PP2- REVIEWER STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP) ON PRE-

DESIGN SERVICES (Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266) SPP

1.1 The entire range of the Architect’s services are divided
into SEVEN (7) major services as follows : Document 201 (replacing the 1979 UAP Doc. 201
1) Pre-Design Services
2) Design Services 2. SCOPE OF PRE-DESIGN SERVICES
3) Specialized Allied Services The Pre- Design Services cover a broad line of architectural
4) Construction Services services ranging from initial problem identification to
5) Post Construction Services activities that would allow the Architect to initially
6) Comprehensive Architectural
conceptualize an array of architectural and allied solutions.
Services
7) Design-Build Services
1.2 Each of these SEVEN (7) major services can be 2.1 Consultation
contracted separately to the Architect depending upon the Client calls upon the Architect to give oral or written advice
desire and needs of the Client. and direction
2.2 Pre-Feasibility Studies
1.3 The terms and conditions for the delivery of the SEVEN preliminary studies involve the procurement, analysis and
(7) major services are stipulated in several UAP Documents. use of secondary information
2.3 Feasibility Studies
Detailed analysis of the project based on pre-feasibility
studies will determine the viability of a proposed
development.
2.4 Site Selection and Analysis
This entails the formulation of site criteria, assistance to the
Client in site evaluation as well as analysis to determine the
most appropriate site/s for a proposed project or building
program.
2.5 Site Utilization and Land-Use Studies
identification of a site’s development potentials through the
proper utilization of land.
2.6 Architectural Research
Architectural research entails the conduct of primary and
secondary researches and assembled facts used as basis for
conclusion.
2.7 Architectural Programming
This analytical problem-seeking process will lead to the
statement and identification of both horizontal and vertical
requirements in offering a solution.
2.8 Space Planning
adequate size and appropriate configuration.
done mainly through primary data.
2.9 Space Management Studies
functional set-up pinpoints linkages and interaction of
spaces.
2.10 Value Management
cost management
2.11 Design Brief Preparation
Architect states the project terms of reference (ToR)
2.12 Promotional Services
Projects may require promotional activities in order to
develop and generate financial support and acceptance
from governing agencies or from the general public.
3. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES
proposal for pre-design services, stating the following:
3.1.1 Scope of Work 4.3 Group 3
3.1.2 Manner of Payment Buildings of exceptional character and complexity of plan /
3.1.3 Owner’s Responsibilities design
3.1.4 Other Conditions of Services 4.4 Group 4
3.2 The Architect can render services in any of the following Residences (single-detached, single-attached or duplex;
ways: row-houses or shophouses), small apartment houses and
3.2.1 As an individual Architect he must have special training
townhouses
3.2.2 Architect’s Own Staff
4.5 Group 5 Monumental buildings and other facilities
working in a single firm to specialize
4.6 Group 6
3.2.3 By Association, Consultation or Networking
consultation between an Architect and a firm Projects where the plan / design and related Contract
4. METHOD OF COMPENSATION Documents are re-used for the repetitive construction of
Architect’s / architectural firm’s talents, skill, experience, similar buildings without amending the drawing and the
imagination specifications
4.1 Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses 4.7 Group 7 Housing Project involving the construction of
cost-based method of compensation several residential units on a single site with the use of one
4.2 Professional Fee Plus Expenses (1) set of plans / design, specifications and related
involving a series of Projects. documents
equitable fee. 4.8 Group 8
4.3 Lump Sum or Fixed Fee Projects involving extensive detail such as designs for built-
This method may be applied to government projects since
in components or elements, built-in equipment, special
they entail more paper work and time-consuming efforts.
fittings, screens, counters, architectural interiors (AI), and
4.4 Per Diem, Honorarium Plus Reimbursable Expenses
4.4.1 attending project-related meetings, conferences or development planning and/or design
trips; 4.9 Group 9
4.4.2 conducting ocular inspection of possible project sites; Alterations, renovations, rehabilitations, retrofit and
and expansion / additions to existing buildings belonging to
4.4.3 conferring with others regarding prospective Groups 1 to 5
investments or ventures and the like. 4.10 Group 10
4.5 Mixed Methods of Compensation The Architect is engaged to render opinion or give advice,
most appropriate and equitable method of compensation. clarifications or explanation on technical matters pertaining
SPP DOCUMENT 202 to architectural works.
1. INTRODUCTION 5. METHOD OF COMPENSATION
1.1 Applicability of this Document The Architect’s compensation is based on the Architect’s /
1.2 Regular Design Services of an Architect
architectural firm’s talents, skill, experience, imagination,
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
and on the type and level of professional services provided.
2.1 Project Definition Phase
definition of the requirements of the project 5.1 Percentage (%) of Project Construction Cost (PCC)
2.2 Schematic Design Phase 5.2 Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses
preparation of schematic design studies (SPP) ON SPECIALIZED ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES (Part of
2.3 Design Development Phase the IRR of R.A. No. 9266) SPP Document 203
Based on approved schematics and conceptual plans
2.4 Contract Document Phase 1.6 Design services needed within and outside the building
Based on the approved Design Development Documents, which fall under Specialized Architectural Services as listed
2.5 Bidding or Negotiation Phase under the pertinent provisions of R.A. No. 9266 and its 2004
2.6 Construction Phase IRR, include but are not limited to the following:
3. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES 1.6.1 Architectural Interiors (AI)
3.1 with a single contract between the Architect and Owner,
1.6.2 Acoustic Design
and sub-consultancy contracts between the Architect and
1.6.3 Architectural Lighting Layout and Design
the other professionals working with the Architect.
1.6.4 Site Development Planning (SDP)
3.2 with the Architect and the engineering and allied
professionals executing separate contracts with the Owner. 1.6.5 Site and Physical Planning Services (including Master
4. PROJECT CLASSIFICATION Development Planning, Subdivision Planning and Urban
degree of complexity Design)
4.1 Group 1 1.6.6 Comprehensive Development Planning
Buildings of the simplest utilization and character 1.6.7 Historic and Cultural Heritage Conservation and
4.2 Group 2 Planning
Buildings of moderate complexity of plan / design
 203.8 SECURITY EVALUATION AND PLANNING
1.6.8 Security Evaluation and Planning must be fully secured, kept safe, protected, assured,
1.6.9 Building Systems Design guaranteed and provided sufficient safeguards
1.6.10 Facilities Maintenance Support
203.9 BUILDING SYSTEMS DESIGN
1.6.11 Building Testing and Commissioning
The Architect in this area of practice engages in methods of
1.6.12 Building Environmental Certification
producing building components in a highly engineered,
1.6.13 Forensic Architecture
efficient and cost-effective manner, particularly for
1.6.14 Building Appraisal
residential and commercial applications.
1.6.15 Structural Conceptualization
203.10 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE SUPPORT
1.6.16 Preliminary Services
ensure the proper function and maintenance of the
1.6.17 Contract Documentation and Review
building/structure and site after final inspection.
1.6.18 Post-Design Services (including Construction
203.11 BUILDING TESTING AND COMMISSIONING
Management Services)
systematic process of ensuring that a building/structure’s
1.6.19 Dispute Avoidance and Resolution
array of systems is planned, designed, installed and tested
1.6.20 Architectural Research Methods
to perform
1.6.21 Special Building/ Facility Planning and Design
203.12 BUILDING ENVIRONMENT CERTIFICATION
1.6.22 Building Components
to evaluate the environmental performance of a building
1.6.23 Management of Architectural Practices
and to encourage market migration
203.1 ARCHITECTURAL INTERIOR (AI) SERVICES
203.13 FORENSIC ARCHITECTURE
involves the detailed planning and design of the indoor /
undertakes a scientific study on the built environment’s
enclosed areas of any proposed building / structure,
well-being, which allows the Architect
including retrofit, renovation, rehabilitation or expansion
work.
203.14 BUILDING APPRAISAL
203.2 ACOUSTIC DESIGN SERVICES
act or process of estimating value
Acoustic design services involves the detailed planning and
203.15 STRUCTURAL CONCEPTUALIZATION
design to control sound transmission for compatibility with
The Architect in this area of practice conceives, chooses and
the architectural design concept.
develops the type, disposition, arrangement and
203.3 ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING LAYOUT AND DESIGN
proportioning of the structural elements of an architectural
detailed planning and design of light transmission, timing
work, giving due considerations to safety, cost-
and control for compatibility with the architectural design
effectiveness, functionality and aesthetics.
concept.
203.16 PRELIMINARY SERVICES
203.4 SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANNING (SDP) SERVICES
The Consulting Architect in this area of practice must have
The space planning, architectural lay-outing and a specific
much more than the basic knowledge of Site Analysis, Space
building/ structure in relation with the existing natural
Planning and Management, Architectural Programming, and
and/or built environments have to be a well-coordinated
the other services under SPP Document 201.
effort so that both the building/ structure and the host
203.17 CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION AND REVIEW
environment shall act as one.
SERVICES
Architectural Support Services and Contract Document
203.5 SITE AND PHYSICAL PLANNING (INCLUDING MASTER
Review.
DEVELOPMENT PLANNING, SUBDIVISION PLANNING AND
203.18 POST-DESIGN SERVICES (INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION
URBAN DESIGN) SERVICES
SERVICES)
Physical planning refers to the orderly arrangement within a
, Post-Construction and the other services under SPP
piece of land or property on which vertical structures such as
Documents 204, 206 and 207.
buildings, monuments and the like, as well as horizontal
203.19 DISPUTE AVOIDANCE AND RESOLUTION
developments such as rights-of-way (ROWs), open spaces
various modes of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
and activity spaces are to be proposed.
203.20 ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH METHODS
203.6 COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLANNING (CDP)
Architectural Design Trends, Architectural Writing and
SERVICES
Architectural Photography.
Comprehensive Development Planning (CDP) Services are
203.21 SPECIAL BUILDING/ FACILITY PLANNING AND DESIGN
based on the concept of expanded physical planning services
203.22 BUILDING COMPONENTS
203.7 HISTORIC AND HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND
PLANNING 203.23 MANAGEMENT OF ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICES
conservation of historical heritage
STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP) ON FULLTIME 9.2 Regular Design Services (SPP Document 202)
SUPERVISION SERVICES (Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266) 9.2.1 Project Definition Phase
SPP Document 204-A 9.2.2 Schematic Design Phase
5. LIMITATION OF AUTHORITY 9.2.3 Design Development Phase
6. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY 9.2.4 Contract Documents Phase
7. QUALIFICATIONS 9.2.5 Bidding or Negotiation Phase
STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP) ON 9.2.6 Construction Phase
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES (Part of the IRR of 9.3 Specialized Architectural Services (SPP Document 203)
R.A. No. 9266) SPP Document 204-B See at 203
STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP) ON 9.4 Construction Services
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES (Part of the IRR 9.4.1 Fulltime Supervision Services (SPP Document 204-A)
of R.A. No. 9266) SPP Document 204-B 9.4.2 Construction Management Services (SPP Document
2. FUNCTIONS AND DESCRIPTION OF TASKS 204-B)
2.1 The responsibilities of the Construction Manager (CM) 9.5 Post-Construction Services (SPP Document 205)
include the functions of the Construction Supervision Group 9.5.1 Building and Facilities Administration
(CSG). (reference Doc. 204-A and Architect’s Guidelines) 9.5.2 Post-Construction Evaluation
2.1.1 Coordination and Supervision 10.PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PM)
2.1.2 Cost and Time Control involves management activities over and above the normal
2.1.3 Quality Control of Work and architectural and engineering (A&E) services
2.1.4 Keeping of Records 11.THE PROJECT MANAGER (PM)
STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP) ON POST- operates as a member of an Owner-Architect-Engineer-
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES (Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266) Contractor Team.
SPP Document 205 4.2 Scope of Services
8.1 Building and Facilities Administration 4.2.1 Pre-Construction Phase
8.1.1 Building Maintenance. 4.2.2 Construction Phase
2.1.2 Grounds and Landscaping Supervision.
2.1.3 Building Equipment Maintenance team consisting of professionals such as but not limited to:
2.1.3 Building Equipment Maintenance 12.2.1 Architects
2.2 Post-Construction Evaluation 12.2.2 Engineers
2.2.2 Upon the request of the Owner 12.2.3 Market Analysts
STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP) ON 12.2.4 Accountants
COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES (Part of the IRR 12.2.5 General Contractors
of R.A. No. 9266) SPP Document 206 12.2.6 Real Estate Consultants
1. INTRODUCTION 8.2 The concept of Comprehensive 12.2.7 Sociologists
Architectural Services crystallized through the years in 12.2.8 Planners
response to the demands of emerging complex building 12.2.9 Bankers
projects. 12.2.10 Lawyers
9. SCOPE OF COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES 2.1 Design-Build Services by Administration
9.1 Pre-Design Services (SPP Document 201) 2.1.1 Project Definition Phase
9.1.1 Consultation 2.1.2 Schematic Design Phase
9.1.2 Pre-Feasibility Studies 2.1.3 Design Development Phase
9.1.3 Feasibility Studies 2.1.4 Contract Document Phase
9.1.4 Site Selection and Analysis 2.1.5 Construction Phase
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
Spectrum
THE SPECTRUM OF THE ARCHITECT’S SERVICES

The spectrum of the Architect’s services extends over the

entire range of activities that proceed from the time the idea is
conceived, perfected, transformed into sets of space/ design
requirements, translated into structure through design, built,
used and become a permanent feature of the man-made
environment.

The Architect’s services consist of the necessary conferences,

deliberations, discussions, evaluations, investigations,
consultations, advice on matters affecting the scientific,
aesthetic and orderly coordination of all the processes of
safeguarding life, health, and property which enter into the
production of different levels and sophistication of man-made
structures and environment.

The Architect, in the process of translating abstract ideas into

meaningful concrete terms, produces documents in the form
of a data base report, an architectural program, a feasibility
study, a market study, an appraisal report, an impact analysis
report, a space-organizational setup report, a site planning
analysis and evaluation report, an operational
programming report, building programming and scheduling
report.

A complete and detailed documentation of construction or

erection drawings is prepared consisting of the architectural
plans, the structural plans, the electrical plans, the
plumbing/sanitary plans, the mechanical/air-conditioning
plans, the civil work plans, the technical specifications, and
the other bid documents.

Aside from these, the Architect can prepare the post

construction management documents, the operating manual,
the maintenance manual, and other forms of written and
graphical documentations necessary for the effective and
efficient functioning of the man-made structures
and environment.

An appreciation of this scope of services of the Architect will

bring into focus the crucial role that the Architect assumes in
the realization of abstract ideas into tangible and meaningful
terms. Between abstract ideas and the physical world, stands
the Architect.