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CODE OF
ETHICAL
CONDUCT
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CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT
▪ The professional of Architecture calls for men of the highest
integrity, judgment, business capacity and artistic and technical
ability. An Architect’s honesty of purpose must be above
suspicion; he acts as professional adviser to his client and his
advice must be unprejudiced; he is charged with the exercise of
judicial functions as between client and contractor and must act
with entire impartiality; he has moral responsibilities to his
professional associates and subordinates; and he is engaged in
a profession which carries with it grave responsibilities to the
public.
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THE ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN
RELATION TO THE PEOPLE

▪ STATEMENT: The Architect is engaged in a profession which

carries 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.
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IN RELATION TO THE PEOPLE

1. He shall seek opportunities to be of constructive service in civic and urban affairs

2. He shall promote the interest of his professional organization

3. He as a good citizen shall abide and observe the laws and regulations of the
government

4. He shall not use paid advertisement nor use self laudatory, exaggerated or
misleading, publicity.

5. He shall not solicit nor permit to solicit in his name, advertisements or other
support towards the cost of any publication presenting his work

6. He shall not mislead the public through advertisements, signs or printed matter
citing his professional specializations
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THE ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN
RELATION TO HIS CLIENT

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

upon 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.
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IN RELATION TO HIS CLIENT

1. He may introduce to a prospective Client the professional services he is able

to perform
2. He shall ascertain from the Client the exact nature and scope of his services
and the corresponding professional charges.
3. He shall advise a Client against proceeding with any project even if such
advice may mean the loss to the him.
4. He shall explain the conditional character of estimates and in no case shall he
guarantee any just to secure a commission.
5. He 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.
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IN RELATION TO HIS CLIENT

6. He shall charge his Client for services rendered, a professional fee

commensurate with the work.
7. He shall not undertake under a fixed contract sum agreement.
8. He shall be compensated for his services solely through his professional fee
charged directly to the Client.
9. He shall be free in his investments and business relations from any financial
or personal interests which tend to weaken and discredit his standing.
10. He shall include in his agreement with the Client a clause providing for
arbitration as a method for settlement of disputes.
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THE ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN
RELATION TO THE CONTRACTOR

▪ STATEMENT: The Contractor depends upon the Architect to

safeguard fairly his interests as well as those of the Client.
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IN RELATION TO THE CONTRACTOR

1. He shall give the Contractor clear, definite and consistent information.

2. He shall not knowingly call upon the Contractor to correct or remedy oversights or
errors.
3. He shall immediately reject or condemn materials, equipment or workmanship
which are not in conformity with the Contract Documents.
4. He shall not, at any time or circumstance, accept any substantial aid, gifts,
commissions, or favors from any Contractor.
5. He shall promptly inspect each phase of the work completed and issue the
corresponding Certificates of Payment and the Final Certificate of Completion,
respectively, to the Contractor.
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THE ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION
TO MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS, AND AGENTS

▪ STATEMENT: An exchange of technical information between

Architects and those who supply and handle building materials
or equipment is necessary and therefore encouraged and
commended.
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IN RELATION TO MANUFACTURERS,
DEALERS, AND AGENTS

1. He 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.
2. He 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.
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THE ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION
TO HIS COLLEAGUES AND SUBORDINATES

▪ STATEMENT: The Architect has moral responsibilities towards

his profession, his colleagues and his subordinates.
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IN RELATION TO HIS COLLEAGUES
AND SUBORDINATES
1. He shall not render professional services without compensation except for small
civic or charity projects.
2. He shall not knowingly compete with other Architects on the basis of difference of
professional charges
3. He shall not under any circumstances nor through any means seek commissions
already endowed to another Architect.
4. He shall not enter as a competitor in any Architectural Competition when he has
direct relations with the formulation of the Program.
5. He shall not undertake a commission for which he knows another Architect has
been previously employed.
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IN RELATION TO HIS COLLEAGUES
AND SUBORDINATES
6. He shall not undertake a commission for additions, rehabilitation or
remodeling undertaken previously by another Architect without duly notifying
him.
7. The Architect shall not knowingly injure falsely or maliciously, the
professional reputation, prospects or practice of another Architect.
8. The Architect shall refrain from associating himself with or allowing the use of
his name by an enterprise of doubtful character or integrity.
9. 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.
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IN RELATION TO HIS COLLEAGUES
AND SUBORDINATES
10. He 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.
11. He shall unselfishly give his share in the interchange of technical information
and experience among his colleagues and young aspirants.
12. 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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THE VIRTUES OF AN ARCHITECT

“May the Architect be high-minded; not

arrogant, but faithful; Just, and easy to deal
with, without avarice; Not let his mind be
occupied in receiving gifts, But let him preserve
his good name with dignity...
Marcus Vitruvius Pollio
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STANDARDS OF
PROFESSIONAL
PRACTICE
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ARCHITECT’S SERVICES
The entire range of the Architect’s services are divided into SEVEN (7) major
services as follows :
1) Pre-Design Services

2) Design Services

3) Specialized Allied Services

4) Construction Services

5) Post Construction Services

6) Comprehensive Architectural Services

7) Design-Build Services

Each of these SEVEN (7) major services can be contracted separately to the
Architect depending upon the desire and needs of the Client.
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FOREWORD
▪ From a synthesis of the past 50 years of Architect-Client relations in the Philippines, this
division of the ARCHITECTS NATIONAL CODE entitled “STANDARDS OF
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE” is adopted primarily to set a norm of practice of the
profession.
▪ The Code defines all aspects of professional service, prescribes the MINIMUM BASIC
FEE relative to each phase of service and thereby establishes the rights and obligations
of both the Architect and his Client.
▪ It stresses the principle that the Architect’s qualification which is based upon his ability,
experience and integrity on one hand, requires the full trust and sympathetic cooperation
of the Client on the other. Their relationship depends upon good faith and mutual respect
in order to inspire the Architect to produce his best work and a sustained devotion to his
Client’s interest. For these ends, the conditions and standards prescribed in this Code
should be respected and adhered to.
▪ The National Board of Directors of the United Architects of the Philippines and the Board
of Architecture, Professional Regulation Commission, shall have the sole power of
interpreting the provisions of this Code
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SPP 201
The pre-Design Services
1. Economic feasibility studies

2. Physical planning services

3. Architectural programming services

4. Site selection and analysis

5. Site utilization and land-use

6. Space management

7. Promotional services
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SPP 202
Regular Design Services
Schematic design phase
Design development phase
Contract document phase
General conditions
Agreement
Specifications
Special Provisions
Drawings

Construction phase
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Milestones of Construction

1. Establishment of References
2. Excavation
3. Reinforcements
4. Concreting
5. Finishing
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SPP 203
Specialized Allied Services

1. Physical planning services

2. Interior design

3. Landscape architecture

4. Acoustics, communications and electronics

5. Comprehensive planning services

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SPP 204
Construction Services

F full-time supervision: 1% - 1-1/2%

CM construction management: 1-1/2% - 3%
PM project management: 2% - 5%
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SPP 205
Post-Construction Services

1. BE - Bldg. and equipment maintenance

2. BG - Bldg. and grounds administration

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SPP 206
Comprehensive Architectural Services
Comprehensive Architectural Services is a range of professional services that
covers Pre-design Services, Allied Services, Construction Services and Post-
Construction Services.
In this extended dimension, the Architect is the prime professional. He functions
as creator, coordinator and author of the building design with which a project will
be constructed.
Architects have to be knowledgeable in a number of fields in addition to those that
are concerned mainly with building design for him to properly assist and serve his
client.
It is not expected that the Architect will actually 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.
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SPP 207
Design-Build Services

a. Design-build by administration
b. Design-build by guaranteed maximum cost
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SELECTION OF THE ARCHITECT AND
METHODS OF COMPENSATION

1. Direct Selection
2. Indirect Selection
a. Referral from another architect
b. Recommendation from a satisfied client
c. Comparative Selection
3. Design Competition
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SCHEDULE OF MINIMUM BASIC FEE
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SCHEDULE OF MINIMUM BASIC FEE

▪ Architectural work varies in complexities and in the creative skill

required to successfully meet the requirements of the Client
within the constraints of the technical, functional, economic,
aesthetic and other considerations.
▪ These considerations imply that each design project can be
determined only on its own merits.
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The Architect’s fee

▪ It includes the normal structural, electrical, plumbing/sanitary,

and mechanical engineering services and is determined by
getting the percentage indicated in the Schedule of Minimum
Basic Fee for specific group and multiplying it with the Project
Construction Cost.
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GROUP-1
Structures of simplest, utilization character which are without complication of design
or detail and require a minimum of finish, structural, mechanical and electrical
design.
Armories Parking Structures Bakeries Printing Plants Farm Structures
Public Markets Service Garages Freight Facilities Simple Loft-type
Structure Hangars Industrial Buildings Warehouses Manufacturing/Industrial
Plants Packaging and Processing Plants

PROJECT CONSTRUCTION COST MINIMUM BASIC FEE

P 50 Million and less........................................6 percent
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GROUP-2
Structures of moderate complexity of design requiring a moderate amount of structural,
mechanical and electrical design and research.
Art galleries Nursing Homes Banks, Exchange and other Office Buildings
Financial Institutions Park, Playground and Open-air Bowling Alleys
Recreational Facilities Churches and Religious Facilities Police Stations City Halls
Post Offices College Buildings Private Clubs Convents, Monasteries and Seminaries
Publishing Plants Correctional and Detention Institutions Race Tracks Court Houses
Restaurants Dormitories Retail Stores Exhibition Halls and Display Structures Schools
Fire Stations Shopping Centers Laundries & Cleaning Facilities Specialty shops
Libraries Supermarkets Motels and Apartels Welfare Buildings Multi-storey
Apartments

PROJECT CONSTRUCTION COST MINIMUM BASIC FEE

P 50 Million and less........................................7 percent
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GROUP-3
Structures of exceptional character and complexity of design or requiring
comparatively large amounts of structural, mechanical and electrical design and
research.
Aquariums Laboratories Atomic Facilities Marinas Auditoriums Medical
Office Facilities & Clinics Airports Mental Institutions Breweries Mortuaries
Cold Storage Facilities Observatories Communication Buildings Public Health
Centers Convention Halls Research Facilities Gymnasiums Stadiums
Hospitals and Medical Buildings Theaters and Similar Facilities Hotels
Veterinary Hospitals

PROJECT CONSTRUCTION COST MINIMUM BASIC FEE

P 50 Million and less........................................8 percent
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GROUP-4

Residences (Single Detached or Duplex), small apartment houses and town

houses.

Minimum Basic Fee............................................. 10 Percent of Project

Construction Cost
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GROUP-5

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

Exposition and Fair Buildings Specialized decorative buildings Mausoleums,

Memorials, Monuments And structures of similar nature or use Museums

Minimum Basic Fee............................................. 10 percent of Project

Construction Cost
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GROUP-6

When the design of the Architect is used again for the repetitive construction
of similar structures, without amending the drawing and the specifications,
the Architect’s fee is computed as follows:

First structure.......................................................Minimum Basic Fee

Second structure ..................................................80% of Basic Fee
Third structure......................................................60% of Basic Fee
Succeeding structure............................................40% of Basic Fee
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GROUP-7 Housing Projects
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 basic plan and specifications, the
MINIMUM FEE chargeable thereunder shall conform with the following:

First Unit.............................................................. 10 Percent of the Construction Cost

of one unit as Basic Fee

From two to ten units........................................... Fee of 1 unit plus 60% of Basic Fee
for each additional unit

Eleven units and above........................................ Fee for 10 units plus 30% of Basic
Fee for each additional unit
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GROUP-8

Projects involving extensive detail such as furniture design, built-in equipment,

special fittings, screens, counters, interiors and other detailed parts of
appurtenances of buildings or structures and landscaping designs.

Minimum Basic Fee............................................. 15 Percent of Project

Construction Cost
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GROUP-9

For alterations and additions of existing structures belonging to Groups 1 to

5 enumerated previously, compensation of services should be increased by
50 percent or a total of 150 percent of the Basic Fee.
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GROUP-10

Where the Architect is engaged to render opinion or give advice,

clarifications or explanation on technical matters pertaining to his
profession, the Minimum Fee chargeable thereunder shall not be less than
Two Hundred Pesos (P200.00*) per hour subject to increase depending on
the extent and coverage of service required. When rendering service as an
expert witness, the Architect’s fee shall not be less than Five Hundred
Pesos (P500.00*) per appearance irrespective of whether the scheduled
hearing took place or not.
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PAYMENT SCHEDULE

1. proposal phase 5%
2. schematic design phase 15%
3. design development phase 15%
4. contract document phase 50%
5. construction phase or retention fee 15%
total 100%
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METHODS OF COMPENSATION

1. Percentage of construction cost

2. Multiple of Direct Personnel Expense (MDPE)
3. Lump Sum + Fixed Fee
4. Professional Fee + Costs
5. Combination Method
6. Per Diem
7. “Turnkey”
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Percentage Of Construction Cost

This is a world-wide used method of compensation for architectural

services. The amount of the percentage is related to the size and the type
of the Project.

This method is fair to both the Client and the Architect as the fee is pegged
to the cost of the Project the Client is willing to undertake.
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Multiple of Direct Personnel Expense (MDPE)
NONE CREATIVE “NO-CONSTRUCTION” RE: reimbursable expenses
PROJECTS. MP: margin of profit

- ex. feasibility studies -not more than or equal to 30%

Architect: NRTMf
Consultants: NRTMf REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES

Staff: NRTMf a. mutual agreement

Professional Fee= Direct Cost + MP + RE b. pertinent to the project

where: c. occur outside of the 100Km radius from

the base of operation or office
T : time spent on the project

N : number of person

R : rate

Mf: multiplying factor (2.0-2.5)

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Lump Sum + Fixed Fee

Some governmental agencies sometimes request a form of contract which

establishes a fixed sum for architectural and engineering services.

This concept of compensation is more than not, disadvantageous to both the

Client and the Architect. Firstly, it represents a risk situation to the Architect,
since his costs may exceed the agreed amount.
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Professional Fee + Costs

This method of compensation, frequently used where there is a

continuing relationship on a series of projects. It establishes a fixed sum
over and above reimbursement for the Architect’s technical time and
overhead. An agreement on the general scope of the work is necessary in
order to set an equitable fee.
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Combination Method

The UAP Documents provide for more than one method of

compensation on a Project. Each Project should be examined to
determine the most appropriate method of establishing an equitable
method of compensation between the Architect and the Owner.
There is no reason that an assortment of compensation methods
should not be used if appropriate in a single Project.
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Per Diem

In some cases a Client may request an Architect to do work which will

require his personal time such as:
a. Attend Board Meetings or Conferences

b. Ocular inspection of possible sites

c. Confer with others regarding prospective investments or ventures and the like

For these particular activities, the Architect may be paid on a per diem basis
plus out-of-pocket expenses such as travel, accommodations and
subsistence, long-distance telephone calls, secretarial service, etc.
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“Turnkey”

Turnkey refers to something that is ready for immediate use, generally

used in the sale or supply of goods or services. The word is a reference
to the fact that the customer, upon receiving the product, just needs to
turn the ignition key to make it operational, or that the key just needs to
be turned over to the customer.
Turnkey is often used to describe a home built on the developer's land
with the developer's financing ready for the customer to move in.
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OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide full information as to his requirements for the project.
2. Examine documents submitted by the Architect and render decisions pertaining
thereto promptly.
3. Furnish or direct the Architect a certified survey of the site.
4. Pay for structural, acoustical, chemical, mechanical, soil mechanics or other tests
and reports as may be required for the project.
5. Pay for design and consultancy services on acoustic, communication, electronic,
and other specialty systems.
6. Arrange and pay for such legal, auditing, and insurance counselling services.
7. Pay for all reimbursible expenses.
8. 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
thereof to the Architect.
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