1 Prelims 323A PDF

AR 323A: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 2
Administering the Regular Services of the Architect

Preliminary Handouts
Unit I. The Architect

“Architect” means a person professionally and academically qualified, registered and licensed under R.A. No. 9266 with a Certificate of
Registration and Professional Identification Card issued by the Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture and the Professional
Regulation Commission, and who is responsible for advocating the fair and sustainable development, welfare and cultural expression of
society’s habitat in terms of space, forms and historical context;
a. “Architect-of-record” means the architect registered and licensed under R.A. No. 9266, who is directly and professionally
responsible for the total design of the project for the client and who shall assume the civil liability for the plans, specifications and
contract documents he/she has signed and sealed;
b. “Architect-in-charge of construction” means an architect registered and licensed under R.A. No. 9266, who is directly and
professionally responsible and liable for the construction supervision of the project;
c. “Consulting Architect” means the architect registered and licensed or permitted to practice under R.A. No. 9266, who is
professionally and academically qualified and with exceptional or recognized expertise or specialization in any branch of
architecture.
1. Overview of the Architect’s Profession
Course Orientation
Sociological changes, new technology in industry and commerce, new building codes, other new laws and regulations, inflationary
economies of nations and advances in building technology place an ever increasing burden on building designers and constructors.
They need more and more knowledge and skill to cope with the demands placed on them.
The public continually demands more complex buildings than in the past. They must serve more purposes, last longer and require
less maintenance and repair. As in the past, they must look attractive. Yet both building construction and operating costs must be
kept within acceptable limits or new construction will cease.
To meet this challenge successfully, continual improvements in building design and construction must be made. Building designers
and constructors should be alert to these advances and learn how to apply them skillfully. In the past, design of building was mainly
an imitation of the design of an existing building.
Introduction to the Course
A generation ago, the concept of management as a component of professional design practice was virtually unheard of. A building
begins as a conception in the mind of its architect. The conception must be elaborated in his drawing office adapted to practical
considerations and the conveyed to a number of people who will cooperate in the erection of the building.
Over time societies change, construction methods change, clients change and the architect’s tool change; however the excitement
and energy inherent in the building process does not change, because of one factor only: the process itself. To begin this process,
two elements are necessary: an idea and a client. Creative minds then carry the process forward. With the idea comes the
development of a building concept. A sketch or drawing, created through personal interaction with the client, develops the
vocabulary for the physical construction of the concept. A builder and labor force turn the concept into reality.
Many processes have been used to manage this interaction. Continual evolution of the management process has turned into an
independent discipline which, coupled with the computer, is a major focus of the building industry today. From the beginning,
individuals generating the concepts, preparing drawings and building the project were considered part of what we now call the
“service industry”.
This course outlines the different codes and laws in terms of legal obligations, duties and responsibilities in the professional practice
of an architect towards land development and human settlements. It deals on how to administer the regular services of an arc hitect
on how to fulfill the role of a responsible professional. Lastly it is geared towards the comprehensive services of the architect to
provide further knowledge in the architect’s broader role in practice.
1.1 The Architecture Profession
Principles of Architecture: Different Careers
A building is an assemblage that is firmly attached to the ground and that provides total or nearly total shelter for machines,
processing equipment, performance of human activities, storage of human possessions or any combination of these.
D:\TIP\323A Professional Practice 2\323A.lessons\323A.prelims.MASTER.doc PAGE 1 OF 19

Building design is the process of providing all information necessary for construction of a building that will meet its owner’s
requirements and also satisfy public health, welfare and safety requirements. Architecture is the art and science of building
design. Building construction is the process of assembling materials to form a building.
Building designs may be legally executed only by persons deemed competent to do so by the government. Competency is
determined on the basis of education, experience and ability to pass a written test of design skills mandated by the
government.
Registered Architects are persons legally permitted to practice architecture. Registered Engineers are experts in specific
scientific disciplines and are legally permitted to design parts of buildings; in some cases, complete buildings.
Building construction is generally performed by laborers and craftspeople engaged for the purpose by an individual or
organization, called a contractor. The contractor signs an agreement, or contract with the building owner under which the
contractor agrees to construct a specific building on a specified site and the owner agrees to pay for the materials and services
provided.
In the design of the building, architects should be guided by the following principles:
1. The building should be constructed to serve purposes specified by the client.
2. The design should be constructed by known techniques & with available labor and equipment, within an acceptable time.
3. The building should be capable of withstanding the element and normal usage for a period of time specified by the client.
4. Both inside and outside, the building should be visually pleasing.
5. No part of the building should pose a hazard to the safety and health of its occupants under normal usage and the
building should provide for safe evacuation or refuge in emergencies.
6. The building should provide the degree of shelter from the elements and of control of the interior environment.
7. Operation of the building should consume a minimum of energy while permitting the structure to serve its purpose.
8. The sum of costs of construction, operation, maintenance, repair and anticipated future alterations should be kept within
the limit specified by the client.
The ultimate objective of design is to provide all the information necessary for the construction of a building. This objective is
achieved by the production of drawings or plans’ showing what is to be constructed, specifications stating what materials
and equipment are to be incorporated in the building and a construction contract between the client and a contractor.
Designers also should observe construction of the building while it is in the process. This should be done not only to assist the
client in ensuring that the building is being constructed in accordance with plans and specifications but also to obtain
information that will be useful in design of future buildings.
The principles of architecture when taken deeply dictate the possible different careers awaiting the architect in the practice of
architecture.
1.1.1 Past and Present
Architecture, as practiced in the Philippines during the Spanish Era, was not by virtue of an academic title. There were
no architectural schools in the Philippines and the architects with academic degrees were Spaniards. The closest a
Filipino could aspire to practice architecture was Maestro de Obras or Master Builder. It was only in the 19th century
when the Filipino Architect was recognized as one.
1880 The Spanish Government founded the Escuela Practica y Professional des Artes y Oficio de Manila
(EPP-AOM) as the first academic school to train maestros.
Two classes of Maestros de Obras (MO):
1. Maestro de Obras Academico (MO-A): Graduates of the School.
2. Maestro de Obras Practico (MO-P) Acquired their expertise through practical experience and
licensed by the Ayuntamiento de Manila.
The first Filipino graduates of the Escuela were: Julio Hernandez (1891), Isidro Medina (1894), Aracadio
Arellano (1895) and Juan Carreon (1896).
Felix Arroyo Roxas The first Filipino ever to be accorded the title of Architect of Record. Born 1820
in Binondo Manila and studied in Spain.
Tomas Bautista Mapua The first Registered Architect in the Philippines. He obtained his Bachelor’s
Degree in Architecture from Corneli University.
1900 Liceo de Manila, the first private school to offer an academic title for Maestro de Obras.
1902 Academic de Arquitectura y Agrimensura de Filipinas (AAAF) was established as the first professional
organization for Architecture, Civil Engineering and Surveying.
1903 Arquitecture de Agrimensura de Filipinas changed its name to Ingeniera, Arquitectura y Agrimensura de
Filipinas (AIAAF).
1911 The Civil Engineer Members of the AIAAF withdrew from the academy to form their own professional
organization.
1921 The first Engineers and Architects Law Act No. 2985, was passed by the National Assembly where the
Maestros de Obras or Master Builders are required to register as Architects. As the number of practicing
architects began to increase, the need for establishing and controlling professional standards and conduct of
ethics became necessary.
1933 The Philippine Architects Society (PAS) was organized to become the first architectural organization. The
Society drafted the constitution and by-laws and the adoption of a Code of Ethics and Standard Professional
Fees.
January 21st, the first document entitled “Relation of Charges & Rules relative to Professional Fees” was
promulgated and adopted by the Philippine Architects Society.
1941 February 21st, the Second Edition was promulgated and adapted.
1945 September 2nd, the name of the Society was amended to the Philippine Institute of Architects and
Planners (PIAP), which was subsequently changed to Philippine Institute of Architects.
1946 April 7th, the New Code of Ethics was published.
1950 Group of 15 PIA members organized the League of Philippine Architects (LPA) as the 2nd architectural
organization.
June 17th, during this year, the profession of Architecture was given its first separate statute with the
enactment of Republic Act 545: “An act to regulate the Practice of Architecture in the Philippines”.
1958 A third organization of architects, called the Association of Philippine Government Architects (AGPA) was
formed.
1960 November 25th, the document “National Code of Architects Services and Fees in the Philippines” was
published.
1965 October 23, the “Architect’s National Code” was approved by the three existing organizations existing at
that time, namely, the Philippine Institute of Architects (PIA), the League of Philippine Architects (LPA),
and the Association of Philippine Government Architects (APGA).
1971 President Ferdinand E. Marcos officially declared the second week of December as Architecture Week.
1973 His Excellency President Ferdinand E. Marcos issued PD 223 in June, creating the Professional Regulation
Commission (PRC) with the duty of regulating all the professions and accrediting only one professional
organization to represent a profession.
Recognizing the need to formally integrate the three architectural associations, PIA, LPA and APGA each
appointed three representatives to form a panel of negotiators in May with the Board of Examiner for
Architects as consultants.
1974 December 12th, the respective Board of Directors of the three organizations unanimously approved the
constitution and By-Laws, and the Ad Hoc Commission was authorized to sit as an interim Board to
administer, implement and coordinate the various activities of the new organization until the first regular
Board of Directors and officers was duly elected.
1975 January 15th, the three architectural organizations new integrated society was called the United Architects
of the Philippines and became the first accredited professional organization.
May 12th, the PRC issued Certificate No. 001 to the United Architects of the Philippines as the duly
accredited professional organization for architects in the Philippines.
1976 June 12th, the United Architects of the Philippines informed the Union International des Architects (UIA) of the
integration of the three architectural organizations under the United Architects of the Philippines.

1977 October, in the process of consolidating all the documents of the three organizations, the UAP saw the need
to review and update them in order to be more responsive to the practice of the profession, the first draft of
the revised National Code was published and was divided into two divisions namely:
1. Code of Ethical Conduct
2. Standards of Professional Practice
1. Pre-Design Services UAP Document 201
2. Design Services UAP Document 202
3. Specialized Allied Services UAP Document 203
4. Construction Services UAP Document 204
5. Post-Construction Services UAP Document 205
6. Comprehensive Architectural Services UAP Document 206
7. Design-Build Services UAP Document 207
8. Selection of Architects & Methods of Compensation UAP Document 208
9. Competition Code UAP Document 209
10. Standard Guidelines on Consulting Services UAP Document 210
1979 July 21st, the Final form of the Architects National Code was approved by the UAP National Board of
Directors and the Professional Regulation Commission through the Board of Architecture on September 24,
for adoption and compliance by the practicing Architects in the Philippines.
Committee on Professional Practice and Ethics: Purpose and Objectives
The Architects of the Philippines, aware of the need of integrating the architectural profession in order to better project
the value and importance of the role of the architect in nation building and public service, hereby adopt the following
objectives:
1. To unite all registered architects of the Philippines.
2. To establish & promote the highest standards of ethical conduct & excellence in the practice and service of the
architectural profession;
3. To uplift the standards of architectural education, conduct researches, accumulate and disseminate information
and ideas in architecture, environmental design, ecology, technology, culture and other related fields.
4. To cooperate and coordinate with other allied professions, trades and industry;
5. To participate in matters concerning national development of the country.
6. To cooperate with the Board of Architecture and other government agencies;
7. To cooperate and coordinate with international organizations in the fields of architecture, environmental design
and other fields of arts, science and technology; and
8. To render any lawful and appropriate assistance to any of its members.
1.1.2 Important Issues and Concern
BOARD OF ARCHITECTURE
Resolution No. 9-A
Series of 1979
Adoption of UAP Documents Nos. 200 to 208 as the NATIONAL CODE FOR ARCHITECTS and as part of the Rules
and Regulations to which all practicing Architects shall conform in the performance of duties and obligations, a violation
of which shall be a ground for the suspension or revocation of the certificate of registration of a practicing architect.
THE UNITED ARCHITECTS OF THE PHILIPPINES
Resolution No. 79-18
Series of 1979
Submission of the Architect’s National Code and all Standard Documents related to the professional practice of the
Architect as prepared by the Committee on Professional Practice and Ethics, and approved by the UAP Board and the
general membership to the Professional Regulation Commission through the Board of Architecture for approval.

1.2 The Architect and the Law

ARCHITECTS RESPONSIBILITIES
The Board of Architecture. Chapter 1. Definition of Terms, and Additional Qualification of Applicants
ART. 59: a) The practice of architecture shall constitute in holding out oneself as skilled in the knowledge, art, science and
practice of architecture, and as an architect; or offering, rendering, furnishing or contracting on a fee basis or otherwise,
services such as consultation and advice, teaching major architectural subjects, environmental site analysis; physical planning,
space planning, site planning, architectural and structural designing, specifying, supervising, and giving general management,
administration, coordination and responsible direction to the designing, the construction, the erection, enlargement, or
alterations of buildings or structures intended for public or private use or complexes of buildings, use utilization and planning of
the space within and the surrounding such buildings or structures ands their sites, and architectural design of engineering
structures or any part thereof; the scientific, aesthetic, and orderly coordination of all the processes of safeguarding life, health
and property which enter the production of a complete building or structure, including all its components, and its environs
performed in all of their phases through the medium of comprehensive architectural services, such as technical, economic and
financial feasibility studies, promotional services, operational programming, building programming, unbiased studies of plans,
consultations, specifications, estimates, conferences, evaluations, investigations, contract documents, construction and project
management, administration of construction, oral advise, and directions regardless of whether the persons engaged in such
practice are residents of the Philippines or have their principal office or place of business in the Philippines or another country,
and regardless of whether such persons are performing any one or all of these duties and responsibilities.
An Architect shall be considered such in the practice of his profession, if the nature and character of his employment whether
as an officer or employee in a private enterprise or educational institution involves decision-making requiring professional
knowledge in the art and science of architecture, and such employment or position requires that the holder thereof must be an
architect; or if he holds or is appointed to a position in the architectural occupational group in the government or in government-
owned or controlled corporations, including those performing proprietary functions, where a civil service eligibility as an
architect is a prerequisite.
b) An architect is a bonafide holder of a certificate of registration issued by the Board of Architecture in accordance with this
Code.
The author or authors of a set of plans or specifications and other documents related to the practice of the profession are those
in responsible charge of their preparation, whether made by them personally or under their immediate supervision.
It shall be unlawful for any person, corporation, institution or agency to order, or cause the design, construction, reconstruction,
erection, addition or alteration to any building unless all architectural designs, site planning, space planning and architectural
details are prepared by or prepared under the responsible charge of, and signed and sealed by a registered architect.
ARCHITECTS LIABILITIES
Civil Code of the Philippines: Essential Requisites of Contracts. Section 3, Contract for a Piece of Work, Article 1723.
ART. 1723. The engineer or architect who drew up the plans and specifications for a building is liable for damages if within
fifteen years from the completion of the structure, the same should collapse by reason of a defect in those plans and
specifications, or due to the defects in the ground. The contractor is likewise responsible for the damages if the edifice falls,
within the same period, on account of defects in the construction or use of materials of inferior quality furnished by him, or due
to any violation of the terms of the contract. If the engineer or architect supervises the construction, he shall be solidarily liable
with the contractor.
Acceptance of the buildings, after completion does not imply waiver of any of the cause of action by reason of any defect
mentioned in the preceding paragraph.
The action must be brought within ten years following collapse of the building.

1.2.1 The Virtues and Values of an Architect

THE VIRTUES OF AN ARCHITECT
“May the Architect be high-minded;
not arrogant but faithful;
Just, and easy to deal with,
without avarice;
Not let his mind be occupied
In receiving gifts,
But let him preserve his good name
with dignity…
Marcus Vitruvius Pollio
The Value of an Architect
The Architect creates man’s environment through his awareness and sensitive handling of spaces that fit the scale of
human experience. The resulting quality of the form-envelope manifested as a structure or building gives rise to a
man’s appreciation of beauty and order in his physical world.
The Architects’ deliberation determine how people will be placed in relationship one to another, how whole societies will
work, play, eat, sleep, recreate, travel, worship, or in short how people will live in consonance with their culture and
national aspirations.
His objective is to bring order to man’s environment to cause it to function properly within a structure that is safe and
healthful and to impart to the whole a beauty and distinction that is appropriate to our time.
1.2.2 The Spectrum of the Architect’s Services
The spectrum of the Architect’s services extends over the entire range of activities that proceed from the time the idea
is conceived, perfected, transformed into sets of space or design requirements, translated into structure through
design, built, used and become a permanent feature of the man-made environment.
The Architect’s services consists of the necessary conferences, deliberations, discussions, evaluations, investigations,
consultations, advice on matters affecting the scientific, aesthetic and orderly coordination of all the processes of
safeguarding life, health & property which enter into the production of different levels and sophistication of man-made
environment.
The Architect, in the process of translating abstract ideas into meaningful concrete terms, produces documents in the
form of a data base report, an architectural program, a feasibility study, a market study, an appraisal report, an impact
analysis report, a space-organizational setup report, a site planning analysis and evaluation report, an operational
programming report, building programming and scheduling report.
A complete and detailed documentation of construction or erection drawings is prepared consisting of architectural
plans, the structural plans, the electrical plans, the sanitary/plumbing plans, the mechanical/air-conditioning plans, the
civil work plans, the technical specifications and other bid documents.
Aside from these, the Architect can prepare the post construction management documents, the operating manual, the
maintenance manual and other forms of written and graphical documentations necessary for the effective and efficient
functioning of the man-made structures and environment.
An appreciation of this scope of services of the Architect will bring into focus the crucial role that the Architect assumes
in the realization of abstract ideas into tangible and meaningful terms.
Between abstract ideas and the physical world, stands the Architect.
1.2.3 The 3D Wheel
Decision to Build Owner Purpose, Size, Cost, Location
Design Concept Architect-Engineer Space, Function, Stability, Environment, Aesthetics
Delivery System Contractor Men, Materials, Equipment

1.3 The Architect’s Role in Society

The Architect’s responsibility to society is to make sure that not the structure alone but also its physical environment can
enhance the lives of people. He relates not only to purely design and build professions but to allied professions as well as to
achieve totality in design.
Architect’s Contribution to Human Settlements Development
 Providing adequate shelter for all and improving human settlement management.
 Promoting sustainable land use planning and management.
 Promoting the Integrated provision of environmental infrastructure such as water, sanitation, drainage and solid waste
management.
 Promoting human settlement planning and management in disaster prone areas.
 Promoting sustainable energy and transport systems in human settlements.
 Promoting human resource development and capacity. Building for human settlement development unsustainable
patterns of production and consumption particularly in industrialized countries;
 Environmental degradation;
 Social and economic inequality;
 Inadequate resources;
 Lack of basic infrastructure and services;
 Lack of adequate planning; and
 Increased vulnerability to disasters.
1.3.1 The Building Enterprise
Architects Role in the Building Industry
a. Is the logical prime professional responsible for the directing of various disciplines in dealing with planning work.
b. Defines the structure and organization of the design system.
c. Provides the following services in the building industry.
i. Project Analysis Services
1. Feasibility and Financial
2. Location and Site
3. Market and Merchandising
ii. Promotional Services
1. Real Estate and Land
2. Project Development
3. Promotional Planning
iii. Design and Planning Services
1. Program Development
2. Landscape and Site Development
3. Urban Design Development
iv. Construction Services
1. Administering Pre and Post Construction Procedures
2. Project and Construction Management
3. Post Construction
1.3.2 Public Interest and Safety
The Architect is engaged in a profession that carries with it civic responsibilities towards the public, whether such
responsibilities are the natural outcome of good citizenship or of his professional pursuit or whether they partake of
informative and educational matters or of his normal, good public relations.
a. The Architect shall seek opportunities to be of constructive service in civic and urban affairs and to the best of his
ability advance the safety, health and well being of the people and the community as well as the promotion,
restoration or preservation of the general amenities and other examples of historic and architectural heritage of the
nation.

b.The Architect shall promote the interest of his professional organization and to do his full part of the work to enhance
the objectives and services of the organization. He should share in the interchange of technical information and
experience with the other design profession and the building industry.
c. The Architect as a good citizen shall abide and observe the laws and regulations of the government and comply with
the standards of ethical conduct and practice of the profession in the Philippines. He shall at no time act in a manner
detrimental to the best interest of the profession.
d. The Architect shall not use paid advertisement nor use self-laudatory, exaggerated or misleading publicity. However,
the presentation of factual materials, verbal or visual, of the aims, standards and progress of the profession thr ough
literature or by industrious application of his work and services which tend to dignify the professional or advance
public knowledge of the Architect’s function in society may be presented through any public communication media.
e. The Architect shall not solicit nor permit to solicit in his name, advertisements or other support towards the cost of
any publication presenting his work. He should refrain from taking part in paid advertisement endorsing any
materials of construction or building equipment.
f. The Architect shall not mislead the public through advertisements, signs or printed matter citing his professional
specializations unless such qualifications are well known facts or sanctioned by professional consensus and years of
experience.
2. Professional Education and Training
2.1 The Architect’s Education
RULE III. EXAMINATION, REGISTRATION AND LICENSURE (RA 9266 IRR)
SEC. 12. Examination Required. All applicants for registration for the practice of architecture shall be required to undergo a
licensure examination to be given by the Board in such places and dates as the Commission may designate in accordance
with the provisions of Republic Act No. 8981.
SEC. 13. Qualifications of Applicant for Examination. Any person applying for examination shall establish to the
satisfaction of the Board that:
a. He/she is a Filipino citizen or a citizen of a foreign country qualified to take the examination as provided for in Sec. 27, Art.
IV of R.A. No. 9266 as carried out by Sec. 27, Rule IV of this “IRR of the Architecture Act of 2004”;
b. He/she is of good moral character;
c. He/she is a holder of the degree of Bachelor of Science in Architecture conferred by a school, college, academy or
institute duly recognized and/or accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and in addition has a specific
record of at least two (2) years or equivalent of diversified architectural experience duly certified by a registered/license d
architect: Provided, however, That an applicant holding a Master’s Degree in Architecture from a school, college,
university or institute recognized by the government shall be credited one (1) year in his/her practical experience; and
d. He/she has not been convicted of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude.
The following documents shall be submitted in support of the above requirements:
1. Certificate of Live Birth in National Statistics Office (NSO) Security Paper
2. Marriage Contract in NSO Security Paper for married female applicants
3. College Diploma with indication therein of date of graduation and Special Order Number unless it is not required
4. Baccalaureate Transcript of Records with indication therein of date of graduation and Special Order Number unless it is
not required
5. Accomplished Diversified Training (DT Form 001)
6. Accomplished Diversified Training (DT Form 002)
7. Architect-Mentor Affidavit
8. Photocopy of Architect-Mentor’s valid Professional Identification Card, Professional Tax Receipt and IAPOA number
9. National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance
10. Other documents the Board may require.
Fraudulent Applications of Candidate and Mentor – The Board may refuse to renew a professional identification card, or may
suspend, or revoke, any certificate of registration obtained by false swearing or any misrepresentations made in applying for
registration or examination and may refuse to renew or grant registration to any applicant whose application contains such
false evidence or information.

2.2 Apprenticeship and Diversified Training

“Diversified Architectural Experience” a post-baccalaureate, pre-licensure experience of two (2) years required of a graduate of
architecture prior to taking the licensure examination; consisting of a variation of experiences in the different phases of
architectural service.
2.3 Continuing Professional Development
“Continuing Professional Development” refers to a sustaining and progressive learning process that maintains, enhances, or
increases the knowledge and continuing ability of architects.
RA 9266: Art. IV: Practice of Architecture
SEC. 28. Continuing Professional Development (CPD). – To promote public interest and to safeguard life, health and
property, all practicing architects shall maintain a program of continuing professional organization shall have the responsibility
of developing a continuing professional development program for architects. Other entities or organizations may become CPD
providers upon accreditation by the Board.
RA 9266: Rule IV; Practice of Architecture (Sundry Provisions) IRR
SEC. 28. Continuing Professional Development (CPD). To promote public interest and to safeguard life, health and
property, all practicing architects shall maintain a program of continuing professional development. The integrated and
accredited professional organization shall have the responsibility of developing a continuing professional development program
for architects. Other entities or organizations may become CPD providers upon accreditation by the Board. A program of
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) shall be maintained through an overall CPD program for architects developed by
the United Architects of the Philippines, Inc. Such a program shall be formulated by the Continuing Professional Education
(CPE) Council for Architects based on the existing guidelines of the Professional Regulation Commission with levels of
compliance and proficiency evaluation as a rating factor. Accreditation of CPD/CPE providers by the Board of Architecture
shall be based on the said guidelines.
3. Professional Life
3.1 Professions and Professional Life
The entire range of the Architect’s services is divided into 7 major services as follows:
1. Pre-Design Services UAP Doc. 201 Architectural Programming and others
2. Design Services UAP Doc. 202 Architect’s Regular Services
3. Specialized Allied Services UAP Doc. 203 Planning, Interior, Landscaping, others
4. Construction Services UAP Doc. 204 Full-time Supervision, Construction Management
5. Post-Construction Services UAP Doc. 205 Building & Grounds Supervision
6. Comprehensive Architectural Services UAP Doc. 206 Project Management Service
7. Design-Build Services UAP Doc. 207
3.2 Professions and Society
Physical Planning Services (UAP Doc. 203-a, No. 5)
When the Architect is commissioned to do physical planning for building sites such as Industrial Estates, Commercial
Institutions and Government Centers, Sports Complexes, Tourist Centers, Resorts, Amusement Parks, Educational
Campuses, Housing Subdivisions and the like, the services are as follows:
a. Confers with client on project requirements.
b. Examines laws, ordinances, rules and regulations affecting the project.
c. Prepares concept development plan.
d. Prepares scaled preliminary plans.
e. Prepared budgetary estimate of cost of physical development.
f. Undertakes modifications, revisions and changes as may be required.
g. Prepares Final Plans, report and specifications needed for approval by the proper government agencies concerned.
Architect as an Environmental Planner (UAP Doc 203-e, No. 4)

The Architect’s ability to synthesize and organize into a whole various information relating to the user’s needs, user’s
perception and expectations, site and climatic factors, construction technology, materials, cost and other information has
qualified him to take the lead role in any undertaking that cut across various disciplines.
The Environmental Planner is concerned with the management and use of land as well as the conservation and upgrading of
the human environment. Since the Architect, with experience in planning, has the social commitment and technical experience
as coordinator of several disciplines, he is qualified as the Environmental Planner.
Comprehensive Planning Services (UAP Doc 203-e, No. 5)
When the Environmental Planner is commissioned to do town and regional planning or urban renewal projects, he performs
the following:
a. Identifies existing land use, resources, social behavior and interaction.
b. Undertakes environmental analysis, feasibility studies, and demographic analysis.
c. Examines laws, ordinances, political and social constraints.
d. Prepares concept development plans, policies, implementing strategies to arrive at the Master Development Plan.
3.3 The Professional Practice of Architecture in the Philippines
RULE IV. PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE (SUNDRY PROVISIONS of RA 9266 IRR)
SEC. 25. Registration of Architects Required. No person shall practice architecture in this country, or engage in preparing
architectural plans, specifications or preliminary data for the erection or alteration of any building located within the boundaries
of this country, or use the title “Architect”, or display the word “Architect” together with another word, or display or use any title,
sign, card, advertisement, or other device to indicate such person practices or offers to practice architecture, or is an arc hitect,
unless such person shall have received from the Board a Certificate of Registration and be issued a Professional Identification
Card in the manner hereinafter provided and shall thereafter comply with the provisions of R.A. No. 9266. A foreign architec t
or any person not authorized to practice architecture in the Philippines, who shall stay in the country and perform any of the
activities mentioned in Sections 3 and 4 of R.A. No. 9266, or any other activity analogous thereto, in connection with the
construction of any building/structure/edifice or land development project, shall be deemed engaged in the unauthorized
practice of architecture and shall, therefore, be criminally liable under R.A. No. 9266 and this “IRR of the Architecture Act of
2004”.
SEC. 26. Vested Rights. Architects Registered When This Law is Passed All architects registered at the time this law takes
effect shall automatically be registered under the provisions hereof, subject, however, to the provisions herein set forth as to
future requirements. Certificates of Registration and Professional Identification Cards held by such persons in good standing
shall have the same force and effect as though issued after the passage of R.A. No. 9266.
4. Professional Ethics
4.1 Professionalism in Architectural Practice
The Architect’s Code of Ethics
I shall work with this general objective that my duty is not only to myself, but also to my Country and God.
I shall uphold the ideals and follow the norms of conduct of a noble profession and endlessly endeavor to further its just ends.
I shall humbly seek success not through the measure of solicited personal publicity, but by industrious application to my work,
strive to merit a reputation for quality of service and for fair dealing.
I shall ask from all, fair remuneration for my services while expecting and asking no profits from any other source.
I shall hold the interest of my Client over and above any self-interest for financial returns.
I shall exercise my professional prerogatives always with impartiality and disinterestedness.
I shall avoid any private business investments or venture which may tend to influence my professional judgment to the trust
placed upon me.
I shall inspire by my behavior the loyalty of my associates and subordinates and take upon me the mentorship of the aspirants
to the profession.
I shall confine my criticisms and praises within constructive and inspirational limits and never resort to these means to further
malicious motives.

I shall dedicate myself to the pursuit of creative endeavor towards the goal of enlightened Art and Science, generously sharing
with colleagues, friends and strangers alike the benefits of my experience and experiments.
4.2 Code of Ethical Conduct
“Code of Ethical Conduct” means a document, which forms part of the Architects’ National Code, which contains the norms
and principles governing the practice of the profession of architecture in the highest standards of ethical conduct.
1. The Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to the People
Statement: The Architect is engaged in a profession, which carries with it civic responsibilities towards the public,
whether such responsibilities are the natural outcome of good citizenship or of his professional pursuit or whether they
partake of informative and educational matters or of his normal, good public relations.
2. The Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to His Client
Statement: The Architect’s relation to his Client is depended upon good faith. To insure the continued existence of such
state of good relationship, the Architect’s position carries with it certain moral obligations to his Client and to himself.
3. The Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to the Contractor
Statement: The Contractor depends upon the Architect to safeguard fairly his interests as well as those of the Client.
4. The Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to Manufacturer’s Dealers and Agents.
Statement: An exchange of technical information between Architects and those who supply and handle building materials
or equipment is necessary and therefore encouraged and commended. However;
a. The Architect shall not avail or make use of engineering or other technical services offered by manufacturers, or
suppliers of building materials or equipment which may be accompanied by an obligation detrimental to the best
interest of the Client or which may adversely affect the Architect’s professional opinion.
b. The Architect shall not at any time receive commissions, discounts, fees, gifts or favors from agents or firms handling
building materials or equipment which may place him in a reciprocal frame mind. He may however, accept market
discounts, which shall be credited to the Client.
5. The Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to his Colleagues and Subordinates.
Statement: The Architect has moral responsibilities towards his profession, his colleagues and his subordinates.
Unit II. The Architect’s Regular Services
1. The Owner’s Responsibilities (UAP Doc. 202 No. 5)
a. Provides full information as to his requirements for the project.
b. Designate when necessary, representative authorized to act in his behalf.
c. Furnish or direct the Architect to obtain at the Owner’s expense, a certified survey of the site.
d. Pays for structural, acoustical, chemical, mechanical, soil mechanics or other tests and reports required for the project.
e. Pay for design and consultancy services on acoustic, communication, and electronic and other specialty systems.
f. Arrange and pay for such legal, auditing and insurance counseling services.
g. Pay for all reimbursable expenses incurred in the project.
h. If the Owner observes or otherwise becomes aware of anything that may impair the successful implementation of the project,
he shall give prompt written notice thereof to the Architect.
2. The Design Services
UAP DOC. 202: ARCHITECT’S DESIGN SERVICES
REGULAR SERVICES
The architect, in regular practice normally acts as his client’s or the Owner’s adviser. He translates the Owner’s needs and
requirements to spaces and forms in the best manner of professional services, he can render. In effect, the Architect renders
services whose sequence comes in four phases as follows:
a. Schematic Design Phase
b. Design Development Phase
c. Contract Documents Phase
d. Construction Phase

1.1 Design Process

Phase 1: Schematic Design
a. Consults with owner to know and confirm the requirements of the project.
b. Prepares schematic design studies & description of project to a recommended solution for approval by owner.
c. Submits to the owner probable project construction cost based on current parameters.
Phase 2: Design Development
a. Prepares from approved schematic design studies, the design development documents consisting of plans,
elevations, sections and other drawings and outline specifications, to fix and illustrate the size and character
of the entire project in its essentials as to kinds of materials, type of structure, mechanical, electrical and
sanitary systems and other works that may be required.
b. Submits to the owner probable project construction cost based on current parameters.
Phase 3: Contract Documents
a. Prepares from the approved design development documents, the complete Construction Drawings and
Specifications setting forth in detail the work required for the architectural, structural, electrical,
plumbing/sanitary, mechanical and other service connected equipment.
b. Prepares specifications describing type and quality of materials, finish, manner of construction and the
general conditions under which the project is to be constructed.
c. Furnishes the owner not more than five (5) complete sets of all construction drawings, specifications and
general conditions for purposes of bidding.
d. Keeps the owner informed of any adjustments to previous statements of probable project construction cost
indicated by changes in scope, requirements or market conditions.
e. Assists the owner in filling the required documents to secure approval of government authorities having
jurisdiction over the design of the project.
Phase 4: Construction Phase
a. Prepares forms for contract letting, documents for construction, forms for invitation and instruction to bidders
and form for bidders proposals.
b. Assist the owner in obtaining proposals from contractors, in preparing evaluation of bids and in awarding and
preparing construction contracts.
c. When required in contract, makes decisions on all claims of the owner and contractor and on all matters
relating to the execution and progress of work or the interpretation of the contract documents.
d. Makes periodic visits to the project site to familiarize himself with the general progress and quality of the work
and to determine whether the work is proceeding in accordance with the contract documents. During such
project site visits and on the basis of his observations he shall report to the owner defects and deficiencies
noted in the work of Contractors and shall condemn work found failing to conform to the contract documents.
e. Based on his observations and the contractor’s applications for payment, he shall determine the amount
owing and due to the contractor and shall issue corresponding certificate of payment for such amounts. He
shall conduct the necessary inspection to determine the date of substantial and final certificate for payment to
the contractor.
f. Should more extensive inspection or full time 8-hour construction supervision be required by the owner, a
separate full time supervisor shall be hired and agreed by the owner and the architect subject to the
conditions provided in the UAP Document on Full-Time Supervision.
2.2 Contractual Framework
UAP Doc. 204-3: Full Time Supervision
The design and building construction process is undertaken by four principal members namely:
a. The OWNER who orders for the implementation of the project.
b. The ARCHITECT and his ENGINEER-CONSULTANTS who render design services & limited inspection work.
c. The CONTRACTOR who performs the construction work.
d. The individual or group of individuals who assist in the supervision and delivery of the work.

3.3 Delivery Approaches

Manner of Providing Services
a. Architect’s Own Staff
It is possible for individual architects working in a single firm to specialize in a variety of ways. Many individuals and firms
specialize without losing the generalist approach of the whole architect or of the complete firm.
b. By Association of Consultation
Another trend is towards more consultation between architects and other firms of other disciplines under the extended
term of the Owner-Architect Agreement.
4.4 Design Documentation
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
Contract Documents Include:
1. Contract Agreement
2. Conditions of Contract
3. Drawings/ Plans
4. Specifications
5. Invitation to Bid/ Tender
6. Instruction to Bidders
7. Addenda
8. Form of Bid including the following Annexes:
a. Authorization of the signatory
b. Bid process in the Bill of Quantities
c. Detailed Estimates
d. Construction Schedules
e. Construction Methods
f. Project Organizational Chart
g. ManpowerSchedule
h. Equipment Utilization Schedule
i. Cash Flow and Payment Schedule
j. Affidavit of Site Inspection
k. Bid Bond
9. Performance Bond
10. Pre-Qualification Estimate
11. Certificate of Cash Deposit
12. Notice of Award of Contract and “Conforme” thereto.
13. Other Contract Documents that may be required by existing laws
OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Other supporting document are enumerated as follows:
1. Duly Approved Program of Works and Cost Estimates
2. Certificate of Availability of Funds
3. Approved Agency Estimate (AEE)
4. Abstract of Bids
5. Resolution of the PBAC for Award (Prequalifications, Bids and Awards Committee)
6. Approval of Award by the Owner
7. Concurrence of Lending Institution, where applicable
8. Other pertinent documents that may be required by existing laws.
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
1. Architectural Documents
a. Architectural Drawings signed and sealed by a duly licensed Architect
1. Location Plan within a two-kilometer radius for commercial, industrial and institutional projects and half kilometer
for residential projects at any convenient scale.

2. Site Development Plan at any convenient scale depending on the project size. Showing position of building in
relation to lot, existing buildings within and adjoining lot shall be hatched and distances between the proposed
and existing buildings indicated.
3. Perspective
4. Floor Plans at a scale not less than 1:100 m or at any convenient scale depending on the project size and
paper to be used.
5. Elevations at least 4
6. Sections at least two cut at longitudinal and cross section of the plan.
7. Architectural Details
2. Structural Engineering Documents
a. Structural Design Analysis for all buildings or structures except for the following.
1. Traditional indigenous family dwellings.
2. Single detached residential projects with a total floor area up to 20.00 square meters.
b. Boring and Plate Load Tests (Soil Classification) required only for buildings or structures of four storeys and higher.
c. Seismic Analysis: Every building or structure and every portion thereof except single detached building, duplexes,
housing, church rectories which are less than 7.50 meters in height, shall be designed and constructed to resist
stresses produced by lateral forces.
d. Structural Engineering Drawings signed and sealed by a duly licensed Civil or Structural Engineer
1. Foundation Plan
2. Floor Framing Plan
3. Roof Framing Plan
4. Column, Footing, Beam Details
5. Structural Details
6. Construction Notes
3. Sanitary/ Plumbing Documents
a. Design Analysis, Technical Specifications and Estimate of Cost (For statistical Purposes Only)
b. Sanitary/ Plumbing Drawings signed and sealed by a duly licensed Sanitary Engineer.
1. Water Distribution Plan
2. Waste Sewer Plan
3. Storm Drainage Plan
4. Isometric Roughing-In Drawings
5. Plumbing Details. Sanitary Symbols and Notes
6. Sewage Treatment Plant (STP)
7. Detailed drawings of deep well water source & water treatment device in the absence of municipal water
system.
4. Electrical Documents
a. For new electrical installations with more than 20 outlets or a capacity of more than a 4 Kw, of any voltage,
application shall be accompanied by electrical plans and specifications signed and sealed by a duly licensed
Professional Electrical Engineer containing the following:
1. General Electrical Layout with legends
2. Single Line Diagram
3. Riser Diagram
4. Schedule of Loads
5. Design Analysis
6. Estimate of Cost
5. Mechanical Documents
a. The corresponding plans and specifications for 50 HP or more, signed and sealed by a duly licensed Professional
Mechanical Engineer shall contain the following: Design and Technical Specifications
1. General layout plan for each floor to a scale of not less than 1:100 m. indicating the equipment in heavier lines
than the building outline. Names of machinery and corresponding brake horsepower shall be indicated.

2.Longitudinal and transverse action drawn to a scale of at least 1:100 m. showing inter-floor relations and
defining the manner of support of machinery (whether through building structure, by separate staging or by
foundations resting on the ground).
3. Isometric drawing for piping system showing:
a. Assembly of pipes on rocks and support
b. Complete individual piping system indicating terminal-to-terminal valves, fittings, sizes and color-coding.
4. Plan indicating location of storerooms, fuel tanks, and fire extinguishing system, fire doors, fire escapes, ladders
and other similar fire protective facilities.
5. Plans of all duct work installations, indicating dampers, controls, filters, and fireproofing, acoustical and thermal
insulation.
6. Detailed plans of machinery foundation and supports drawn to a scale of 1:60 m.
7. Detailed plans of boilers and pressure vessels with a working pressure of above 10 psi regardless of HP rating.
1:50 m.
8. Computation and detailed plans of elevator, escalators and the like.
9. Complete machinery list showing:
a. Name and type of machinery.
b. Make and catalog number, size, model, serial number, capacity.
c. Revolution per Minute (RPM) and drive (direct, V-Belt or Flat-belt, gear reducer hydraulic, magnetic chain
or line shafting).
d. Motor or Prime Mover showing system indicating terminal to terminal valves, fittings, sizes and color
coding.
d.1 ICE (International Combustion Engine)t
a. Horsepower Rating (HP)
b. RPM (Revolution per Minute)
c. Total Horsepower
d. Fuel
e. Use
d.2 Electric Motor
a. Horsepower Rating (HP)
b. RPM (Revolution per Minute)
c. Voltage
d. Chase
e. Cycle
f. Current
g. Kilowatt (kw)
h. Use
10. Flow Sheets for processing plant, manufacturing plant or assembly plant.
a. For all installations, additions or alterations involving machinery of at least 20 HP, the signature of the
applicant is sufficient.
b. Estimated cost of installation and equipment shall be submitted.
6. OUTLINE SPECIFICATIONS
a. Should include the following:
1. Project Owner
2. Project Location
3. Project Title
4. Name of Architect, License Number, PTR and Address
3. Construction Related Services
Doc. 204-a: Full Time Supervision
Functions:
The Fundamental functions and primary responsibilities of the construction supervision group are:
a. Quality Control of Work

b. Evaluation and Construction Work

c. Keeping of Records, Reports and Contract Documents
Description of Tasks
a. Quality Control
b. Evaluation
c. Records
d. Make daily inspection Reports
Doc. 204-b: Construction Management
Functions
a. Coordination and Supervision
b. Cost and Time Control
c. Quality Control of Work and Keeping of Records
3.1 Bidding and Negotiations
BID is the tender, or proposal, or quotation, or offer of a bidder to perform the work described in the Contract which in form and
substance complies with the Instruction to Bidders.
Functions of the Construction Manager during Bidding and Negotiation Phase (UAO Doc. 204-b: Construction Management)
a. Selection of General Contractor.
b. Selection of Specialty Trade Contractors
c. Selection of Bids and Awards Committee (BAC)
d. Preparation of Bid Documents
d. Distribution of Bid Documents
e. Advertising
f. Evaluation
g. Awards of Contracts
3.2 Construction Contract Administration
OWNER CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT
Construction Contract
Parties Involved
Conditions
Article 1 Scope of Work
Article 2 Completion Time and Liquidated Damages
Article 3 Contract Amount
Article 4 Changes, Additions, and Subtractions
Article 5 Payments
Article 6 Contract Documents
Article 7 Taxes, Licenses, Permits and Fees
Article 8 Performance and Payment Bonds
Article 9 Insurance and other Conditions
Article 10 Sub-contracts
Signatories
Acknowledgements
4. The UAP Standard of Professional Practice
“Standards of Professional Practice” means a document embodied in the Architects National Code, which defines all aspects of
professional service, prescribes minimum basic fees and establishes the rights and obligations of both the Architect and the client.
5. Professional Fees

The Architect’s fee includes the normal structural, electrical, plumbing/sanitary and mechanical engineering services and is
determined by getting the percentage indicated in the Schedule of Minimum Basic Fee (UAP Document 202 No. 3) for specific
group and multiplying it with the Project Construction Cost
Group 1 Structures of simplest utilization
Group 2 Structures of moderate complexity of design
Group 3 Structures of exceptional character and complexity of design.
Group 4 Residences (Single, Detached or Duplex), small apartment houses & townhouses
Group 5 Monumental Buildings and other facilities
Group 6 Repetitive Constructions of Buildings
Group 7 Housing Projects
Group 8 Projects involving extensive detail and landscaping designs. Minimum Basic Fee is charged at 15% of Project
Construction Cost
Group 9 For alterations and additions of existing structures belonging to Groups 1 to 5, compensation of services should be
increased by 50% or a total of 150% of the basic fee.
Group 10 Where the Architect is engaged to render opinion or give advice, clarification or explanation on technical matters
pertaining to his profession, the Minimum Fee chargeable shall not be less than P 200 per hour subject to increase
depending on the extent and coverage of services required.
Methods of Compensation
Criteria: The experience architect knows that a fair margin of profit in the practice makes it easier to serve the client’s interest
more effectively. The criteria for computing the Architects compensation should be based on mutual evaluation of the amount of the
architectural firm’s talents, skills, experience, imagination, effort and time available for, and required by the project. The method of
compensation should:
1. Be fair to the Architect that it should permit him to recover his costs and net him an adequate profit provided he is efficient.
2. Be fair to the Client and Architect by reflecting the value of the Architect’s services.
3. Be flexible to protect the Architect from cost increases because of changes or the scope of the commission.
4. Not create legal problems for the Architect.
5. Encourage the client to be cooperative and supportive.
6. Provide incentive for the Architect to produce the highest design quality.
7. Be easy to understand and simple to use.
8. Provide a basis for the client to predetermine his costs for architectural services, and be otherwise acceptable to the Architect.
9. Encourages the Architect to develop a solution, which will result in the lowest possible construction cost consistent with the
requirements of the client.
10. Not focus the Client’s attention on “PRICE” but rather on the quality and performance of the Architect’s services.
11. Protect the Architect against the rising costs of providing services during the course of a commission.
Five Methods of Compensation:
1. Percentage of Construction Cost
A fair method to both the client and Architect as the fee is pegged to the cost of the project the client is willing to underta ke.
The amount of the percentage is related to the size and the type of the project. Also a flexible and easy method since if there
will be changes as demanded by the project or client required, the Owner-Architect Agreement need not be supplemented.
2. Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses
This cost-based method of compensation is applicable only to non-creative work such as accounting, secretarial, research,
data gathering and the like. This method based on technical hour expended does not account for creative work because the
value of a creative design cannot be measured by the length of time the designer has spent on the work.
This method may therefore be applied only on Pre-Design Services, Supervision Work and other works which the Architect
may perform other than the Regular and Specialized Allied Design Services.
3. Professional Fee Plus Expenses
This method of compensation frequently used where there is a continuing relationship on a series of projects. It establishes a
fixed sum over and above reimbursement for the Architect’s Technical time and overhead. An agreement on the general
scope of the work is necessary in order to set an equitable fee.
4. Lump Sum or Fixed Fee
Some government agencies sometimes request a form of contract, which establishes a fixed sum for architectural and
engineering services. The disadvantage of this method is that;
1. It represents a risk situation to the Architect, since his costs may exceed the agreed amount.
2. Secondly, as there are often changes made by the Client either during the design or construction stages it adds cost not
only to the construction but also to the work of the Architect. This will mean that for every change in the work, the
Architect and the Client will have to supplement their contract to stipulate the additional fee and time involved:
In the bureaucratic system of the government this will entail more paper work and time-consuming efforts on computations,
haggling of the fee for extra work and arduous processing for the approval pf the supplementary work within the client’s agency
& Auditing Agency.
5. Per Diem plus Reimbursable Expense
In some cases a client may request an Architect to do work which will require his personal time such as:
a. Attend board meetings or conferences.
b. Ocular inspection of possible sites.
c. Confer with others regarding prospective investments or ventures and the like.
For these particular activities, the Architect may be paid on a per diem basis plus out-of-pocket expenses such as travel,
accommodations and subsistence, long-distance telephone calls, secretarial services and others.
6. Professional Contracts and Agreements
ARCHITECT-OWNER AGREEMENT
UAP Document 401
Architect Owner Contract Form
HEADING
Article 1: Scope of Work
Article 2: Architect’s Basic Services
2.01 Schematic Design Phase
2.02 Design Development Phase (Preliminary Studies)
2.03 Contract Documents Phase
2.04 Construction Phase
Article 3: Architect’s Fee and Manner of Payments
3.01 Agreed Percentage based on project construction cost representing professional services.
3.02 Schedule of payments by the Owner to the Architect.
a. Basic Fee based on agreed percentage of the project construction cost.
b. 15% of the Basic Fee Upon completion of schematic design services, but not more than 15 days
after submission of the schematic design drawings to the owner.
c. 20% of the Basic Fee Upon completion of design development phase, but not more than 15 days
after submission of the design development drawings to the owner.
d. 45% of the Basic Fee Upon completion of the contract documents services, but not more than 15
days after submission of the contract documents to the owner.
e. 85% of the Basic Fee Within 15 days after the awarding to the winning contractor, the payment to
the architect shall be adjusted so that it will amount to a sum equivalent to
86% of the Basic Fee computed upon the winning bid.
f. 15% of the Basic Fee Upon completion of the project, the balance of the Architects Fee, computed
on the final project construction cost of the structures shall be paid.
Article 4: Owner’s Responsibilities
Article 5: Project Construction Cost
Article 6: Basic Fee and Basic Rate
Article 7: Other Expenses Chargeable to the Owner
7.01 Government Taxes on Services
7.02 Different Periods of Construction
7.03 Separate Services
7.04 Other Professional Services
7.05 Miniature Models

7.06 Per Diems and Traveling Expenses
7.07 Extra Sets of Contract Documents
7.08 Changes Ordered by Owner
7.09 Work Suspended of Abandoned
The primary services of the Architect is the preparation of plans, specifications and other building
constructions that shall serve as the basis of the Contractor to build the project. Since the Architect has
prepared all these documents he has completed this Contract Documents Phase of his services, which is
equivalent to 85% of his work. The remaining 15% is broken down as follows:
10% for the Architect’s Liability under the Civil Code, and
5% for the Construction Phase Service, which includes, which includes preparation of contract
documents and periodic visits during the construction.
When the Owner therefore fails to implement the plans and documents for construction as prepared by the
Architect, the Architect is entitled to receive as compensation the sum corresponding to 85% of his fee,
Article 8: Full-Time Supervision
Article 9: Estimates
Since the Architect has no control over the cost of labor & materials, or competitive bidding, he does not guarantee
the accuracy of any Statements of Probable Construction Cost, or Semi-Detailed or Detailed Cost Estimates.
Article 10: Cost Records
Article 11: Design and Placement of Signs
Article 12: Ownership of Documents
Article 13: Successors and Assigns
Article 14: Arbitration
Closing
Acknowledgement
7. Contractual Issues
Doc. 204-b: Construction Management
Functions during the Construction Phase
a. Selection of Full-Time Inspectors
b. Full-Time and Part-Time Inspections
c. Secure and Payment of Building Permits and Licenses
d. Provision of Temporary Field Office and Utilities
e. PERT/CPM Preparation, Review and Approval
f. Keeping of Field Records for the Owner
g. Request, Issuance, Evaluation and Approval for Change Orders
h. Progress Payments
i. Interpretation of Drawings, Specifications and Other Contract Documents
j. Resolution of Conflict on Technical Matters relative to Drawings, Specifications and Other Contract Documents
k. Assist in solving Construction Problems caused by unforeseen contingencies and exigencies.
l. Preparation and Approval of Shop Drawings
m. Quality Control
n. Approval of Samples of Finishing Materials
o. Coordination of works of various contractors and specialty trade contractors
p. Adherence to approved schedule
q. Cost Control
r. Safety Measures
s. Testing of Systems
t. Substantial Completion
u. Completion
Architect Dennis C. de Villa, uap, csp

November 2009

1 Prelims 323A PDF

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

1 Prelims 323A PDF

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Description:

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

1 Prelims 323A PDF

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

AR 323A: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 2

Administering the Regular Services of the Architect

Unit I. The Architect

D:\TIP\323A Professional Practice 2\323A.lessons\323A.prelims.MASTER.doc PAGE 1 OF 19

D:\TIP\323A Professional Practice 2\323A.lessons\323A.prelims.MASTER.doc PAGE 3 OF 19

D:\TIP\323A Professional Practice 2\323A.lessons\323A.prelims.MASTER.doc PAGE 4 OF 19

1.2 The Architect and the Law

D:\TIP\323A Professional Practice 2\323A.lessons\323A.prelims.MASTER.doc PAGE 5 OF 19

1.2.1 The Virtues and Values of an Architect

D:\TIP\323A Professional Practice 2\323A.lessons\323A.prelims.MASTER.doc PAGE 6 OF 19

1.3 The Architect’s Role in Society

D:\TIP\323A Professional Practice 2\323A.lessons\323A.prelims.MASTER.doc PAGE 7 OF 19

D:\TIP\323A Professional Practice 2\323A.lessons\323A.prelims.MASTER.doc PAGE 8 OF 19

2.2 Apprenticeship and Diversified Training

D:\TIP\323A Professional Practice 2\323A.lessons\323A.prelims.MASTER.doc PAGE 9 OF 19

D:\TIP\323A Professional Practice 2\323A.lessons\323A.prelims.MASTER.doc PAGE 10 OF 19

D:\TIP\323A Professional Practice 2\323A.lessons\323A.prelims.MASTER.doc PAGE 11 OF 19

1.1 Design Process

D:\TIP\323A Professional Practice 2\323A.lessons\323A.prelims.MASTER.doc PAGE 12 OF 19

3.3 Delivery Approaches

OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

D:\TIP\323A Professional Practice 2\323A.lessons\323A.prelims.MASTER.doc PAGE 13 OF 19

D:\TIP\323A Professional Practice 2\323A.lessons\323A.prelims.MASTER.doc PAGE 14 OF 19

D:\TIP\323A Professional Practice 2\323A.lessons\323A.prelims.MASTER.doc PAGE 15 OF 19

b. Evaluation and Construction Work

D:\TIP\323A Professional Practice 2\323A.lessons\323A.prelims.MASTER.doc PAGE 16 OF 19

7.05 Miniature Models

Architect Dennis C. de Villa, uap, csp

D:\TIP\323A Professional Practice 2\323A.lessons\323A.prelims.MASTER.doc PAGE 19 OF 19

You might also like