PROPRA WEEK 8: ARCHITECT PROFESSION: ARCHITECTS REG.
SERVICES
SPP DOC 202
- Standards of professional practice (SPP) on regular design services
- Who may practice the regular services?
- The natural person doing individual professional practice
- The juridical entity doing “group” professional practice
- Foreign architects
RA 9266 SEC 37
- Limitation to the registration of a firm, company, partnership, corporation, or association
- A firm, company, partnership, corporation or association may be registered or licensed
as such for the practice of architecture under the following conditions
- Composed of only filipino RLAs + allied technical professionals
- RLAs shall be 75% of the owners shareholders
- Registered with SEC
RA 9266 SEC 38
- Foreign nationals shall secure a spatial or temporary permit prior to assuming the duties,
functions, and responsibilities as architects or consultants
- They must meet the following conditions
- That the foreigner is a citizen of a country which permits the practice of Filipino
professionals
- That the foreigner is required to work with a Filipino counterpart
- That the foreigner is legally qualified to practice architecture in his country and
that his expertise is advantageous to our country in the aspects of technology
transfer and specialization
SERVICE
- the architect acts as a client’s advisor
- The work of the architect starts when the client outlines his requirements, which the
architect analyzes and studies
- He then prepares the necessary instruments of service, observes project implementation
- The service ends when the contractor turns over the project to the client
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
1. PROJECT DEFINITION PHASE
- Architects consults with the client to ascertain the conceptual framework
- Architect gathers relevant information leading to project definition
- Architects reviews and refines client space requirements and translates them into
an architectural program
- Architect prepares an initial statement of probable construction cost
- payment : 5% of the regular basic fee
2. SCHEMATIC DEFINITION PHASE
- Architect evaluates the client’s program, schedule, budget, and site to propose a
method of project delivery
- Architect prepares design studies leading to a recommended solution
3. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE
- Architect prepares design development documents consisting of plans,
elevations, sections, and other drawings
- Architect prepares outline specifications to reflect the type of materials and type
of systems to be used (structural, electrical, mechanical, sanitary, electronic,
communications)
- Architect submits an updated statement of probable construction cost to client
- payment : 20% of the regular basic fee
4. CONTRACT DOCUMENT PHASE
- Architect prepares the complete construction drawings
- The architect prepares the technical specifications
- Architect submits 7 sets of construction
- Drawings and technical specifications to the client for purposes of obtaining a
building permit
5. BIDDING / NEGOTIATION PHASE
- The architect prepares the bid documents
- The architect assists the client in establishing a list of prospective contractors for
wading of the construction contract
- The architect furnishes complete sets of bid documents on loan to bidders for an
amount sufficient to cover costs
- The bid documents are the intellectual property of the architect and a bond might
be necessary to assure return of the documents
- The architect respond to questions from bidders
- The architect assists the client in obtaining proposals from bidders in analyzing
the bids, in issuing a notice of award and preparing the construction contract
- Payment: the amount sufficient to bring total payments to 90% of RBF based on
winning bid price or lowest bona fide (in good faith) bid
6. CONSTRUCTION PHASE
- Makes periodic visits to the project site to:
- Familiarize himself with the general progress and quality of work
- Ascertain that the work is proceeding in accordance with contract
documents
- Report to the client defects and deficiencies observed in the work of the
contractor
- Condemn work- failing to conform to the contract documents
- payment : remaining 10% of the RBF based on the final project construction cost
MANNERS OF PROVIDING SERVICES
- Single contract between architect and client with other professionals having a
consultancy contract with the architect
- Architect and other professionals having separate contracts with the client
RECOMMENDED FEES
1. GROUP 1: SIMPLEST UTILIZATION
- Examples: hangars, industrial buildings, parking structures, public markets,
warehouses
- Integrated A&E: 6%
- Architectural services only 3.6%
2. GROUP 2: MODERN COMPLEXITY
- Examples: art galleries, banks, call centers, churches, city halls, college
buildings, malls, office buildings, condominiums, police stations, restaurants, etc
- Integrated A&E: 7%
- Architectural services only: 4.2%
3. GROUP 3: EXCEPTIONAL COMPLEXITY
- Examples: aquariums, nuclear facilities, auditoriums, airports, hospitals, hotels,
laboratories, resort complexities, research facilities, etc
- Integrated A&E: 8%
- Architectural services only: 4.8%
4. GROUP 4: RESIDENCES
- Examples: single detached, single attached, duplex, row, apartment houses,
townhouses
- Integrated A&E: 10%
- Architectural services only: 6%
5. GROUP 5: MONUMENTAL BLDG
- Examples: expo & fair buildings, memorials and monuments, museums
- Integrated A&E: 12%
- Architectural services only: 7.5%
6. GROUP 6: REPETITIVE
- 2nd building: 80% of RBF
- 3rd building: 60% of RBF
- Succeeding: 40% of RBF
7. GROUP 7: HOUSING PROJECT
- From 2nd to 10th unit: 60% of RBF
- From 11th unit and above: 30% of RBF
PROPRA WEEK 9: ARCHT PROFESSION SPECIALIZED SERVICES (MARCH 1, 2025)
SPP DOC 203
- Services to complete, complement, supplement the project
- Application of various technologies and skills from different fields
- Specific expertise for enhancement of the interior and exterior of the project
- Regular services: architectural plan and design of the building
- Detailed planning and design of any indoor areas of any proposed buildings
- Includes: retrofit, renovation, rehabilitation, expansion work
- Includes: architectural, utility and architectural layouting of engineering systems
DEFINITION OF TERMS
1. RETROFIT
- “Modify so as to incorporate changes made in later versions of the same model,
1954”
2. RENOVATION
- “In a general sense, ‘rebuilding, reconstruction; a making new after decay,
destruction, or impairment,’ from Old French renovacion, 13c”
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1. ARCHITECTURAL INTERIOR SERVICE
- Determining size and interrelationship of spaces
- Laying out of furniture, movables, equipment, built-ins, fixtures
- Prepares specifications of floor/ wall/ ceiling finishes, doors, and partition
systems, hardware, modular furniture systems, equipment, signages, etc
- Assists clients in conducting bids/ negotiations with general contractors, sub
contractors, suppliers
- Checks and approves samples of materials, shop drawings
- Reviews and approves billings
- Conducts inspections and approves installed components
MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES
- Dual capacity as architect-of-record and consulting architect for architectural interior
services
- Consulting architect for architectural interior services
- Method of compensation
- Recommended architect’s fee: 10-15% of the cost of work
- Excludes engineering and consultants fee
- Schedule: 30% upon submission of preliminary design, 50% upon submission of
the final design and 20% upon project completion
2. ACOUSTIC DESIGN SERVICES
- Detailed planning and design to control sound for compatibility with architectural
concept
SCOPE OF WORKS
- Prepares the drawings and specifications for acoustic design and treatment
- Assists client in bidding/ negotiating with a specialty subcontractor
- Checks and approves samples of materials and equipment
- Conducts inspection of work and equipment
- Assists client in evaluation amount due to subcontractor
MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES
- Dual capacity as architect-of-record and consulting architect for architectural interior
services
- Consulting architect for architectural interior services
- Method of compensation
- Recommended architect’s fee: 10-15% of the cost of work
- Excludes: consultants fee
- Schedule: 30% upon submission of preliminary design, 50% upon submission of
the final design and 20% upon project completion
3. ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING DESIGN
- Detailed planning and design of light transmission, timing, and control for
compatibility with the architectural concept
SCOPE OF THE WORKS
- Prepares the drawings for lighting design illumination, fixture placement, efficiency,
energy considerations, etc
- Assists client in bidding / negotiating with a specialty subcontractor
- Checks and approves samples of materials and fixtures
- Conducts inspection of work and fixtures
- Assists client in evaluation amount due to subcontractor
MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES
- Dual capacity as architect-of-record and consulting architect for architectural interior
services
- Consulting architect for architectural interior services
- Method of compensation
- Recommended architect’s fee: 10-15% of the cost of work
- Excludes engineering and consultants fee
- Schedule: 30% upon submission of preliminary design, 50% upon submission of
the final design and 20% upon project completion
4. SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
- Coordination of architectural layouting with the utilization of the spaces
surrounding the building
- Coordination of the built with the natural environment
- Concept of total environment
- Landscaping layout of small building projects
SCOPE OF WORKS
- Design of the surroundings
- Layout of open spaces
- Conceptualizes the entire site development plan including civil works, softscape, and
hardscape
- Conceptualizes specifications for civil works and utility lines
- Assists clients in bidding / negotiating with landscape, waterscape, and other
contractors, etc
MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES
- Dual capacity as architect-of-record and consulting architect for architectural interior
services
- Consulting architect for architectural interior services
- Method of compensation
- Recommended architect’s fee: 10-15% of the cost of work
- Excludes engineering and consultants fee
- Schedule: 30% upon submission of preliminary design, 50% upon submission of
the final design and 20% upon project completion
5. SITE & PHYSICAL PLANNING SERVICES
- Includes: master development planning, subdivision planning and urban design
- Physical planning: orderly arrangement within a property on which vertical
structures as well as horizontal developments are proposed
- Undertake in-depth study of the site’s economic systems, laws, tax structure,
infrastructures, utilities, and components bearing on the project
- Ex: industrial estates, commercial/ religious/ institutional / government / civic
centers, sports complexes, tourist centers, tourism estates, resorts, amusement
parks, educational facilities, residential housing subdivisions
SCOPE OF WORKS
- Translate a multi-dimensional point of view to a two dimensional physical plan
- Lead the physical planning team in the performance of environment studies, feasibility
studies, market analysis, access / movement systems, impact analysis and other
services
- Confer with clients on project requirements, secure sufficient data to generate reliable
projections and analysis
- Examine laws, ordinances, rules, regulations
- Consider best industry practices applicable
- Prepare framework and conceptual master development plans and reports
MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES
- Dual capacity as architect-of-record and consulting architect for architectural interior
services
- Consulting architect for architectural interior services
- Method of compensation
- Recommended architect’s fee: Php 50,000 per hectare, net minimum
- For rugged to steep terrain rate to increase by 20-30%
- Excludes engineering and consultants fee
- Schedule: 30% framework development plan, 30% conceptual master
development plan, 20% preliminary master development plan, 20% detailed
master development plan
6. COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
- Expanded physical planning services
- Covers the range of services from primary data gathering to the formulation of
the master development plan plus the parallel preparation of the environment
impact assessment/ statement
- Heavy emphasis on the non- physical/ non-engineering components of the
development plan (e.g. financial / economic / market demand forecast,
administrative, political, institutional, legal, socio-cultural, environment, etc.)
- The architect needs to be separately qualified and experienced as an
environmental planner
SCOPE OF WORKS
- Identifies existing land use, resources, social behavior, and interaction
- Undertakes environmental analysis, demographic analysis, feasibility studies
- Examines existing laws, ordinances, political / social restraints
- Prepares conceptual development plans, policies, implementing strategies to arrive at
the desired comprehensive / planning solutions
MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES
- Dual capacity as architect-of-record and consulting architect for architectural interior
services
- Consulting architect for architectural interior services
- Method of compensation
- Rate cost x multiplier reimbursable expenses
- Per diem + reimbursable expenses
- Retainer + reimbursable expenses
Rate cost x ● Multiple of direct personnel expenses
multiplier ● Used for non-creative work
● The “rate cost” is technical work hours multiplied to an hourly rate
● This rate cost is then applied with a factor of 1.5 or 2.5 to cover overhead a profit
● This multiplier depends on office setup and complexity of project
Reimbursable ● Transportation, housing, living allowance (for assignments, projects over 100 km outside of
expenses area of operation of the architect)
● Extra sets of drawings, reports, maps, contracts documents (over the 5pcs)
● Overseas and long distance calls
● Laboratory tests
● Licenses, fees, taxes needed for the project
Per diem ● As a noun from 1809, ‘amount or allowance of so much every day” (definition and etymology
of per diem, n.d.)
● “Daily allowances paid to employees to cover costs incurred while on a business trip.
Business expenses typically include accommodation, transportation, food, and any other
incidental expenses,” (kagan, 2021)
Retainer ● “Meaning’ a retainer fee, fee paid to an attorney or barrister to secure his services” is from
1818
● The general sense of “sum paid to secure special services” is from 1859
● A retainer fee is a payment made to a professional, often a lawyer, by a client for future
services
7. ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATOR/ RESTORATION
- Responsible for providing a full range of services related to the documentation,
assessment and conservation of historic buildings
- Services include: historical research, field investigation, materials testing, report
writing, preparation of construction documents, construction project monitoring
8. SECURITY, EVALUATION, AND PLANNING
- Examination of the physical envelope of the building
- Determination of ease of intrusion and egress routes
- Identification of unsafe conditions
- Preparation of a crisis response plan
9. FACILITIES MAINTENANCE SUPPORT
- Oversee the basic operation and continuous maintenance of facilities
- Repair services (carpentry, plumbing, painting, etc)
- Energy management (indoor, climate control)
- Custodial services (cleaning of high traffic areas, trash pick up and spot
cleaning)
- Landscape services (pest control, irrigation, mowing, maintenance of
trees, shrubs)
- Event support
- Planning, design, and construction
10.BUILDING TESTING AND COMMISSIONING
- Identifying benchmarks and checklists for success
- Review of design documents
- Verifying all of the subsystems to achieve the project requirements as intended
by the owner and as designed by the building architects and engineers
- Identify issues and discrepancies
11.BUILDING ENVIRONMENT ASSESSOR
- LEED or BREAM accredited professional
- Manages assessments from feasibility to project completion
- Provide advice to client on the most cost effective route to compliance
- Identify potential carbon emissions savings
- Manage resources, deliverables, budgets on projects
12.BUILDING APPRAISER
- Separately qualified as a real estate appraiser
- Keeps up to date with market values
- Appraise structures for the purpose of deriving value for selling or buying
- Prepares reports after inspections
13.OUTSOURCED ARCHITECTURAL WORK
- Schematic design support
- Research and programming
- Construction documentation
- 3D renderings and animation
14.ARBITRATORS, MEDIATORS, CONCILIATORS
- Separately accredited by the construction industry arbitration commission
- Facilitate communication between parties toward mutual agreement
- Clarify issues, concerns, needs and interests of all parties
- Conduct initial meetings to outline the arbitration process
- Interview claimants, agents, and witnesses to obtain information about the
disputed issues
- Prepare settlement agreements
- Apply relevant laws and regulations to reach conclusions
METHOD OF COMPENSATION
● Rate cost x multiplier Reimbursable Expenses
● Per diem + reimbursable expenses
● Retainer + reimbursable expenses
