA
Rafael C. Briones, Jr., UAP
Maundelito Florendo, UAP
Ted Villamor G. lnocencio, FUAP
Arnel M. Colcol

Advisers Ma. Benita O. Regala, FUAP, AA

Edric Marco C. Florentino, FUAP, APEC Architect
Prosperidad C. Luis, FUAP, APEC Architect,

UAP National Presidents

1975 Norberto M. Nuke, FUAP, LIKHA, APEC Architect. AA

1976 Jose V Herrera, FUAP
1977 Ruperto C. Gaite, FUAP
1979-1980 Felipe M. Mendoza, FUAP, LIKHA
1981 Otilio A. Arellano, FUAP
'1981-1982 Leandro V Locsin, FUAP, LIKHA
I 983-1984 Manuel T. Manosa, Jr. FUAe LIKHA, APEC Architect
'1985-1986 Cesar V Canchela, FUAq LIKHA, APEC Architect
1987-1988 Froilan L. Hong, FUAP, LIKHA, APEC Architect, AA
SEPTEMBER 19,2016 OFFICIAL GAZETTE 6423
'1989 Angel R. Lazaro, Jr. FUAP, LIKHA, APEC Architect, AA
1990-1991 Richeto C. Alcordo, FUAP
1992-1994 Jaime C. Marquez, FUAP
1994-1996 Nestor S. Mangio, FUAq APEC Architect
1996-1998 Emmanuel P Cuntapay, FUAP
1998-2000 Yolanda David. Reyes, FUAP, LIKHA, APEC Architect, HFAIA,AA
2000-2002 Prosperidad C. Luis, FUAP, APEC Architect, AA
2002-2004 Robert S. Sac, FUAP
2004-2005 Enrique O. Olonan, FUAP
2005-2007 Ednc Marco C. Florentino, FUAP, APEC Architect, AA
2007-2009 Medeliano T Roldan, Jr FUAP
2009-2010 Ana S. Mangalino-Ling, FUAe APEC Architect, AA
2010-2012 Ramon S. Mendoza, FUAP
2012-2014 Rozanno C. Rosal, FUAP, AA
2014-2015 Ma. Benita O. Regala, FUAP, AA

PRC-Board of Architecture 2OO8 - 2012

Chairman Armando Dominador N. Alli, FUAP, APEC Architect
Members Angeline T. Chua Chiaco, FUAq APEC Architect, AA
Marietta B. Segovia, UAP

PRC-Board of Architecture 2012 - 2013

Chairman Rolando L. Cordero, FUAP, AA
Members Angeline T. Chua Chiaco, FUAP, APEC Architect, AA
Marietta B. Segovia, UAP

PRC-Board ofArchitecture 2013 - present

Chairman Rolando L. Cordero, FUAP, AA
Members Yolanda D. Reyes, FUAP, Apec Architect, HAIA, AA
Fidel Jose R. Siapno, FUAP, AA
6424 OFFICIAL GAZETTE VoL. 112, No. 38
PRoFEssroNAL REGULAToRY BoARD oF WHEREAS, after 31 years, there is now
ARcHrrEcruRE an urgent and important need to finally
prescribe and promulgate the nedupdated
REsoLurroN No. 03 Standards of Professional Practice for
Series of 2010 Architects;
PRESCRIBING THE STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL
PRACTICE FOR ARCHITECTS AS Now, THEREFoRE, the Board RESoLVES,
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPLEMENTING RULES as it is hereby RESoLVED, by virtue of the
AND REGULATIONS ORR) OF REPUBLIC powers vested upon the Board to prescribe
ACT NO, 9266, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE
ARCHITECTUREACT OF 2OM' the neMupdated Standards of Professional
Practice for Architects as supplemental
WHEREAS, Section 7 (g), Art. ll of R.A. implementing rules and regulations of R.A.
No. 9266, known as " The Architecture Act No. 9266 and as integral part of herein
of 2004, mandates that the Professional resolution as Annex "A" thereto;
Regulatory Board of Architecture (the
"Board") shall "prescribe and/or adopt the FURTHER, RESoLVED, that the
Code of Ethical Conduct and Standards of determination of the corresponding
Professional Practice for registered and Architect's Fees be stated in detail under the
licensed Architects ("Architects")': Architect's Guidelines for SPP Compliances
(the Architect's Guidelines), which shall
WHEREAS, the Board has already be crafted by the IAPOA, with the Board's
adopted and promulgated the Code of assistance; and that the said Architect's
Ethical Conduct through Resolution No.02. Guidelines be an official IAPOA issuance to
series of 2006, leaving the mattdl of the be observed by a IAPOA Members;
Standards of Professional Practice pending;
FURTHERMoRE, RESoLVED, that,
WHEREAS, in mid-2004. the lntegrated immediately upon completion and subsequent
and Accredited Professional Organization of dissemination of the said Architect's
Architects (IAPOA), with the full assistance of Guidelines, the IAPOA must embark on the
the Board, embarked on an effort to update crafting ofthe Manual of Procedure for SPP
and amend/repeal the 1979 Standards of Compliances (the Manual of Procedure),
Professional Practice, which was known as which shall similarly be an official IAPOA
"UAP" Documenls 201 through 208"; issuance to be observed by all IAPOA
Members.
WHEREAS, under a separate Board
Resolution, the said 1979 Standards of FTNALLY RESoLVED, that this Resolution
Professional Practice became part of the shall take effect after fifteen (15) days
implementing rules and regulations of the following the full and complete publication
repealed architecture law, R.A. No. 545, as thereof in the Otricial Gazette ot any major
amended by R.A. No. 1581; dally newspaper of national crrculation in the
Philippines.
WHEREAS, over the last six (6) years, both
the Board and the IAPOA have continued Done in the City of Manila, this 27th day of
to interdependently, symbiotically, and July 2010.
synergistically collaborate with each other
(Sgd.) ARMANDo N, ALLI
their progressive efforts to amend/repealthe
'1979 Standards of Professional Practice, Chairman
conducting many meetings, conferences, and (Sgd.)ANGELTNE T. CHUA CHrAco
broad-based consultations in the process, Member
and culminating to the issuance of this
resolution with its annex: the newupdated (Sgd.) MARTETTA B. SEGovtA
Standards of Professional Practice; and Member

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