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”
professional practice of the Architect as a natural person, the same may also apply to the
Architect’s “group practice” as part of 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 a “local counterpart Architect” for
any foreign architect) 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 regulations (IRR) and its
derivative regulations including resolutions of the Board and other periodic issuances of
the Board and the Commission.

1.1.4 The Architect’s outputs described / listed under this SPP may be expanded or increased
depending on the requirements of the project or the Architect’s experience, capabilities
and specialization/s.

1.2 Regular Design Services of an Architect

1.2.1 In regular practice, the Architect acts as the Owner’s/ Client's/ Proponent’s Adviser and/or
Representative. He translates the Owner's needs and requirements to spaces and forms
in the best manner of professional service.

1.2.2 The Architect’s work starts at the inception of the project when the 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:

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

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

2.1.3. reviews and refines the owner’s space requirements and translates them into an
architectural program.

2.1.4. 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 the Owner’s program, 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 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 bidders, forms for bidders’
proposals, general / 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 (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 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).

4. PROJECT CLASSIFICATION

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 Architect’s 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 Packaging and Processing Plants

Bakeries Parking Structures
Habitable Agricultural Buildings Printing Plants
Freight Facilities Public Markets
Hangars Service Garages
Industrial Buildings Simple Loft-Type Buildings
Manufacturing / Industrial Plants Warehouses
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 Office Buildings / Office Condominium

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

Airports / Wet & Dry Ports & Terminals Mental Institutions

Aquariums Mortuaries
Auditoriums Nuclear Facilities
Breweries Observatories
Cold Storage Facilities Public Health Centers
 Convention Facilities Research Facilities
Gymnasiums Stadia
Hospitals & Medical Buildings Telecommunication Buildings
Hotels Theaters & Similar Facilities
Laboratories/ Testing Facilities Transportation Facilities & Systems
Marinas and Resort Complexes Veterinary Hospitals
Medical Arts Offices & Clinics 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 Museums

Mausoleums, Memorials, Specialized decorative buildings
& Monuments Buildings of similar nature or use

4.6 Group 6

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

The Architect’s compensation is based on the Architect’s / architectural firm’s 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)

The Architect’s Fee based on the PPC shall be detailed in the Architect’s Guidelines.

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= Architect’s rate / hour

C= Consultant’s rate / hour

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-up of the Architect’s office and the complexity of the Project.

R= Reimbursable expenses such as transportation, housing and living allowance of Consultant,

transportation, per diem, housing and living allowance of local consultants and technical staff if
assigned to places over 100km. from area of operation of the Architect.

Cost of printing of extra set of drawings, reports, maps, contract documents, etc. over the seven
(7) copies submitted to the Client, overseas and long distance calls, technical and
laboratory tests, licenses, fees, taxes and similar cost items needed by the Project.

Direct cost = AN + CN + TN
Fee = Direct Cost x M
Total Cost of Service charged to Client = Fee + R
 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 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.

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.

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.

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. OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES

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 the Architect to
avoid unreasonable delay in the progress of the Architect’s 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 Section 7:
“Other Conditions on Services” and all taxes including VAT (but not 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. OTHER CONDITIONS ON SERVICES

7.1 Conditions for the Architect’s Fee

The Architect’s Fee is based on the Project Construction Cost. Where the 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 Architect for the Owner’s approval. 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 architect’s design
be necessary, they are to be recommended by the Architect for the Owner’s approval. 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 Architect’s letterhead.

7.5 Extra Sets of Contract Documents

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

7.6 Change/s Ordered by the Owner

If the Architect renders additional professional services due to changes ordered by the Owner
after approval of the Architect’s outputs, the Owner 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 Architect’s fee.

7.8 Different Periods of Construction

If portions of the building/s are erected at different periods of time, thus increasing the
construction period and Architect’s burden of services, charges 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 Architect’s fee.

7.10 Separate Services

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
Architect’s fee. 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

The Architect’s Fee is a 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 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 in order to safeguard the Owner’s 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.

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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1. INTRODUCTION
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1.1 Time and technology have evolved to a level where specialized architectural services are
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needed to complete, complement or supplement the necessary work for the totality of a project.
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1.2 Apart from the legal definition/s supplied under R.A. No. 9266, Architecture may also be defined
as the blending of aesthetics, functions, space, materials and its environment resulting from the
application of various technologies and skills in different fields.

1.3 Specialized Architectural Services deals with specific expertise for further enhancement of the
architectural interior and exterior components of a project.

1.4 The Architect’s responsibility to man and society is to make sure that both the building and its
physical environment enhance the lives of people by strictly adhering to national
and international standards with regard to public health, safety and welfare.

1.5 The architectural plan and design of the building properly falls under the Architect’s
Regular
Design Services (SPP Document No. 202).

1.6 Design services needed within and outside the building which fall under Specialized
Architectural Services as listed under the pertinent provisions of R.A. No. 9266 and its
2004
IRR, include but are not limited to the following:

1.6.1 Architectural Interiors (AI)

1.6.2 Acoustic Design

1.6.3 Architectural Lighting Layout and Design

1.6.4 Site Development Planning (SDP)

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

1.6.6 Comprehensive Development Planning

1.6.7 Historic and Cultural Heritage Conservation and Planning

1.6.8 Security Evaluation and Planning

1.6.9 Building Systems Design

1.6.10 Facilities Maintenance Support

1.6.11 Building Testing and Commissioning

1.6.12 Building Environmental Certification
 1.6.13 Forensic Architecture

1.6.14 Building Appraisal

1.6.15 Structural Conceptualization

1.6.16 Preliminary Services

1.6.17 Contract Documentation and Review

1.6.18 Post-Design Services (including Construction Management Services)

1.6.19 Dispute Avoidance and Resolution

1.6.20 Architectural Research Methods

1.6.21 Special Building / Facility Planning and Design

1.6.22 Building Components

1.6.23 Management of Architectural Practices

1.7 The term Consulting Architect (CA) shall refer only to a RLA who may also be a
separately Registered and Licensed Professional (RLP) i.e. a natural person under
Philippine law and jurisprudence with a valid certificate of registration and a valid
professional identification card (representing the renewable license) for the lawful practice of
one or more State-regulated profession other than architecture.

1.8 For this SPP, the term Architect refers to the Consulting Architect (CA) who may be the holder of
a valid Specialist Certificate that may be issued by the Board and/or the Commission, upon due
qualification or accreditation by the IAPoA.

203.1 ARCHITECTURAL INTERIOR (AI) SERVICES

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Architectural Interiors (AI), specifically mentioned under Secs. 3 (4) (g) and 14 (3) of R.A. No.
9266, involves the detailed planning and design of the indoor / enclosed areas of any proposed
building / structure, including retrofit, renovation, rehabilitation or expansion work which
shall cover all architectural and utility aspects, including the architectural lay-outing of all
building engineering systems found therein.

1.2 Depending on the complexity of the Project, the Architect undertaking professional AI services
must be sufficiently experienced in the planning, design and detailing of AI elements.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

2.1 In the design of a building, the Architect works on a development concept. To realize this, the
Architect develops the design by determining the size and interrelationship of interior spaces,
laying out the furniture, movables, equipment, built-ins and fixtures to support the required
activities, thus making both the exterior and interior spaces contribute to the total concept.
 2.2 The Architect plans and designs the architectural interiors (AI) of buildings such that they
contribute to the physical, visual, intellectual and emotional comforts of the intended end-users.

2.3 As such a specialist, the Architect:

2.3.1 prescribes space plans, stacking diagrams / sections and computations of areas for the
different activities and spaces to be integrated in a building Project.

2.3.2 lays out and prescribes furniture / built-ins / equipment for the project and
prepares specifications of AI components including all floor / wall / ceiling finishes,
doors and partition systems, hardware, modular or ready-assembled furniture pieces/
systems, equipment, furnishings, built-ins, fixtures, signages and graphic devices, etc.

2.3.3 assists the Client in conducting bids or negotiations with General Contractors, 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 related items.

3. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

The Architect may enter into contract with the Owner in two possible ways:

3.1 Working in a dual capacity as Architect-of-record and as Consulting Architect for AI services.

3.2 Working as Consulting Architect for AI services only.

4. METHOD OF COMPENSATION

4.1 For projects involving extensive detailing of AI components such as custom floor, wall, ceiling
construction and finishes, cabinet design, built-in components, equipment and special fittings,
the Architect’s Fee shall be a percentage of the cost of the AI work. This excludes the fee of any
Engineering and / or Specialist Consultants (SCs) working with the Architect.

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

4.3 For this Specialized Service, the payment of the Architect’s services shall be as stated in the
Architect’s Guidelines.

203.2 ACOUSTIC DESIGN SERVICES

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Acoustic design services 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

2.2.4 conducts final inspection of work and equipment

2.2.5 assists Owner/ Client in evaluating the amount due the sub-contractor.

3. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

The Architect may enter into contract with the Owner in two possible ways:

3.1 Working in a dual capacity as Architect-of-record and as Consulting Architect for acoustic
design services.

3.2 Working as Consulting Architect for acoustic design services only.

4. METHOD OF COMPENSATION

4.1 The Architect’s Fee for acoustic design services shall depend on the complexity of the works to
be undertaken.

4.2 Should the Owner/Client hire separately the services of other Specialist Consultants (SCs), their
fee shall be for the account of the Owner/ Client and shall be paid directly to the SC.

4.3 For this Specialized Service, the payment of the Architect’s services shall be as stated in the
Architect’s Guidelines.
203.3 ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING LAYOUT AND DESIGN

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Architectural Lighting Layout and Design Services involves the detailed planning and design of
light transmission, timing and control for compatibility with the architectural design concept.

1.2 One of the limiting criteria in building design has been the need to control light in an enclosed or
defined space. The continuing evolution of products and techniques in lighting has provided a
wider flexibility in the design of the building’s interior and exterior environments. This allows the
Architect to build an environment that answers the lighting demands of varied activities within and
outside a building.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

2.1 The Architect is the prime professional commissioned by the Owner/Client to plan and design the
building / structure and all its utilities and to coordinate the works of all allied design
professionals involved in the project including all inter-disciplinary and specialized works. He
shall make certain that these inputs comply with the requirements of the project and are
compatible with the architectural design concept.

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 Architect’s Fee for lighting layout and design services shall depend on the complexity of the
works to be undertaken.

4.2 Should the Owner/Client hire separately the services of Specialist Consultants, the fee shall be
for the account of the Owner/Client and shall be paid directly to the Consultant.
 4.3 “Cost of the Work” means the total cost of all fixtures and accessories, which were
either designed, specified or procured by the Specialist Architect and/or his Specialist
Consultants (SCs) for the Owner/ Client, and that were used or installed in the project.

4.4 For this Special Service, the payment of the Architect’s services shall be as stated in the
Architect’s Guidelines

203.4 SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANNING (SDP) SERVICES

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 The space planning, architectural lay-outing and utilization of spaces within and surrounding a
specific building / structure in relation with the existing natural and/or built environments have to
be a well-coordinated effort so that both the building / structure and the host environment shall
act as one. Arising from his concept of the total environment, the Architect is not merely
concerned with the building / structure he creates but with the grounds and surrounding space as
well. He studies the existing environment in relation to the building / structure and
consequently lays out the areas / grounds immediately surrounding the building / structure.

1.2 Ordinarily, the landscaping layout of small building projects could be done by the Architect as part
of the site development planning (SDP) effort. However, if the project is large in scale, the
Architect must hire other State-regulated professionals (RLPs) as qualified Specialist
Consultants (SCs).

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

2.1 The Architect, upon designing a building / structure, complements this with the design of the
surroundings that will make the space fit for a specific mood and for the required activities. He
lays out the open spaces in and around the structure such that they contribute to the totality of
the project.

2.2 In order to achieve a well-balanced design of the environment enveloping a specific building /
structure, the Specialist Architect:

2.2.1 conceptualizes the entire site development plan (SDP) including the generic scope of civil
works and the general scope of softscape and hardscape requirements.

2.2.2 conceptualizes the specifications for the needed civil works and utility lines.

2.2.3 assists the Owner/Client in bidding out the work or negotiating with
landscape, waterscape, rock formation contractors, etc., but mainly when no SC is
available.

3. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

The Architect may enter into contract with the Owner in two possible ways:

3.1 Working in a dual capacity as Architect-of-record and as Consulting Architect for site
development planning services.

3.2 Working as Consulting Architect for site development services only.

4. MANNER OF COMPENSATION

4.1 The Architect’s Fee for site development planning (SDP) services shall depend on the estimated
cost of the civil works and landscaping works i.e. hardscape and softscape, depending on the
magnitude and complexity of the work required by the project. If the Architect is also certified and
licensed as a separate RLP e.g. a Landscape Architect, and is suitably experienced, the
Architect’s fee shall increase correspondingly, depending on the magnitude and complexity of the
work required by the project.

4.2 Should the Owner/ Client separately engage the services of a Landscape Architect, the fee of the
said Specialist Consultant shall be for the account of the Owner/Client and paid directly to the
SC.

4.3 For this Specialized Service, the payment of the Architect’s services shall be as stated in the
Architect’s Guidelines.

203.5 SITE AND PHYSICAL PLANNING (INCLUDING MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLANNING,

SUBDIVISION PLANNING AND URBAN DESIGN) SERVICES

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Physical planning refers to the orderly arrangement within a piece of land or property on which
vertical structures such as buildings, monuments and the like, as well as
horizontal developments such as rights-of-way (ROWs), open spaces and activity spaces
are to be proposed.

1.2 Planning, as we know it today, started with physical planning, with Architects performing
the lead role. The great cities of the world have taken shape mainly through the activities
of visionary Architects who actively engaged in physical planning.

1.3 The Architect is concerned not merely with a building / structure but with its immediate
surroundings as well. In planning for a building, he studies its interrelationship with other
structures, the surrounding environment, and their effect and impact on the neighboring areas.

1.4 If the Architect is commissioned to do physical plans for specific site, he has to go beyond the
study of human behavior and activities and must undertake an in-depth study of the host site’s
economic systems, its laws and regulations, tax structure, infrastructure, utilities, and all other
components that will have a bearing on the project.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

2.1 All ideas and concepts have to be translated into physical plans before they can
be implemented. It is the Specialist Architect who provides a multi-dimensional point-of-view to a
2- dimensional physical plan. By virtue of the Architect’s training and experience in coordinating
the works of a multi-disciplinary team, the Architect becomes the logical Prime
Professional responsible for directing team efforts to deal with the required physical planning
work.

2.2 Physical planning is concerned with the general quality of the settings for people and
their activities, buildings and other natural and man-made phenomenon.
2.3 The Architect undertakes the site planning of a project that requires a composite arrangement of
several buildings/ structures and their requisite amenities, facilities, services and utilities within a
natural or built setting.

2.4 Should other services be required by the project, such as environmental studies,
feasibility studies, market analysis, access / movement systems, impact analysis and others, said
services should be performed by duly-qualified professionals with the Architect acting as
the Lead Professional of the physical planning team.

2.5 Depending on the complexity of the project, the Architect may hire additional Specialist
Consultants (SCs) whose expert advice may be needed to validate certain features of the
physical plan. The fee of any additional SC needed in the project must be paid separately by the
Owner/Client.

2.6 When the Architect is commissioned to do physical planning for building sites such as Industrial
Estates, Commercial, Religious, Institutional and Government / Civic Centers, Sports
Complexes, Tourist Centers / Tourism Estates / Resorts, Amusement Parks, Educational
Facilities, Residential and Housing Subdivisions and the like, the Architect:

2.6.1 confers with the Owner/ Client on project requirements, secures sufficient primary
and secondary data to generate reliable projections and analyses which are to be
used as basis for the preparation of physical plans/designs.

2.6.2 examines laws, ordinances, rules and regulations affecting the project i.e. code searches,
and considers the best industry practices applicable.

2.6.3 prepares framework and conceptual master development plans (FRDPs and CMDPs)
and report/s from relevant information gathered by other disciplines.

2.6.4 prepares Preliminary up to Detailed Master Development Plans (PMDPs/ DMDPs)

showing the physical layout / distribution of areas, road network/s, vehicular and
pedestrian movement / access systems, legal easements, basic utility layouts / corridors,
landscape layouts, lot pad elevations, lot primacy matrices, deed of restrictions
(DoR), development standards and guidelines (DSG), lot counts and typology,
land use tabulations, building footprints, roof-prints, basement level-prints, view corridors,
building cast shadow projections and/or reflected light / heat projections from buildings,
etc., and presents the same to the Owner/Client, the Government and at public
consultations as needed.

2.6.5 prepares the SPPCC for the total physical development.

2.6.6 undertakes modifications, revisions and changes as may be required by the Owner/
Client and the project within the engagement period.

2.6.7 prepares the finalized plans, reports and specifications needed for approval by Owner/
Client or proper government agencies concerned.

2.6.8 prepares the phasing of the construction with the concurrence of the Owner/Client.

2.6.9 prepares Project Cost Estimates (PCE) based on current cost parameters.
1. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

The Architect may enter into contract with the Owner in two possible ways:

1.1 Working in a dual capacity as Architect-of-record and as Consulting Architect for site and
physical planning services.

1.2 Working as Consulting Architect for site and physical planning services only.

2. MANNER OF COMPENSATION

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

203.6 COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLANNING (CDP) SERVICES

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Comprehensive Development Planning (CDP) Services are based on the concept of expanded
physical planning services to include other activities necessary for the proper handling of the
numerous components considered in the formulation, implementation and realization of a
Master Development Plan (MDP). Comprehensive Development Planning (CDP) covers the
range of all services from primary data gathering through the formulation of the MDP and the
parallel preparation of the environmental impact assessment / statement (EIA/S).

1.2 While the planning team is multi-disciplinary, the CDP Services may place heavy emphasis on
the non-physical / non-engineering components of the development plan i.e. financial, economic
/ market demand / forecast, administrative-political-institutional-legal, socio-cultural,
environmental, and the like. In contrast, MDP Services puts a premium on the physical planning
and engineering components of the development plan, which are the direct or sequential
physical translations of the inputs from the initial stages of the CDP effort.

1.3 If suitably trained and experienced, the Architect’s ability to synthesize and organize into a
whole (the various information relating to the user’s needs, perception and expectations, site
and climatic conditions, construction technology, materials, cost and other information) qualifies
him to take the lead role in an undertaking that cuts across various disciplines.

1.4 The Consulting Architect is concerned with the management and use of land as well as 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. SCOPE OF SERVICES

1.1 If the Architect (an RLA) is separately qualified and suitably experienced as an Environmental
Planner, the range of all services offered by the Architect from data base gathering, to
the preparation of environmental impact assessments/statements (EIA/S), up to the formulation
of the Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP), may include the following components:
 1.1.1 Physical Component - land use and the changes which occur within the physical
environment (within the space where such activities take place), represented mainly by the
MDP.

1.1.2 Economic Component - the nation’s assets and its management.

1.1.3 Socio-Cultural Component - the people, their living conditions and the seeking of ways to
ameliorate it.

1.1.4 Transport Component - road and transit networks, land-sea-air linkages, the movement of
people and goods from one place to another.

1.1.5 Legal and Administrative Component - the relationship of adopted

development proposals and policies to existing laws.

1.2 Comprehensive Development Planning (CDP) calls for the detailed study of physical,
social, economic and administrative components and as such requires the expertise and
knowledge of Specialist Consultants (SCs).

1.3 When the Consulting Architect is commissioned to do a Comprehensive Development Planning

effort, he performs the following:

1.3.1 identifies existing land use, resources, social behavior and interaction;

1.3.2 undertakes environmental analysis, demographic analysis and feasibility studies;

1.3.3 examines existing laws, ordinances, political/ social constraints;

1.3.4 prepares the conceptual development plans, policies, implementing strategies to arrive at
the desired comprehensive and/or master planning solution/s.

2. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

The Architect may enter into contract with the Owner in two possible ways:

2.1 Working in a dual capacity as Architect-of-record and as Consulting Architect for comprehensive
development planning services.

2.2 Working as Consulting Architect for comprehensive development planning services only.

3. MANNER OF COMPENSATION

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

203.7 HISTORIC AND HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND PLANNING

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

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

203.9 BUILDING SYSTEMS DESIGN

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

203.10 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE SUPPORT

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

203.11 BUILDING TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

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

203.12 BUILDING ENVIRONMENT CERTIFICATION

A building environment rating system is needed to evaluate the environmental performance of a

building and to encourage market migration towards sustainable design. The rating system must
be:

 credit-based, allowing projects to earn points for environment-friendly use of the building /
structure and actions taken during planning, design, construction and occupancy.

 flexible, such that projects need not meet identical requirements to qualify.

 consensus-based and market-driven in order to accelerate the development

and implementation of green building practices.

The Consulting Architect in this area of practice must have much more than the basic
knowledge of Green Architecture and Environmental and/or Sustainable Design and sufficient
knowledge of the governing environmental laws and environmental investigation processes and
procedures under international protocols such as the Philippine Solid Waste, Clean Air
and Clean Water Acts, DENR administrative issuances and the like.
203.13 FORENSIC ARCHITECTURE

The Architect in this area of practice undertakes a scientific study on the built
environment’s well-being, which allows the Architect to focus on the ways in which the
building/structure can best maintain itself and prolong its life in a cost-efficient
manner, and finally provide recommendations to the Owner/ Client. The forensic study may
include:

 determination as to the causes of building, building component and/or building

material deterioration
 the causes of observed building deficiencies e.g., non-compliance with planning and
building laws, deviations from original use or function of spaces
 research on possible faulty activities and operations during the project implementation
phase
 determination of faulty plan/ design and/or construction methodology.

203.14 BUILDING APPRAISAL

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

203.15 STRUCTURAL CONCEPTUALIZATION

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

203.16 PRELIMINARY SERVICES

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

203.17 CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION AND REVIEW SERVICES

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

203.18 POST-DESIGN SERVICES (INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION SERVICES)

The Consulting Architect in this area of practice must have much more than the basic
knowledge of Pre-Construction, Construction, Post-Construction and the other services
under SPP Documents 204, 206 and 207.

Included under this specialized practice is the preparation of the Fire Safety and
Life Assessment Report (FALAR) required by R.A. No. 9514, the 2008 Fire Code of the
Philippines and its 2009 IRR.
203.19 DISPUTE AVOIDANCE AND RESOLUTION

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

203.20 ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH METHODS

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

203.21 SPECIAL BUILDING/ FACILITY PLANNING AND DESIGN

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

203.22 BUILDING COMPONENTS

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

203.23 MANAGEMENT OF ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICES

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

General Notes:

METHOD OF COMPENSATION FOR SPECIALIZED ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

Compensation for the foregoing specialized architectural services, all of which may be classified as
additional or extra services, shall be through man-months i.e. 22 man-days multiplied by 8 man-hours, and
multiplied by a factor to cover other direct and indirect costs e.g. overhead, etc. or any other
applicable mode of determination of the Architect’s fee as stated in Doc. 201, Doc. 202 and the
Architect’s Guidelines.
 STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP)
ON FULLTIME SUPERVISION SERVICES
(Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266)
SPP Document 204-A
(replacing the 1979 UAP Doc. 204-A)

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 For the past 50 years, four principal members were involved in the design and building
construction process:

1.1.1 The Owner who orders for the implementation of a project;

1.1.2 The Architect and his Specialist Consultants (SCs) who render plan / design services and
limited inspection work;

1.1.3 The Contractor who performs the construction work;

1.1.4 The individual or group of individuals who assist in the supervision and delivery of the
work.

1.2 The Architect-in-charge of construction (Aicc) is directly and professionally responsible

and liable for the construction supervision of the project.

1.3 When projects were still manageable in size, the Architect was then assisted by a construction
inspector, traditionally called Clerk-of-Works. As projects became more complex, it
became necessary for a construction supervision group to do the full-time inspection at the
project site.

1.4 The Construction Supervision Group (CSG) is normally recommended by the Architect based on
their performance, and hired by the Owner. They are answerable to both the Owner and
Architect.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

2.1 Quality Control

2.2 Evaluation of Construction Work

2.3 Preparation of Daily Inspection Reports

2.4 Filing of documents

The detailed tasks shall be as specified under the Architect’s Guidelines.

3. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

There are two ways by which the Architect may enter into contract with the Owner:

3.1 Working in a dual capacity as Architect-of-record and as Consulting Architect for fulltime
supervision services or as the Construction Supervision Group (CSG). As the Architect-
of- record (Aor) of the project, the Aor is in a better position to interpret his drawings
and documents and to assure conformity by the Contractor. He can assign his staff to undertake
the fulltime supervisory work to perform the works as enumerated in the Architect’s Guidelines.

3.2 Working as Consulting Architect for fulltime supervision services only or as the CSG.

4. METHOD OF COMPENSATION

The Architect’s compensation is based on the Architect’s / architectural firm’s talents,

skill, experience, and on the type and level of professional services provided. Compensation for
Fulltime Supervision Services may be based on one or more of the following:

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

The Architect’s Fee for Fulltime Supervision as based on the PPC shall be detailed in
the
Architect’s Guidelines.

4.2 Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses

This cost-based method of compensation is applicable only to non-creative work such as

accounting, secretarial, research, data gathering, preparation of reports and the like. This
method of compensation is based on technical hours spent and does not account for creative
work since the value of creative design cannot be measured by the length of time the designer
has spent on his work. The computation is made by adding all costs of technical services (man
hours x rate) and then multiplying it by a multiplier to cover overhead and profit.

The multiplier ranges from 1.5 to 2.5 depending on the office set-up, overhead and experience of
the Architect and the complexity of the Project.

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

FORMULA
Assume:
A= Architect’s rate / hour

C= Consultant’s rate / hour

T= Rate per hour of Technical Staff, Inspectors and others involved in the Project
AN, CN, TN = No. of hours spent by Architect, Consultants and Technical Staff

M= Multiplier to account for overhead and reasonable profit. The value may range from 1.5 to 2.5
depending on the set-up of the Architect’s office and the complexity of the Project.

R= Reimbursable expenses such as transportation, housing and living allowance of Consultant,

transportation, per diem, housing and living allowance of local consultants and technical staff if
assigned to places over 100km. from area of operation of the Architect.

Cost of printing of extra set of drawings, reports, maps, contract documents, etc. over the seven
(7) copies submitted to the Client, overseas and long distance calls, technical and
laboratory tests, licenses, fees, taxes and similar cost items needed by the Project.

Direct cost = AN + CN + TN
Fee = Direct Cost x M
Total Cost of Service charged to Client = Fee + R

4.3 Professional Fee Plus Expenses

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

4.4 Lump Sum or Fixed Fee

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

4.5 Per Diem, Honorarium Plus Reimbursable Expenses

In some cases a Client may request an Architect to do work which will require his personal time
such as:

4.5.1 attending project-related meetings, conferences or trips;

4.5.2 conducting ocular inspection of possible project sites; and

4.5.3 conferring with others regarding prospective investments or ventures and the like.

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

4.6 Mixed Methods of Compensation

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

5.1 The Construction Supervision Group (CSG), which may be a qualified architectural firm,
or which the Architect is only part of, shall not assume the responsibility of the Contractor’s
project superintendent.

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

6. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY

6.1 The Construction Supervision Group (CSG) is responsible to the Owner only for administrative
matters. For technical matters, the CSG is responsible to the Architect-of-record (Aor).

6.2 Under Article 1723 of the present Civil Code, the CSG may appear not to have any
legal responsibility since the Architect-of-record (Aor) and Engineers-of-record (Eors) are
responsible for the design while the Contractor is responsible for the construction.
However, a Service Contract / Agreement between the CSG and the Owner may
stipulate certain professional responsibilities and civil liabilities of the CSG, particularly if the
CSG is party to the review of the Contract Documents and their subsequent evaluation and
interpretation during the course of construction.

6.3 If the Aor (and Eors) and the Contractor are sued by an Owner for civil liabilities due
to the performance or non-performance of certain acts traceable to the CSG, the Aor and Eors
may file cross claims against the CSG.

7. QUALIFICATIONS

Inspectors of the Construction Supervision Group (CSG) must have the ff:

7.1 A Bachelor of Science in Architecture (B.S. Arch.) degree

7.2 Extensive experience in design and building construction and must be very knowledgeable in
building materials and construction detailing.
 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 Architect’s Guidelines)

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.

3. LIMITATION OF AUTHORITY

The Architect as the Construction Manager shall not:

3.1 involve himself directly with the work of the Contractor such that it may be construed that he is
assuming the Contractor’s liability as provided for in 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

6.1 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.
 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)

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 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.

1.2 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.

1.3 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.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

2.1 Building and Facilities Administration

2.1.1 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

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, telecommunications
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

2.2.1 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 and other problems in the
building. This is referred to as “forensic investigation” of the building’s systems
(Reference Doc 203).

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 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.

 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

1.1. COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

1.1.1. The concept of Comprehensive Architectural Services crystallized through the years
in response to the demands of emerging complex building projects. The transition
of the architectural profession from providing “basic” and “additional” services to
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.

1.1.2. 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.

1.1.3. 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.

1.1.4. 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.

1.2. PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PM)

1.2.1. By his education and training, the Architect may perform any or all of the
services as stipulated under Section 2.1 below. 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).

1.2.2. 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.

1.2.3. The presence of a Project Manager 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.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

2.1. COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

2.1.1. Pre-Design Services (SPP Document 201)

a. Consultation
b. Pre-Feasibility Studies
c. Feasibility Studies
d. Site Selection and Analysis
e. Site Utilization and Land-Use Studies
f. Architectural Research
g. Architectural Programming
h. Space Planning
i. Space Management Studies
j. Value Management
k. Design Brief Preparation
l. Promotional Services

2.1.2. Regular Design Services (SPP Document 202)

a. Project Definition Phase

b. Schematic Design Phase
c. Design Development Phase
d. Contract Documents Phase
e. Bidding or Negotiation Phase
f. Construction Phase

2.1.3. Specialized Architectural Services (SPP Document 203)

a. Architectural Interiors (AI)

b. Acoustic Design
c. Architectural Lighting Layout and Design
d. Site Development Planning (SDP)
e. Site and Physical Planning Services (including Master Development Planning,
Subdivision Planning and Urban Design)
f. Comprehensive Development Planning (CDP)
g. Historic and Cultural Heritage Conservation and Planning
h. Security Evaluation and Planning
i. Building Systems Design
j. Facilities Maintenance Support
k. Building Testing and Commissioning
l. Building Environmental Certification
m. Forensic Architecture
n. Building Appraisal
o. Structural Conceptualization
p. Preliminary Services
q. Contract Documentation and Review
r. Post-Design Services (including Construction Management Services)
s. Dispute Avoidance and Resolution
t. Architectural Research Methods
u. Special Building/ Facility Planning and Design
v. Building Components
w. Management of Architectural Practices
 2.1.4. Construction Services

a. Fulltime Supervision Services (SPP Document 204-A)

b. Construction Management Services (SPP Document 204-B)

2.1.5. Post-Construction Services (SPP Document 205)

a. Building and Facilities Administration

b. Post-Construction Evaluation

2.2. PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PM)

2.2.1. Pre-Construction Phase

As early as during the design development phase, perhaps even concurrently with the
Architect’s commission, the Project Manager (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.

2.2.2. 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.

3. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

3.1. COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

3.1.1. 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.

3.1.2. 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:

a. Architects
b. Engineers
c. Market Analysts
d. Accountants
e. General Contractors
f. Real Estate Consultants
g. Sociologists
h. Planners
i. Bankers
j. Lawyers
 3.2. PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PM)

3.2.1. 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.

3.2.2. The Project Manager (PM, whether individual or firm) operates as a member of
an Owner-Architect-Engineer-Contractor Team. In the Team Approach, each member of
the team will have precedence in his own field of operations or expertise. In accordance
with this principle:

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

b. The Engineers will be responsible for their respective engineering plans.

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

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

e. The Project Manager (PM)’s primary responsibility is the exercise of overall

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

4. METHOD OF COMPENSATION

4.1. The Project Manager is compensated on a percentage basis, as shall be described in

the
Architect’s Guidelines.

4.2. 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.
 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-Build Services by Administration is similar to that of the Architect’s Regular
Design Services (reference SPP Document 202):

2.1.1 Project Definition Phase

2.1.2 Schematic Design Phase

2.1.3 Design Development Phase

2.1.4 Contract Document 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 Architect provides the Owner/ Client a guaranteed maximum project construction
cost for the construction of the project.

2.2.2 The Architect gives the Owner/ Client an estimate of the project. If upon completion there
is realized savings from the estimated project construction cost; the savings is
divided equally between the Owner/ Client and the Architect.

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.

3. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

3.1 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:

3.1.1 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.

3.1.2 The Architect is himself a State-licensed contractor implementing his design (or that of
others).
 3.2 In adopting any of the above arrangements, or any acceptable variation thereof, the
Architect must strictly adhere to the following:

3.2.1 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.

3.2.2 Whatever mode the Architect adopts in being involved in construction, he must
strictly adhere to the tenets of the Architects Credo with the pledge that he “shall
disclose whenever required, any business investment or venture that may tend to create a
conflict of interest, and ensure that such conflict neither compromises the legitimate
interest of the Client nor interfere with his duty to render impartial judgment.”

4. METHOD OF COMPENSATION

4.1 The manner of payment to the Architect follows the progress of construction. The Client directly
pays all costs for labor and materials. 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.

4.2 The Owner/ Client shall pay for the cost of all permits, licenses and other incidentals to the work.

4.3 The Architect may appoint, subject to the Owner / Client’s approval, a
construction superintendent, purchasing agent, timekeeper and property clerk aside from
the usual labor personnel required. Salaries of such persons are paid by the Owner/ Client and
not deductible from the Architect’s Fee under this SPP.

4.4 The method of compensation may be modified by using the relevant alternatives detailed in SPP
Doc. 202.
 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 that 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 “Architect/s”) assisted by a lay Juror
to represent and voice the intention of 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 the 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)

2.6.1 ADCs shall be classified as follows:

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 the Owner makes any official announcement, the IAPOA through the ADC Committee
shall send the Owner a written approval of the draft Conditions, including the timetable, the ADC
registration fee (when required) and the composition of the Jury.

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. DRAWING UP THE ADC CONDITIONS

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 all parties involved adhere to this principle.

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 which Competitors must meet

4.4 A clear distinction shall be made between the mandatory requirements of the Competition and
those which permit the competitor freedom of interpretation. 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
nd
Competitors selected to proceed to the second (2 ) 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, the Condition must prescribe a standard form of presentation.

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 timetable is adhered to, supervising the receipt of
Competitor’s questions, the 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, i.e. 4 out of
7, shall be Architects.

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 including the Jury’s report to
the Owner shall be signed by all Jurors before 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 IAPOA approval of the Conditions and
the arrangements for payment of 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 possible to remunerate only the first (1st)
prize winner.

8.3 The Owner undertakes to accept the decisions of the Jury and to pay the 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. This is covered by 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 winner to collaborate with another Architect of the winning Competitor’s
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 is
signed within twelve (12) months of the announcement of the Jury’s award. In
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. COPYRIGHT AND RIGHT OF OWNERSHIP

9.1 The Author of any plan / design shall retain the copyright of his work; no alterations may be
made without his / her 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 As a general rule, the Owner’s right to use the 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 The Owner shall insure the Competitors’ plans / designs from the 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. EXHIBITIONS AND ENTRIES

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 an option for 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.
 SPP DOCUMENT 209

(REPLACING THE 1981 UAP DOC. 210)

1. FOREWORD

1.1 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 directing 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 demonstrated the President’s confidence in the capabilities of Filipino professionals i.e.
registered and licensed professionals (RLPs)

1.2 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 referred to as the “Commission”), and the Philippine Technological Council (PTC), whose
membership consisted of fourteen (14) accredited technological APOs at that time, initiated the preparation
of a document entitled “Standard Guidelines on Consultancy / Consulting Services”.

1.3 The said document which 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 could accelerate their contribution to national development.

1.4 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 projecting themselves as “consultants” even without the
adequate skills, training, and experience required for rendering competent services. This underscores the
need for utilizing qualified Filipino professionals in the comprehensive development of our country.

1.5 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).

1.6 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 Philippine “Standard
of Professional Practice (SPP) for Professional Architectural Consulting Services (PACS)” in the selection,
commissioning 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.

2. RATIONALE

2.1 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.

2.2 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.
2.3 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.

2.4 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
expansion of the country’s professional capability. For this reason, the displacement of FPCs by foreign
consultants is irrational.

2.5 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.

2.6 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 Filipino RLPs’ contributions to the country’s comprehensive development.

2.7 The professional competence of Filipino Professional Consultants (FPCs), specifically Professional
Consulting Architects (PCAs) is well established and adequate to meet the country’s requirements. In fact, in
many cases, foreign consultants depend largely on the expertise and information furnished by FPCs,
specially of PCAs

2.8 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.
No. 8293 known as the “Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines” and its IRR, R. A. No. 9184 known as
“Government Procurement Reform Act (GPRA) of 2003” and its IRR (latest as of 2009), or as defined by the
Code of 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.

3. OBJECTIVES

3.1 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;

3.2 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;

3.3 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;

3.4 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

3.5 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;

4. DECLARATION OF POLICY

4.1 All accredited professional organizations (APOs) are committed to abide by, advocate, and
steadfastly uphold the ideals enunciated under Section 14, Article XII of the 1987 Constitution of the
Philippines which states that, “The 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 by law xxx”. (emphases and underscoring
supplied)

4.2 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.

5. DEFINITION OF TERMS

5.1 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.

5.2 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 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;

5.3 Consulting Architect (FPCA), Filipino Professional

(see Filipino Professional Consulting Architect or FPCA)

5.4 Consultant, Foreign

(see Foreign Consultant or FC)

5.5 Consulting Architect (PCA), Professional

(see Professional Consulting Architect or PCA)

5.6 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
5.7 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.

5.8 Cost, Total Project (see Project Cost)

5.9 Cost, Salary (see Salary Cost)

5.10 Direct Costs or Reimbursable Expenses

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

5.10.1 living and travelling expenses of employees, partners, and principals when away from the home
office on business

5.10.2 identifiable communication expenses, such as long-distance telephone, telegraph, internet, short
messaging system (SMS), cable, express charge, postage, etc.;

5.10.3 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;

5.10.4 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;

5.10.5 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 Architect’s Guidelines.

5.11 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.

5.12 Foreign Consultant (FC) or Foreign Architect (FA)

refers to an individual, not a citizen of the Philippines, who:

5.12.1 satisfies the definition of a Professional Consulting Architect (PCA) as hereafter provided;

5.12.2 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;

5.12.3 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

5.12.4 is a registered and/or licensed professional architect in his own country of origin (and/or country
of residence/practice, as applicable).

5.13 Multiplier

refers to a factor which compensates the Professional Consulting Architect (PCA) for the following items:

5.13.1 overhead costs of the office;

5.13.2 fringe benefits and social charges;

5.13.3 fee for contingencies;

5.13.4 interest on capital reserves; and

5.13.5 profit

The “multiplier” varies according to the types of architectural consulting work, the organization and
experience of the Professional Consulting Architect (PCA) and the geographic area in which his office is
located.

5.14 Overhead refers to the following:

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

5.14.2 depreciation allowances or rental of furniture, equipment and instruments;

5.14.3 vehicle and travel-related expenses;

5.14.4 office supplies;

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

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

5.14.7 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;

5.14.8 business development expenses, including salaries of principals and salary costs of employees
so engaged; and

5.14.9 provision for loss of productive time of technical employees between assignments, and for time of
principals and employees on public interest assignments

5.15 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 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.
5.16 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;

5.17 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.

5.18 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.

5.19 Reimbursable Expenses (see Direct Costs)

5.20 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.

6. SCOPE OF PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTING SERVICES (PACS)

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:

6.1 program / project conceptualization and development;.

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

6.3 preparation of schematic/concept-level through preliminary plans, drawings, designs and technical
specifications;

6.4 teaching, lecturing, coaching, mentoring;

6.5 research and development (R&D);

6.6 documentation;

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

6.8 marketing and promotional studies;

6.9 land use and multi-sectoral development planning, development and management;

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

6.11 construction;

6.12 Project/ Construction Management and/or Administration;

6.13 post-construction evaluation

6.14 monitoring and evaluation;

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

6.16 Capital Investment Programming

7. QUALIFICATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING ARCHITECTS (PCAs)

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

7.1 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;

7.2 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;

7.3 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;

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

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

8. SELECTION OF PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING ARCHITECTS (PCAs)

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