Manual Sf Professional Practice jor Crozl EngineersOF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE FOR CIVIL ENGINEERS copyRicHt | Fogstration No. A-2008-254 Fobruary te, 2008 By PICE | Al Rights Reserved 1s ook any port hereof mat athe repro iy for tit Ite wtp oe Pabaher ‘THE PHILIPPINE INSTITUTE OF CIVIL ENGINEERS, INC. serao, onietne A. cet ai‘THE PHILIPPINE INSTITUTE OF CIVIL ENGINEERS ns, a your fei engines most belonging to he gov seo arzavon of el engineers nt Pmipines. tne Pippin aay I) By 183, hor ou ot egos mesyengapnd ih i.e PhippneAaboton uf Ci Engream (PACE) The Maat grianons wor aca on hs vata estates cf Seco on a went nian wn ty et ody PACE eove olor ware xed io meg te wo Iiger of PSOE” and PACE war fread in te 1093" BCE wae Worth» Pipi Soarins and Crohanga Conmion on Besenter Tul 18.18, tha Profestonel Roglton Germinal a 07 to PIE a th ony cage ene eclCngnces the “To spall eso ethers of pat fein of PCE ena PRC jf tha very Wt onancaton ofc orgies, the PIE Retna Doar endiiad ¢ fereigh enemch or te Taper: Hones fhe i so basa on valle ocd PCE aco he decunfed ate ot ed elaatvarc bo fgaeaton of Cul Enger and us T63 a e Jono oud of PACE endo 17 te year lhe PSCE PACE EC rogtaton of PICEA Past roids of BCE and PACE er now spt proians PCE ran sansa Fn ‘rhea Wein nut ranwmyay sas rote rmusreres PLP STTUTE FL eNIMEERS Dede Hoel enon att 007 Plea Roatan Commi ‘TABLE OF CONTENTS ‘Te PHILIPPINE INSTITUTE OF CIVIL ENGINEERS -ACE (0TH WANUAL OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE FOR CWIL ENGINEERS. FOREWORDS. {CE OFFICERS AND BOARO OF DIRECTORS 200%,2003 2006, 82007, ‘cove oF ErHICs SECTION. THE PRACTICE OF CIVIL ENGINEERING ‘Th Genaal 12 Prefetsional Responsbiiy 1.3 Ghent cl Ensineer Reaorsins “IS Obligations of he Cit Engineer 132 Obligate of he chert 133 bit of Cul Engin nd tha Cn 134. Suspension or Termination of Sercces 4138 Sotlomenter Dsptes 4128, Ouneraiy of Dal, Designs and Gaoumenis 14 Si enainesrng Seeos 14 Seecaaaton n Gt Engineering 118 Satecton ota Col Engineer 18Employment| 119 0esgn Compaiion $30 Gomingoray Bet of gloyran {41 Pretetona race of Foran Cl Eine SECTION2 CLASSIFICATION OF ENGINEERING SERVICES Zi cael 2 Canaisne Reienh issigatons and opore 221 "tera and easly iexigabne ard Reports 222 Paring Sudes 224 ‘Asutanecin panos ter 225 Matas Engnesrng and eeipmert 32 best Peroul Sembee 4227 Research and Development 238 Specel Seen 2.8 Dango Setoes or Conaucion Poca Da Shay ard Report Pace 232 Prennary Desig Pace 383 Falbongs PeServices for Conlon Projet rg Suppor Soreces ie Secs rvs ot Epes 1). THE SELECTION OF THE CIVIL ENGINEER ‘anes! Basis fr Siocon 14 Glen's Soleeion Commitee ‘Qusltatene-Daeed Gelscton (a9) Procedure Belton Procote forse of Eon Convaie Being Two-tmiops Sai CHARGING FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES 4 Genera Sale Goat Tee Muir Ps Grek Non Slay Exponce our Bong Rte Per ern 15 Coot Ph Fixed Fes 8 Fixed Poe 7 Percentage of Corsiuction Cost 48 Schade ot iim Basie Fees eTION TOTAL PRosECT Cost 1 Several 52 Protesonal Enginerng Cais 53 Consructon Cox! 4 Logo) Land. Acmain Sang and Finacial Coss 58 Contngency Alowance 6 Sarma pices 4, An Act 9 Regulate he Pract of Cl Engnearig inthe Phines slam he Now Oui Cada on Obtgatons and Conacs, le Ac No. B18, Act Proving fo fw Modemation Standardization In Relaten ofthe Procurement Aste the Covenants cone noes P Dotument £02, norm Generel Condon of Conroe or Pavate rion (2004 Revised Eaton) indamental Cantons of Ethics adopted from the ASCE. Th Section on the Practice of Civil Engineering discusses such ‘88 professional responsibilty, cientengineer relations election of a consulting civl engineer. — Classification neering Service in Section 2 discusses in detail the varoly 8 provided by civil engineers, including feaeiblty stud tigations, appraisals and valuations, preliminary debigh isttuction and operation. Section 3 provides guidance on I clion of an engineer. Itdlscusses several selection procedures vallable. The next section covers the different methods of chavging) or civil engineering services such as hourly billng rate or fixed price. The fith and last section dscusses the total project cost ‘which includes such items as legal and administrative costs, and ‘some contingency allowance, Jinpottant documents are appended forthe guidance of the users of this Manual. These are + RA 544, An Act to Regulate the Practice of Civil Engineering. in the Philippines + Extracts ffom the New Civil Code on Obligations and: Contracts+ Implementing Rules and Regulations on the: Cenetling Berces for Goverment Proj, P.D. 1604 and its Implomenting Rules and Reg ed (Note ected nthe 2 Eaton) “cIAP Document 102, Uniform General Conditions of Contract for Private Construction ‘Manval contains rules and procedures that have the force of "and should be followed by the civil engineer and his client ‘other provisions are intended as references only anc! may 10 be modified for specitic and specialized applications. Committee on Manual of Professional Practice for Chil Eten H. Sison esearch and Manuscript Preparation Emesto 8, de Castro, Ph.D. Primitivo G, Cal, Ph.D. Roberto P, Bernardo Mariano E, Rane, i nibutors Peter N. Aventajado Eustaquio T. Coronel, Jr Rafael F, Erle ‘Antonio A. Januloas Emilio M. Morales Rolando G. Roque ee Primitivo C. Cal, Ph.D. ] yas RANER, I sheun-RASoMAN, PP Exbfiee BiodorFOREWORD forthe 1" alton (20 Tnattute of Civ Engineers has. prep “oon, and stand practoes igcuments. The more important decuments induce FA S44, the (of Gil Crancerg, tha. Cul Code which contains cortradiual ris gatos, LOl 4 on the Procurement of Gorsuting Services and CIAP ‘02’ seting Urntorn General Condtons of Contra for Prvale {nd PD 1504 which prescibas poles, guelnes, tues ere i for government infasrasre. conacte. These. are! altar }documents are put der one cover trough this Mara rang fo the presence of fren cl {'Srgneang fe Phones a behalf ofthe Intute. let me express our gratitude to the 2001 PIE | Board of Directors and the Committee on Manual ct Professional fo Ce Ean fers ar rk oe eaten coring aut wah ICE, Manual. “Acknowledgment also goes to the various PICE. Charters, kultly tho Mans Onertal Cagayan ce Dro Chaplar who procs the Manual for hee support and repration. aly, our grattuce also goes the PICE National Secretariat for puting gether es Maal, ton. Sion Nant Pret, Rope. Lonbos, ra, Costucn anagean an Engi Dn Eni Wifes Car. Geobetnes Engesrg Dvn Print C Ca PAD. Char, Tensei Engng Dison rosa & 6 Cast, Ph, Char Sal Enea cn Robins 6. Roquo Gh, Nae Engng unFOREWORD for the 2" Edition for the 3" Edition (2005) lanual of Professional Practice for Cit Enginoers pin Insitute of Civl Engineers, In, alter the ly ofthe Philippines issued the 2" Revised land for the Other Purposes, olnenvise krkown 5 Documents 102 otharwise known as the Uniform Int Procurement Reform Act” ‘of Contras for Private Construction, the following Implementing Rules and Regulations have been MOCAMAD M. RAKLIN, SR, Procurement of Consulting Services for Government Projets RICE Nara reste "PD 1804 (as amended) 2 MANUEL MBONOAN PICE National Preset 2002-2003 12005 PIGE National Off 2003 PICE National Ofcors and Board of Doctors i SBhiitow BygEMon mon Ett rm resiygrqraowe HOE Bevan, Beeen ss Garena 9) «tieFOREWORD for the 3" Ealition, 2% Pri ‘8° edtion of the Manual of Professional Pr a bang rented and raneed by Piping ‘contents are totaly the same 8s the. wal of Profesional Prac for Cl Encnaes new beng Some universiies, coleges, schools offering the. cl knowledge and skil for the enhancement of ‘course in the Phifppines. fare and the environment; ‘honest and impartial and serving with fidelity the ‘JUANITO P. ABERGAS their employersiemployoes and cients, ICE National Prestdent 2007 ng to Increase the competence and prestige of the civil yeering profession; end porting the professional and technicel societies of their 2007 PICE National Officers and Board of Directors iplines. ntal Canons: = saan mpaaos guetas a BERR | nines shal hold parent the say, heathy ar SERTESUN Ao tt fare of the public and shall stive to comply with the i a BBs of susaatte evelopment nthe perrrance of yoE,v omer ‘ARES oT ir duties, _ ‘pmo. capa, Chas Sepa ene Teme rea iaes il Engineers shall perform services only in areas of their eset, elec petence. fowut0 eon itive ere LAN fomontenen cn Naershite iI Engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective i i truthful manner. yr" Bont vil Engineers shall actin professional mates for each Rae"* Feber cme ployer or client as faithful agents or trustees, and shall avoid Mics of interest|ginoeFs shall act in such a manner as ‘the honor, integrity, and dignity ofthe evil engine Hon. | Engineers shall continue their professional development hout their careers, and shall provide opportunites for the sional development of those cil engineers under their vision. WVIDELINES TO PRACTICE THE FUNDAMENTAL CANONS OF ETHICS ie Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, ‘ofthe public and shall strive to comply with the nable development in the performance of their es. {Engineers shall recognize that the lives, safely, health Hfare of the general public are dependent upon neering judgments, decisions and practices, raid into structures, machines, products, processes Wovices. il Engineers shall approve or seal only those design ments, reviewed or prepared by them, which are mined to be safe for public health and welfare in jformity with accepted engineering standards. vil Engineers whose professional judgment is overruled Under circumstances where the safely, health and welfare of the public are endangered, or the principles of sustainable Hdovelopment ignored, shall inform their cients or employers bf the possible consequences | Civil Engineers who have knowedge or reason to beliove that another person or firm may be in violation of any ofthe: provisions of Ganon 1 shal present such information tothe | proper authority in writing and shall cooperate with the proper authoriy in furmishing such further information or fssistance as may be required. Civil Engineers should seek opportunities to be of constructive service in civic affaits and work for the advancement of the safely, health and well-being of their ‘communities, and the protection of the environment through the practice of sustainable development,GWvil Engineers should be commitied to the fenvironment by adherence to the principies of sustainable evelopment so as to enhance the qualty of IM@ of the general publi. 2, Civil Engineers shall perform services only in areas of their competence. Givil Engineers. shall undertake to perform engineering assignments only when qualfied by education or ‘experience in the technical field of engineering involved, Givi Engineets may accept an assignment requiing ‘education or experience outside of their own fields of ‘competence, provided their services are resvcted to those Phases of the projec in which they are qualified. AN other Phases of auch project shall be performed by qualified associates, consultants, or employees, "@ Civil Engineers shall not affix their signatures or seals to ‘any chil engineering plan or docurnent dealing with subject matier in which they lack competence by virtue of education of experiance or fo any such plan or document hot reviewed or prepared under their supervision and control ‘d Civil Engineers shall not use The Specialty Engineering Tile such as Structural Engineer, Transportation Engineer, Water Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Construction Engineer, ete, without the PICE Specialist Accreditation INON 3. Civil Engineers shall ssuo public statements only in an objective and truthful manner. Civil Engineers should endeavor to extend the public knowledge of chil engineering and sustainable ‘development, and shail not participate in the dissemination Of unliue, unfair or exaggerated statements regarding chil ‘engineering. Givi Engineers shall be objective and truthful in professional reports, statements, or testimony, They shall Include all relevant and pertinent information in. such Feports, statements, or tostimony, > Civil Engineers, when serving as expert witnesses, shall ‘express civil engineering opinion only when itis founded upon adequate knowledge of the facts, upon a background ‘of technical competence, and upon honest conviction Civil Engineers shall issue no statements, eriicisms, or arguments on civil engineering matters which are inspired OF paid for by interested parties, unless they indicate on ‘whose behalf the staternents are made, ivil Engineers shall be dignified and modest in explaining their work and ment, and will avoid any act tending to promote the'r own intorasts at the expense of the intearity, honor and dignity ofthe evil engineering profession ander related professions, INON 4, Civil Engineers shall act in professional matters for ‘each employer or client as faithful agents or tustees, and shall avoid confcts of interest. Civil Enginoors shall avoid all known or potential conficts| cf interest with their employers or clients and. shall promptly inform their employers or clients of any business association, interests, o circumstances which could influence their judgment or the quality cf their services, . Civil Engineers shall not accept compensation from morethan one party for services on the sama for ervices pertaining to the same proj lreumstances are fully disclosed to and agreed to, by all Interested projects. © Chil Engineers shall not solicit or accopt gratuites, directly Dr indirectly, from contractors, their agents, or other parties dealing with their clients or employers in ‘connection with ‘Work for which they are responsibie, . Civil Engineers in public services as members, advisors of ‘employees of a governmental body or department shall nt patioipate in consideration or actions with respect to Sorvies solicited or provided by them or their organization Inprivate or public engineering practice , Gil Engineers shall advise their employers or cllents when, as a result of their studies, they balieve a project wil Not be successful. 1, Civil Engineers shall not use confidential information coming to them in the course of thelr assignments as a means of making personal profit if such action is adverse to the interests of their cients, employers othe public 9, Civil Engineers shall not accept professional employment outside of their regular work or interest without the knowiadge of thelr empioyers. JON 5, Chil Engineers shall build their professional reputation fn the merit of their services and shall not compete Lnfairy with others, , Civil Engineers shall not give, solicit or receive either direcly oF indirectly, any political contribution, gratuity oF ‘unlawful consideration in order fo secure work, exclusive of ‘Aacuting salaried positions through employment agencies. hoUld negotiate contracts for professional iy and on the basis of demonstrated ‘Sompetence and qualifications for the Wype of professional Service required Civ Engineers may request; propose or accept ‘professional commissions on a contingent basis only under Circumstances in which their professional judgments would Not be compromised, Civil Engineers shall not falsity or permit misrepresentation fof their academic or professional qualifications or experience, Givi Enginoors shall give proper credit for engineeting ‘work to those to whom credit is due, and shall recognize the propristary interests of others. "Whonever possible, they shall namo the person or persons who may be responsible for designs, inventions, writings or other ‘accomplishments, Civil Engineers may advertise professional services in a ‘way that does not contain misleading language or is in any coher manner derogatory to the dignity of the profession Examples of permissible advertising are as follows; (1) Professional cards In recognized, _lgified Publications, and listings in rosters oF directories published by responsible organizations, provided that the cards or listings are consistent in size and content ‘and are in a section of the publication regularly devoted to such professional cards,facilities, personnel and capacity tn @) Brochures which factual providing they are not misleading vath respect to the fengineets participation in projects described. @) isplay advertising in recognized dignified business ‘and professional publications, providing tt is factual ‘and is not misleading with respect to the engineer's ‘extent of participation In projects deserved, (4) A statement of the engineers’ names or the name of the firm and statement of the type of service posted ‘on projects for which they render services, (8) Preparation or authorization of descriptive articles for the lay or technical press, which are factual and dignified, Such articles shall not imply anything more than direct participation inthe project described: (6) Permission by engineers for their names to be used in commercial advertisements, such as may be published by contractors, materials suppliers, eto, ‘only by means of a modest, dignified notation ‘acknowledging the engineers’ participation in. the project described. Such permission shall not include public endorsement of proprietary products. Chil Engineers shall not maliciously or falsely, directly oF Indirectly, injure the professional reputation, prospects, practice or employment of another engineer oF indiscriminately erticize another's work, Civil Engineers shall not use equipment, supplies, laboratory or office facilities of their employers to carry on outside private practice without the consent of their ‘employers. Givi Engineers shall actin such a manner as to uphold ‘and enhance the honor, intognty, and dignity of the ‘vl engineering profession, [Engineers shal not knowin ac na manner vich be derogatory to the honce, integrity, or dignity of the IL engineering profession or knowingly engage in ness or professional practices of a fraudulent, ishonest or unethical nature. % Civil Engineers shall continue their professional development throughout their careers, and shal provide opportunities for the professional development of those Civ Engineers under their supervision Givi Engineers should keep current in their specialty fields by engaging in professional practice, participating in ontinuing education courses, reading’ in the technical lterature, and attending professional meetings and nina | Givi Engineers should encourage their engineering ‘employees to become registered al the earliest posable date. Civil Engineers should encourage engineering employees {o attend and present papers at professional and technical ee hoe Civil Engineers. shall uphold the principle of mutually satisfying relaonships between employers and employees with respect to terms of employment inclucing professional ‘grade descriptions, salary ranges, and fringe benefits1868 the procurement of civil engineering @ ually project. Qualty by definition is one meeting both the expectations of the client or WJ tho requirements of the project. It requires Hedicaton, effor, adequate time fer investigation, id innovation, fair compensation, and appropriate Fesponsibilty. It cannot be achieved only by effort at OF end of a project. These efforts must be conscious, And consistent throughout all phases ofa project ulls from team effort and is measured by the degree of ff all parties involved. This manual Is dedicated 10 oth the understanding and qually of the practice of eoring Jopment of this manual is predicated on the basis that Civil Ing services are accomplished ina mannet meeting the ff care ofthe profession of Civ Engineering jOFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY lard of practice is for Civil Engineers to be given ity for studying, conceiving, designing, observing lon, and assisting in the programming for operating end ing engineering works, Other services that are unforeseen may be required of the Civil Engineer during the evolution ofpo) The Heat at, vetoing ant ones in faciity, and the uitmate faciity cost, all jerable extent on how well memvers of the project team full professional and contractual responsilities, The Civil jeer, therefore, has obligations as trustee to the pubic interest I Gs fathYUl to the privato intorests of clients. Successfully ling these responsibilties require candor mutual trust, and jive communication and understanding between the Civil fAgineer and the client. Only in this way can a professional lationship be established and a successful project implemented, I Engineers shall conduct themselves in a highly Professional lanner and Serve as Faithful Trustees or agents of their client or ‘employers. lv Engineers are therefore bound by the Fundamental Canons of les contained in this manual. Gare and protection of the environment is paramount in the Cv Engineer's work engagement. Civil Engineers must always strive to meintain the highest standard fof Ethical Professional Practice in their dealing with Client ‘employers, employees, competitors and the communty. 43 CLIENT-CIVIL ENGINEER RELATIONSHIPS Many engineering works are conceived, designed, and constructed hiough the efforts of Civ Engineers ‘employed in governmental lagencies or in industry. Other engineering projects come to fruton Ihiough the efforts of civil engineering fms engaged for a specific foject oF program by public agencies or private clients. Many bic and private ents, of necessity rely on Civil Engineers as heir employees, Independent civil engineering fms are also relied lupon to accomplish projects which require special expertise beyond he normal capabiities of the client More recently clients have uliizing new concepts, such as program management anc v-uild,to implement projects. ‘and explanation of proper relationships between Civ FB and their public and private clionts are important fof this manual, These are discussed below (See Annex. ‘Bample Contracts of Services) | OBLIGATIONS OF THE CIVIL ENGINEER Obligations ofthe Civil Engineer include: ‘The Civil Engineer shall perform Scope of the Services as Stated in SECTION 2 | The Civil Enginosr shall exerciso reasonable skill, care and igence in the performance of his obligation. |. The Civil Engineer shall act independently and, as required by the contract, perionm with the necessary skills and professional judgement, when required to eerily, decde of ‘exercise discretion between the Client and 2 Third party with ‘whom the Client nas a contrac The Civil Engineer is authorized to act as the Client's faithful ‘agent when required but only as implied in SECTION 2 or Implied in the contract adopted for the Project. When aware of any matters which will change or has changed the scope of the services, the Civil Engineer shal give written notice to the Client containing particulars of the change. For Specified Staged Services, the Cl Engineer shall not inllate or proceed with any subsequent stage of the Services without the approval ofthe ClintA 7. When required, the Givil Engineer shal direct and Cooperate with all other professionals and integrate their work where fapplicable into that being undertaken by the Civi Engineer land othor professionals, but shall not be professionally lable for their work The Civ Engineer may recommend specialist suppliers andlor contractors to design and execute certain pars of the Works, in which case the Civil Engineer shal co-ordinate the sign of such part or parts with the overall design of the Works but he shall be relioved of all responsibilty for the design, manufacture, installation and performance of any such part or parts of the Works. The Civil Engineer shall not bbe llable for acts of negligence, default or omission by such person or persons. 8. The Cull Enginoer shall noty the Client of any interest the Civil Enginest has which may significantly conflict wih the Intorests of the Client under thelr Contract. 1.3.2. OBLIGATIONS OF THE CLIENT ‘The Client has the following obligations. 4, The Client shall pay the Cill Engineer for his Services, the amount of fees and expenses set out in or determined in their Agreement 2. The Client shall provide the Cll Engineer within reasonable. time (that does not rosult in delay to the provision of the Services), all information required by the Civil Engineer in the perfoimance of his services and a decision in wring on all matters propery referted to the Client in writing, Tho Gilont shail eooperate with the Civil Engineer and shall ‘hot Interfere with oF obstruct the proper performance of the Services. ‘The Client shal, as soon as practicable, make arrangements {0 enable the Chil Engineer to enter the sito and inspect facies needed in the performance of his services. ‘The Client shall arrange for the provision of services from ‘ther professionals or others as may be required and bear all costs | When the Civi Engineer is required to administer the work of ther professionals or other thitd parties who are directly Contracted by the Client or when the Civ Engineer Is Fequited to act as Engineer-tothe.Contract for any contract ‘on behalf of the Client then allnstructions by the Client ehal be given through the Civil Engineer. When aware of any matter which will change or has changed the scope of the Civil Enginear's Services, the Client shall rotiy in wating within 7 days the Civil Engineer containing 8 far as is practicable, the particulars of the change. 1.9.3 LIABILITY OF THE CIVIL ENGINEER AND THE CLIENT ‘The Civil Engineer shall only be lable to pay damages to the Giient arising out of or in connection with their Agreement if a breach of duty of caro is established against the Chil Engineer, ‘The Client shall only be liable to pay damages to the Civil “Engineer ita breach of the Client's duty to the Civil Engineer is fstablished against the Cle Resolution of any conflict arising from the Aqreement between the Civil Engineer and the Client shall be done by giving=_— proference to the process of arbitration vee Eslablahment of the breach of duty on the part of tho Chi FEnginoet and that of th breach ofthe Chen sty tothe Ci eer shall be undertaken by a thre party abitator mutually blot the Clint andthe Civi Enginoer 4.8.3 a, Limitation or Civil Engineer's Responsibility 4, The Civil Engineer shall have no responsibilty or lability for costs, loss or damage of whatsoever nature arising from fany errors in or omission trom data, documents, plans, design oF specifications not prepared by the Civil Engineer, fr other personnel under the diract control of the Civil Engineer, and arising from any act or omission oF lack of performance or any negligent or fraudulent act or omission by the Client or any Other Consultant, Contractor or supplier {o the Client or any employee or agent of the Client, Other Consultants, Contractors or supplier 2. Notwithstanding any recommendation or lack of Tecommendation made by the Civil Engineer to the Client, the Civ Engineer shall not be held to have made any Warranty or promise as to the suitabiliy, competence or performance of any Other Consultant, Contractor, supplier, fr othr third party, 3, The Cll Engineer shall not be responsible fer the Techniques, method, programmes, sequences or procedures adopted by any Contractor or other thd party responsble for executing any aspects of the Project, nor for their performance on time, their falure to carry out the work in accordance with any'contract documents or for any otner acts or omissions. 1.8.8 b, Damages {found thatthe Civil Engineer undertaking Services is liable Host Gent, dorges shal bo payable onthe folowing jm 1. Damages payable shall be limited to the amount of Teasonably foreseeable loss and damage suffered as a direct result of such breach; 2 The maximum amount of damages payable in respect of Hiabiliy, whether under the law or contract, or othoraise, Is limited to the amount specited in the Speciic Provision or, if NO such amount oF provision 1s specified, to the lesser of P300,000 or 10% of the tolal amount of damages of the portion of the work atributable to the Civil Engineer's breach ff duly or twenty five percent of the total of fees payable lunder their Agreement, 4. I found to be liable, in circumstances where the acts or omissions of a third party have contributed to the loss or damage, the proportion of damages payable by the party found liable shall be limited to that proportion which Is ailibutable to that party's beach of duty, wheter the claims are made under contract or otherwise, |3.4 SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF SERVICES circumstances arise for which the Civil Engineer is not sponsible and which make it impractical or impossible for the Givil Engineer to perform in whale or in part the Services in ecordance with their Agreement then the Civil Engineer stall [promptly notify the Client of the same. by reason of the abovementioned circumstances certain Bervices had been suspended, the time for their completionibe extended by the extent of the delay plus ae. request thatthe dipute be revoWved by conciiaion. if the Pri for thelr resumption, oF the speed of performing certain I dispule Te. nok resolved in conetation Between the v8 has to bo reduced, the tm fr thelr completion shal within the prescribed time then the matter in dispute shal lxtendor! as is necessary by reason of the cicumstances. riod 0 abtraton “The Client may suspend all or part ofthe Services or terminate ‘Agreement by vitlen notice of not less than 30 days to the Gill Engineer who shall immediately make arrangements 10 design analyses, drawings, specifications and Atop the Services and minenize further expensitre, tions thereot are instrumenis of service cwned by the sional Engineer and shall be used only for the specific “The Civil Engineer by writton notice of no less than 30 days may ject covered by the agreement between the Clent and Aorminate the Agreement or at his and or her discretion without ineer [reludice to the right to teeminete, suspend the performance of tho whole or pat or the Services under the folowing condivone: OWNERSHIP OF DATA, DESIGNS AND DOCUMENTS. CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES 1. When 30 days after tho due date or payment of any account Engineers and civil engineering firms, whether they serve the Civil Engineer has not recelved payment of that part of it Of private employers (cients) can provide a varity of which has not by that time been contested in writing, or Int Services which are described in Section 2. Typical 98 may include: 2 When Services have been suspended for a period exceeding 6 calendar months, or i'itis clear to the Civil Engineer that i wil Design, consultations and advice be impossible or impractical to resume the suspended Services before te pertod of suspension has exceeded six months. Feasibiity studios When the Services are suspended or terminated the Civ Engineer shall be entitled to payment for the Sorvices carried Dut including consequential costs, expenses and disruption fees Environmental assessments, impact statements or Incurred 5 a result of the suspension or termination, and gineering reports emobilization fees on resurmption. “Suspension or termination of the Agreement shall not prejudice or affect accrued rights or pinions of probable constructon cost claims and liabilities ofthe partie. Fle investigations and engineering data collection relininary and final designs, drawings, specifications and 4.9.5 SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES onstruction bidding documents Ifa dispute arises on either party, then that party shall by notice sistance In securing constuction bids and in awarding in writing served on the other party of the delails of the dispute ontractsEngineering fms draw upon the combined + Construction administration and observation diacipines such as economists, planners, losignors, estimators, architects, scientists, + Arrangements for or performance of testing of materi ‘specification writers, drafts, field ‘equipment 8, and others. The expertise of alist in othr folds, particularly as the use of ‘Assistance in start-up, assessment of capacity, and opel raided design and drafing increases, is Of facies i Ghil Engineers are employed by these Jat them in the performance of their respective * Preparation of operation and maintenance manuals + Appraisals and rate studies J provides services which may resull in the cfeni’s eal resources for construction of a proposed + Value engineering labllly of the constructed project for the intended Tofien be accopted at face value by the client, who Exper testimony lar with the technical and civil engineering aepects Thus, civil engineering services must be performed in Assessment of rsks Jand efficient manner, on a highly professional and Zand in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust. + Structural remediation or rehabilitation entation has become inereasingly complex, invohing + Project Management and controls, wlronmental, regulatory, technical and managerial A 1osult, clients have opted to pursue a number of + Provision of supplemental temporary staff lion approaches. One such approach is commonly ym management. The client retains a program manager + Teaching specialized tasks necessary to the development or of a specific project. Alteatively, the client may Givi Engineers may also serve as construction managers gram manager to develop, define and oversee the program managers and may employ other subconsultants at pare budgetary estimates of program costs, prepare fubeontractors as part oftheir services, Hedules, evaluate and select members of the program provide periodic program status reports. In other casas, Many Civil Engineers and civil enginearing firms specialize, manager’ staff would in esgence act as an extension Specific areas of engineering, such as: structural and founda Fact with, the client's staff through the lf of the program, Jeolechnical and environmental, water resources and hydraulic es, the client continues to be the contracting agent with Mfansportation, and constuction rranagement and engineering, fs of the program team and the contractors hited to the project. The Program Manager Is generally @ Civil 10gee —_— 4 16 SPECIALIZATION IN CIVIL ENGINEERING in the practice of civil engineering, the PICE recognizes t fiah five areas of specialization. A Civil Engineer who he strated his knowledge, expertence, education and training jance with the requirements of the conceined Special ynittee of the PICE is awarded a cetiicate of specialization b IGE, Those awarded with the certificates are considered qualified F positions in the respective areas of specialization, PICE recognizes specializations in the fields of structural gineering, geotechnical engineering, water engineering, INsportation engineering, and construction management and gineering. A Civil Engineer who has specialized in any aroa of i engineering may be considered as a specialist in the: propriate field as enumerated 4.6 SELECTION OF A CIVIL ENGINEER ‘The engagement of a Givil Engineer is one of the most important ecisions to be made during the development of an engineering Project. The accomplishment of the clients abjectives and Commitment of financial resources, soundness of design, and Suitability ofthe peoposed project for it intencled function rest upon Phe experience. organization, sk tei, and judament of ta hl Engineer. The Civil Engineer's recommendations based on hese factors, affect life-cycle costs and thereby influence the “Peoniomic feasibly ofthe undertaking, “The cost of the full range of engineering services typically amounts Ip not less than 1 to 2% of the life-cycle cost of most construction [Plojects. tis, therefore in the client's eest intrest to engage the t qualified and reputable Civil Engineers oF Cisil Engineering fim avilable. It is usualy advantageous for the client to select a nee who ean support the project from conception through | construction, and project startup. Continuty of service developing @ relationship between the Civil Engineer and Wihich wil add to the success ofthe project. 8, experiance, reputation, and quality of client service al Importance in the selection of a CW Engineer as 2 Int. Selection based primarly on cost of services, with onsideration of the ‘competence or expertise of the lant, can result in unsatisfactory service to the client and in IF overall project costs, The Chil Engineers competence in ity felds, performance on other projects of similar nature, lationship with the design team members, personnel jpments, provision for independent reviews, and costs, ance and other annual charges and the resulting life-cycle fof the project. Importantly, tho client should recognize that ing an engineer based on quality and expertise is somewhat jective. It's imperative that clients assign those individuals who tbost suited within their organizations to make that selection. lee a Civil Engineer is selected, detailed discussions between the. jineer and client to define the scope and expectations of the neering services to be provided, are essential before ollaing a fee for services. A clearly defined scope of services feally reduces the potential for misunderstandings or confusion hich can later evolve into project delays and claims for adcitional pensation, A detailed scope of services protects the interasts both the clant and the coneuitants, 1 Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers supports procedures such those specified by CIAP Documents 101 and 102, Executive der 164, and PD 1594 as amended. In applying these focedures the selection, procurement and administration of gineering services should be the responsibly of the owner or the owner's engineering staff7 pre pRovEssiona.peacnce geo seminar Parise, NW tho goneal vow of ICE at hot nthe boxt ores ofthe eliont er the pubic: or Auielines in this manual refer specially tothe engagement inert provide professional services on a contingency igineering services where the consulting Civil Engineers serve. pen Hl client drety as prime professional and uote the cients ? also the cuner of the. project. Some inomation in ts als also applicable when the Givi Engineer serves tne clent ly as a sub-consutant through another engineer or architect Be pains Prime professional, These services may also bel reign Civil Engineers are allowed by law (See RA 8981) to 2d through another enily on a design bud constuction lca civil engineering in the Philppines under the follwing mont, or trnkey project, = || PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE OF FOREIGN CIVIL ENGINEERS EMPLOYMENT The avis ofthe foreigner’ state or county allow te citizens of the Philippines to practice chil engineering on the same basis Guidelines in this manval also refer to Civil Engineers fan prev tre cere privaeges aa nono orjoved by the eubjects ployed by professional consulting fims, goverment agencies, fF elizens of such foreign state or country onal insiluions, construction firms, manfacturing and lercialentiies and other entities ‘lowed under intemational agreement DESIGN COMPETITION Consultants ta be engaged in foreign-funded, joint venture of foreign-assisted projects ofthe government Design competition is a process through which a Civil Engineer is, - ae Hleced above other compotitore based on proposal or an Employees of Philippine or foreign private institutions pursuant Innovative approach to solving a clont's needs. Competing fins Be ue “hfe normaly shortisted from a number or engineers responcing to Glient, solicitation ether directly, by a letter request oF nirectly 5. Civ Engineers who were former citizens of the Philippines, jh a newspaper or other form or publication. The cil tah had been registered and issued a certificate of registration ineer should be awarded a stinend to participate in the and a professional identifeation card prior to. their peition. naturalization as foreign ciizens, and who, whe inthe country ‘on a vst, sojourn oF permanent residence, desite to practice 10 CONTINGENCY BASIS OF EMPLOYMENT thele profession, anon 5c or the PICE Code or Ethics provides that "Engineers may ‘The application of the law Is however not automatic. Foreign civil west, propose or accept professional commissions on a engineers must stil secure a certificate of registraionicense of EEG er onoltipe ct special permit from the Professional Regulation Commission. jasional judgments would not be compromised.” Although Agencies, organizations or individuais, whether public or private 4 15Who secure the services of a foreign Chil Iepanabl by iw (A. 083) or ecuing «aR pam om ‘and the Department of Labor and En su epeire cee ployment pursuant to SECTION 2 Classification of Engineering Services JENERAL Js for professional civil engineering services vary, and the jineering firms that meet these neads vary in organizational MB, size, and capably. Many cil engineering fms provide hensive services to the client, while other fms spectalize in ff engineering, such as geotechnical or structural, and portation, water and construction management, and provide Hervices to a prime engineer, architect, oF owner, Few civil poring fe are qualified to provide complete service for all , and the use of associate professionals to provide lized services is common, Consultations, research, investigations, and reports. Design services for construction projects Construction services ‘Special services for construction projects Engineering support services Academic services Services as Employee © types of infrastructure under the domain of civil engineering, jauant te RA 844, a8 amended, include: Streets, bridges, highways and railoads ”7. programs: preparation of preliminary engineering Be Almporis and hangare id development plans, urban plans, and regional plans, and |, Portworks, canals, river an! shore improvements, ght Houses investigation of envronmenal condone and proparaton of “ind diy dk joni Impact stds. with subsequent engineering oh Yo Implove. ot maintain exsting candtions. Such inat ‘often requires coordination of the work of many Fixed structures for irigaton, food protection, drainage, water ring and other eiscipines AUPpIy and sewerage works Tunnels Appraisals, Valuations and Rate Studi 0 services may lncide investigations. and analyses of ing conditons;captal ad operating costs, overnead costs i cons of hancihg. and revenues a8 needed to evaluate @ cage et hares orecered a. Yopery orto recommend etabishmont of prospective rates. 4 BapoRrs 24 Assistance in Financial Matters 6 sorizes dos! primary with collecting, ifepretng, and ng Information, together wih formulating conckstons. end aking recomondaione Typical sevces in tes category ae: Je coverage of civil engineering has not been changed nor shed by subsequent laws, ‘The Civil Engineer may be engaged by a cont who is planning {o issue bonds, particularly revenue bonds, to finance a capital Doject. The scope of services may include an evaluation of Ccapabiltes of existing or proposed facies to meet present and projected future needs, statements of probable construction sts, and an estimate of annual revenue requirements, with a Ueteimination of appropriate rates to provide this income, 22.4 Preliminary and Feasibility Reports and Investigations ‘These services usually precede the authorization of a capital pioject and may involve extensive investigations, analyses of ‘conditions, and comparison of several possibia plans. These studies may include the impact of a project upon the environment, sustainable development, operating costs, Ife ‘ye costs, financing considerations, and expected reveriies as bases for ‘conclusions and recommendations regarding the ladvisabiity of undertaking a project 2.2.8 Materials Enginooring and Equipment Tests These services inchide tests of materials and equipment under established codes and standards, specialized examination of ‘equipment and materials used in construction and industry, and other inspections and monitoring required by a cent. 2.2.2 Planning Studies 2.2.8. Direct Personal Services ‘This includes services such as assistance in preparation for ‘These services may include the broad areas of developing the ayol HRESEtIRgEWAEe cis nsel Ssetatistnt Geese ‘engineering requirements of master plans for long-range capital ie 19fo tender expert opinions and conclusions, achnical matters where specialized cli Inerinl process design hnowledge, experience, and judgmentis required, - “22.7 Research and Developmont Research is a specialized investigation and gathering of data) fom existing resources or through laboratory works and BBafety engineering Processes related to the purpose and object of he research earch and development may cover the followng “Topographic, sounding and boundary survey engineering | {a)Development of new constuction materials and! methods) er excardous vaste alsin} om concept to commeriaizatien, Permit ana appication services {b) Improvement of construction materials and methods through re exhaustive studies to reduce total constuction cost and at the Sales and marketing services ame time improve quality Expert witness 22.8 Special Servicos ind Representation of municipal or private entities in projects These services can vary to suit special needs of the client and: proposed for privatization fan include such diverse actviles as a DESIGN SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS: flue engineering engineering services are required for each of sbx typical ses of a construction project. All services are preferably shed by the same Civil Engineer for consistancy and elficency, ough at times services in various phases are furnished by rent engineers or by the client. The services are supplemented Special sorvices which may be provided by the client, a lized engineer, or another Civil Engineer. Appraisal and valuation Load testing + Environmental evaluations + Traffic engineering six standard phases of a construction project and the Forensic engineering for structural and other fallures neering services needed for each are: Operational assistance ai* Study and Report Phase. Analysis of the. hoods, ERTpePtUA! design conceptual opinions of probable Gormtnen gy Preliminary Design Phase. Preparaion of final design cies, Panay drawings, ouline specications, and: Grainne Bpinions of probable constuction cost 7 Final Design Pre Pr 180. Preparation of design calculations Kansiicion crawng, specicatone,esuney cacatons ‘Go8t, and other contract documents. me Biisng or Nogotatng Prose, Assis 890, Assistance lo the cent vith ne Bisna or negotiating poco for conctucion er Construction Phase. ‘Advice and Consultation on Tolated to his services. ees a poration Phase. Assistance to the client SPeration of the project, including periodic ‘inspec eee ctions, 2.3.1 Study and Report Phas This phase invoes. determinator economic and technical evaluation Services performed during this phas nf project scope and Of feasible aternatves. te Se may include, 1. Reviewing available data an FF id consulting with the clen ily and define the cents requirements etna otro! ulrements for the project services ad ash lent in obtaining such data and sowveos “than seen ees may iniude potogrammaty esa oe ery suveys, topographio suey ee ctNe, tigalons and consuatone, slam) efeies eel 2 of hydrological data, raffle studies, materiats engineering Assembly of zoning, deod and other restrictwe land use wtion, and. erivironmental assessments and impact nts. Identifying and analyzing requirements of governmental jorties having jurisdiction to approve the design of the Project and participating in consultations with such authorities, 4. Providing analyses of the clients needs, planning surveys, Comparative evaluations of praspectve sites and solutions. 5. Providing a general economic analysis of the client's Fequirements applicable to various altematves, 6. Preparing @ report and presenting alternative soluions ‘available to the client with the Civil Engineers findings and ecommendations. The report may cantain schematic layouts, sketches, conceptual design criteria with appropriate exhibits to indicate clearly the considerations involved (including applicable Fequirements of governmental authorities having jurisdiction) ‘and the Civil Engineers conceptional opinion of probable costs {or the project. 2.3.2 Preliminary Design Phase This phase involves the establishment of the general size and scope of the project and its location on the selected site. The preliminary design services may include: 4. Consulting with the client, reviewing preliminary reports, clarifying and defining the project requirements, reviewing available data, and discussing general scheduling, Conferences may also Be required with approving and regulatory governmental agencios and applicable ules,Oo the type described under the study and report phase above ‘advisors), These ray include contract agreement forms, _ Ae required and assisting the chert in oblaining such data and, ma) Conditions and supplementary conditions, invitations to Unatuetions to biddore, insurance and bonding jtemenis, and other contract rotated documents, Preparing preliminary design documents consisting of final N criteria, preliminary drawings, outline specications, and Fumishing to the client specified number of copies of n descriptions of the project, ings, specifications and other contract documents, Preparing revised estimates of probable total project costs | Providing final design and construction services for design: Wud contracts. The engineer generally serves asa 4, Providing perocte status reports lubcontractor to a general contractor during the intial planning Ind cesign phases. Services provided by the engineer may lend through the construction phase, as appropriate. “This phase of project development is usually undertaken only Providing petiodic status reports. after the client has approved the proliminary design phase “material The basic services for the final design phiase may 2.3.4 Bidding or Negotiating Phase "Include: Bervices under this phase may include: 1. Preparing construction drawings and specifications showing the character and extent of the project based on the accepted preiminary design documents, 4. Assisting the ofent in advertsing for and obtaining bids or Hegolating proposals for each separate prime constuction Contract, maintaining a record of prospective bidders to whom, 2. Prepating and furnishing to the client a revised estimate of bidding documents have been issued, attending ore-bid probable total project costs based on the final drawings. and conferences, and receiving and processing deposits fe bidding _ specifications. documents 9. Furnishing tne necessary engineering data and assisting in 2. Issuing acdonda as appropriate to interpret, clarify, expand, the application for regulatory permits from local, or national ‘or amend the bidding documents “authorities. This is distinguished from and does not include Hotailed applications and supporting documents for government Branis-in-aid or planning grants that would be furnished as [ddlional services descrined later inthis section. 3. Assisting the client in determining the qualifeations and acceptabilly of prospective contractors, suscontractors and, materials suppliers 4. Preparing basic documents related to construction contracts 4. Consulting with and advising the client as to the acceptabily, 4 2s‘of alternative materials. and equipment Dospective constructors when substitution prior 0 ‘ontracts is allowed by the bidding documents, ward of Attending the bid opening, preparing bid tabulation sheets fund providing assistance to the client in evaluating bids or jsals and in assembling and awarding contracts. for feonstruction, materials, equipment and services, 23.5 Construction Phase Services under this phase involve consuting with and advising. "the client during construction and are usually those associated wilh service as the cients representative. Most Civil Engineers fare not willing to assume the responsibilties associated with ‘construction phase services without providing resident project Tepresentative services at the site. Construction phase services may include: 4. Reviewing, for compliance with design concepts, shop and ‘erection drawings submitted by the constrictors 2 Reviewing laboratory, shop, and mill test reports on. ‘materials and equipment. 3. Visiting the project site at appropriate intervals as. onstruction proceeds to observe.and report on the progress, land the quality of the executed work 4. Providing services during construction by a fulltime resident Project representative, and by supporting staff as required, 10 ‘enable construction to be accomplished in conformance to the “construction drawings, specifications, and ther contract documents, 6. Issuing instructions from the elient ta the contractors, issuing 26 Aecessary Interpretations and clanfications of documents, preparing change orders, requiring Inspections and testing of the work, and wcommendations as to acceptability of the work. contract special making {6 Making recommendations to the client on corrective actions fr contractual measures that may be exercised by the owner 7. Preparing sketches required to resolve problems due to ‘actual field conditions encountered 8, Determining amounts of progress payments due, based on degree of completion of the work, and recommending issuance fof Such payments by the client 9, Observing and assisting performance tests and inital ‘operation af the project. 410. Preparing record drawings from information submitted by the contracter, 11. Making a final inspection and reporting on completion of the project, including recommendations. concerning final payments ta contractors and release of retained percentages, 23.6 Operation Phase ‘Al the completion of construction, the Civil Enginger may as 2 basie service, assist in the startup of project operations. The. Civil Engineer may be commissioned to prepare a manual for both operation and maintenance requirements, and may also, provide assistance in adjusting and balancing equipment, ‘entiying deficiencies and assisting in obtaining corrections, ‘and perfarming inspection prior to the end of the project ‘warranty period. The Chil Engineer may assist in operator training, setting up job classifications and salaries, organizing 27the purchase of supplies developing a. sing | May Folate to the clients decisions as to the feasibly operational data, and obserang and reporthy Of peje and location of the project. The research. complaton of operations gia acuon opm. ve sn engneeing and ar fis CONSTRUCTION SERVICES B all : I serdees that may be provided by the Ci Engineer or Tegistrod Civi Engineer may engage ia constucton conracing ad! wh othr fms or sub-consutants by the Gil Engineer Wr bong. iconged “ee "a contac by. the. Contactors ‘oh behalf of the cent could ncude fedtalon Board. t's conidered unethical tora vil engines 9 Blow his license to be Used by any other constucton company chncal engineering - including test borings, sampling end xcept his own ayes an vecommendation. fgistered Civil Engineer may provide the services of a) Gpecial studios, tests, and process determinations to establish, Gupporting technical employee as required of @ construction design criteria or demonstrate compliance. ompany. He shall however, be paid the professional fees, in ition to his regular salary, for any design work he performs for Land surveye, establishment of boundaries and monuments, eh he signs as professional Civil Engineer andor engineer on preparation of easement descriptions, and related Focord, ‘computations and drawings. A Ciull Engineer may be employed as a constiuction engineer, Engineering and topographic surveys for design and Fesident Civil Engineer, project engineer, quality control engineer, ‘construction {Gost engineer or engineer inspector in a project. In accordance with Gection 23 of RA 544, only registered Cll Engineers can take ‘Mil, shop, or laboratory inspections of the materials and thaige or supervise construction or alteration of any building or equipment Btructure and any other civil engineering works mentioned in Section 2 of the mentioned Republic Act. The Civil Engineer when | Additional copies of reports, construction drawings ‘employed is similarly required to comply with the code of ethics of specifications, and ether documents as required for bidding and je profession as the consulting Civil Engineer. construction beyond the number specified in the Basic Services agreement “25 SPECIAL SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Extra travel and subsistence es defined by the agreement for pecial services required during the study, design, construction, engineering services. Jand operation phases of a construction’ project may. include Investigations, reports, and acivias beyond the scope of the basie Value engineering - including review of the work of other “Horvices. These services, many of which are also listed eater in engineers, either within the same organization or in other firms, ‘his section under the catagory "Consultaions, Investigations, ang to dotermine whether @ proposed solution is optimum and, if * 2»functional and financial enteria. Redesign to reflect changes requested by the client of Necessitated by the client's acceptance of substitutions proposed by the contractor, Assislance to the client as an expert witness in litigation in Eonnection with the project or in hearings before approving and. Teguiatory agencies, Final investigations invohing detailed consideration of ‘operation, maintenanca, and overhead expenses, preparation of final rate schedules, and earning and expense statement Appraisals, valuations, and material audits or inventories Fequited for certification of force account. consituetion, performed by the client or for extra work dane by the contactor, Proparation of detaiied applications and supporting documents Grants or advances for public works projects, Plotting, computing, and fling of subdivision plans, staking of fots, and other land planning and partitoning aciviice, Preparation of environmental assessment and impact Statements and other assistance fo the client in connection ‘ath public hearings, Additional studies and design efforts to meet special concitions lencountered during construction. Assistance to the client in the solection and engagement of architects, other engineers, contractors and subcontractors, fand observation and approval of their services. or work Contacts with governmental agencies to obtain permits and documents; and other services related to project development 30 bility to meet its design Folate to capacity, maintainability, operabiity, or ty. Puler simulation and modeling, ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES professional services desciibed above often require jeering support services. Geotechnical engineering, for ple, frequently requires services such ae taking sol and rock 8 excavating test pts sampling and identifying soil and earth als, feld and laboratory tests and geophysical measurements ‘observations. The engineering support services In generel civil neering practice ray involve drafting, land and construction ying, and other data gathering actives for specialized joses. Although persons who are not Civil Engineers jelmes accomplish some of these lasks, the procurement of uate and correct data usually requires. professional Civil neering judgment and guidance, Since soundness of any neering decision is dependent upon the accuracy and suitably dala obtained in field and laboratory investigations. these potting services must be under. the guidanos of the Civil jneer whose decisions will be based upon those data, ‘ACADEMIC SERVICES we services involve full or part time teaching or training of spective professionals and also the upgrading of krowiedge and ls of fellow professionals. Academic services may include: Teaching of civ engineering courses in engineering Colleges/universites on parvfull ime basis. As per RA 8981, al subjects for licensure examinations shall be taught by persons 3ho are older of vals cortices of sional Hcansos and professions Wenticaton eae or spc temporary pormi, or a vakdcorifate of compeleny for hy Hoesen osued by tne Common. are wn som Gor requirements of he CHE, Lecturing in civil engineering courses designed by the Philippine institute of Civil Engineers for practicing engineers ‘who want to obtain CPD erecits, © Conducting tutoralsrefresher courses on civil engineering lponcepts and related subjects "Serving as a Resource Speaker in Technical Session. "© Writing technical articles and pamphts, SERVICES AS EMPLOYEE ls 6 a condition when a Civil Engineer engages to perform work fulfil duties regularly for wages or salary’ being paid’ by an ‘employer Givil Engineer may be employed for any position or function in WY commercial or institutional organization. Where he is forming civil engineering functions, he is required to follow the fo of ethics for Civil Engineers and comply with the standards Id guidelines of this manual. A loensed Civil Engineer may not his licensed to be used by the company that employs him ut the proper agreement for his professional services, Whore firm he is working for uses his license to sign and seal the , specifications and contract document, the Civil Engineer jh charge the professional fee for Saki services Givil Engineer in parttime employment with a fim is considered jhe an employee and at the same time a consultant of the fm, 2 is for an employee andan individual consultant as {his manual apply to ths Civi Engineer, ‘employed as an individual consultant of any fim’ is. perforning. engineering, commercial Management or financial services Is required to nthe requirements and the standards herein established isulting Civ Engineering fim or consulting Civil Engineer. ment Civil Engineers employed by the instrumentaliies Government e.g. national and local, shall be govemed by existing laws and regularties. and particulary to those bed by the Civil Service Commission. In case of any conflict y of the provisions ofthis Manual of Practio, such pertinent land regulations shal take prevedence and shall govern 2GENERAL, Hsblection and engagement of a Civil Engineer is one of the Jinportant decisions to be made during the developmont of an, ing Project. No two Civil Engineers have the same training, Nee, capabiities, personnel, workloads, and particule Selection of the most qualified Civil Engineer for & spectio A wil result in @ weltplanned and designed, econ ek) Pl designed, economical, and Bection prosents what experience has shown to be the be | neretore the recommended procedire fr the engagemart of Mi Engineer. e for the engagement of BASIS FOR SELECTION Glen shoul esabish administrative poy and eter fo the Jon of Guaifad Cl Enghoors fo parcar oracle the fs fit stp is to dete the proposed scape af the ale casos, this may boa general satomert ate ponerse fements of the project at wher tnes, ne, Gea ee ned raybo Indsvaly ented and dafmed By eae Ig the sericae wich the vl Engineer bo nena an accuatly judge whether or notte Chl Enance bet ed to rondo ther ‘of the factors that should be considered in the selection professional and ethical reputation ofthe Civil Engineer and “hit staff as determined by inquiries to previous clients and other jatered professional Cuil Engineers. vil Engineers should nave demonstrated qualifications and ‘expertise, porforming the services required for the project. Civil Engineer should be able to assign qualified engineering Bat who wil be in responsible charge of the project and all be fable to provide and complete the required services within the. time allotted The Civil Enginesr should have the necessary financial and business resources to accomplish the assignment and provide. continuing service. he selection procedures described inthis manual apply to projects ff the private sector. For government projects, E.O. 164 and PD 1894 2s amended apply to procurement of consuling services and ‘lection of contractor for construction, respectively 33. CLIENT'S SELECTION COMMITTEE Within the clients organization there should be an established ‘administrative polley for designating the persons authorized to select or recommend selection of Chil Engineers for speciic assignments. The persons appointed should be familar with the project requirements and should be kept tee of internal or eternal pressure during the selection process. One satistactory procedure is to uliize @ selection committee of three oF more individuals, at least one of whom is a professional ‘engineer of the appropriaie discipline. For public projects, the client 35‘must choose individuals who demons In ord ilar th the i engineering practoes. "Tho. commlteg ible for aking” recommendations. afer cond pt nvestgaton, nets) ard aaunes. “Tha jn is then’ based "upon the "selection commit mmmendations. m4 QUALIFICATIONS-BASED SELECTION (BS) PROCEDURE elocton procedure fe considerably enhanced when the ce fl ter wth tne purpose and rate othe propeced gree describe the project n det and can prepare a projects ine of sermoes expected ofthe Chl Engines som the tent may not rave professional sta avatabe to dof Project scope and desenbe the requed sorvcas THe he ult sti be fair enough vat the project texuiemens ta derstand whet expected of the ivi Engineer tho selection Mocedure, however, canbe mode o sul the creumstants Tho clients use! stops in the selecton procedure are pre Below. I tho clont has had ateacony experience wit one or Mote Civil Engineers, may not be necessary ool a IPS outlined, i 1 By inilaton or by publ notice state the general nature of he Project the sones reste, and request slaroments. of Auafcatons and experience trom Chi Engneers tho appest 1 be capable of macing the pijec requloments. The cent ay issue a "Request for qualieatons® (RFQ) or"Raquest or Broposa (BFF Aras eo normaly edo encanto eral quafcatons in a selected sea of exporioe uh RFPs are usod to eek Coil Engineers for crear “oot eee for selecting a ChilEngncor ora poco project 6 Fo budget for the siaff time and costs that can be rom potential Civil Engineer prior to recoipt of the RFPs, the statements of qualifcations received. Select at ee Chil Engineers or firms that may appear to be best for the specitic project. It should be noted that often than three Civil Engineers or firms may appear to be ily qualifed - in which case more Civil Engineers or fms bbe considered, However, in faimess to those not selected Ms usually best to make a conscientious effort to keep the ber selected for further consideration for raalitio minimum View of the cost and timo required to prepare competent roposals, te a letter to each Civil Engineer or selected for further feonsideration describing the proposed project in detail, Including a project scope and outline of services required, and king for @ proposal describing in detall the Civil Engineer's plan for managing and performing the required services, the personnel to be assigned, the proposed schedule, experience ‘ith similar projects, office location in which services are to be performed, financial standing, present workload, and fefetences, Each Civil Engineer or fim should have an ‘opportuniy to visk the site, review all pertinent data and obtain, Clarification of any iiems as required. For major or complex projects a pre-proposal conference may be desirable to explain, otalls of the proposed scope of services and to answer questions, (On receipt of proposals, invite the Civil Engineers or fms to ‘meet individually with the selection committee for interviews land discussions of the desired end results of the project and the engineering services required, Thoso interviews may be held at the Cw Engineer's office. The client may consider, ”supplementing the selection comy have specialized expertiso to ad appropriate, During each interview the selection. com ‘should review the qualifications and experience of each Engineer or fim, the capability to provide the services the time alloted, end the key personnel to be assigned to project. (Check with recont clients of each Civil Engineer or fim determine the quality of their performance, This check rn Not be limited to references listed by the Civil Engincor. List the Civil Engineor or fims in the order of proferen faking info account their approach and understanding of th Project, reputation, experience, financial standing, i Personnel available, quality of references, workload, locator ‘and other factors pertinent tothe project being considered Invite the Civil Engineer considered to be best qualified develop a detailed scope. List of deliverables and schedul land to negotiate fair compensation for the services, ‘The compensation proposed by the Civil Engineer should evaluated on the basis of the cliente experience and budget estimate, taking account of the range of charges reported in Section 4 herein; giving consideration to the project's special characteristics and the scope of services agreed upon. Fait land reasonable compensation to the Civil Engineer is vital to the success of the project since it will enable the consultant's ‘expertise to be fully liized, ) It satisfactory agreement is not reached with the frst Civil Engineer, the negotiations should be terminated and the Civil Engineer or fim be notified in writing to that effect. Simlar Negotiations should then be held with the second Civil Engineers or fim and, if necessary, with the thid Chil 38 8 OF fmm IF ne accord Is reached, the client should ‘Oulside Assistance before continuing with the selection j Buch a procedure wil usualy result in development of, elory contract, All such negotiations should be on a feonfidential basis, and in no case should the ation discussed with ono Civil Enginoor be disclosed ther agreement has been reached! on scope, schedule and anton. the cent and selectee Civ Engineer shold ize thet asroment na wten eon |ELECTION PROCEDURE FOR “LEVEL OF EFFORT” JONTRACTS. of oft ype of contact for engngeing serves i Mt procodure woos to supplement & cient steer by noon exonson to exsing ccptnos and caption Wan roar or by adding specal dsepines nat avaiable on nt stat led to “level of flo contacts, the ABS procedure sets Mine general nature of sence to be rendered he yes of jatsts required andthe estmated number of hos equred ng the convct pre far ea ype end grade of speci. and Mr roques proposals rom quaed fens, Proposes usvoly the expert af he rm et praia fo the ven scope of cc, ai he beckgrounds ofthe spect avd o ork ihe pojct. Afr arowing the proposal to toes which bet xperonce qualfiestons the cnt negotiates an agreement ecorbed paragraphs 9-1 above, 3.8.1 Bidding Professional engineering and architectural societies, recognize QBS as the preferred method for procurement of professional »Servis In fac the NEDA Guenos EF potesiona’ enpesring ara sronoctd Bimian that dered Prooadie’ above in toms “of perormanes. gual and $s, Quaostons fn resources ching aig jonalIeensng expesence, silo capabig, personnel end. workicets, “ate parapear Conieratone rato arcane servos Goss of es, ve Import! nd meng coral negobaton Berman security ne sal pain ea re ta on nate fo prfesclonal elated There fre many reasons why bidding for consulting Civ Engineering services often produces unealstastoy touts to the cont Principal ameng these are) sn nt "onus for Bidsng door rot acogize professions 22 profesional judgment which ey stereo bowen pjeosonal save ad he tien Product. Judgmart fan extent ‘rgfoden tr eat lngincering sense Its vival impossible to campetly deta in ad rs in tall in aavaoe the one of sense egited fo ar engnoerng ject eply forthe “tity “and pretninay "phason wou lngey cussions and nogolatons wh the seated em, Loe Specie, the bing trme rust eder fo be comers Submit = price fr te leas! effort erisoned: The Teeny) ice erfrmod i ely to be fered ott tho shone Taquroments ofthe id dosuments and wl nt necaosen at 40 ‘lont's needs oF expectations. jopth studies and analyses by the consulting Civil Engineer Mot likely to be performed. The consulting Civil Engineer led by lowest bid wil often provide only the minimum fees necessary to satisy the client's scope af services, he consulting Cll Engineer's abilly to be flexible and creative ‘In meeting the dent's requirements is severely limites ‘The engineering desions are likely to be minimal in completeness with the dotalls leit to the contractor. This produces a lower fist cost design but lends fo add to the cost Df the completed project, The lick of design-detals also can, fand frequently does, ead to a greater number of change orders {uring construction and to contractor claims al a later date. these reazons, bidding for professional services is rot mended 5.5.2 Two-Envelope System ‘The two-envelope system involves submission of a technical proposal in one envelope and a price proposal in a second fenvelope. The clent then evaluates the technical proposals and Selects the best qualified Chl Engineer based on that consulting Civil Engineers technical proposal AL this point in the selection procedure, the client opens the price proposal submitted in the Second envelope and uses this as a basis for negotiation of tontractual scope and foes The second envelopes submitted by the unsuccessful proposers ara returned unopened, I the client follows this procedure, the net effect is as outlined in “"Qualiications-Based Selection procedure,” provided that the lient and the best qualfied consulting Civil Engineer have fexionsive discussions to feach full agreement on the scope ofAtperonee of the consti ivi Engineer I ealaahng ty Bc090 OF verveos. Upon aoreement of Scope, the price, N08 should be negotintod to rotoot changes fom Ml nal scope used for obtaining proposals. both envelopes ofall proposers ara opened at the samo tink ‘bidding process, as discussed in the section on "Bidding," Intiated with attendant cisadvantages. Procedures should fstablshed to provide confirmation that the second envelope i “peried for only the successful proposal The two-envelope eysiem is not recommended. I used as Intended, it is similar to the recommended QBS procedure ‘xcept that tho added cost to prepare a comprehensive scope land price discourages come consulting Civil Engineers, from Participating. The costs to prepare a proper priee proposal ara Considerable to the fms not selected, which increases. the Dyerall business costs of consulting oll engineering and llimately of the cients, section 4 Charging for Civil Engineering Services GENERAL for engineering services are usually computed using one methods: lary cost times mutisier plus direct non-salary expense teimbursebie’) jourybillng rates plus reimbursable. Per dior, ‘Gost plus fixed foe (CPF. sed price Percentage of construction cost "Percentage') binations of methods of payment for diferent phases of the ract may be used, The method or combination of methods used jends upon the nature, scope, and complexity of services, lured by the client, The frst four methods are based upon the vi Engineers cosis to perform services. They are particularly plicable to assignments where the Scope of services is not self fined. The feed price and percontage of construction cost thos are based upon a spectic deliverable and do require that fe project scope be wall defined, The cost plus fed fee method fovides more flexbilly to accommodate both scope and fee hanges than do either the fixed price or percentage or construction st methods, he potential risks and problems faced by both the client and the vil Engineer, when the scope of services is not well defined, Ghouls be recognized and discussed during eatly negotiations Often, initial estimates of maximum engineering costs for projects 4Of uncertain cope are requested by th budgeting Purposes, Such budgot estimates should sate do not Gonsiulo an- agreed-upon maximum and that. they, are to Va the seope of servicas becomes beter defined 4 Teimbursement method such as salary cost tines Hef, ourly ling rao, per dem, or cost plus tied fee n Because of uncertaniy ofthe scope of services. is egal FONDA that an upper mk maximum eenount for ose sersnoy Included in the agreement. The inconsistency of such a proposal ‘Proportional to the uncertainty of the scope. However, thesel taro used wth a"notto-exooed” mount, Int cave Poiant forthe clent and the engineer to gree beterchand on @ lotiod for adjusting the "not to-exceed* ammount whon aejustnant Warranted. One reasonable approach ta. compensation for Kertan assignments isto requie the Chl Enginger to nfo tha nk wien engineering eosis are approaching 78 portent ol a budget figure and to forecast the probable folal cost This sion gives. the clent and the engineer an oppcrtuiy to ne progress al tal point and, appropriate, to revise ether Origine! budget or notto-exceed ammount cr the Scope of maining sericee he charge for engineering services using the fixed price or the eentage of construction cost methods is based enirly on the 9 of services. These methods may be appropriate wihere the ie of services is well defined and the Civil Engineer's costs are hin hiszner control. Certain types of investigations and designs Wal suited to these methods of determining charges. lermination of charges for services such as resident project sentation during construction, where the Civil Engineers costs be affected significantly by the contractors performance can be plished more equitably by one of the methads based on the lal cost of service. ly, @ Civil Engineer has unique qualifications, andlor j@ that is not ready available, andior computer programs the time required for project execution. in 3 may demonstrate that his/her easier, faster: safer, of less ve to achieve the clionts objective. ly, the client may wish the Civil Engineer to undertake @ characterized by an accelerated schedule, nonsouing , ancorhighisk-aciviies. Under these cicimstancos ges for enghieering services may be based on "value pring. reflects a premium rato : ul based onthe Civil Engineers unique ‘One of the more jnnon valu pricing tasks le provicing export witnose services, SALARY COST TIMES MULTIPLIER PLUS DIRECT NON- SALARY EXPENSE mmpensation on the basis of the salary cost times an agreed uhipler is a frequently used method of determining charges for jineerin With this method, charges for engineering ices are based. mainly on direct salaries. It is therefore visable that the Civl Engineer reach an agreement with the client salary ranges for each classification of service applicable, as as on the time period over which thy can be guaranteed. This, ay help avoid fulure surprises, msunderetandinge, and cisputes, salary cost times multiplier method may be utlized as either a tipler times salary cost (‘wo multiplier version) or a multiplier 1 direct salary cost (single multiplier version} 1¢ direct salary times multiplier: or as it is frequently called the aborts Tilia version fe very sna fo to salary cost mes multiplier wih the excepton thal trapples' single muti Lunburdened direct labor costs, ie, direct salaries without‘employee bonoits. The single muticior ino “wail employee benefits, overhead. HF eontingenc Fy times muliplor version of table d providing two separate multipliers. Oi n definitive costs. Le, employee benefits Bother mutiplier based upon costs which may vary from projet project. 4, Salary cost is defined as “rect salaries plus employes benef” and includes salaries for panos o princes an {actnical, professional, administetve and clencal sta erection Chargeable to the project sick leave, vacation, holy ad Incentive pay, unemployment and other payroll taxes, ar he ontibuions for social secuny. "workers corpentaton Insurance retvement, medial, and othe group: bene Note at salaries or imputed sularies of partners or principals, fo the extent that they perfomn technical or acvisory sornces Airecty chargeable tothe project, ara fo be relmburaed In the fame way as are other dott saat costs 2 Multiplior which is applied to salary cost s a factor that “Compensates the Civil Engineor for overhead (as. defined Horeinafter) plus a reasonable margin for contingencies, interest 46 ‘invested capital veadiness fo serve, and prof. The size of the iiplior will vary with the type of service, the nature and Hance of the olvil engineering firm, and the geographic area ts office i located should be between 2.5 and 3.0 times the ge For some services, however, a higher plier is usualy applicable for services requiring ymvmendations based on extensive experience and special ledge, oF for servioes invowing expert testimony in legal jedings. The Multiplier may also increase with the rience and special capabilies of the Civil Engineer's tm. 4, Direct non-salary expenses usually incurred in engineering [engagements may include the folowing: 4, Living and traveling expenses of principals and employee's When auiay from tha home office on business connected wath the project », Identifiable communications expenses, such as. long: distance telephone, facsimile, telegrapn, shipping charges, ‘and special postage charges (for other than general correspondence), ©, Expenses for servieas and equipment directly applicable to tho project, such as for specialized technical equipment ‘special legal and accounting services, special computer rental and programming services, computer run time and file slorage, CADD charges, sub consultants and subcontractors ‘commercial printing and binding, and similar services that are rot applicable for inclusion in general overtiea. 4, Identifiable drafting supplies, stenographic supplies, and ‘reproduction work (blueprinting, photocopying, and printing) charged {0 the clients project) as distinguished from such a