STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP)

ON SPECIALIZED ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

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

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Time and technology have evolved to a level where specialized architectural
services are needed to complete, complement or supplement the necessary
work for the totality of a project.

1.2 Apart from the legal definition/s supplied under R.A. No. 9266, Architecture
may also be defined as the blending of aesthetics, functions, space, materials
and its environment resulting from the application of various technologies and
skills in different fields.

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

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

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

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

1.6.1 Architectural Interiors (AI)

1.6.2 Acoustic Design

1.6.3 Architectural Lighting Layout and Design

1.6.4 Site Development Planning (SDP)

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

1.6.6 Comprehensive Development Planning

1.6.7 Historic and Cultural Heritage Conservation and Planning

1.6.8 Security Evaluation and Planning

1.6.9 Building Systems Design

1.6.10 Facilities Maintenance Support

1.6.11 Building Testing and Commissioning

1.6.12 Building Environmental Certification

1.6.13 Forensic Architecture

1.6.14 Building Appraisal

1.6.15 Structural Conceptualization

1.6.16 Preliminary Services

1.6.17 Contract Documentation and Review

1.6.18 Post-Design Services (including Construction Management

Services)

1.6.19 Dispute Avoidance and Resolution

1.6.20 Architectural Research Methods

1.6.21 Special Building/ Facility Planning and Design

1.6.22 Building Components

1.6.23 Management of Architectural Practices

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

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

203.1 ARCHITECTURAL INTERIOR (AI) SERVICES

1. INTRODUCTION

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

1.2 Depending on the complexity of the Project, the Architect undertaking

professional AI services must be sufficiently experienced in the planning,
design and detailing of AI elements.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

2.1 In the design of a building, the Architect works on a development concept. To

realize this, the Architect develops the design by determining the size and
interrelationship of interior spaces, laying out the furniture, movables,
equipment, built-ins and fixtures to support the required activities, thus
making both the exterior and interior spaces contribute to the total concept.

2.2 The Architect plans and designs the architectural interiors (AI) of buildings
such that they contribute to the physical, visual, intellectual and emotional
comforts of the intended end-users.

2.3 As such a specialist, the Architect:

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

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

2.3.3 Assists the Client in conducting bids or negotiations with General

Contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers of building materials,
furniture, equipment, fixtures, etc.

2.3.4 Checks and approves samples of materials and shop drawings of AI

components.

2.3.5 Reviews and approves billings of AI components.

2.3.6 Conducts final inspection and approves installed AI components and

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.

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

4.3 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

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 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.

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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.

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 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.

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 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.

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203.5 SITE AND PHYSICAL PLANNING (INCLUDING MASTER
DEVELOPMENT PLANNING, SUBDIVISION PLANNING AND
URBAN DESIGN) SERVICES
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Physical planning refers to the orderly arrangement within a piece of land or
property on which vertical structures such as buildings, monuments and the
like, as well as horizontal developments such as rights-of-way (ROWs), open
spaces and activity spaces are to be proposed.

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

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

1.4 If the Architect is commissioned to do physical plans for specific site, he has
to go beyond the study of human behavior and activities and must undertake
an in-depth study of 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.

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 2.3 The Architect undertakes the site planning of a project that requires a
composite arrangement of several buildings/ structures and their requisite
amenities, facilities, services and utilities within a natural or built setting.

2.4 Should other services be required by the project, such as environmental

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

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

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

2.6.1 Confers with the Owner/ Client on project requirements, secures

sufficient primary and secondary data to generate reliable projections
and analyses which are to be used as basis for the preparation of
physical plans/designs.

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

2.6.3 Prepares framework and conceptual master development plans

(FRDPs and CMDPs) and report/s from relevant information gathered
by other disciplines.

2.6.4 Prepares Preliminary up to Detailed Master Development Plans

(PMDPs/ DMDPs) showing the physical layout/distribution of areas,
road network/s, vehicular and pedestrian movement/ access systems,
legal easements, basic utility layouts/ corridors, landscape layouts, lot
pad elevations, lot primacy matrices, deed of restrictions (DoR),
development standards and guidelines (DSG), lot counts and typology,
land use tabulations, building footprints, roof-prints, basement level-

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 prints, view corridors, building cast shadow projections and/or reflected
light/heat projections from buildings, etc., and presents the same to the
Owner/Client, the Government and at public consultations as needed.

2.6.5 Prepares the SPPCC for the total physical development.

2.6.6 Undertakes modifications, revisions and changes as may be required

by the Owner/ Client and the project within the engagement period.

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

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

2.6.9 Prepares Project Cost Estimates (PCE) based on current cost

parameters.

1. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

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

1.1 Working in a dual capacity as Architect-of-record and as Consulting Architect

for site and physical planning services.

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

2. MANNER OF COMPENSATION

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

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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.

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1. SCOPE OF SERVICES

1.1 If the Architect (an RLA) is separately qualified and suitably experienced as
an Environmental Planner, the range of all services offered by the Architect
from data base gathering, to the preparation of environmental impact
assessments/statements (EIA/S), up to the formulation of the Comprehensive
Development Plan (CDP), may include the following components:

1.1.1 Physical Component - land use and the changes which occur within
the physical environment (within the space where such activities take
place), represented mainly by the MDP.

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

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

1.1.4 Transport Component - road and transit networks, land-sea-air

linkages, the movement of people and goods from one place to
another.

1.1.5 Legal and Administrative Component - the relationship of adopted

development proposals and policies to existing laws.

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

1.3 When the Consulting Architect is commissioned to do a Comprehensive

Development Planning effort, he performs the following:

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

1.3.2 Undertakes environmental analysis, demographic analysis and

feasibility studies;

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

1.3.4 Prepares the conceptual development plans, policies, implementing

strategies to arrive at the desired comprehensive and/or master
planning solution/s.

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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.

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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

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 manner, and finally provide recommendations to the Owner/ Client. The forensic
study may include:

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

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

203.14 BUILDING APPRAISAL

Appraisal is defined as an act or process of estimating value. The Consulting

Architect in this area of practice places value on the building/ structure condition and
defects, and on its repair and maintenance, including the required improvements.

203.15 STRUCTURAL CONCEPTUALIZATION

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

203.16 PRELIMINARY SERVICES

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

203.17 CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION AND REVIEW SERVICES

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

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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,

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 Building Envelopes including cladding and roofing systems, Architectural
Fenestrations and Architectural Hardware, Fixtures and Fittings.

203.23 MANAGEMENT OF ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICES

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

General Notes:
METHOD OF COMPENSATION FOR SPECIALIZED ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

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

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

1. INTRODUCTION

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

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

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

1.1.3 The Contractor who performs the construction work;

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

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

responsible and liable for the construction supervision of the project.

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

1.4 The Construction Supervision Group (CSG) is normally recommended by the

Architect based on their performance, and hired by the Owner. They are
answerable to both the Owner and Architect.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

2.1 Quality Control

2.2 Evaluation of Construction Work

2.3 Preparation of Daily Inspection Reports

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 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.

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

Other items such as cost of transportation, living and housing allowances of

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

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 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:

7.18.1 attending project-related meetings, conferences or trips;

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

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

4.6 Mixed Methods of Compensation

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

5. LIMITATION OF AUTHORITY

5.1 The Construction Supervision Group (CSG), which may be a qualified

architectural firm, or which the Architect is only part of, shall not assume the
responsibility of the Contractor’s project superintendent.

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

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6. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY

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

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

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

7. QUALIFICATIONS

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

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

7.2 Extensive experience in design and building construction and must be very
knowledgeable in building materials and construction detailing.

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

1. INTRODUCTION

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

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

1.2 The Construction Manager (CM) could either be:

1.2.1 a member of the staff of the Owner,

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

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

2. FUNCTIONS AND DESCRIPTION OF TASKS

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

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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
Since construction management is not part of the regular services of the Architect,
the services rendered by the Architect as a Construction Manager (CM) shall be
separately compensated.

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

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

8. SCOPE OF SERVICES

8.1 Building and Facilities Administration

8.1.1 Building Maintenance. The Architect shall:

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

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

c. Monitor security services, and

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

b. Bill the tenants for rentals and utilities (electricity, water, telephone,
cable, gas and other/ related dues)
2.2 Post-Construction Evaluation
2.2.2 Upon the request of the Owner, the Architect shall:
a. evaluate the initial design program vs. the actual use of the facility;
b. determine the effectiveness of the various building systems and the
materials systems in use;
c. assist the proper third parties in evaluating the functional
effectiveness of the design and construction process undertaken,
and
d. study, research, and give solutions to any discovered/ emerging/
evolving defects and failures such as shrinkage, water seepage
and other problems in the building. This is referred to as “forensic
investigation” of the building’s systems (Reference Doc 203).

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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.

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(Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266)
SPP Document 205
(replacing the 1979 UAP Doc. 205)

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

8. SCOPE OF SERVICES

8.1 Building and Facilities Administration

8.1.1 Building Maintenance. The Architect shall:

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

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

c. Monitor security services, and

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

b. Bill the tenants for rentals and utilities (electricity, water, telephone,
cable, gas and other/ related dues)
2.2 Post-Construction Evaluation
2.2.2 Upon the request of the Owner, the Architect shall:
a. evaluate the initial design program vs. the actual use of the facility;
b. determine the effectiveness of the various building systems and the
materials systems in use;
c. assist the proper third parties in evaluating the functional
effectiveness of the design and construction process undertaken,
and
d. study, research, and give solutions to any discovered/ emerging/
evolving defects and failures such as shrinkage, water seepage
and other problems in the building. This is referred to as “forensic
investigation” of the building’s systems (Reference Doc 203).

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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.

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

1. INTRODUCTION

8.2 The concept of Comprehensive Architectural Services crystallized through the

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

8.3 Comprehensive Architectural Services refers to the range of professional

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

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

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

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

9. SCOPE OF COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

9.1 Pre-Design Services (SPP Document 201)

9.1.1 Consultation

9.1.2 Pre-Feasibility Studies

9.1.3 Feasibility Studies

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 9.1.4 Site Selection and Analysis

9.1.5 Site Utilization and Land-Use Studies

9.1.6 Architectural Research

9.1.7 Architectural Programming

9.1.8 Space Planning

9.1.9 Space Management Studies

9.1.10 Value Management

9.1.11 Design Brief Preparation

9.1.12 Promotional Services

9.2 Regular Design Services (SPP Document 202)

9.2.1 Project Definition Phase

9.2.2 Schematic Design Phase

9.2.3 Design Development Phase

9.2.4 Contract Documents Phase

9.2.5 Bidding or Negotiation Phase

9.2.6 Construction Phase

9.3 Specialized Architectural Services (SPP Document 203)

9.3.1 Architectural Interiors (AI)

9.3.2 Acoustic Design

9.3.3 Architectural Lighting Layout and Design

9.3.4 Site Development Planning (SDP)

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

9.3.6 Comprehensive Development Planning (CDP)

9.3.7 Historic and Cultural Heritage Conservation and Planning

9.3.8 Security Evaluation and Planning

9.3.9 Building Systems Design

9.3.10 Facilities Maintenance Support

9.3.11 Building Testing and Commissioning

9.3.12 Building Environmental Certification

9.3.13 Forensic Architecture

9.3.14 Building Appraisal

9.3.15 Preliminary Services

9.3.16 Contract Documentation and Review

9.3.17 Post-Design Services (including Construction Management

Services)

9.3.18 Dispute Avoidance and Resolution

9.3.19 Architectural Research Methods

9.3.20 Special Building/ Facility Planning and Design

9.3.21 Building Components

9.3.22 Management of Architectural Practices

9.4 Construction Services

9.4.1 Fulltime Supervision Services (SPP Document 204-A)

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9.5 Post-Construction Services (SPP Document 205)

9.5.1 Building and Facilities Administration

9.5.2 Post-Construction Evaluation

10. PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PM)

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

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

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

11. THE PROJECT MANAGER (PM)

11.1 The Project Manager (PM, whether individual or firm) operates as a

member of an Owner-Architect-Engineer-Contractor Team. In the Team
Approach, each member of the team will have precedence in his own field of
operations or expertise. In accordance with this principle:

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

4.1.2 The Engineers will be responsible for their respective engineering

plans.

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

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

4.1.5 The Project Manager (PM)’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.

4.2 Scope of Services

4.2.1 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.

4.2.2 Construction Phase

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

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

12. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

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

12.2 To perform the variety of services indicated under the Comprehensive

Architectural Services, the Architect must make full use of his own capability
as well as of services offered by other professionals. He may expand his staff
by hiring the experts needed, or he may form a team consisting of
professionals such as but not limited to:

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12.2.2 Engineers

12.2.3 Market Analysts

12.2.4 Accountants

12.2.5 General Contractors

12.2.6 Real Estate Consultants

12.2.7 Sociologists

12.2.8 Planners

12.2.9 Bankers

12.2.10 Lawyers

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

13. METHOD OF COMPENSATION

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

described in the Architect’s Guidelines.

13.2 If the Architect as Project Manager (PM) performs regular design services for
the same project, he shall be compensated separately for these services as
stipulated in SPP Document 202.

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