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SPP DOCUMENTS
AR 441 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 2

1. SPP Documents Annex

2. SPP Doc. 201-209

3. Architects Guidelines

4. Code of Ethics

Sartorio, Micaela V.
STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 7. Architect and Architectural Firm (AF) may
(SPP) be used interchangeably for some of the
Annex “A” succeeding SPP.
Promulgated as Part of the IRR of
R.A. No. 9266, known as “The Architecture Act 8. Professional/s as used for this SPP and the
of 2004” and to be known hereinafter as the succeeding SPP documents shall refer only to
SPP Documents Registered and Licensed Professionals (RLPs),
(replacing the 1979 UAP Docs. 201 through 208 all natural persons under Philippine law and
and the UAP Docs 209 and 210) jurisprudence with a valid certificate and a valid
professional identification card (representing the
A. GENERAL DEFINITIONS renewable license) for the lawful practice of a
State-regulated profession other than
1. State shall refer solely to the National architecture.
Government of the Republic of the Philippines.
9. Client, Owner and Project Proponent may
2. Standards of Professional Practice (SPP) is be used interchangeably for this SPP and some
a required document under Sec. 41 of R.A. No. of the succeeding SPP.
9266 (The Architecture Act of 2004) and its
Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). 10. Contractor and General Contractor shall
also mean Constructor or Builder, and may be
3. Commission as used for this SPP and the used interchangeably for this SPP.
succeeding SPP documents shall refer only to
the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), 11. Bid and Tender shall mean the same
duly created under R.A. No. 8981 (The PRC
Modernization Act of 2000). B. ACRONYMS
ADR - Alternative Dispute Resolution
4. Board as used for this SPP and the AF - Architectural Firm
succeeding SPP documents shall refer only to ADC - Architectural Design Competition
the Professional Regulatory Board of Aicc - Architect in charge of construction
Architecture (PRBoA), duly created under R.A. Aor - Architect-of-record
No. 9266 and its IRR and under the supervision BPO - Business Process Outsourcing
and administrative control of the Commission. CA - Consulting Architect
CEC - Codes of Ethical Conduct
5. Architect as used for this SPP and the DoLE - Department of Labor and Employment
succeeding SPP documents shall refer only to a DTI - Department of Trade and Industry
Registered and Licensed Architect (RLA), a FPCA - Filipino Professional Consulting
natural person under Philippine law and Architects
jurisprudence with a valid certificate of IAPOA -Integrated and Accredited Professional
registration and a valid professional identification Organization of Architects
card (representing the renewable 3-year license) KPO - Knowledge Process Outsourcing
for the lawful practice of the State-regulated MoP - Manual of Procedure
profession of architecture. Depending on the PACS - Professional Architectural Consulting
SPP, the term Architect may also refer to Services
Architect-of-record (Aor), Architect in charge PCA - Professional Consulting Architect
of construction (Aicc), Consulting Architect PRC - Professional Regulation Commission
(CA) as provided for under R.A. No. 9266. PRBoA Professional Regulatory Board of
Architecture
6. Architectural Firm (AF) as used for this SPP SEC - Securities and Exchange Commission
and the succeeding SPP documents shall refer RLA - Registered and Licensed Architect
only to a juridical person under Philippine law SPP - Standards of Professional Practice
and jurisprudence, duly registered with the TSP - Temporary/ Special Permit
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) as a sole
proprietorship for individual architectural practice
or registered with the Securities and Exchange C. GENERAL NOTES ON THE SELECTION OF
Commission (SEC) and with the Professional THE ARCHITECT
Regulation Commission (the PRC or hereafter (Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266, replacing the
the Commission) as a professional partnership 1979 UAP Doc. 208)
or as an architectural corporation for group
architectural practice by RLAs, subject to full
compliances with Sec. 37 of R.A. No. 9266 and 1. INTRODUCTION
derivative regulations. There are many ways by which a Client can
engage the services of an Architect. The most

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appropriate method of selecting an Architect will a. Opportunities will be open only to all
depend on the type and complexity of the project. PRC-registered and licensed Architects (RLAs)
or PRC-registered Architectural Firms (AFs).
b. The Client/ Committee will have a wider range
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES of options.
The scope of services will depend on the method
by which the Architect is selected. 3.3.2. Disadvantages
a. Process may be expensive and time
3. METHODS OF SELECTION consuming
3.1. Direct Selection is used when undertaking b. The time and effort required may discourage
a relatively small project. The Client selects his qualified firms from participating.
Architect on the basis of: c. Some potentially unscrupulous prospective
3.1.1. Reputation Clients will seek free services under the guise of
3.1.2. Personal or business design competition. Architects must always be
acquaintance or recommendation of a constantly aware that ownership and copyright
friend issues under Secs. 20 (4) and 33 of R.A. No.
3.1.3. Recommendation of the 9266 must be fully addressed under all
Architect’s former Client architectural competition rules.
3.1.4. Recommendation of another
Architect. 3.3.3. Procedure. Competitions should be
conducted:
3.2. Comparative Selection may be conducted a. With the assistance of the integrated
by committees representing institutions, and accredited professional organization
corporations or public agencies. The selection of architects (IAPOA) or one of its local
process involves: chapters, and b. In accordance with the
3.2.1. Invitation. The Client issues an Architect’s Guidelines. 3.3.4.
invitation which includes the Terms of Reference Participants a. Sponsor or Client – a
(ToR) for the project which is based on the natural or juridical person;
Design Brief prepared by another Architect. The b. Competitors – Filipino/
selection committee established by the Client Philippine-Registered and Licensed
may consist of representatives from other Architects (RLA) and IAPOA members in
State-regulated professions and/or the good standing. A foreign architect as a
construction industry, as well as persons with competitor must be registered in his/her
related expertise. country of origin and must secure a
3.2.2. Pre-qualification. Architects Temporary Special Permit (TSP) from
and/or PRC-registered Architectural Firms (AFs) the Commission (PRC), a work permit
submit information regarding their qualification form the Department of Labor and
and expertise. Employment (DoLE) and must work in
3.2.3. Interview. The Architect explains collaboration with a local/Filipino
his methodology in translating the plan/design counterpart RLA who will assume the
requirements of the proposed project. requisite professional responsibilities
3.2.4. Verification. The selection and civil liabilities, in the case of a
committee may visit buildings designed by the design or design-build competition;
Architects and check references such as former c. Professional Adviser –
clients and financial institutions. Philippine-Registered and Licensed
3.2.5. Evaluation & Ranking. The Architects (RLAs) who are IAPOA
selection committee may adopt its own members in good standing;
procedure in evaluating the entries and d. Jury – Composed of at least five (5)
recommending the most capable firm. members who are known for their
3.2.6. Negotiation. The Architect integrity, objectivity, impartiality and
explains to the Client the Scope of Services and honesty.
the Architect’s Fee as prescribed under the d.1 Architect – member in
Architect’s Guidelines. good standing of the IAPOA
d.2 Competition Sponsor or
3.3. An Architectural Design Competition Client.
(ADC) is used for civic or monumental projects.
The competition may either be an idea 4. METHOD OF COMPENSATION This will be
competition, design or design build competition. covered by the respective type of services.
Various Architects or architectural firms (AFs)
submit plan/design solutions to a particular
design problem and are judged on the basis of
comparative excellence.
3.3.1. Advantages

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STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE the Architect’s initial assessment of a project’s
(SPP) soundness, allowing the Client to promptly
ON PRE-DESIGN SERVICES explore available/ readily identifiable directions /
(Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266)
options. Researched / processed / validated
SPP Document 201
(replacing the 1979 UAP Doc. 201) secondary data are generally used for such
studies e.g. electronic, print, etc.
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. The basic services provided by the 2.3 Feasibility Studies
Architect have remained relatively Detailed analysis of the project based on
unchanged over the years. However, the pre-feasibility studies will determine the viability
Architect must expand his services in of a proposed development. The studies will set
response to the increasing demands of the project against present and future trends to
his/her Clients, the evolution of new forecast how it will perform over time. This
standards of regulated professional requires primary data gathering and analysis.
practice, the advancement of technology
and the enactment of new laws. 2.4 Site Selection and Analysis
This entails the formulation of site criteria,
1.2. It will be most advantageous to the assistance to the Client in site evaluation as well
Client to involve the Architect in the as analysis to determine the most appropriate
earliest stages of the project since the site/s for a proposed project or building program.
Architect, if suitably experienced, can
provide the Client with objective project 2.5 Site Utilization and Land-Use Studies
analysis, establishing parameters to The detailed analysis of the site involves the
optimize building needs vis-à-vis identification of a site’s development potentials
available resources and attendant through the proper utilization of land. The
constraints. analysis covers the context of the site as well as
that of its surrounding environment and the
2. SCOPE OF PRE-DESIGN SERVICES development controls that apply to the site and
The Pre- Design Services cover a broad line of its environs.
architectural services ranging from initial problem
identification to activities that would allow the 2.6 Architectural Research
Architect to initially conceptualize an array of Architectural research entails the conduct of
architectural and allied solutions. The Pre-Design primary and secondary researches and
Services nominally include consultation, pre assembled facts used as basis for conclusion.
feasibility studies, feasibility studies, site
selection and analysis, site utilization and 2.7 Architectural Programming
land-use studies, architectural research, This analytical problem-seeking process will lead
architectural programming, space planning, to the statement and identification of both
space management studies, value management, horizontal and vertical requirements in offering a
design brief preparation, promotional services solution. It incorporates a space program with
and other related activities. characterizations of the envisioned spaces such
as ambiance, cost range, etc.
2.1 Consultation
When a Client calls upon the Architect to give 2.8 Space Planning
oral or written advice and direction, to attend The Architect determines the adequate size and
conferences, to make evaluations and appraisals appropriate configuration and assemblage for a
regarding a contemplated project and similar proposed project in consideration of the use,
activities, the Architect renders valuable inputs allocation and interface of spaces for given
whether or not the Client pursues the project. activities. Space planning is done mainly through
primary data gathering such as interviews,
2.2 Pre-Feasibility Studies consultations, interfaces, focus group
These preliminary studies involve the discussions (FGDs), space planning surveys,
procurement, analysis and use of secondary space audits, etc. and subsequent analyses i.e.
information gathered for the project to aid the spatial layouts with stacking concepts,
Client in early decision-making. They represent particularly for multi-storey structures.

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2.9 Space Management Studies knowledgeable in different fields to
An analysis of the space requirements of the supplement his skills.
project based on organizational structure and 3.2.2 Architect’s Own Staff It is possible
functional set-up pinpoints linkages and for Architects (as natural persons)
interaction of spaces. The formulation of the working in a single firm to specialize in a
space program will serve as the basis for the variety of ways. Many Architects and
development of the architectural plan / design. firms (juridical persons) specialize
without losing the generalist approach of
2.10 Value Management the Architect or firm.
This technique is applied in the cost 3.2.3 By Association, Consultation or
management process to minimize the negative Networking Another common practice is
effect of simplified operations associated with consultation between an Architect and a
many cost-reduction programs. The goal of value firm of other disciplines, under the
management is to achieve an unimpaired extended terms of the Owner-Architect
program at minimum cost. Thus, a plan, design Agreement.
or system that has been successfully
value-managed will still satisfy the same 4. METHOD OF COMPENSATION
performance criteria as the costlier alternatives. The Architect’s compensation is based on the
Architect’s / architectural firm’s talents, skill,
2.11 Design Brief Preparation experience, imagination, and on the type and
Under design brief preparation, the Architect level of professional services provided.
states the project terms of reference (ToR) Compensation for Pre-Design Services may be
including the concept, objectives and other based on one or more of the following:
necessary requirements to bid out architectural
services (whether public or private). 4.1 Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses
This cost-based method of compensation is
2.12 Promotional Services applicable only to non-creative work such as
Projects may require promotional activities in accounting, secretarial, research, data gathering,
order to develop and generate financial support preparation of reports and the like. This method
and acceptance from governing agencies or from of compensation is based on technical hours
the general public. In such cases, the Architect spent and does not account for creative work
can act as the agent of the Owner by producing since the value of creative design cannot be
and coordinating the additional activities measured by the length of time the designer has
necessary to complete the services. In all such spent on his work. The computation is made by
activities, the Architect must maintain his adding all costs of technical services (man hours
professional status as the representative of the x rate) and then multiplying it by a multiplier to
Owner. cover overhead and profit.

3. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES The multiplier ranges from 1.5 to 2.5 depending
3.1 After the initial meeting / conversation / on the office set-up, overhead and experience of
correspondence with the Client, the Architect the Architect and the complexity of the Project.
must submit his proposal for pre-design services,
stating the following: Other items such as cost of transportation, living
and housing allowances of foreign consultants,
3.1.1 Scope of Work out-of-town living and housing allowances of the
3.1.2 Manner of Payment local consultants and the like, are all to be
3.1.3 Owner’s Responsibilities charged to the Client. At the start of the
3.1.4 Other Conditions of Services commission, the Architect shall make known to
the Client the rate of professionals and personnel
3.2 The Architect can render services in any of who will be assigned to the Project and the
the following ways: multiplier that has to be applied before agreeing
on this method of compensation.
3.2.1 As an individual Architect he must
have special training and be FORMULA
Assume:

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A = Architect’s rate / hour 4.4.3 conferring with others
C = Consultant’s rate / hour regarding prospective
T = Rate per hour of Technical Staff, investments or ventures and the
Researchers and others involved in the Project like. For these particular
activities, the Architect as agent
AN, CN, TN = No. of hours spent by Architect, of the Owner may be paid on a
Consultants and Technical Staff per diem and honorarium basis
plus out-of-pocket expenses
M = Multiplier to account for overhead and such as but not limited to travel,
reasonable profit. The value may range from 1.5 accommodations and
to 2.5 depending on the set-up of the Architect’s subsistence.
office and the complexity of the Project.
4.5 Mixed Methods of Compensation
R = Reimbursable expenses such as The SPP provides for more than one method of
transportation, housing and living allowance of compensation on a project. Each project should
Consultant, transportation, per diem, housing be examined to determine the most appropriate
and living allowance of local consultants and and equitable method of compensation.
technical staff if assigned to places over 100 km.
from the area of operation of the Architect. STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
(SPP)
Cost of printing of extra set of drawings, reports, ON REGULAR DESIGN SERVICES
maps, contract documents, etc. over the five (5) (Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266)
copies submitted to the Client, overseas and long SPP Document 202
distance calls, technical and laboratory tests, (replacing the 1979 UAP Doc. 202)
licenses, fees, taxes and similar cost items
needed by the Project. 1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Applicability of this Document
Direct cost = AN + CN + TN
Fee = Direct Cost x M 1.1.1 While these implementing rules
Total Cost of Service charged to Client = Fee + R and regulations specifically refer to the
“individual” professional practice of the
4.2 Professional Fee Plus Expenses Architect as a natural person, the same
This method of compensation is frequently used may also apply to the Architect’s “group
where there is continuing relationship involving a practice” as part of a juridical entity i.e.
series of projects. It establishes a fixed sum over as a DTI-registered sole proprietorship
and above the reimbursement for the Architect’s or as a SEC-registered partnership or
technical time and overhead. An agreement on corporation, subject to full compliances
the general scope of the work is necessary in with Sec. 37 of R.A. No. 9266 (The
order to set an equitable fee. Architecture Act of 2004) and its
implementing rules and regulations and
4.3 Lump Sum or Fixed Fee derivative regulations including
This method may be applied to government resolutions of the Board and the
projects since they entail more paper work and Commission.
time-consuming efforts.
1.1.2 Foreign Architects offering
4.4 Per Diem, Honorarium Plus Reimbursable services under this service are subject to
Expenses full compliances with Sec. 38 of R.A. No.
In some cases a Client may request an Architect 9266 and its implementing rules and
to do work which will require his personal time regulations (including resolutions of the
such as: Board which calls for a “local counterpart
4.4.1 attending project-related Architect” for any foreign architect) and
meetings, conferences or trips; other periodic issuances of the Board
4.4.2 conducting ocular and the Commission as well as
inspection of possible project procedures/requirements of the
sites; and Department of Labor and Employment

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 and the Bureau of Immigration and supervision during project
Deportation governing such foreign implementation. It ends only when the
architects. Therefore, a foreign architect general contractor or builder turns over
practicing architecture in the Philippines the completed project to the Owner.
for projects on Philippine soil must first
secure a Temporary/ Special Permit 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
(TSP) and a work permit from the 2.1 Project Definition Phase
Department of Labor and Employment This phase involves the definition of the
(DoLE) and must work in collaboration requirements of the project by the Owner. The
with a local counterpart Architect who is Architect in turn informs the Owner of the
a Registered and Licensed Architect technical requirements of the project and the
(RLA) under Philippine law. concomitant professional fees. In this phase, the
Architect:
1.1.3 Business Process Outsourcing
(BPO) and Knowledge Process 2.1.1. consults with the Owner to
Outsourcing (KPO) firms which have ascertain the conceptual framework and
been DTI- or SEC-registered in the related requirements of the project and
Philippines to provide services for confirms such requirements with him.
overseas clients are not authorized to 2.1.2. gathers relevant information and
provide architectural services for data leading to the definition of the
projects located on Philippine soil requirements of the project, including the
unless they are PRC-registered scope of the Architect’s services.
architectural firms satisfying Sec. 37 of 2.1.3. reviews and refines the owner’s
R.A. No. 9266 and its implementing space requirements and translates them
rules and regulations (IRR) and its into an architectural program.
derivative regulations including 2.1.4. prepares an initial statement of
resolutions of the Board and other probable construction cost.
periodic issuances of the Board and the
Commission. 2.2 Schematic Design Phase
This phase consists of the preparation of
1.1.4 The Architect’s outputs described / schematic design studies derived from the
listed under this SPP may be expanded Project Definition Phase, leading to conceptual
or increased depending on the plans. The Architect:
requirements of the project or the
Architect’s experience, capabilities and 2.2.1 evaluates the Owner’s program,
specialization/s. schedule, budget, project site and
proposes methods of project deliveries.
1.2 Regular Design Services of an Architect 2.2.2 prepares the initial line drawings
representing design studies leading to a
1.2.1 In regular practice, the Architect recommended solution, including a
acts as the Owner’s/ Client's/ general description of the project for
Proponent’s Adviser and/or approval by the Owner.
Representative. He translates the 2.2.3 submits to the Owner a Statement
Owner's needs and requirements to of the Probable Project Construction
spaces and forms in the best manner of Cost (SPPCC) based on current cost
professional service. parameters.

1.2.2 The Architect’s work starts at the 2.3 Design Development Phase
inception of the project when the Owner Based on approved schematics and conceptual
outlines his requirements to the plans, the Architect prepares:
Architect. The work covers the various 2.3.1 the Design Development
aspects of the project, from analysis and documents consisting of plans,
study of the needs and requirements, to elevations, sections and other drawings,
the preparation of the necessary 2.3.2 outline specifications to fix and
instruments of service, and finally to the illustrate the size and character of the

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 entire project as to type of materials, a. furnishes complete sets of the Bid
type of structural, electrical, mechanical, Documents for purposes of bidding in as
sanitary, electronic and communications many sets as may be required to
systems. conduct a successful bidding. The said
2.3.3 diagrammatic layout of documents are loaned to bidders at an
construction systems, and amount sufficient to cover direct and
2.3.4 an updated SPPCC for submission indirect costs attendant to the
to the Owner. preparation, packaging, reproduction
and delivery of the said documents.
2.4 Contract Document Phase
Based on the approved Design Development The Bid Documents are the intellectual
Documents, the Architect: property of the Architect (Sec. 33 of R.A.
No. 9266), and must be returned by all
2.4.1 prepares the complete Contract entities acquiring bid documents. A bond
Documents consisting of detailed may be required to assure the return of
designs and construction drawings, the Bid Documents.
setting forth in detail the work required
for the architectural, structural, electrical, The Architect retains the sole ownership
plumbing/ sanitary, mechanical, and copyright to the said documents
electronic and communication works (Sec. 33 of R.A. No. 9266). As such,
prepared by the Architect and the bidders must not reproduce nor use the
respective professionals involved. documents for unauthorized purposes.
2.4.2 prepares Technical Specifications The Owner also must not use the
describing type and quality of materials, documents for any other purpose other
finish, manner of construction and the than the project for which the Owner and
general conditions under which the Architect signed an agreement.
project is to be constructed.
2.4.3 submits to the Owner seven (7) b. helps in organizing and conducting
sets of all construction drawings and pre-bid conferences,
technical specifications for purposes of
obtaining a building permit. c. responds to questions from bidders,
2.4.4 updates the SPPCC based on
changes in scope, requirements or d. assists the Owner in obtaining
market conditions. proposals from Contractors, analyzes
2.4.5 assists the Owner in filing the bid results and prepares abstract of bids,
required documents to secure approval notice of award, notice to proceed and
of government authorities having other construction contracts. 2.5.3 For
jurisdiction over the design of the negotiated contracts, the Architect
Project. performs similar functions as in item
2.5.2 but negotiates with one Contractor
2.5 Bidding or Negotiation Phase instead of many bidders.
2.5.1 In this phase, the Architect:
a. prepares the Bid Documents such as 2.6 Construction Phase
forms for contract letting, documents for In this phase, the Architect performs the
construction, forms for invitation and following:
instruction to bidders, forms for bidders’ 2.6.1 makes decisions on all claims of
proposals, general / specific conditions the Owner and Contractors on all
of contract, etc. matters relating to the execution and
b. assists the Owner from the early progress of work or the interpretation of
stage of establishing a list of prospective the Contract Documents.
Contractors to awarding of the 2.6.2 prepares change orders, gathers
construction contract. and turns over to the Owner written
guarantees required of the Contractor
2.5.2 For competitive bids / procurements, the and Sub-Contractors.
Architect:

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2.6.3 makes periodic visits to the project 3. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES
site to familiarize himself with the There are two ways by which the Architect may
general progress and quality of work and enter into contract with the Owner as the Lead
to ascertain that the work is proceeding Professional working with other professionals in
in accordance with the Contract the engineering and allied professions
Documents. The Architect shall not be :
required to make exhaustive or 3.1 with a single contract between the Architect
continuous 8-hour on-site supervision to and Owner, and sub-consultancy contracts
check on the quality of the work involved between the Architect and the other
and shall not be held responsible for the professionals working with the Architect.
Contractor's failure to carry out the 3.2 with the Architect and the engineering and
Construction work in accordance with allied professionals executing separate contracts
the Contract Documents. During such with the Owner.
project site visits and on the basis of his In both cases, the professional responsibilities
observations, he shall report to the and civil liabilities of each State-regulated
Client defects and deficiencies noted in professional remains separate. The Architect
the work of Contractors, and shall does not assume any of the responsibilities and
condemn work found failing to conform liabilities of the other professionals (RLPs).
to the Contract Documents.
4. PROJECT CLASSIFICATION
2.6.4 determines the amount owing and Professional architectural work is classified in
due to the Contractor and issues accordance with the degree of complexity and
corresponding Certificates for Payment the creative skill required to meet the
for such amounts based on his requirements of the Client within technical,
observations and the Contractor's functional, economic and aesthetic constraints.
Applications for Payment. These Based on these groupings, the corresponding
Certificates will constitute a certification scale of charges shall be prescribed in the
to the Client that the work has Architect’s Guidelines to determine the fair
progressed to the state indicated and remuneration to the Architect.
that to his best knowledge, the quality of
work performed by the Contractor is in 4.1 Group 1
accordance with the Contract Buildings of the simplest utilization and character
Documents. The Architect shall conduct which shall include but not be limited to the
the necessary inspection to determine following:
the date of substantial and final
completion and issue the final Certificate
of Payment to the Contractor.

2.6.5 Should more extensive inspection

or full-time (8-hour) construction
supervision be required by the Client, a
separate full-time supervisor shall be
hired and agreed upon by the Owner
and the Architect subject to the
conditions provided in the SPP
Document on Full -Time Supervision. 4.2 Group 2
When the Architect is requested by the Buildings of moderate complexity of plan / design
Owner to do the full time supervision, his which shall include but not be limited to the
services and fees shall be covered following:
separately in conformance with the
applicable and appropriate SPP
Document.

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 4.7 Group 7
Housing Project involving the construction of
several residential units on a single site with the
use of one (1) set of plans / design,
specifications and related documents

4.8 Group 8
Projects involving extensive detail such as
designs for built-in components or elements,
built-in equipment, special fittings, screens,
counters, architectural interiors (AI), and
development planning and/or design

4.9 Group 9
Alterations, renovations, rehabilitations, retrofit
and expansion / additions to existing buildings
belonging to Groups 1 to 5

4.10 Group 10
4.3 Group 3 The Architect is engaged to render opinion or
Buildings of exceptional character and give advice, clarifications or explanation on
complexity of plan / design which shall include technical matters pertaining to architectural
but not be limited to the following: works.

5. METHOD OF COMPENSATION
The Architect’s compensation is based on the
Architect’s / architectural firm’s talents, skill,
experience, imagination, and on the type and
level of professional services provided.
Compensation for Regular Design Services may
be based on one or more of the following:

5.1 Percentage (%) of Project Construction

Cost (PCC)
The Architect’s Fee based on the PPC shall be
detailed in the Architect’s Guidelines. 5.2 Multiple
of Direct Personnel Expenses This cost-based
method of compensation is applicable only to
4.4 Group 4
non-creative work such as accounting,
Residences (single-detached, single-attached or
secretarial, research, data gathering, preparation
duplex; row-houses or shop-houses), small
of reports and the like. This method of
apartment houses and townhouses
compensation is based on technical hours spent
and does not account for creative work since the
4.5 Group 5
value of creative design cannot be measured by
Monumental buildings and other facilities
the length of time the designer has spent on his
work. The computation is made by adding all
costs of technical services (man hours x rate)
and then multiplying it by a multiplier to cover
overhead and profit.

4.6 Group 6
The multiplier ranges from 1.5 to 2.5 depending
Projects where the plan / design and related
on the office set-up, overhead and experience of
Contract Documents are re-used for the
the Architect and the complexity of the Project.
repetitive construction of similar buildings without
amending the drawing and the specifications

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Other items such as cost of transportation, living on the project, whether the services were
and housing allowances of foreign consultants, performed as a natural person i.e. an individual
out-of-town living and housing allowances of the practitioner or as a juridical entity i.e. as a sole
local consultants and the like, are all to be proprietorship, partnership or corporation.
charged to the Client. At the start of the 6.9 If the Owner observes or otherwise becomes
commission, the Architect shall make known to aware of anything that may impair the successful
the Client the rate of professionals and personnel implementation of the project, he shall give
who will be assigned to the Project and the prompt written notice to the Architect.
multiplier that has to be applied before agreeing
on this method of compensation 7. OTHER CONDITIONS ON SERVICES
7.1 Conditions for the Architect’s Fee
6. OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES The Architect’s Fee is based on the Project
6.1 Provide full information as to his Construction Cost. Where the Architect has to
requirements for the Project. render additional services, additional
6.2 When necessary, designate a representative compensation shall be required.
authorized to act on his behalf.
6.3 Promptly examine and render decisions 7.2 Other Services
pertaining to documents submitted by the Other services that may be needed in order to
Architect to avoid unreasonable delay in the complete the project such as services of acoustic
progress of the Architect’s work. The Owner and illumination engineers / specialists, mural
should issue orders to the General Contractor painters, sculptors, and other service providers
only through the Architect. are to be recommended by the Architect for the
6.4 Furnish or direct the Architect to obtain at his Owner’s approval. Costs for these services are to
expense, a certified survey of the site, giving, as be paid for separately by the Owner and shall be
may be required, topographical and/or relocation subject to a coordination fee payable to the
surveys covering grades and lines of streets, Architect.
alleys, easements, encroachments and related
information, boundaries, with dimensions and 7.3 Scale Models, 3D Models and Walk-Thru
complete data pertaining to existing buildings, Presentations
structures, trees, plants, water bodies, wells, Should a scale model, 3D models and/or
excavations / pits, etc. and other improvements walk-thru presentation of the architect’s design
and full information as to the available utility / be necessary, they are to be recommended by
service lines both public and private; zoning the Architect for the Owner’s approval. Costs for
compliances, clearances, deed/s of restrictions, these services are to be paid for separately by
encumbrances and annotations to titles, the Owner and shall be subject to a coordination
association guidelines and standards, and soil fee payable to the Architect.
investigations / tests, borings and test pits
necessary for determining soil and sub-soil 7.4 Per Diem and Traveling Expenses
conditions. A per diem plus traveling and living expenses
6.5 Promptly pay for architectural and all other shall be chargeable to the Owner whenever the
engineering and allied services required for the Architect or his duly authorized representative is
project. required to perform services at a locality beyond
6.6 Pay for the design and consulting services on 50.0 kilometers (air, straight line or radial
acoustic, communication, electronic, and other distance) from his established office as it appears
specialty systems which may be required for the in the Architect’s letterhead.
project.
6.7 Arrange and pay for such legal, auditing, 7.5 Extra Sets of Contract Documents
insurance, counseling and other services as may The Owner shall pay the Architect for additional
be required for the project. sets of Contract Documents.
6.8 Pay for all reimbursable expenses incurred in
the project as called for in Section 7: “Other 7.6 Change/s Ordered by the Owner
Conditions on Services” and all taxes including If the Architect renders additional professional
VAT (but not including income tax) that the services due to changes ordered by the Owner
government may impose on the Architect as a after approval of the Architect’s outputs, the
result of the services rendered by the Architect

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Owner shall pay the Architect for extra time, Construction Cost as provided for under SPP
resources/ drafting, or other office expenses Document 203.

7.7 Work Suspended or Abandoned 7.11 Fulltime Construction Supervision

If the work of the Architect is abandoned or Upon recommendation of the Architect and with
suspended in whole or in part, the Owner shall the approval of the Owner, full-time construction
pay the Architect for the services rendered supervisors as will be deemed necessary shall
corresponding to the amount due at the stage of be engaged and paid by the Owner. If no Project
suspension or abandonment of the work. / Construction Manager is present, the full-time
construction supervisor shall be under the
The primary service of the Architect is the technical control and supervision of the Architect
preparation of architectural plans/designs, and shall make periodic reports to the Owner and
specifications and other building construction to the Architect regarding the progress and
documents. These are sets of detailed quality of the work done.
instructions that shall serve as the basis for the
General Contractor to implement the project. 7.12 Estimates
Once the Architect has prepared all these Any SPPCC or any Cost Estimate submitted by
documents, the Architect has completed the the Architect can attain only a certain degree of
Detailed Design and Contract Documents Phase accuracy. As the Architect has no control over
of his services, which is equivalent to Ninety the cost of labor and materials, or the many
percent (90%) of his work. factors that go into competitive bidding, he does
not assume any professional responsibility for
When the Owner therefore fails to implement the such cost estimates, unless glaring errors or
plans and documents for construction as discrepancies are clearly evident.
prepared by the Architect, the Architect is entitled
to receive as compensation the sum 7.13 Government Taxes and Services
corresponding to ninety percent (90%) of the The Architect’s Fee is a net amount. Any tax
Architect’s fee. (exclusive of income tax) that the national and/or
local government/s may impose on the Architect
7.8 Different Periods of Construction as a consequence of the services performed for
If portions of the building/s are erected at the project shall be paid by the Owner.
different periods of time, thus increasing the
construction period and Architect’s burden of 7.14 Ownership of Documents
services, charges pertaining to services rendered All designs, drawings, models, specifications and
during the Construction Phase shall be adjusted other contract documents and copies thereof,
proportionately. When the suspension of prepared, duly signed, stamped and sealed and
construction exceeds a period of six (6) months, furnished as instruments of service, are the
the fee for the remaining works shall be doubled. intellectual property and documents of the
Architect, whether the work for which they were
7.9 Services of Specialist Consultants made is executed or not, and are not to be
If the Owner requires the services of specialist reproduced or used on other work except with a
consultants, they shall be engaged with the written agreement with the Architect (Sec. 33 of
consent of the Architect. The cost of their R.A. No. 9266).
services shall be paid for separately by the
Owner and shall not be deducted from the 7.15 Cost Records
Architect’s fee. During the progress of work, the Owner shall
furnish the Architect a copy of the records of
7.10 Separate Services Should the Owner expenses being incurred on the construction.
require the Architect to design movable or fixed Upon completion of the project, the Owner shall
pieces of cabinets and other architectural interior furnish the Architect a copy of the summary of all
(AI) elements, site development plan (SDP) cost of labor, services, materials, equipment,
components, urban design elements, and other fixtures and all items used at and for the
items of similar nature, the Owner shall pay the completion of the construction.
Architect in addition to the Architect’s fee. The
compensation shall be based on the Project 7.16 Design and Placement of Signs

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All signboards of the General Contractor, STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
sub-contractors, jobbers and dealers that shall (SPP)
be placed at the project site during the progress ON SPECIALIZED ARCHITECTURAL
of construction shall be approved by the Architect SERVICES
as to size, design and contents. After the (Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266)
completion of the project, the Owner or his SPP Document 203
building lessee shall consult the Architect for the (replacing the 1979 UAP Doc. 203)
design, size of all signboards, letterings,
directories and display boards that will be placed 1. INTRODUCTION
on the exterior or public areas attached to the 1.1 Time and technology have evolved to a level
building project in order to safeguard the Owner’s where specialized architectural services are
interest. Nothing should be installed inside or needed to complete, complement or supplement
outside of the building that would compromise its the necessary work for the totality of a project.
safety and aesthetics. 1.2 Apart from the legal definition/s supplied
under R.A. No. 9266, Architecture may also be
7.17 Project Construction Cost (PCC) defined as the blending of aesthetics, functions,
Project Construction Cost (PCC) as herein space, materials and its environment resulting
referred to, means the cost of the completed from the application of various technologies and
building to the Owner, including the structure, skills in different fields.
plumbing/sanitary and electrical fixtures, 1.3 Specialized Architectural Services deals with
mechanical equipment, elevators, escalators, specific expertise for further enhancement of the
air-conditioning system, fire protection system, architectural interior and exterior components of
alarm and clock system, communications and a project.
electronic system, elements attached to the 1.4 The Architect’s responsibility to man and
building and all items indicated in the plans, society is to make sure that both the building and
designs, drawings and specifications prepared by its physical environment enhance the lives of
the Architect and his consultants. The people by strictly adhering to national and
construction cost of other items planned and international standards with regard to public
designed by the Architect, such as architectural health, safety and welfare.
interiors (AI) and site development plan elements 1.5 The architectural plan and design of the
and other items of similar nature, additionally building properly falls under the Architect’s
planned / designed by the Architect are also part Regular Design Services (SPP Document No.
of the PCC. 202).
1.6 Design services needed within and outside
The cost of materials used and the labor for their the building which fall under Specialized
installation are part of the PCC. If these items are Architectural Services as listed under the
furnished by the Owner below its market cost, pertinent provisions of R.A. No. 9266 and its
the cost of the material and labor shall 2004 IRR, include but are not limited to the
nonetheless be computed on the basis of the following:
current (and fair market value) costs.
1.6.1 Architectural Interiors (AI)
The PCC does not include any of the fees for the 1.6.2 Acoustic Design
Architect, the Engineer, the Specialist 1.6.3 Architectural Lighting Layout and Design
Consultants or the salaries of the construction 1.6.4 Site Development Planning (SDP)
inspectors. 1.6.5Site and Physical Planning Services
(including Master Development Planning,
7.18 Project Development Cost Subdivision Planning and Urban Design)
Project Development Cost shall include cost of 1.6.6 Comprehensive Development Planning
the construction as well as all professional fees, 1.6.7 Historic and Cultural Heritage Conservation
permits, clearances and utilities and cost of and Planning
acquiring the project site / lot, cost of money, etc 1.6.8 Security Evaluation and Planning
1.6.9 Building Systems Design
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1.6.11 Building Testing and Commissioning the Architect develops the design by determining
1.6.12 Building Environmental Certification the size and interrelationship of interior spaces,
1.6.13 Forensic Architecture laying out the furniture, movables, equipment,
1.6.14 Building Appraisal built-ins and fixtures to support the required
1.6.15 Structural Conceptualization activities, thus making both the exterior and
1.6.16 Preliminary Services interior spaces contribute to the total concept.
1.6.17 Contract Documentation and Review
1.6.18 Post-Design Services (including 2.2 The Architect plans and designs the
Construction Management Services) architectural interiors (AI) of buildings such that
1.6.19 Dispute Avoidance and Resolution they contribute to the physical, visual, intellectual
1.6.20 Architectural Research Methods and emotional comforts of the intended
1.6.21 Special Building/ Facility Planning and end-users.
Design
1.6.22 Building Components 2.3 As such a specialist, the Architect:
1.6.23 Management of Architectural Practices 2.3.1 Prescribes space plans, stacking
diagrams/ sections and computations of
1.7 The term Consulting Architect (CA) shall refer areas for the different activities and
only to a RLA who may also be a separately spaces to be integrated in a building
Registered and Licensed Professional (RLP) i.e. Project.
a natural person under Philippine law and 2.3.2 Lays out and prescribes furniture/
jurisprudence with a valid certificate of built-ins/ equipment for the project and
registration and a valid professional identification prepares specifications of AI
card (representing the renewable license) for the components including all floor / wall /
lawful practice of one or more State-regulated ceiling finishes, doors and partition
profession other than architecture. systems, hardware, modular or
ready-assembled furniture pieces/
1.8 For this SPP, the term Architect refers to the systems, equipment, furnishings,
Consulting Architect (CA) who may be the holder built-ins, fixtures, signages and graphic
of a valid Specialist Certificate that may be devices, etc.
issued by the Board and/or the Commission, 2.3.3 Assists the Client in conducting
upon due qualification or accreditation by the bids or negotiations with General
IAPoA. Contractors, sub-contractors and
suppliers of building materials, furniture,
203.1 ARCHITECTURAL INTERIOR (AI) equipment, fixtures, etc.
SERVICES 2.3.4 Checks and approves samples of
materials and shop drawings of AI
1. INTRODUCTION components. 2.3.5 Reviews and
1.1 Architectural Interiors (AI), specifically approves billings of AI components.
mentioned under Secs. 3 (4) (g) and 14 (3) of 2.3.6 Conducts final inspection and
R.A. No. 9266, involves the detailed planning approves installed AI components and
and design of the indoor / enclosed areas of any related items.
proposed building / structure, including retrofit,
renovation, rehabilitation or expansion work 3. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES
which shall cover all architectural and utility The Architect may enter into contract with the
aspects, including the architectural lay-outing of Owner in two possible ways:
all building engineering systems found therein. 3.1 Working in a dual capacity as
Architect-of-record and as Consulting Architect
1.2 Depending on the complexity of the Project, for AI services.
the Architect undertaking professional AI 3.2 Working as Consulting Architect for AI
services must be sufficiently experienced in the services only.
planning, design and detailing of AI elements.
4. METHOD OF COMPENSATION
2.SCOPE OF SERVICES 4.1 For projects involving extensive detailing of
2.1 In the design of a building, the Architect AI components such as custom floor, wall, ceiling
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components, equipment and special fittings, the
Architect’s Fee shall be a percentage of the cost 3. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES
of the AI work. This excludes the fee of any The Architect may enter into contract with the
Engineering and / or Specialist Consultants Owner in two possible ways:
(SCs) working with the Architect. 3.1 Working in a dual capacity as
4.2 Should the Client separately hire the services Architect-of-record and as Consulting Architect
of Specialist Consultants (SCs), their for acoustic design services.
professional fee shall be for the account of the 3.2 Working as Consulting Architect for acoustic
Client. design services only.
4.3 For this Specialized Service, the payment of
the Architect’s services shall be as stated in the 4. METHOD OF COMPENSATION
Architect’s Guidelines. 4.1 The Architect’s Fee for acoustic design
services shall depend on the complexity of the
203.2 ACOUSTIC DESIGN SERVICES works to be undertaken.
1. INTRODUCTION 4.2 Should the Owner/Client hire separately the
1.1 Acoustic design services involves the services of other Specialist Consultants (SCs),
detailed planning and design to control sound their fee shall be for the account of the Owner/
transmission for compatibility with the Client and shall be paid directly to the SC.
architectural design concept. 4.3 For this Specialized Service, the payment of
1.2 Throughout architectural history, one of the the Architect’s services shall be as stated in the
limiting criteria in building design has been the Architect’s Guidelines.
need to control sound in an enclosed space. The
continuing evolution of products and techniques 203.3 ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING LAYOUT
in sound management and control has provided AND DESIGN
a wider flexibility in the design of the interior
environment. This allows the Architect to build an 1. INTRODUCTION
environment that answers the acoustical 1.1 Architectural Lighting Layout and Design
demands of varied activities within an enclosed Services involves the detailed planning and
space. design of light transmission, timing and control
for compatibility with the architectural design
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES concept.
2.1 The Architect is the prime professional 1.2 One of the limiting criteria in building design
commissioned by the Owner/Client to plan and has been the need to control light in an enclosed
design the building/structure and all its utilities or defined space. The continuing evolution of
and to coordinate the works of all allied design products and techniques in lighting has provided
professionals involved in the project including all a wider flexibility in the design of the building’s
inter-disciplinary and specialized works. He shall interior and exterior environments. This allows
make certain that these inputs comply with the the Architect to build an environment that
requirements of the project and are compatible answers the lighting demands of varied activities
with the architectural design concept. within and outside a building.
2.2 As a specialist for acoustic design, the
Architect: 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
2.2.1 Prepares the drawings and specifications 2.1 The Architect is the prime professional
for acoustic design and treatment, sound control commissioned by the Owner/Client to plan and
and reinforcement, sound absorption, design the building/ structure and all its utilities
reflectance, insulation, etc. and to coordinate the works of all allied design
2.2.2 Assists the Owner/ Client in bidding out the professionals involved in the project including all
work or in negotiating with a specialty inter-disciplinary and specialized works. He shall
sub-contractor make certain that these inputs comply with the
2.2.3 Checks and approves samples of materials requirements of the project and are compatible
and equipment with the architectural design concept.
2.2.4 Conducts final inspection of work and 2.2 As a specialist for lighting layout and design,
equipment the Architect :
2.2.5 Assists Owner/ Client in evaluating the
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2.2.1 Prepares the drawings and specifications but with the grounds and surrounding space as
for lighting design, illumination, fixture placement, well. He studies the existing environment in
efficiency, energy considerations, etc. relation to the building/structure and
2.2.2 Assists the Owner/ Client in bidding out the consequently lays out the areas/ grounds
work or in negotiating with a specialty immediately surrounding the building/ structure.
sub-contractor 1.2 Ordinarily, the landscaping layout of small
2.2.3 Checks and approve samples of materials building projects could be done by the Architect
and fixtures as part of the site development planning (SDP)
2.2.4 Conducts final inspection of work and effort. However, if the project is large in scale, the
fixtures Architect must hire other State-regulated
2.2.5 Assists Owner/ Client to evaluate the professionals (RLPs) as qualified Specialist
amount due the sub-contractor Consultants (SCs).

3. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Architect may enter into contract with the 2.1 The Architect, upon designing a building/
Owner in two possible ways: structure, complements this with the design of
3.1 Working in a dual capacity as the surroundings that will make the space fit for a
Architect-of-record and as Consulting Architect specific mood and for the required activities. He
for architectural lighting and layout design lays out the open spaces in and around the
services. structure such that they contribute to the totality
3.2 Working as Consulting Architect for of the project.
architectural lighting and layout design services 2.2 In order to achieve a well-balanced design of
only. the environment enveloping a specific
building/structure, the Specialist Architect:
4. METHOD OF COMPENSATION 2.2.1 Conceptualizes the entire site
4.1 The Architect’s Fee for lighting layout and development plan (SDP) including the
design services shall depend on the complexity generic scope of civil works and the
of the works to be undertaken. general scope of softscape and
4.2 Should the Owner/Client hire separately the hardscape requirements.
services of Specialist Consultants, the fee shall 2.2.2 Conceptualizes the specifications
be for the account of the Owner/Client and shall for the needed civil works and utility
be paid directly to the Consultant. lines.
4.3 “Cost of the Work” means the total cost of all 2.2.3 Assists the Owner/Client in bidding
fixtures and accessories, which were either out the work or negotiating with
designed, specified or procured by the Specialist landscape, waterscape, rock formation
Architect and/or his Specialist Consultants (SCs) contractors, etc., but mainly when no SC
for the Owner/ Client, and that were used or is available.
installed in the project.
4.4 For this Special Service, the payment of the 3. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES
Architect’s services shall be as stated in the The Architect may enter into contract with the
Architect’s Guidelines Owner in two possible ways:
3.1 Working in a dual capacity as
203.4 SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANNING (SDP) Architect-of-record and as Consulting Architect
SERVICES for site development planning services.
3.2 Working as Consulting Architect for site
1. INTRODUCTION development services only.
1.1 The space planning, architectural lay-outing
and utilization of spaces within and surrounding a 4. MANNER OF COMPENSATION
specific building/ structure in relation with the 4.1 The Architect’s Fee for site development
existing natural and/or built environments have to planning (SDP) services shall depend on the
be a well-coordinated effort so that both the estimated cost of the civil works and landscaping
building/ structure and the host environment shall works i.e. hardscape and softscape, depending
act as one. Arising from his concept of the total on the magnitude and complexity of the work
environment, the Architect is not merely required by the project. If the Architect is also
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Landscape Architect, and is suitably coordinating the works of a multidisciplinary
experienced, the Architect’s fee shall increase team, the Architect becomes the logical Prime
correspondingly, depending on the magnitude Professional responsible for directing team
and complexity of the work required by the efforts to deal with the required physical planning
project. work.
4.2 Should the Owner/ Client separately engage 2.2 Physical planning is concerned with the
the services of a Landscape Architect, the fee general quality of the settings for people and
of the said Specialist Consultant shall be for the their activities, buildings and other natural and
account of the Owner/Client and paid directly to man-made phenomenon
the SC. 2.3 The Architect undertakes the site planning of
4.3 For this Specialized Service, the payment of a project that requires a composite arrangement
the Architect’s services shall be as stated in the of several buildings/ structures and their requisite
Architect’s Guidelines. amenities, facilities, services and utilities within a
natural or built setting.
203.5 SITE AND PHYSICAL PLANNING 2.4 Should other services be required by the
(INCLUDING MASTER DEVELOPMENT project, such as environmental studies, feasibility
PLANNING, SUBDIVISION PLANNING AND studies, market analysis, access/movement
URBAN DESIGN) SERVICES systems, impact analysis and others, said
services should be performed by dulyqualified
1. INTRODUCTION professionals with the Architect acting as the
1.1 Physical planning refers to the orderly Lead Professional of the physical planning team.
arrangement within a piece of land or property on 2.5 Depending on the complexity of the project,
which vertical structures such as buildings, the Architect may hire additional Specialist
monuments and the like, as well as horizontal Consultants (SCs) whose expert advice may be
developments such as rights-of-way (ROWs), needed to validate certain features of the
open spaces and activity spaces are to be physical plan. The fee of any additional SC
proposed. needed in the project must be paid separately by
1.2 Planning, as we know it today, started with the Owner/Client.
physical planning, with Architects performing the 2.6 When the Architect is commissioned to do
lead role. The great cities of the world have taken physical planning for building sites such as
shape mainly through the activities of visionary Industrial Estates, Commercial, Religious,
Architects who actively engaged in physical Institutional and Government/Civic Centers,
planning. Sports Complexes, Tourist Centers/ Tourism
1.3 The Architect is concerned not merely with a Estates/ Resorts, Amusement Parks, Educational
building/structure but with its immediate Facilities, Residential and Housing Subdivisions
surroundings as well. In planning for a building, and the like, the Architect:
he studies its interrelationship with other
structures, the surrounding environment, and 2.6.1 Confers with the Owner/ Client on
their effect and impact on the neighboring areas. project requirements, secures sufficient
1.4 If the Architect is commissioned to do primary and secondary data to generate
physical plans for specific site, he has to go reliable projections and analyses which
beyond the study of human behavior and are to be used as basis for the
activities and must undertake an in-depth study preparation of physical plans/designs.
of the host site’s economic systems, its laws and 2.6.2 Examines laws, ordinances, rules
regulations, tax structure, infrastructure, utilities, and regulations affecting the project i.e.
and all other components that will have a bearing code searches, and considers the best
on the project. industry practices applicable.
2.6.3 Prepares framework and
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES conceptual master development plans
2.1 All ideas and concepts have to be translated (FRDPs and CMDPs) and report/s from
into physical plans before they can be relevant information gathered by other
implemented. It is the Specialist Architect who disciplines.
provides a multidimensional point-of-view to a 2.6.4 Prepares Preliminary up to
2-dimensional physical plan. By virtue of the Detailed Master Development Plans
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 layout/distribution of areas, road 1.1 Comprehensive Development Planning
network/s, vehicular and pedestrian (CDP) Services are based on the concept of
movement/ access systems, legal expanded physical planning services to include
easements, basic utility layouts/ other activities necessary for the proper handling
corridors, landscape layouts, lot pad of the numerous components considered in the
elevations, lot primacy matrices, deed of formulation, implementation and realization of a
restrictions (DoR), development Master Development Plan (MDP).
standards and guidelines (DSG), lot Comprehensive Development Planning (CDP)
counts and typology, land use covers the range of all services from primary
tabulations, building footprints, data gathering through the formulation of the
roof-prints, basement level-prints, view MDP and the parallel preparation of the
corridors, building cast shadow environmental impact assessment/ statement
projections and/or reflected light/heat (EIA/S).
projections from buildings, etc., and 1.2 While the planning team is multi-disciplinary,
presents the same to the Owner/Client, the CDP Services may place heavy emphasis on
the Government and at public the non-physical/ non-engineering components
consultations as needed. of the development plan i.e. financial,
2.6.5 Prepares the SPPCC for the total economic/market demand/forecast,
physical development. administrative-political-institutional-legal,
2.6.6 Undertakes modifications, socio-cultural, environmental, and the like. In
revisions and changes as may be contrast, MDP Services puts a premium on the
required by the Owner/ Client and the physical planning and engineering components
project within the engagement period. of the development plan, which are the direct or
2.6.7 Prepares the finalized plans, sequential physical translations of the inputs from
reports and specifications needed for the initial stages of the CDP effort.
approval by Owner/ Client or proper 1.3 If suitably trained and experienced, the
government agencies concerned. Architect’s ability to synthesize and organize into
2.6.8 Prepares the phasing of the a whole, the various information relating to the
construction with the concurrence of the user’s needs, perception and expectations, site
Owner/Client. and climatic conditions, construction technology,
2.6.9 Prepares Project Cost Estimates materials, cost and other information, qualifies
(PCE) based on current cost him to take the lead role in an undertaking that
parameters. cuts across various disciplines.
1.4 The Consulting Architect is concerned with
the management and use of land as well as the
conservation, preservation and upgrading of the
1. MANNER OF PROVIDING human environment. Since the Architect,
SERVICES particularly if a separate RLP i.e. Environmental
The Architect may enter into contract Planner (EnP) with suitable training and
with the Owner in two possible ways: experience in physical and land use planning,
1.1 Working in a dual capacity as has the social commitment and technical
Architect-of-record and as Consulting experience as coordinator of several disciplines,
Architect for site and physical planning he is qualified to lead the multidisciplinary team
services. in offering Comprehensive Development
1.2 Working as Consulting Architect for Planning (CDP) Services.
site and physical planning services only.

2. MANNER OF COMPENSATION 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The fee structure for Site and Physical Planning 1.1 If the Architect (an RLA) is separately
Services by the Architect shall be as stated in the qualified and suitably experienced as an
Architect’s Guidelines. Environmental Planner, the range of all services
offered by the Architect from data base
203.6 COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT gathering, to the preparation of environmental
PLANNING (CDP) SERVICES impact assessments/statements (EIA/S), up to
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Development Plan (CDP), may include the 3. MANNER OF COMPENSATION
following components: Compensation for the foregoing specialized
1.1.1 Physical Component - land use architectural service shall be through
and the changes which occur within the man-months i.e. 22 man-days multiplied by 8
physical environment (within the space man-hours, and multiplied by a factor to cover
where such activities take place), other direct and indirect costs e.g. overhead, etc.
represented mainly by the MDP. or as prescribed by the Architect’s Guidelines.
1.1.2 Economic Component - the
nation’s assets and its management. 203.7 HISTORIC AND HERITAGE
1.1.3 Socio-Cultural Component - the CONSERVATION AND PLANNING
people, their living conditions and the The suitably trained and experienced Consulting
seeking of ways to ameliorate it. Architect in this area of architectural practice
1.1.4 Transport Component - road and provides research, assessment, recording,
transit networks, land-sea-air linkages, management, interpretation and conservation of
the movement of people and goods from historical heritage.
one place to another.
1.1.5 Legal and Administrative 203.8 SECURITY EVALUATION AND
Component - the relationship of adopted PLANNING
development proposals and policies to The Consulting Architect in this area of practice
existing laws. arranges and formulates methods of rating and
1.2 Comprehensive Development Planning ascertaining the value of structures or facilities
(CDP) calls for the detailed study of physical, which must be fully secured, kept safe,
social, economic and administrative components protected, assured, guaranteed and provided
and as such requires the expertise and sufficient safeguards for the conduct of any work
knowledge of Specialist Consultants (SCs). or activity.
1.3 When the Consulting Architect is
commissioned to do a Comprehensive 203.9 BUILDING SYSTEMS DESIGN
Development Planning effort, he performs the The Architect in this area of practice engages in
following: methods of producing building components in a
1.3.1 Identifies existing land use, highly engineered, efficient and cost-effective
resources, social behavior and manner, particularly for residential and
interaction; commercial applications.
1.3.2 Undertakes environmental
analysis, demographic analysis and 203.10 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE SUPPORT
feasibility studies; The Consulting Architect in this area of practice
1.3.3 Examines existing laws, provides the Owner/Client with means and
ordinances, political/ social constraints; measures to ensure the proper function and
1.3.4 Prepares the conceptual maintenance of the building/structure and site
development plans, policies, after final inspection.
implementing strategies to arrive at the
desired comprehensive and/or master 203.11 BUILDING TESTING AND
planning solution/s. COMMISSIONING
The Architect in this area of practice
2. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES recommends the systematic process of ensuring
The Architect may enter into contract with the that a building/structure’s array of systems is
Owner in two possible ways: planned, designed, installed and tested to
2.1 Working in a dual capacity as perform according to the design intent and the
Architect-of-record and as Consulting Architect building’s operational needs. If the building
for comprehensive development planning materials, equipment and systems are not
services. installed properly or are not operating as
2.2 Working as Consulting Architect for intended, the effectiveness, efficiency,
comprehensive development planning services productivity and other benefits of high
only. performance plans/designs will not be achieved.

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203.12 BUILDING ENVIRONMENT area of practice places value on the building/
CERTIFICATION structure condition and defects, and on its repair
A building environment rating system is needed and maintenance, including the required
to evaluate the environmental performance of a improvements.
building and to encourage market migration
towards sustainable design. The rating system 203.15 STRUCTURAL CONCEPTUALIZATION
must be: The Architect in this area of practice conceives,
● credit-based, allowing projects to earn chooses and develops the type, disposition,
points for environment-friendly use of arrangement and proportioning of the structural
the building / structure and actions taken elements of an architectural work, giving due
during planning, design, construction considerations to safety, cost-effectiveness,
and occupancy. functionality and aesthetics.
● flexible, such that projects need not
meet identical requirements to qualify. 203.16 PRELIMINARY SERVICES
● consensus-based and market-driven, in The Consulting Architect in this area of practice
order to accelerate the development and must have much more than the basic knowledge
implementation of green building of Site Analysis, Space Planning and
practices. The Consulting Architect in Management, Architectural Programming, and
this area of practice must have much the other services under SPP Document
more than the basic knowledge of Green
Architecture and Environmental and/or 201. 203.17 CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION
Sustainable Design and sufficient AND REVIEW SERVICES
knowledge of the governing The Architect in this area of practice must have
environmental laws and environmental much more than the basic knowledge of
investigation processes and procedures Specification Writing, Estimation and Quantity
under international protocols such as the Survey, Architectural Production, Architectural
Philippine Solid Waste, Clean Air and Software, Architectural Support Services and
Clean Water Acts, DENR administrative Contract Document Review.
issuances and the like.
203.18 POST-DESIGN SERVICES (INCLUDING
203.13 FORENSIC ARCHITECTURE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES)
The Architect in this area of practice undertakes The Consulting Architect in this area of practice
a scientific study on the built environment’s must have much more than the basic knowledge
well-being, which allows the Architect to focus on of Pre-Construction, Construction,
the ways in which the building/structure can best Post-Construction and the other services under
maintain itself and prolong its life in a SPP Documents 204, 206 and 207. Included
cost-efficient manner, and finally provide under this specialized practice is the preparation
recommendations to the Owner/ Client. The of the Fire Safety and Life Assessment Report
forensic study may include: (FALAR) required by R.A. No. 9514, the 2008
● determination as to the causes of Fire Code of the Philippines and its 2009 IRR.
building, building component and/or
building material deterioration 203.19 DISPUTE AVOIDANCE AND
● the causes of observed building RESOLUTION
deficiencies e.g., non-compliance with The Architect in this area of practice must have
planning and building laws, deviations much more than the basic knowledge of the
from original use or function of spaces various modes of Alternative Dispute Resolution
● research on possible faulty activities and (ADR) prescribed under R.A. No. 9285, the ADR
operations during the project Act of 2004 and its IRR i.e. Construction
implementation phase Arbitration, Mediation and Conciliation,
● determination of faulty plan/ design Negotiation and of Contract Administration,
and/or construction methodology. Quality Surveys, Appraisals and Adjustments
and Expert Testimony. An Architect specializing
203.14 BUILDING APPRAISAL in ADR must preferably be State-accredited.
Appraisal is defined as an act or process of
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203.20 ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH cover other direct and indirect costs e.g.
METHODS overhead, etc. or any other applicable mode of
The Consulting Architect in this area of practice determination of the Architect’s fee as stated in
must have much more than the basic knowledge Doc. 201, Doc. 202 and the Architect’s
of Research Methods, Philippine Architecture Guidelines.
and its History, Architectural Materials and
Finishes, Building Types and Standards,
Architectural Design Trends, Architectural Writing STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
and Architectural Photography. (SPP)
ON FULLTIME SUPERVISION SERVICES
203.21 SPECIAL BUILDING/ FACILITY (Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266)
PLANNING AND DESIGN SPP Document 204-A
The Architect in this area of practice must have (replacing the 1979 UAP Doc. 204-A)
much more than the basic knowledge of the
Planning and Design Processes required for
Housing Developments, Recreational and 1. INTRODUCTION
Tourism Estates, Health Care and Hospitality 1.1 For the past 50 years, four principal members
Facilities, Transportation and were involved in the design and building
Telecommunications Facilities, Production and construction process:
Extractive Facilities, Utility-related 1.1.1 The Owner who orders for the
Developments, Secure Facilities, Business and implementation of a project;
Industrial Parks, Economic Zones and 1.1.2 The Architect and his Specialist
Community Architecture and the like. Consultants (SCs) who render
plan/design services and limited
203.22 BUILDING COMPONENTS inspection work;
The Consulting Architect in this area of practice 1.1.3 The Contractor who performs the
must have much more than the basic knowledge construction work;
of Building Materials and Finishes, Construction 1.1.4 The individual or group of
Methodologies, Building Envelopes including individuals who assist in the supervision
cladding and roofing systems, Architectural and delivery of the work.
Fenestrations and Architectural Hardware, 1.2 The Architect-in-charge of construction (Aicc)
Fixtures and Fittings. is directly and professionally responsible and
liable for the construction supervision of the
203.23 MANAGEMENT OF ARCHITECTURAL project.
PRACTICES 1.3 When projects were still manageable in size,
The Architect in this area of practice must have the Architect was then assisted by a construction
much more than the basic knowledge of the inspector, traditionally called Clerk-of-Works. As
Types of Architectural Office Operations, projects become more complex, it becomes
Architectural Office Management, Accounting / necessary for a construction supervision group to
Finance / Taxation / Audit, Labor Code, do the full-time inspection at the project site.
Architectural Marketing and Project 1.4 The Construction Supervision Group (CSG)
Development, Proposals/ Negotiations/ is normally recommended by the Architect based
Contracts, Contract Administration, File on their performance, and hired by the Owner.
Management and Limitations of Business They are answerable to both the Owner and
Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Knowledge Architect.
Process Outsourcing (KPO) Operations.

General Notes: 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

METHOD OF COMPENSATION FOR 2.1 Quality Control
SPECIALIZED ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES 2.2 Evaluation of Construction Work
Compensation for the foregoing specialized 2.3 Preparation of Daily Inspection Reports
architectural services, all of which may be 2.4 Filing of documents
classified as additional or extra services, shall be The detailed tasks shall be as specified under
through man-months i.e. 22 man-days multiplied the Architect’s Guidelines.
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3. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES who will be assigned to the Project and the
There are two ways by which the Architect may multiplier that has to be applied before agreeing
enter into contract with the Owner: on this method of compensation
3.1 Working in a dual capacity as
Architect-of-record and as Consulting Architect FORMULA
for fulltime supervision services or as the Assume:
Construction Supervision Group (CSG). As the A = Architect’s rate / hour
Architect-of-record (Aor) of the project, the Aor is C = Consultant’s rate / hour
in a better position to interpret his drawings and T = Rate per hour of Technical Staff, Inspectors
documents and to assure conformity by the and others involved in the Project
Contractor. He can assign his staff to undertake
the fulltime supervisory work to perform the AN, CN, TN = No. of hours spent by Architect,
works as enumerated in the Architect’s Consultants and Technical Staff
Guidelines. M = Multiplier to account for overhead and
3.2 Working as Consulting Architect for fulltime reasonable profit. The value may range from 1.5
supervision services only or as the CSG. to 2.5 depending on the set-up of the Architect’s
office and the complexity of the Project.
4. METHOD OF COMPENSATION R = Reimbursable expenses such as
The Architect’s compensation is based on the transportation, housing and living allowance of
Architect’s / architectural firm’s talents, skill, Consultant, transportation, per diem, housing
experience, and on the type and level of and living allowance of local consultants and
professional services provided. Compensation technical staff if assigned to places over 100km.
for Fulltime Supervision Services may be based from area of operation of the Architect. Cost of
on one or more of the following: printing of extra set of drawings, reports, maps,
contract documents, etc. over the seven (7)
4.1 Percentage (%) of Project Construction copies submitted to the Client, overseas and long
Cost (PCC) distance calls, technical and laboratory tests,
The Architect’s Fee for Fulltime Supervision as licenses, fees, taxes and similar cost items
based on the PPC shall be detailed in the needed by the Project.
Architect’s Guidelines.
Direct cost = AN + CN + TN
4.2 Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses Fee = Direct Cost x M
This cost-based method of compensation is Total Cost of Service charged to Client = Fee + R
applicable only to non-creative work such as
accounting, secretarial, research, data gathering, 4.3 Professional Fee Plus Expenses
preparation of reports and the like. This method This method of compensation is frequently used
of compensation is based on technical hours where there is continuing relationship involving a
spent and does not account for creative work series of Projects. It establishes a fixed sum over
since the value of creative design cannot be and above the reimbursement for the Architect’s
measured by the length of time the designer has technical time and overhead. An agreement on
spent on his work. The computation is made by the general scope of the work is necessary in
adding all costs of technical services (man hours order to set an equitable fee.
x rate) and then multiplying it by a multiplier to
cover overhead and profit. 4.4 Lump Sum or Fixed Fee
The multiplier ranges from 1.5 to 2.5 depending This method may be applied to government
on the office set-up, overhead and experience of projects since they entail more paper work and
the Architect and the complexity of the Project. time-consuming efforts.
4.5 Per Diem, Honorarium Plus Reimbursable
Other items such as cost of transportation, living Expenses
and housing allowances of foreign consultants, In some cases a Client may request an Architect
out-of-town living and housing allowances of the to do work which will require his personal time
local consultants and the like, are all to be such as:
charged to the Client. At the start of the 7.18.1 attending project-related
commission, the Architect shall make known to meetings, conferences or trips;
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 7.18.2 conducting ocular inspection of Inspectors of the Construction Supervision Group
possible project sites; and (CSG) must have:
7.18.3 conferring with others regarding 7.1 A Bachelor of Science in Architecture (B.S.
prospective investments or ventures and Arch.) degree
the like. 7.2 Extensive experience in design and building
construction and must be very knowledgeable in
For these particular activities, the building materials and construction detailing.
Architect as agent of the Owner may be
paid on a per diem and honorarium
basis plus out-of-pocket expenses such STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
as but not limited to travel, (SPP) ON C
accommodations and subsistence. ONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
(Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266)
4.6 Mixed Methods of Compensation SPP Document 204-B
The SPP provides for more than one method of (replacing the 1979 UAP Doc. 204-B)
compensation on a project. Each project should
be examined to determine the most appropriate 1. INTRODUCTION
method of compensation. 1.1 Due to the increasing complexity of
construction projects, there is an upward demand
5. LIMITATION OF AUTHORITY for more effective cost control and faster project
5.1 The Construction Supervision Group (CSG), implementation consistent with high quality of
which may be a qualified architectural firm, or work. Construction Management Services were
which the Architect is only part of, shall not thus instituted to fill this need in the construction
assume the responsibility of the Contractor’s industry.
project superintendent. 1.2 The Construction Manager (CM) could either
5.2 The CSG shall not make decisions on be:
matters that are the sole responsibility of the 1.2.1 a member of the staff of the
Architect-of-record (Aor). Owner,
1.2.2 an independent individual, or
6. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY 1.2.3 a firm hired by the Owner to
6.1 The Construction Supervision Group (CSG) manage the construction of a particular
is responsible to the Owner only for project.
administrative matters. For technical matters, the 1.3 The Architect can serve as the Construction
CSG is responsible to the Architect-of-record Manager (CM). His training in the coordination of
(Aor). various specialties allows him to supervise and
6.2 Under Article 1723 of the present Civil Code, assure proper monitoring of all construction
the CSG may appear not to have any legal activities with regards to quality, workmanship
responsibility since the Architect-of-record (Aor) and cost.
and Engineers-of-record (Eors) are responsible
for the design while the Contractor is responsible 2. FUNCTIONS AND DESCRIPTION OF TASKS
for the construction. However, a Service Contract 2.1 The responsibilities of the Construction
/ Agreement between the CSG and the Owner Manager (CM) include the functions of the
may stipulate certain professional responsibilities Construction Supervision Group (CSG).
and civil liabilities of the CSG, particularly if the (reference Doc. 204-A and Architect’s
CSG is party to the review of the Contract Guidelines)
Documents and their subsequent evaluation and 2.1.1 Coordination and Supervision
interpretation during the course of construction. 2.1.2 Cost and Time Control
6.3 If the Aor (and Eors) and the Contractor are 2.1.3 Quality Control of Work and
sued by an Owner for civil liabilities due to the 2.1.4 Keeping of Records
performance or non-performance of certain acts 2.2 The Construction Manager (CM) may hire the
traceable to the CSG, the Aor and Eors may file CSG to be under his employ or may supervise
cross claims against the CSG. the CSG hired directly by the Owner.

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The Architect as the Construction Manager shall STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
not: (SPP)
3.1 Involve himself directly with the work of the ON POST-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Contractor such that it may be construed that he (Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266)
is assuming the Contractor’s liability as provided SPP Document 205
for in Article 1723, etc. of the Civil Code. (replacing the 1979 UAP Doc. 205)
3.2 Impose methods, systems or designs that will
substantially affect the construction schedule and 7. INTRODUCTION
impair the design concept of the Architect. 7.3 Building administration and management
goes beyond maintenance and upkeep functions.
4. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY It requires the services of a multi-disciplinary
4.1 The Architect as the Construction Manager professional who can perform a wide range or
(CM) is directly responsible to the Owner on all functions for the efficient and economical
aspects of the construction work: programming, operation and maintenance of a building, facility
coordination, quality and cost control and time or a complex.
management.
4.2 The CM assumes no liability in case 7.4 In Post-Construction Services, the channels
equipment fail to function or if a portion of the of communication are kept open among the
building collapses: building owners, operators, architects, engineers,
4.2.1 due to deficiencies in the plan / builders, manufacturers, building research
design, provided the CM did not groups, utility providers, furniture and equipment
participate in the plan / design review vendors and building administrators/ property
and approval, or managers to provide access to information
4.2.2 due to the deficiencies in the regarding the performance and upkeep of
manner of construction, provided the CM buildings.
faithfully discharged his function/s during
the construction / project 7.5 The Architect may be engaged as the
implementation. Building Administrator and/or Property Manager
of a commercial, industrial, residential or
5. QUALIFICATIONS institutional building, facility or complex to
The Construction Manager may be an individual maximize the lifespan of the building/s in order to
or a firm. produce the maximum economic return
5.1 The individual or the principal of the firm must
be a State-regulated professional, preferably an 8. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Architect with managerial capabilities and 8.1 Building and Facilities Administration
extensive experience in the field of construction. 8.1.1 Building Maintenance. The
The Architect must be a Registered and Architect shall:
Licensed Architects (RLA), with an updated a. See to it that the building and
professional identification card and must be a all the parts thereof (structure,
member in good standing of the Integrated and plumbing, electrical, partitions,
Accredited Professional Organization of finishes, etc.) are all in good
Architects (IAPOA). condition.
5.2 Architects who are Contractors or who have b. Formulate and enforce rules
already been in responsible charge of for the proper use of the
construction works are usually capable of building and facility, particularly
becoming Construction Managers (CMs). in the common areas and the
emergency/ egress/ exit areas.
6. METHOD OF COMPENSATION c. Monitor security services,
Since construction management is not part of the and
regular services of the Architect, the services d. Monitor maintenance and
rendered by the Architect as a Construction upkeep services (cleanliness of
Manager (CM) shall be separately compensated. corridors, lobbies, stairs and
other common areas, exits,
parking areas, garbage
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2.1.2 Grounds and Landscaping Supervision. 4.1. Percentage of gross rentals, maintenance
The Architect shall: and security fees; and/or
a. Supervise landscape contractors and 4.2. Monthly salary/ fe
gardeners for the proper watering, pruning,
trimming and maintenance of the landscape STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
(both hardscapes and softscapes); (SPP)
b. Maintain orderly entrances, exits and parking ON COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL
areas; and c. Maintain streets i.e. road SERVICES
rights-of–way (RROWs), walkways, and ramps. (Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266)
SPP Document 206
2.1.3 Building Equipment Maintenance. The (replacing the 1979 UAP Doc. 206)
Architect shall:
a. Assist the proper third parties in seeing to it 1. INTRODUCTION
that all equipment (airconditioning, sprinkler 8.2 The concept of Comprehensive Architectural
system, generators, transformers, tele Services crystallized through the years in
communications equipment, etc.) are properly response to the demands of emerging complex
maintained and in good working condition building projects. The transition of the
architectural profession from providing “basic”
2.1.4 Business Development and Management. and “additional” services to that of a
The Architect shall: comprehensive nature is due to the realization
a. Innovate schemes to attain maximum building that continuity of services related to design and
occupancy construction is necessary for the execution of a
b. Bill the tenants for rentals and utilities completely viable project.
(electricity, water, telephone, cable, gas and
other/ related dues) 8.3 Comprehensive Architectural Services refers
to the range of professional services that covers
2.2 Post-Construction Evaluation Pre-design Services, Regular Design Services,
2.2.2 Upon the request of the Owner, the Specialized Architectural Services, Construction
Architect shall: Services and PostConstruction Services.
a. evaluate the initial design program vs. the
actual use of the facility; 8.4 In this extended dimension, the Architect is
b. determine the effectiveness of the various the prime professional. He functions as creator,
building systems and the materials systems in author, and coordinator of the building design
use; which becomes the basis for the construction of
c. assist the proper third parties in evaluating the a project. In order for him to be able to properly
functional effectiveness of the design and assist and serve his Client, the Architect has to
construction process undertaken, and be knowledgeable in other fields in addition to
d. study, research, and give solutions to any building design.
discovered/ emerging/ evolving defects and
failures such as shrinkage, water seepage and 8.5 The Architect is not expected to perform all
other problems in the building. This is referred to the services. Rather, he is to act as the agent of
as “forensic investigation” of the building’s the Client in procuring and coordinating the
systems (Reference Doc 203) necessary services required by a project.

3. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES 9. SCOPE OF COMPREHENSIVE

The Architect may enter into contract with the ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
Owner in two possible ways:
3.1. Working in a dual capacity as 9.1 Pre-Design Services (SPP Document 201)
Architect-of-record and as Consulting Architect 9.1.1 Consultation 9.1.2 Pre-Feasibility Studies
for post-construction services. 9.1.3 Feasibility Studies
3.2. Working as Consulting Architect for 9.1.4 Site Selection and Analysis
post-construction services only. 9.1.5 Site Utilization and Land-Use Studies
9.1.6 Architectural Research
4. METHOD OF COMPENSATION 9.1.7 Architectural Programming
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9.1.9 Space Management Studies
9.1.10 Value Management 10.PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PM)
9.1.11 Design Brief Preparation 10.1 By his education and training, the Architect
9.1.12 Promotional Services may perform any or all of the services as
stipulated under Section 2 above. However,
9.2 Regular Design Services (SPP Document when the Owner hires an Architect or a firm to
202) coordinate the whole range of Comprehensive
9.2.1 Project Definition Phase Architectural Services (CAS), this constitutes
9.2.2 Schematic Design Phase Project Management (PM).
9.2.3 Design Development Phase 10.2 Project Management (PM) involves
9.2.4 Contract Documents Phase management activities over and above the
9.2.5 Bidding or Negotiation Phase normal architectural and engineering (A&E)
9.2.6 Construction Phase services carried out during the pre-design,
design and construction phase. The over-all
9.3 Specialized Architectural Services (SPP objective is to have control over time, cost and
Document 203) quality relative to the construction of a project.
9.3.1 Architectural Interiors (AI) 10.3 The presence of a PM does not relieve the
9.3.2 Acoustic Design designers and contractors of their respective
9.3.3 Architectural Lighting Layout and Design normal duties and responsibilities in the design
9.3.4 Site Development Planning (SDP) and construction of the project. The PM
9.3.5 Site and Physical Planning Services complements the functions of the Architects,
(including Master Development Planning, Engineers and Contractors in meeting the broad
Subdivision Planning and Urban Design) and complex requirements of projects.
9.3.6 Comprehensive Development Planning
(CDP) 11.THE PROJECT MANAGER (PM)
9.3.7 Historic and Cultural Heritage Conservation 11.1 The Project Manager (PM, whether
and Planning individual or firm) operates as a member of an
9.3.8 Security Evaluation and Planning Owner-Architect-Engineer-Contractor Team. In
9.3.9 Building Systems Design the Team Approach, each member of the team
9.3.10 Facilities Maintenance Support will have precedence in his own field of
9.3.11 Building Testing and Commissioning operations or expertise. In accordance with this
9.3.12 Building Environmental Certification principle:
9.3.13 Forensic Architecture 4.1.1 The Architect and the Specialist
9.3.14 Building Appraisal Consultants (SCs) will have prime
9.3.15 Preliminary Services responsibility for the plan/design of the
9.3.16 Contract Documentation and Review project.
9.3.17 Post-Design Services (including 4.1.2 The Engineers will be responsible
Construction Management Services) for their respective engineering plans.
9.3.18 Dispute Avoidance and Resolution 4.1.3 The Contractor shall be
9.3.19 Architectural Research Methods responsible for his men and equipment
9.3.20 Special Building/ Facility Planning and and the delivery of the project.
Design 4.1.4 The Owner makes decisions on
9.3.21 Building Components the project and assures that funds are
9.3.22 Management of Architectural Practices available to complete the project.
4.1.5 The Project Manager (PM)’s
9.4 Construction Services primary responsibility is the exercise of
9.4.1 Fulltime Supervision Services (SPP overall cost control. He will plan,
Document 204-A) program and monitor the various
9.4.2 Construction Management Services (SPP activities, and will act as an adviser on
Document 204-B) material costs and construction
methods.
9.5 Post-Construction Services (SPP
Document 205) 4.2 Scope of Services
9.5.1 Building and Facilities Administration 4.2.1 Pre-Construction Phase As early
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 phase, perhaps even concurrently with 13.1 The Project Manager is compensated on a
the Architect’s commission, the Project percentage basis, as shall be described in the
Manager (PM) should conduct regular Architect’s Guidelines.
consultations with the Owner and with 13.2 If the Architect as Project Manager (PM)
the Architects and Engineers (for A&E performs regular design services for the same
services) on all aspects of planning for project, he shall be compensated separately for
the project. these services as stipulated in SPP Document
4.2.2 Construction Phase If the Project 202.
Manager (PM) also serves as the
Construction Manager (CM) to oversee
time, cost and quality control during the
construction of the project, he shall STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
provide the services detailed under SPP (SPP)
Documents 204-A and/or 204-B. ON DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES
(Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266)
12.MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES SPP Document 207
12.1 Normally, the Architect enters into a contract (replacing the 1979 UAP Doc. 207)
with the Owner to perform comprehensive
architectural services. By the very nature of the 1. INTRODUCTION
services, he assumes the dual role of the Project 1.1 In any building project, there is need to
Manager (PM) and the Construction Manager balance the elements of time, quality and cost,
(CM), or effectively the overall coordinator whose which, in many cases, can best be achieved by
functions are outlined under this SPP. the Architect performing Design-Build Services.
12.2 To perform the variety of services indicated 1.2 The building industry and the architectural
under the Comprehensive Architectural Services, profession have devised several methods of
the Architect must make full use of his own project delivery with the ultimate goal of handling
capability as well as of services offered by other projects in the shortest possible time, at the
professionals. He may expand his staff by hiring lowest possible cost and at an acceptable quality
the experts needed, or he may form a team and performance.
consisting of professionals such as but not 1.3 An Architect with his education, training and
limited to: expertise qualifies him to take a direct role in the
project, from conceptualization to
12.2.1 Architects implementation.
12.2.2 Engineers 1.4 Design-Build Services simplifies and
12.2.3 Market Analysts expedites the process of project delivery while
12.2.4 Accountants providing creative cost-effective solutions.
12.2.5 General Contractors 1.5 The Architect renders professional services
12.2.6 Real Estate Consultants in the implementation of his design. In
12.2.7 Sociologists Design-Build Services, he assumes the
12.2.8 Planners professional responsibility and civil liability for
12.2.9 Bankers both the design and the construction of the
12.2.10 Lawyers project.

12.3 If a Project Manager (PM) is hired by the 2. SCOPE OF DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES

Owner, it may be the responsibility of the PM to
either hire the Construction Manager (CM) to be 2.1 Design-Build Services by Administration
paid either by him or directly by the Owner on The scope of Design-Build Services by
salary, or on the basis of percentage of Administration includes the Architect’s Regular
construction cost or to serve as the CM himself. Design Services (reference SPP Document 202)
In like manner, the Fulltime Supervisor can either namely:
be a staff member of the PM or hired directly by 2.1.1 Project Definition Phase
the Owner. 2.1.2 Schematic Design Phase
2.1.3 Design Development Phase
13.METHOD OF COMPENSATION 2.1.4 Contract Document Phase
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 data certified by a nationally recognized agency
When the various phases of design services are such as the National Economic Development
completed, the Construction Phase goes beyond Authority (NEDA), or to other causes not
periodic inspection and assessment to include attributable to the fault of the Architect, the
the following: additional costs shall be borne by the Owner/
a. Preparation of schedule of work, Client.
program and estimates of materials,
labor, transportation, equipment and 14.MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES
services as reference for the 4.5 The Architect may be involved in
construction. construction, including that of his own design, by
b. Organization and hiring of adopting an arrangement different from the
construction personnel, designation of general way of bidding out projects to
duties and remunerations constructors, or from the different modes of
c. Negotiation and entering into contract Design-Build Services (DBS). Such an
with piecework contractors and arrangement may take the form of any of the
evaluation of work accomplishments following:
d. Procurement of materials, plants and 4.5.1 The Architect is part of or a
equipment, licenses and permits member of the entity constructing his
e. Authorizing and undertaking design. He works in tandem with or has
payments of accounts authorized an entity to construct his
f. Keeping records and books of design.
accounts 4.5.2 The Architect is himself a
g. Negotiation with Government and State-licensed contractor implementing
private agencies having jurisdiction over his design (or that of others).
the project, and 4.6 In adopting any of the above arrangements,
h. Management of all other business or any acceptable variation thereof, the Architect
transactions related to the project must strictly adhere to the following: :
construction / implementation. 4.6.1 The Architect must retain his
separate / distinct professional identity,
2.2 Design-Build Services with Guaranteed prerogatives and integrity as an
Maximum Project Construction Cost Architect, and is therefore subject to the
2.2.1 This method is essentially the same as standards and tenets of the SPP,
Design-Build Services by Administration except particularly Document 200, otherwise
that the Owner/ Client is provided a guaranteed known as the Code of Ethical Conduct
maximum project construction cost for the and SPP Document 202.
construction of the project. 4.6.2 Whatever mode the Architect
2.2.2 The Owner/ Client is given an estimate of adopts in being involved in construction,
the project, and upon completion, if there is he must strictly adhere to the tenets of
realized savings from the estimated project the Architects Credo with the pledge that
construction cost; it is divided equally between he “shall disclose whenever required,
the Owner/ Client and the Architect. any business investment or venture that
2.2.3 The project construction cost is guaranteed may tend to create a conflict of interest,
by the Architect not to exceed Ten Percent (10%) and ensure that such conflict neither
of the estimated project construction cost. Should compromises the legitimate interest of
the actual cost exceed the estimated project the Client nor interfere with his duty to
construction cost plus Ten Percent (10%), the render impartial judgment.”
Architect shall be liable for the excess amount
but only up to the amount of his administration 5. METHOD OF COMPENSATION
Fee. 5.1 The manner of payment to the Architect
2.2.4 Should there be additional expenditures follows the progress of construction. All costs for
beyond the guaranteed maximum project labor and materials are paid directly by the
construction cost which are due to legitimate Client. The Architect does not advance any
change/variation orders (CVOs), extra work money for payment of expenditures connected
orders (EWOs), substantial escalation of prices with the work. Generally, a revolving fund is given
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to the Architect beforehand and is accounted for 2.3 Professional Advisor – An
and subject to periodic auditing by the Client. Architect nominated by the Owner and
5.2 Cost of all permits, licenses and other approved by IAPoA to organize the ADC
incidentals to the work are paid by the Owner/ on behalf of the Owner.
Client. 2.4 Technical Advisors – Specialist
5.3 The Architect may appoint, subject to the personnel who may be consulted by the
Owner/ Client’s approval, a construction Jurors during the conduct of the ADC to
superintendent, purchasing agent, timekeeper permit them to obtain all necessary
and property clerk aside from the usual labor relevant information.
personnel required. Salaries of such persons are 2.5 Competition Secretariat – The
paid by the Owner/ Client and not deductible body formed by the Owner and
from the Architect’s Fee under this SPP. approved by the Professional Advisor, to
5.4 The method of compensation may be assist the Professional Advisor and the
modified by using the relevant alternatives Jury in the administrative conduct of the
detailed in SPP Doc. 202. ADC
2.6 Classification of Architectural
Design Competitions (ADCs)
STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
(SPP) 2.6.1 ADCs shall be classified as follows:
on ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN COMPETITION a. Project ADCs for actual Projects
(ADC) proposed for implementation.
(Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266) b. Ideas Competition or competition of
SPP Document 208 ideas set as a design and planning
(replacing the UAP Doc. 209) exercise to elucidate a problem.

1. INTRODUCTION 2.6.2 Project ADCs may be conducted in a single

The purpose of this SPP for Architectural Design stage or two (2)-stage manner. It may either be
Competition (ADC) is to state the principles upon open or limited by invitation.
which competitions are based and by which 2.6.3 Project ADCs shall be further classified
Promoters/ Owners should be guided in according to degree of complexity based on
organizing ADCs. It has been drawn up in the project classification i.e. under SPP Document
interest of both Project Proponents/ Owners and 202.
Competitors.
2.7 Conditions – The full conditions include the
2. DEFINITIONS program, instructions on submission of entries,
2.1 Owner - The person or organization site plans, entry forms and official envelopes and
who undertakes or promotes an ADC labels. These are drawn up by the Professional
with the primary objective of obtaining Advisor.
excellence in design for a project or for a
development concept. The Owner 2.8 SPP on ADC – refers to the Philippine
issues the invitation to Architects to Standard of Professional Practice (SPP) on
submit plans/designs in accordance with Architectural Design Competitions (ADC).
a program and finances the ADC.
2.2 Jury - The people appointed by the 2.9 IAPOA ADC Committee – appointed by the
Owner to assess the entries to the IAPOA National President to oversee all
competition. The members of the Jury architectural design competitions (ADCs)
are called Jurors. It consists of a referred to the IAPOA.
majority of registered and licensed
architects (RLAs, hereinafter referred to 3. IAPOA APPROVAL
as “Architect/s”) assisted by a lay Juror 3.1 Before any official announcement is made by
to represent and voice the intention of the Owner, a written approval of the draft
the Owner. They are nominated by the Conditions, including the timetable, The ADC
Owner and approved by the integrated registration fee (when required) and membership
and accredited professional organization of the Jury shall have been received in writing by
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the Owner from the IAPOA through the ADC
Committee. 5. PROFESSIONAL ADVISOR
3.2 Notice of a National Architectural Design 5.1 A Professional Advisor should be appointed
Competition (ADC) shall be issued by the Owner and paid by the Owner and approved by the
and/or the IAPOA ADC Committee Secretariat IAPOA National Board of Directors (NBD) thru its
with a request for publication in technical journals ADC Committee. His role is the supervision of
or through other media at their disposal, the conduct of the ADC and the preparation of
simultaneously if possible to enable those the Conditions. His function includes insuring that
interested to apply for the competition. Such an the ADC timetable is adhered to, supervising the
announcement shall state where and how the receipt of Competitor’s questions, the dispatch of
ADC documents may be obtained and that the reply to all Competitors and the receipt of
ADC conditions have received the requisite competition entries, and safeguarding the
IAPOA approval. anonymity of Competitors at all times. He will
assist the Jury and will be present during its
4. DRAWING UP THE ADC CONDITIONS deliberations but he will have no vote. His
4.1 It is essential that the ANONYMITY of responsibilities will be limited to the organization
competitors should be maintained until the final and the conduct of the competition.
judgment of the competition. In the interest of the
competition system, rigorous measures should 6. THE JURY
be taken to ensure that this principle is adhered 6.1 The Jury shall be set up before the official
to. announcement of the competition. Their names
4.2 The ADC conditions, including the program of and those of the reserve members of the Jury
requirements of a National ADC shall be identical shall be stated in the Conditions.
for all competitors. 6.2 The Jurors are appointed by the Owner and
4.3 The conditions for National ADC, whether approved by the IAPOA, which shall assist the
single or two (2)-stage, upon or limited shall state Owner in the selection of the Jury members.
clearly: 6.3 The Jury shall be composed of the smallest
4.3.1 the purpose of the ADC and the reasonable number of persons and in any event
intentions of the Owner. should be an odd number and should not exceed
4.3.2 the nature of the problem to be seven (7). The majority of them shall be
solved. Architects i.e. 4 out of 7.
4.3.3 all the requirements to be met by 6.4 To ensure correct conduct of the competition,
Competitors. at least one of the ArchitectJurors shall represent
4.4 A clear distinction shall be made between the the IAPOA.
mandatory requirements of the Conditions and 6.5 There should not be more than one (1)
those which permit the competitor freedom of representative of the Owner included in the Jury.
interpretation, which should be as wide as 6.6 It is essential that all Jurors be present at all
possible. All competition entries shall be meetings of the Jury.
submitted in a manner to be prescribed in the 6.7 Each Juror shall see the Conditions before
Conditions. they are made available to Competitors.
4.5 The information supplied to competitors 6.8 The decisions of the Jury shall be taken by a
(social, economic, technical, geographical and majority vote, with a separate vote on each
topographical, etc.) must be specific and not competition plan/design submitted. The list of
open to misinterpretation. Supplementary ADC awards including the Jury’s report to the
information and instructions approved by the Jury Owner shall be signed by all Jurors before the
may be issued by the Owner to all Competitors Jury is dissolved and one copy of this document
selected to proceed to the second (2nd) stage of shall be sent to the IAPOA.
a two (2)-stage competition. 6.9 In a two (2)-stage competition, the same Jury
4.6 The Conditions shall state the number, should judge both stages of the competition. In
nature, scale and dimensions of the documents, no case may a competition that has received
plans or models required and the terms of IAPOA approval as a single-stage competition
acceptance of such documents or models. proceed to a second (2nd) stage except with
Where an estimate of cost is required this must IAPOA approval of the Conditions and the
be presented in standard form as set out in the arrangements for payment of honoraria to the
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money provided for in the original ADC. In the Competitors selected to take part in the second
event of a secondary competition taking place, (2nd) stage. This sum, which is intended to
the Jury appointed for the original competition reimburse them for the additional work carried
must be reappointed by the Owner. out in the second (2nd) stage, shall be stated in
6.10 Any drawings, photographs, models or other the Conditions and shall be in addition to the
documents not required under the regulations prizes awarded.
shall be excluded by the Jury before it examines 8.6 The Conditions shall state the use to which
a Competitor's entry. the Owner will put the winning plan/design
6.11 The Jury shall disqualify any design which scheme/s. ADC-generated plans/designs may
does not conform to the mandatory not be used or altered in any way except by
requirements, instructions or Conditions for the agreement with the author. The Owner or his
ADC. agents are not free to pick out portions of the
6.12 The Jury must make awards. The awards entries to compose another plan/ design due to
shall be final and made public by a date agreed applicable ownership and copyright provisions
on with the IAPOA and stated in the under Secs. 20 (4) and 33 of R.A. No. 9266 (The
competitions. The Jury, when distributing the Architecture Act of 2004) and of R.A. No. 8293
awards, shall make full use of the amount set (Intellectual property Code of the Philippines)
aside for prizes in the ADC Conditions. and their respective IRRs.
6.13 The fees and travel and subsistence 8.7 In Project ADCs, the award of first prize to a
expenses of the Jury members shall be paid by plan/design places the Owner under an
the Owner. obligation to entrust the Author of the plan/design
with the commission for the Project. If the
7. PERSONS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ENTRY TO winning Competitor is unable to satisfy the Jury
THE ADC of his ability to carry out the plan/ design work,
7.1 No member of the Jury will be allowed to take the Jury may require the winner to collaborate
part in the competition, either directly or with another Architect of the winning
indirectly, nor be commissioned with work Competitor’s choice, duly approved by the Jury
connected with the prizewinning design either and Owner.
directly or indirectly. 8.8 In Project ADCs, provisions shall be made in
7.2 No member of the promoting body nor any the ADC Conditions for the first prize winner to
associate or employee, nor any person receive compensation of a further sum equal to
concerned with the preparation or organization of the amount of the first prize, if no contract has
the ADC will be eligible to compete or assist a been signed within twelve (12) months of the
Competitor. announcement of the Jury’s award. In
compensating the first prize winner, the Owner
8. PRIZES, HONORARIA AND MENTIONS does not acquire the right to carry out the project
8.1 The Conditions must state the amount and except with the collaboration of its Author. 8.9 In
number of prizes. The prizes awarded must be an Ideas Competition, if the Owner decides to
related to the size and complexity of the project, make use of all or part of the winning scheme, he
the amount of work involved and the expense should do so with the collaboration of the Author.
incurred by Competitors. The terms of collaboration must be acceptable to
8.2 It is important for the Owner to allot adequate the latter.
prize money to compensate all the Competitors
for their work. For Ideas Competition only, it may 9. COPYRIGHT AND RIGHT OF OWNERSHIP
be the sole remuneration received by the first 9.1 The Author of any plan/design shall retain the
(1st) prize winner. copyright of his work; no alterations may be
8.3 The Owner undertakes to accept the made without his written consent.
decisions of the Jury and to pay the prizes 9.2 The design awarded first prize can only be
allotted within one (1) month of the official used by the Owner upon his commissioning the
announcement of the ADC results. Author to carry out the plan/design preparation
8.4 Each participant in a limited ADC by invitation for the project. No other plan/design may be
shall receive an honorarium in addition to the used wholly or in part by the Owner except by
prizes awarded. agreement with the Author concerned.
8.5 In two (2)-stage competitions, a reasonable 9.3 As a general rule, the Owner’s right to use
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execution only. However, the Conditions may Conditions for the ADC. Where models are
provide for repetitive work and specify the terms required, these will be returned to the Author/s at
thereof the expense of the Owner within a month of the
9.4 In all cases, unless otherwise stated in the close of the public exhibition.
Conditions, the Author of any design shall retain
the sole right of reproduction by virtue of sole 14. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
copyright under Secs. 20 (4) and 33 of R.A. No. (ADR) OR LITIGATION
9266 (The Architecture Act of 2004) and its IRR. 14.1 Since no regulations, however well drawn
up, can preclude the possibility of dispute,
10. REGISTRATION OF COMPETITORS provisions for conciliation, mediation and
10.1 As soon as they have received details of the arbitration i.e. ADR modes under R.A. No. 9285,
architectural design competition (ADC), all must be included in the ADC Conditions and
Competitors shall register with the Owner. must precede any form of litigation.
Registration implies acceptance of the 14.2 The Jury members are the sole arbiters at
Conditions of the ADC. all stages, up to the final prizegiving.
10.2 The Owner shall issue to all Competitors all 14.3 In the event of a dispute, not related to the
the necessary documentation for preparing their adjudication process or awarding of the prizes,
plans/designs. Where the furnishing of such the matter shall be settled by an arbitration
documentation is conditional on payment of a process approved by the IAPOA, and without
deposit, unless otherwise stated, such a deposit initial recourse to any form of litigation.
shall be returned to Competitors who submit a 14.4 The expenses resulting from any
bona fide plan/ design. conciliation, mediation or arbitration, procedure
10.3 The names of those Competitors selected to shall be shared by the two (2) interested parties
proceed to the second (2nd) stage of a two to the ADR proceeding.
(2)-stage competition shall be made public only
under exceptional conditions to be agreed on by STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
the Jury before the launching of the ADC. (SPP)
ON PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL
11. INSURANCE CONSULTING SERVICES (PACS)
11.1 The Owner shall insure the Competitors’ (Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266)
plans/ designs from the time when he assumes SPP Document 209
responsibility for them and for the duration of his (replacing the 1981 UAP Doc. 210)
responsibility. The amount of such insurance
shall be stated in the Conditions. 15. FOREWORD
15.1 On March 20, 1980, then President
12. EXHIBITIONS AND ENTRIES Ferdinand E. Marcos, recognizing the role of the
12.1 All designs, including those disqualified by members of accredited professional
the Jury, shall be exhibited, as a general rule, for organizations (APOs) in nation building and in
at least two (2) weeks, together with a copy of the pursuit of national goals, issued Letter of
the signed report of the Jury. The exhibition shall Instruction (LoI) No. 1000 which directs all
be open to the public free of charge. government agencies and any of its
12.2 The Owner shall notify in a timely manner, instrumentalities to give priority to members of
all registered Competitors of the date and place the APOs in the hiring of its employees and in
of the public exhibition and the results of the the engagement of professional services. This
ADC, and send them a copy of the Jury's report. amply demonstrated the President’s confidence
He shall similarly inform the IAPOA. Photographs in the capabilities of Filipino professionals i.e.
of the prize- winning designs shall be sent to the registered and licensed professionals (RLPs)
IAPOA with a view to possible publication. 15.2 Consequent to this, the Philippine
Federation of Professional Associations (PFPA),
13. RETURN OF PROJECTS the umbrella organization of all professional
13.1 All drawings and plans, other than those associations accredited by the Professional
which have received prizes or have been Regulation Commission (PRC, hereinafter the
purchased and are retained by the Owner, shall “Commission”), and the Philippine Technological
be destroyed at the end of the public exhibition, Council (PTC), whose membership consisted of
unless provisions are made to the contrary in the fourteen (14) accredited technological APOs at

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that time, initiated the preparation of a document
entitled “Standard Guidelines on 16. RATIONALE
Consultancy/Consulting Services”. 16.1 The Government of the Republic of the
15.3 The said document contained a Philippines, through its various departments,
comprehensive coverage of provisions in agencies, instrumentalities, institutions and
consonance with national policies and entities, as well as the private sector and civil
compatible with norms of accepted professional society organizations and representatives of the
practices, was seen as a much needed vehicle international community (with projects on
by which the Filipino professionals can Philippine soil), regularly select, commission or
accelerate their contribution to national engage the services of professional consultants
development. to achieve maximum efficiency, economy and
15.4 Three decades hence, it has become urgent expediency in the preparation of program/project
to re-visit this document in light of the influx of concepts, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies,
foreign consultants (FCs) and the proliferation of project evaluations, design and plan preparation,
entities projecting themselves as “consultants” management and other related activities.
even without the adequate skills, training, and 16.2 Moreover, one important strategy for
experience required for rendering competent strengthening national capability in the various
services. This necessity does not spring only fields of consulting services is the full utilization
from narrow professional needs, but more of local expertise, which in turn generates
significantly it underscores the need for utilizing conditions for increased nationally-evolved
qualified Filipino professionals in the scientific and technological knowledge
comprehensive development of our country. 16.3 In recognition of the urgent need to set the
15.5 Considering the foregoing, this amended general guidelines on professional consultancy/
version of the 1981 Standard Guidelines on consulting services in the country, to enhance the
Consulting Services, based on the document participation of Filipino professionals in national
jointly drafted by PTC and Council for the Built development and to protect their rights in
and Natural Environments (CBNE) in accordance accordance with existing laws, policies, rules and
with their Joint Resolution No. 2009-01 dated regulations, the CBNE and the PTC
December 11, 2009, embodies relevant spearheaded the formulation of standard
provisions of professional regulatory laws (PRLs) guidelines for the practice of professional
governing the various APOs, national policies, consulting services for State-regulated
principles and professions represented by the said
rules/regulations/guidelines/manuals of organizations.
procedure (MoP) governing Stateregulated 16.4 The full utilization of the services of Filipino
professional practices, as well as the basic terms Professional Consultants (FPCs) can minimize
and conditions for the engagement of the importation of foreign expertise which entails
Professional Consultants, such as Consulting considerable expenditure of hard-earned foreign
Architects defined under R.A. No. 9266 (The exchange. Such importation also erodes the
Architecture Act of 2004) and its 2004 essence of maintaining an educational system
implementing rules and regulations (IRR). geared towards the expansion of the country’s
15.6 All national and local government agencies professional capability. For this reason, the
and instrumentalities, government-owned or displacement of FPCs by foreign consultants is
controlled corporations (GOCCs) and institutions, irrational.
as well as those in the private sector and other 16.5 The inflow of foreign consultants,
civil society organizations, including the specifically foreign architects is often justified on
international community, are all encouraged to the ground of technology transfer. In this sense,
adopt these “Philippine Standard of Professional technology transfer is based on the assumption
Practice (SPP) for Professional Architectural that the particular kind of technology involved is
Consulting Services (PACS)” in the selection, not yet available in this country or is inadequate
commissioning and engagement of Professional in relation to the need for it. The problem
Consulting Architects (PCAs) and in the presented by the dominant presence of foreign
conceptualization, development, implementation, architects in the Philippines, however, is
monitoring and evaluation of projects that lend precisely defined by the fact that the technology
and/or lead to the overall national, regional and they bring in is already available in such
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compete in terms adverse to Filipino registered community (with projects on Philippine soil),
and licensed professionals (RLPs) and in fact relative to or in connection with any aspect of
displace Filipino Professional Consultants comprehensive development at all levels –
(FPCs) from participation in significant national, regional and/or local, are defined;
development projects. 17.3 Full compliance with the applicable
16.6 The disproportionate inflow versus outflow advisories and guidelines on the slection,
of expertise is becoming more and more serious. commissioning and engagement of foreign
This means a tremendous loss to the country in architects and/or foreign consultants (FCs) for
terms of educational costs. More significantly, the projects and services on Philippine soil,
country is deprived of returning Filipino RLPs’ promulgated and/or prescribed by the
contributions to the country’s comprehensive Commission and/or the Professional Regulatory
development. Board of Architecture (PRBoA), through the
16.7 The professional competence of Filipino integrated and accredited professional
Professional Consultants (FPCs), specifically organization of Architects (IAPoA), as a measure
Professional Consulting Architects (PCAs) is well to stimulate the local market for Filipino
established and adequate to meet the country’s professional consultants (i.e. RLA-PCAs) and to
requirements. In fact, in many cases, foreign protect and level the field of professional practice
consultants depend largely on the expertise and between and among RLAs and FAs/FCs;
information furnished by FPCs, specially of PCAs 17.4 Application by Filipino Architects (i.e.
16.8 The primary purpose of this SPP is to RLA-PCAs) of their familiarity with local physical,
complement existing professional regulatory laws social (e.g. educational, health, historical and
(PRLs) governing the practice of State-regulated cultural), economic, business, and institutional
professions, specifically architecture, as (e.g. political, governance, administrative and
governed by R.A. No. 9266 (The Architecture Act legal) and environmental conditions in relation to
of 2004) and its derivative regulations, and other the practice of their profession towards the
pertinent laws such as R. A. No. 8293 known as attainment of a sustainable and comprehensive
the “Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines” development; and
and its IRR, R. A. No. 9184 known as 17.5 A nurturing environment that will encourage
“Government Procurement Reform Act (GPRA) Filipino professional consultants (i.e. RLA-PCAs)
of 2003” and its IRR (latest as of 2009), or as to practice, further develop and/or extend their
defined by the Code of Ethical Standard (CES), services in the country rather than abroad, and
other Standards of Professional Practice (SPPs) propel them to the same level as, if not to greater
and other related laws, policies, rules and heights than, their counterparts in the global
regulations approved and implemented by the market;
Commission and/or other concerned government
entities. Therefore, nothing in this SPP on 18. DECLARATION OF POLICY
Professional Architectural Consulting Services 18.1 All accredited professional organizations
(PACS) must unduly affect the said laws, (APOs) are committed to abide by, advocate, and
policies, rules and regulations, and the CES and steadfastly uphold the ideals enunciated under
SPPs. Section 14, Article XII of the 1987 Constitution of
the Philippines which states that, “The sustained
17. OBJECTIVES development of a reservoir of national talents
17.1 By law, Professional Consulting Architects consisting of Filipino scientists, entrepreneurs,
(PCAs) must first be registered and licensed professionals, managers, high-level technical
Architects (RLAs). As such, the standards and manpower and skilled workers and craftsmen in
parameters, to which PCAs who offer and/or all fields shall be promoted by the State. The
make their services available, are adhered to in State shall encourage appropriate technology
order to develop and nurture the competencies, and regulate its transfer for the national benefit.
credibility and integrity of PCAs in their The practice of all professions in the Philippines
respective fields/areas of specialization; shall be limited to Filipino citizens, save in cases
17.2 Scope, type and nature of professional prescribed by law xxx”. (emphases and
architectural consulting services (PACS) that only underscoring supplied)
RLA-PCAs shall be allowed to extend or perform 18.2 It shall be mandatory upon all
for the Government, for the private sector and State-registered and licensed professionals
CSOs and for members of the international (RLPs) such as RLAs, to strictly adhere to their

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respective policies and standards of professional agency or instrumentality or to a single
practice (SPPs) within the framework and in proprietorship duly registered with the
support of the constitutional provision stated Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and
therein, including and most especially within the likewise registered with the Commission/ Board
bounds of the scope of practice of each to perform Stateregulated architectural services
profession as defined by their respective such as professional architectural consulting
professional regulatory laws (PRLs) such as R.A. services (PACS) as herein defined.
No. 9266 and its derivative regulations. 19.8 Cost, Total Project (see Project Cost)
19.9 Cost, Salary (see Salary Cost)
19. DEFINITION OF TERMS 19.10 Direct Costs or Reimbursable
Expensesrefer to expenses in connection or
19.1 Comprehensive Development related to the project that may include but not
refers to the holistic and progressive growth and limited to the following:
advancement of a community, province, region 19.10.1 living and travelling expenses of
and nation inclusive of their respective economic, employees, partners, and principals
social, physical, environmental and institutional when away from the home office on
sectors. business
19.2 Consortium or Association 19.10.2 identifiable communication
refers to a coalition of purely Filipino professional expenses, such as long-distance
consultants (i.e. RLA-PCAs) or consulting firm/s telephone, telegraph, internet, short
(i.e. SEC- and/or PRC-registered architectural messaging system (SMS), cable,
firms/ RAFs); or Filipino professional consultants express charge, postage, etc.;
(i.e. RLA-PCAs) or consulting firm/s (i.e. RAFs) 19.10.3 services directly applicable to
in collaboration with foreign professional the contracted architectural consulting
consultant/s and/or foreign consulting firm/s work, such as special legal and
authorized to render consulting/ consultancy accounting expenses, computer rental
services, as herein defined; in the Philippine and programming costs, special
setting, the use of the terms Consortium and consultants, borings, laboratory charges,
Association may carry certain tax and legal commercial printing and bindings and
implications; similar costs that are not applicable to
19.3 Consulting Architect (FPCA), Filipino general overhead;
Professional 19.10.4 identifiable expenses for
(see Filipino Professional Consulting Architect or supplies and materials charged to the
FPCA) project at hand, as distinguished from
19.4 Consultant, Foreign such supplies and expenses applicable
(see Foreign Consultant or FC) to two or more projects;
19.5 Consulting Architect (PCA), Professional 19.10.5 Identifiable reproduction costs
(see Professional Consulting Architect or PCA) applicable to the work, such as
19.6 Consulting Agreement blueprinting, mimeographing, printing,
means a binding covenant or understanding etc.; These also include expenses,
entered into by a professional consulting which seldom can be determined in
architect (PCA) and/or consulting firm (i.e. RAF advance with any invoice costs, plus a
only) with an Owner/ Client, whether in service charge as may be mutually
Government, private sector or CSO or the agreed upon by the professional
international community (with projects on consulting architect (PCA) and his
Philippine soil), that provides such terms and Client, and in accordance with the
conditions mutually agreed upon by the parties, Architect’s Guidelines.
under which specific work, study or joint venture
requiring special or technical skills and expertise, 19.11 Filipino Professional Consulting
shall be undertaken Architect (FPCA)
19.7 Consulting Architectural Firm (CAF) refers to a Filipino citizen, a natural person who
refers to an architectural corporation, possesses the qualifications of a Filipino
association, group or partnership duly registered Professional Consultant (FPC) as hereafter
with the Securities and Exchange Commission defined; the FPCA must be a
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(RLA) and must be a member in good standing 19.13.4 interest on capital reserves; and
of the IAPoA; the FPCA must also be a RLA 19.13.5 profit
specializing in any or several branch/es of the The “multiplier” varies according to the
State-regulated profession of architecture as types of architectural consulting work,
defined under R.A. No. 9266 and its derivative the organization and experience of the
regulations; if the FPCA signs and seals Professional Consulting Architect (PCA)
architectural documents, he then becomes an and the geographic area in which his
Architect-of-record (Aor) for a project and thereby office is located.
assumes the attendant professional
responsibilities and civil liabilities consistent with 19.14 Overhead refers to the following:
the provisions under valid and subsisting laws. 19.14.1 provisions for office,
light, air-conditioning, and similar items
19.12 Foreign Consultant (FC) or Foreign for working space;
Architect (FA) 19.14.2 depreciation allowances or
refers to an individual, not a citizen of the rental of furniture, equipment and
Philippines, who: instruments;
19.12.1 satisfies the definition of a 19.14.3 vehicle and travel-related
Professional Consulting Architect (PCA) expenses;
as hereafter provided; 19.14.4 office supplies;
19.12.2 has acquired a permit to work 19.14.5 taxes and insurances other than
and/ or do business in the Philippines in those included as salary cost;
accordance with the rules and 19.14.6 library and periodical expenses
regulations of the Commission and other means of keeping abreast with
Guidelines for the Registration of new developments and/or technologies;
Foreign Professionals (Res. No. 98- 19.14.7 executive, administrative,
547); has acquired a temporary/special accounting, legal, stenographic, and
permit (TSP) to engage in the practice of clerical salaries and expenses, other
any branch of architecture for any than those that are identifiable as
project on Philippine soil in full salaries including reimbursable
accordance with the pertinent Board non-salary expenses, plus salaries or
Resolutions implementing Secs. 37 and imputed salaries of partners and
38 of R.A. No. 9266; principals to the extent that they perform
19.12.3 is allowed by the Department of general executive and administrative
Labor and Employment (DoLE), Bureau services as distinguished from technical
of Immigration and Deportation (BID) or advisory services directly applicable
and other concerned regulatory to particular projects; these services and
agencies and/or instrumentalities of expenses, essential to the conduct of
government to practice the the business, includes preliminary
State-regulated profession of arrangements for new projects or
architecture in the Philippines, under assignments, and interest on borrowed
pertinent laws, rules and regulations; capital;
and 19.14.8 business development
19.12.4 is a registered and/or licensed expenses, including salaries of
professional architect in his own country principals and salary costs of employees
of origin (and/or country of so engaged; and
residence/practice, as applicable). 19.14.9 provision for loss of productive
time of technical employees between
19.13 Multiplier assignments, and for time of principals
refers to a factor which compensates the and employees on public interest
Professional Consulting Architect (PCA) for the assignments
following items:
19.13.1 overhead costs of the office; 19.15 Professional Consulting Architect
19.13.2 fringe benefits and social (PCA)
charges; refers to any person, whether natural or juridical,
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by the Commission. This also refers to a person, The scope of professional architectural
whether natural or juridical, duly consulting services (PACS) shall be defined and
certified/recognized by the concerned APO under determined in accordance with the charter,
the PTC or CBNE as one who possesses the by-laws, policies, rules and regulations of the
appropriate knowledge and, skills, training, and Commission and the Board through the IAPOA to
relevant experience i.e. specialization/s required which a professional consulting architect (PCA)
to perform and/or render the service/s required; belongs as a member in good standing. It
the PCA must be a Philippineregistered and includes, but shall not be limited to the following:
licensed Architect (RLA), with a valid registration
certification and Commission identification (ID) 20.1 program / project conceptualization and
card and must be a member in good standing of development;.
the IAPoA. 20.2 rendering of technical advice, consultation
and/or counselling ;
19.16 Professional Organization, Accredited 20.3 preparation of schematic/concept-level
(APO) through preliminary plans, drawings, designs and
generally refers to any organization under the technical specifications;
umbrellas of the CBNE and PTC; in the case of 20.4 teaching, lecturing, coaching, mentoring;
professional architectural consulting services 20.5 research and development (R&D);
(PACS), the term shall specifically refer to the 20.6 documentation;
IAPOA; 20.7 conduct of pre-investment/pre-feasibility and
feasibility studies;
19.17 Professional Architectural Consulting 20.8 marketing and promotional studies;
Services (PACS) 20.9 land use and multi-sectoral development
means the rendering by a professional consulting planning, development and management;
architect (PCA) or by a consulting firm (i.e. a 20.10 site selection, analyses, evaluation,
RAF), of independent advice, extension of ranking and development;
technical assistance and services, as well as 20.11 construction;
undertaking of activities, requiring appropriate 20.12 Project/ Construction Management and/or
knowledge, skills, training and experience, Administration;
recognized competence, integrity, and/or 20.13 post-construction evaluation
financial and logistical capability. 20.14 monitoring and evaluation;
20.15 training, capability building and Continuing
19.18 Project Cost Professional Education (CPE); and
means the total cost of the project which includes 20.16 Capital Investment Programming
but is not limited to construction cost, fees for
professional services, the cost of land,
right-of-way (ROW), legal, administrative and 21. QUALIFICATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL
other related expenses of the client. CONSULTING ARCHITECTS (PCAs)
19.19 Reimbursable Expenses (see Direct A Professional Consulting Architect (PCA) must
Costs) possess all of the following qualifications:

19.20 Salary Cost 21.1 if a natural person, must be a citizen of the

means the cost of salaries (including sick leave, Philippines who is a duly registered and licensed
vacation, holiday and incentive pay applicable Architect (RLA), a holder of a valid identification
thereto) of professional consultants for the time (ID) card-license issued by the Commission and
directly chargeable to the projects; plus excise, a member in good standing of the IAPOA;
and payroll taxes as well as all other imposable 21.2 if a juridical person, a consulting firm that
taxes/duties; and contributions for social security must be a partnership or corporation duly
and insurance benefits. registered with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) or a sole proprietorship that
20. SCOPE OF PROFESSIONAL is a duly registered with the Department of Trade
ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTING SERVICES and Industry (DTI), respectively and/or any other
(PACS) concerned regulatory agency/ies of government;
in addition, the consulting firm must possess a
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registered architectural firm (RAF) in full
accordanance with R.A. No. 9266 and its 24.2 Compensation for PACS that require only
derivative regulations; one kind of expertise/specialization or related
21.3 Must have the minimum years of active and types of expertise shall be treated differently from
relevant professional training and experience in those services that require the use of more than
the chosen field/s of specialization as may be one type of expertise;
determined by the IAPOA and the PRBoA/
Commission; 24.3 Compensation and allowances shall be
21.4 Endorsed and certified by the IAPOA as a comparable with foreign consulting service
member in good standing; and compensation standards;
21.5 Has never been convicted of any criminal or
administrative offense related to deliberate 24.4 For the same scope of work, there shall be
wrongdoing. no disparity in the compensation between Filipino
professional consulting Architects (FPCAs) and
22. SELECTION OF PROFESSIONAL their foreign consultant (FC) counterparts;
CONSULTING ARCHITECTS (PCAs)
Clients shall consider the following criteria or 24.5 Professional Consulting Architects (PCAs)
general guidelines in the selection of shall adhere to and be governed by the relevant
Professional Consulting Architects (PCAs): provisions pertaining to compensation as
22.1 The major consideration in hiring the provided for under the Codes of Ethical Conduct
services of a Professional Consulting Architect (CEC) and the other Standards of Professional
(PCA) is his/her qualifications as herein provided Practice (SPP);
such as competence, capabilities and integrity;
22.2 Only duly-qualified Filipino professional 24.6 All entities, whether in the Government,
consulting Architects (FPCAs) shall render private sector or CSOs and the international
architectural consulting services in areas or fields community (with projects on Philippine soil) shall
of architectural specialization performed by respect and take cognizance of said CEC and
members of the CBNE, except where no SPPs;
qualified FPCA is available. Under the said
circumstances, where a non-FPCA i.e. a FA or 24.7 Compensation of a professional consulting
FC is engaged, a minimum of two (2) Filipino Architect (PCA) may be computed based on one
RLAs in the same area or field of architectural or a combination of the following methods, with
specialization shall be employed as modifications applicable to the types of services
understudies; and and/ or specific cases, if and when needed:
22.3 For Government projects, the selection of 24.7.1 Per Diem or Hourly Basis
PCAs shall be in accordance with the relevant This method is particularly suited to
provisions of R. A. No. 9184, otherwise known as engagements involving intermittent
the Government Procurement Reform Act personal service. When such consulting
(GPRA) of 2003. services are furnished, the Professional
Consulting Architect (PCA) is
23. MANNER OF PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL compensated for all the time he devotes
ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTING SERVICES to the work, including travel time. The
(PACS) per diem charge should be based on the
A Professional Consulting Architect (PCA) may complexity of the work involved and the
provide services directly or indirectly to the Client extent of his experience/specialization.
in the manner prescribed, suggested or In addition to the compensation based
promulgated by the Commission/Board through on per diem, his expenses for travel,
the IAPOA. subsistence, and other out-of-pocket
expenses incurred while away from his
24. COMPENSATION OF PACS home/office shall be reimbursed by the
24.1 The computation of the compensation of Client.
fees for professional architectural consulting 24.7.2 Retainer
services (PACS) shall depend on the type of This method of remuneration is used
services to be rendered and the conditions under when the services of a Professional
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to be required at intervals over a period This method of compensation may be
of time. It is a means of ensuring in used when the scope of PACS required
advance that his services will be can be clearly and fully defined. Two
available to the Client when required. methods may generally be used to arrive
Under this method, a stipulated amount at a lump-sum compensation for the
is paid at regular intervals for which the basic PACS. These two methods are
PCA is obligated to render a certain frequently used concurrently with one
service or to spend a certain amount of serving as a check on the other.
time on Client’s requirements. The
compensation is usually enough to pay a. computation of a lump-sum as an
for the minimum services required by the appropriate percentage of the estimated
Client. All additional services are paid total cost of the project
separately. In addition to the retainer, the b. direct development of a fixed amount
PCA may be reimbursed for travel, of compensation by estimating the
subsistence and other out-of-pocket individual elements of the cost outlines,
expenses incurred while away from his plus a reasonable margin of profit, all
home/office. expressed as a single lump-sum
24.7.3 Salary cost times a multiplier,
plus direct cost or reimbursable Where compensation is given on a
expenses lump-sum basis, the agreements should
This method is based on the total basic contain a clearly stated time limit during
salaries of all PCAs and their staff which the service/s will be performed,
multiplied by a factor from 3.0 as a and a provision for additional
multiplier plus cost of certain items that compensation for extra time used. In
are reimbursable to the PCA classified design assignments, these should be a
under “Direct Cost” or “Reimbursable provision for charges required after the
Expenses”. The following formula is approval of preliminary designs, with a
used to compute the fee: clear understanding as to where the final
approval authority lies.
Fee = Salary Cost x Multiplier +
Reimbursable Expenses 24.7.5 Percentage of total project cost
The remuneration under this method is
This method of remuneration is best calculated as an agreed percentage of
suited for Projects for which the costs the ultimate cost of the project/service.
are difficult to pre-determine, or in cases The validity of the Percentage of Total
where it may become necessary to Project Cost Method rests upon the
undertake additional experimental or assumption that consultancy costs vary
investigative work, the result of which in proportion to the total project cost
may further alter the scope of the regardless of the type or location of the
project. project. Therefore, this method should
be applied only where experience has
The method however, cannot be used as established some approximate
a measure of compensation for services correlations between consultancy costs
which cannot be measured by the length and project costs.
of time spent on his work.
24.8 Fees for services that require inputs of an
The other part of the remuneration by artistic, innovative and creative endeavor shall
this method is made up of the not be determined in the same manner as
reimbursable direct costs. These costs services that involve purely technical and
are billed to the Client supported, if scientific undertakings
required by receipts and other
documents. 24.9 Criteria for Establishing Method of
Compensation The criteria for establishing
24.7.4 Fixed/ Lump Sum payment method/s of compensation shall be promulgated,
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 the State and civilly liable before the State, the
24.10 Interest Due on Late Payment of Fees The general public and the Client, for the conduct and
Professional Consulting Architect (PCA) shall be performance of his/her services to their Clients,
entitled to interest at the prevailing rate set by the whether in the Government, private sector or civil
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in additional society or then international community (with
to a percentage as may be determine by the projects on Philippine soil).
IAPOA unless otherwise mutually agreed upon 27.2 Where applicable, it is imperative that a
by the PCA and his Client, on all fees, other Professional Consulting Architect (PCA) secures
charges and reimbursements due and not paid a Professional Liability Insurance Policy,
within 30 days from receipt of billing. professional indemnity insurance or equivalent in
bond form commensurate with the magnitude
25. SEAL AND USE OF SEAL UNDER PACS and scope of project involvement with the
Where applicable and in full accord with R.A. No. corresponding compensation. Such cost shall
9266 and its derivative regulations, a form part of the total project cost chargeable to
Professional Consulting Architect (PCA) shall the Client.
sign and affix his professional license number
and the seal duly-approved by the Commission/ 28. APPLICABILITY
PRBoA and/or the IAPOA on all architectural This Standard of Professional Practice (SPP) for
documents as outputs and other Professional Architectural Consulting Services
deliverables/materials such as, but not limited to (PACS) shall be adopted by the IAPOA, which
plans, designs, technical drawings and shall thereafter formulate the covering guidelines
specifications, feasibility studies as well as and Manual of Procedure (MoP).
instruments of service, prepared by him, or under
his/her direct supervision, if and only if the CA 29. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
shall also act as the Architect-of-record (Aor), in (ADR)
which case he must assume all the In case of any dispute arising from the
attendant/pertinent professional responsibilities implementation of these IRR and related
and civil liabilities for the project. derivative regulations, the same shall be
resolved by modes of alternative dispute
26. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR resolution (ADR) mandated under R.A. No. 9285
PACS (the ADR Act of 2004 and its IRR) before it is
All architectural documentary outputs and referred to a competent court. The ADR modes
materials delivered or rendered by a professional must necessarily include negotiation, conciliation,
consulting Architect (PCA), such as, but not mediation and arbitration. An ADR clause must
limited to plans, designs, technical drawings and therefore form part of all PCAS agreements.
specifications, pre-feasibility and feasibility
studies and other instruments of service, shall be 30. PENALTY CLAUSE AND SANCTION
protected under Secs. 20 (4) and 33 of R.A. No. Any individual, partner, firm/corporation/
9266 and its 2004 IRR, whether such outputs consortium who/which engages in professional
and materials are executed or not. No person architectural consulting services (PACS), but are
without the written consent of the professional not qualified in accordance with the provisions
consulting Architect (PCA) or author of said prescribed by law, particularly under R.A. No.
architectural documents and/or materials shall 9266 (The Architecture Act of 2004) and its IRR,
duplicate or make copies of said documents for shall be subject to sanction/s by the appropriate
use in the repetition of and for other projects, public or private entities, without prejudice to the
whether executed partly or in its entirety. filing of appropriate criminal, civil administrative
or special complaints pursuant to existing laws.
27. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND
CIVIL LIABILITY FOR PACS

27.1 Any individual, partner,

firm/corporation/consortium or joint ventures
which engage in the practice of professional
architectural consulting services (PACS) is legally
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 Republic of the Philippines Article II – THE ARCHITECT’S
Professional Regulation Commission RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO THE
Manila PEOPLE
BOARD OF ARCHITECTURE
Resolution No. 02 Section 3 – Relations with the Public
Series of 2006 The Architect is engaged in a profession which
carries with it civic responsibilities towards the
ADOPTION AND PROMULGATION OF THE public, whether such responsibilities are the
CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR natural outcome of good citizenship or of his/her
REGISTERED AND LICENSED ARCHITECTS professional pursuit, or whether they partake of
AND FOR HOLDERS OF TEMPORARY/ informative and educational matters or of his/her
SPECIAL PERMITS UNDER R.A. NO. 9266, normal interest in public welfare; and,
KNOWN AS “THE ARCHITECTURE ACT OF accordingly, he or she
2004”
3.1 shall respect and help conserve the system
Pursuant to section 7 (g). Article II of R.A. No. of values and the natural, historic, and cultural
9266, known as the “Architecture Act of 2004”, heritage of the community in which he/she
cited as IRR of the Architecture Act of 2004”, the creates architecture. He/she shall strive to
Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture improve the environment and the life and habitat
(hereinafter- called Commission), resolves, as it within it in a sustainable manner, fully mindful of
is hereby resolved, to adopt and promulgate the the effect of his/her work on the widest interest of
hereunder Code of Ethical Conduct for all those who may reasonably be expected to
Registered and Licensed Architects and for use the product of his/her work.
holders of temporary/special permits under the 3.2 shall promote the interest of his/her
said R.A. No.9266 and Board Res. No. 07 as professional organization and do his/her full part
Prescribed and issued by the United Architects of of the work to enhance the objectives and
the Philippines, Inc. (UAP), the Integrated and services of the organization. He/she should
Accredited Professional Organization of share in the interchange of technical information
Architects (IAPOA) in the Philippines by virtue of and experience with the other design professions
Board Res. No. 03, Series of 2004 as approved and the construction industry.
by the Commission. 3.3 as a good citizen shall abide by and observe
the laws and regulations of the government and
Article I – GENERAL PROVISIONS comply with the Code of Ethical and the
Standards of Professional Practice. He/she at all
Section 1 – Traits of Architects times endeavor to properly observe the laws on
The profession of Architecture calls for men and the practice of architecture and on the planning
women of the highest, responsiveness, business and design of buildings and their environs.
acumen, sensibility, as well as artistic and He/she shall at no time act in a manner
technical ability. detrimental to the best interest of the
architectural profession.
Section 2 – Duties and Responsibilities 3.4 shall not use paid advertisement, nor use
The Architect’s honesty of purpose must be self-laudatory, exaggerated, or misleading
beyond reproach; he/she acts as professional publicity. However, he/she may, in the context of
adviser to his/her advice must be unprejudiced; advancing public knowledge of the Architect’s
he/she is charge with the exercise of meditation function in society, as well as of the architecture
and conciliation functions between Client and itself, opt to write books, be a regular columnist
Contractor and must act with entire impartiality; of a publication, or be a contributor to the
he/she has moral responsibilities to his/her preparation of any other literature, or actively
professional associates and subordinates; and participate in any forum, seminar, workshop, or
he/she is engaged in a profession which carries similar assemblies through or visual
with it grave responsibilities to the public. These presentations and in the process, show his/her
duties and responsibilities cannot be properly own true worth as a professional, in which case
discharged unless his/her motives, conduct, he/she may receive remuneration or honorarium
sense of moral values, sensitivity, and ability are for such undertakings.
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3.5 shall not solicit, nor permit to solicit, in his/her 4.4 shall explain the conditional character of
name advertisements or other support towards estimates and in no case shall he/she guarantee
the cost of any publication presenting his/her any estimates or cost of the work in order to
work. He/she shall refrain from taking part in paid secure a commission, unless provided for by law,
advertisement endorsing any materials of as in certain government projects.
construction or building equipment. 4.5 shall consider the needs and stipulation of
3.6 shall not deceive the public as to his/her his/her Client and the effects of his/her work
professional competence, nor claim any upon the life and well-being of the public and the
professional specialization unless supported by community as a whole, and shall endeavor to
the academic qualification, track record on meet the aesthetic and functional requirements
relevant expertise, professional resources of the project commensurate with the Client’s
available to him/her which will enable to handle budget.
the work particularly requiring such specialization 4.6 shall bill his/her Client for services rendered a
and sanction by his/her peers in the profession. professional fee commensurate with the work
3.7 may exhibit his/her professional shingle involved and with his/her professional standing
outside his/her office, or display a project and experience based upon the Basic Minimum
billboard indicating relevant information, which Fee prescribed under the “Standards of
may include pictorial reproduction thereof, in a Professional Practice”.
modest manner. 4.7 shall undertake the construction of a project
even when plans were prepared by him/her it
Article III - THE ARCHITECT’S conforms with pertinent sections of the
RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO HIS/HER “Standards of Professional Practice”.
CLIENT 4.8 shall be compensated for his/her services
solely his/her professional fee billed directly to
Section 4 – Relations with the Client the Client. He/she shall not ask for any other
The Architect’s relation to his/her Client is returns in whatever form from any interested
dependent upon good faith. To ensure the source other than the Client.
continued existence of such state of good 4.9 shall be free in his/her investment and
relationship, the Architect’s position carries with business relations outside of his/her profession
relationship, the Architect’s position carries with it from any financial or personal interest which tend
certain moral obligation to his/her Client and to to weaken his/her standing as an unprejudiced
himself/herself. The Architect shall always and honest adviser, free to act in his/her Client’s
endeavor to protect the Client interests but never best interests. If the Architect has any other
at the expense of higher public interests and business interest/s which would relate to or affect
public welfare; and, accordingly, he/she the interest of the Client, he/she should inform
the Client of such a condition or situation.
4.1 shall introduce to a prospective Client the 4.10 shall include in his/her agreement with the
professional services he/she is able to perform Client a clause providing for negotiation,
provided it is limited to the presentation of mediation/conciliation and/or arbitration as
example of his/her professional experience and alternative methods for the settlement of
does not entail the offering of free preliminary disputes.
sketches or other services without the benefit of 4.11 shall carry out his/her professional work
an agreement with the Client for legitimate without undue delay and within an agreed
compensation. reasonable time limit.
4.2 shall acquaint or ascertain from the Client, at 4.12 shall keep the Client informed at all times of
the very inception of their business relationship, the progress of the work undertaken on the
the nature and scope of his/her services and Client’s behalf and of any issue that may affect
properly inform the Client of the corresponding project quality and cost.
professional fees.
4.3 shall advise a Client against proceeding with Article IV - THE ARCHITECT’S
any project whose practicability may be RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO THE
questionable due to financial or legal important CONTRACTOR
and/or exigent conditions, even if such may
mean the loss of a prospective commission to Section 5 – Relations with Contractor
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The Contractor depends upon the Architect to him/her in a reciprocal frame of mind. All market
safeguard fairly the Contractor’s interests as well discounts shall be credited to the Client.
as those of the client; and, accordingly he or she
Article VI - THE ARCHITECT’S
5.1 shall give the Contractor every reasonable RESPONSIBILITIES IN REALATION TO
assistance to enable him/her to fully understand HIS/HER COLLEAGUES AND
the contents of the Contract Documents by SUBORDINATES
furnishing clear, definite, and consistent
information on all pertinent contract documents Section 7 – Relations with his/her colleagues
to avoid unnecessary mistakes that may involve and subordinates (his/her big and small
extra costs to either the Contractor or the Client. brothers/sisters) The Architect has moral
5.2 shall not knowingly call upon the Contractor responsibilities towards his/her profession,
or remedy oversights or error in the Contract his/her colleagues, and his/her subordinates;
Documents to the Contractor’s or the Owner’s and, accordingly, he or she
financial disadvantage.
5.3 shall, immediately upon his/her personal 7.1 shall not render professional services without
knowledge and inspection, reject or condemn a professional service agreement. He/she neither
material, equipment, or workmanship which is offer nor provide preliminary services on a
not in conformity with the Contract Documents in conditional basis prior to definite agreement with
order not to cause unnecessary delay and the Client for the commission of the project.
additional expense to the Contractor. 7.2 shall abide by the Basic Minimum Fee
5.4 shall reject any offer of free professional prescribed under the “Standards of Professional
engineering or allied design service/s, or receive Practice”. He/she shall not use donation of
any substantial aid, gifts, commissions, or favors professional services as a device for obtaining
from any Contractor or Sub-contractor which will competitive advantage except for worthy civic or
tend to place him/her any kind of obligation to religious projects. Neither shall he/she submit
return such favors. solicited or unsolicited sketches or drawings in
5.5 shall promptly inspect each phase of the competition with other Architects unless such
work completed and if found according to the competitive arrangements are conducted
terms of the Documents, issue the corresponding substantially under the terms of the Architectural
Certificates of Payment and the final Certificate Competition Code.
of Completion, respectively to the Contractor. 7.3 shall not, in any case, enter as competitor in
any Architectural Competition when he/she has
Article V - THE ARCHITECT’S direct involvement in the formulation of the
RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO Program thereof, or when he/she has been
MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS, AND AGENTS engaged to act as Professional Adviser or Juror
for such competition. Neither shall the Architect
Section 6 – Relation with Manufactures, accept and act as professional adviser or juror in
Dealers, and Agents any architectural competition when he/she has
An exchange of technical information between had information or has reviewed or assisted in
the Architect and those who manufacture, supply, the preparation of such competition. Nor shall be
and handle building materials or equipment is retained as a professional adviser in a
necessary and, therefore, encouraged and competition, accept employment as an Architect
commended, provided that: he/she for that competition project, except as Consulting
Architect.
6.1 shall not solicit free professional 7.4 shall not, under any circumstances or
engineering/allied design or other technical through any means, solicit any project already
services from manufactures or suppliers of known to him/her previously committed to
building materials or equipment when these are another Architect, whether such a commitment is
accompanied by an obligation detrimental to the still in the process of negotiation or has already
best interest of the Client or which may adversely been definitely agreed upon.
affect the Architect’s professional opinion. 7.5 shall not undertake a commission for which
6.2 shall not seek commissions, discounts, fees, he/she knows that another Architect has been
gifts, or favors from agents or firms handling previously employed unless he/she notifies the
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conclusively determined that the original ideas of another architect without express
employment has been terminated and duly authority from the originating architect.
compensated for. 7.15 shall build his/her professional reputation on
7.6 shall not undertake a commission for the merits of his/her own service and
additions, rehabilitation, or remodeling of any performance and shall strive to continuously
erected structure undertaken previously by update his/her professional know how. He/she
another Architect without duly notifying him of the shall recognize and give credit to others for
contemplated project even when the professional work performed.
Client/Owner is no longer the same. When the 7.16 shall not, when offering services as an
greater mass, area, or design of the original independent consultant, quote a fee without first
structure is substantially maintained, the new receiving an official invitation for him/her to do so.
Architect should limit his/her advertisement or The Architect must have sufficient information on
claim only to the extent of the specific work the nature and scope of the project to enable
he/she has done to the structure. Whenever the him/her to prepare a fee proposal clearly
nature of work involved examples of our indicating the services covered by the fee in
architectural heritage, the Architect must look at order to protect the Client and public from
all possibilities of restoration. under-resourcing or underpricing by some
7.7 shall not maliciously or unfairly criticize, or unscrupulous parties.
discredit another Architect or the latter’s work. 7.17 shall not undertake professional work
7.8 shall refrain from associating himself/herself unless the parties shall have clearly agreed in
with, or allowing the use of his/ her name by any writing to the terms of the architectural
enterprise that may negatively affect commission, to wit:
himself/herself or the architectural profession. 7.17.1 scope of work,
7.9 shall not affix his/her signature and seal to 7.17.2 delineation of responsibilities,
any plans or professional documents prepared or 7.17.3 any limitation of responsibilities,
entities and not done under his/her direct 7.17.4 fee or method of calculating it,
personal supervision. 7.17.5 mode of alternative dispute
7.10 shall provide employees and subordinates resolution, and
with a suitable work environment, compensate 7.17.6 any provision for termination
them fairly, and facilitate their professional
advancement. He/she shall tutor and mentor the 7.18 shall continue to raise the standards of
young aspirants towards the ideals, functions, aesthetic excellence, functional logic,
duties, and responsibilities leading to the ethical architectural education, research, training, and
practice of the architectural profession. practice.
7.11 shall unselfishly give his/her share in the 7.19 shall, as appropriate, promote the allied arts
transfer of technical knowledge and experience and contribute to the knowledge and capability of
to his/her colleagues and young aspirants and do the construction and industry.
his/her part in fostering unity in the furtherance of 7.20 if he/she possesses substantial information
the profession. which leads to a reasonable belie that another
7.12 shall unselfishly give his/her time and effort Architect has committed a violation of this code,
to the advancement of the profession thru his/her shall file a formal complaint with the designed
active and personal commitment and body.
involvement with the Integrated and Accredited 7.21 if he/she is leaving his/her
Professional Organization of Architects (IAPOA) Architect-Employer shall not, without the
and in undertaking specific advocacy work to permission of the latter, take with him/her
ultimate benefit the architectural profession. designs, drawings, data, or other relevant
7.13 shall ensure that the conduct of his/her materials even if personally performed by
professional practice abides by appropriate and him/her. On the other hand, the
effective internal procedures, including Architect-Employer shall not unreasonably
monitoring and review processes, as well as withhold such permission, except when some
sufficient qualified and supervised staff to enable confidentiality of any such documents must be
the firm to function efficiently. reasonably protected.
7.14 shall neither appropriate the intellectual 7.22 shall not discriminate on grounds of race,
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religion, or any disability which would hinder the limits, and never resort to these means
performance of his/her professional work. to promote any malicious motives.
● I shall dedicate myself to the pursuit of
Article VII - ARCHITECTS CREDO creative endeavor towards the goal of
enlightened Art and Science, generously
Section 8 – Any registered and licensed sharing the benefits of my research,
architect shall recite with vigor, passion, and experience, and expertise.
hope the Architect’s Credo during special or ● I shall treasure my being a holder of a
important occasion, e.g., mass oath taking, valid certificate of registration and a valid
IAPOA’s affairs, PRBOA’s event. The Architect’s professional identification card as
Credo shall be the following: registered and licensed architect and of
a valid membership card with the
● I shall work with this virtuous IAPOA.
commitment: to exercise to the utmost ● I shall consecrate myself to the highest
my duty to myself, my country, and my standard of professionalism, integrity,
God. and competence to the public, to the
● I shall uphold the ideals, follow the Client, to the contractor, to the
norms of conduct of a noble profession, manufacturers, dealers, and agents, and
and endlessly endeavor to protect and to colleagues and subordinates who are
further its just ends. the direct and indirect users and
● I shall abide by the laws, rules, legal beneficiaries of my architectural
orders, statutory policies, and measures services.
of my country; the Code of Ethical
Conduct and the Standards of Article VIII - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Professional Practice; and the Articles of Section 9 – Liabilities and Penalties
Incorporation and By-Laws of the Any registered and licensed architect or a
Integrated and Accredited Professional grantee of a temporary/special permit who
Organization of Architects (IAPOA). violates any provision of this Code shall be liable
● I shall humbly seek success not through under Sec.23(f), Art III and Sec.29, Art.IV of R.A.
the measure of solicited personal No. 9266 and under Sec.23 (f), Rule III and Sec.
publicity, but by industrious, meaningful 29, Rule IV of Board Res. No. 07, Series of 2004;
application to my work, and strive to and accordingly, shall be meted out with the
merit a reputation for quality of service penalty of suspension or revocation of the validity
and for equitable dealing. of certificate of registration, or cancellation of
● I shall ask for fair remuneration for my special/temporary permit by the Board, and/or of
professional services from my Client, a fine of not less that One hundred thousand
and hold his/her interest over and above pesos (Php. 100,000.00) but not more than Five
my own. million pesos (Php. 5.000.000.00 or to suffer
● I shall disclose, whenever required, any imprisonment for period of not less than six(6)
private business investments or months or not exceeding six (6) years, or both, at
ventures that may tend to create a the discretion of the court, respectively.
conflict of interest, and ensure that such
conflict does neither compromise the Section 10 – Separability Clause
legitimate interests of my Clients nor If any section or part of the herein Resolution
interfere with my duty to render impartial shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid, such
judgment. declaration or judgment shall not affect,
● I shall exercise my professional invalidate, or impair the other sections or
prerogatives always with the highest provisions thereof or part thereof directly involved
level of integrity. in which such judgment has been rendered.
● I shall inspire, by my behavior the loyalty
of my associates and subordinates, and Section 11 – Effectivity Clause
take upon me the mentorship of the The herein Resolution shall take effect after
aspirants to the profession. fifteen (15) days following its full and complete
● I shall confine my criticisms and praises publication in the Official Gazette or any daily
within constructive and inspirational

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Philippines.

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