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ARCHITECT’S NATIONAL CODE

THE ARCHITECT’S CODE OF ETHICS

“GISRIP”, “BBCC”
G-eneral Objectives B-usiness I-deals B-ehavior S-uccess C-riticism R-
emuneration C-reative Endeavor I-nterest of the Client P-rofessional Prerogative
SPECTRUM OF THE ARCHITECTS SERVICES
The Spectrum of the Architect’s Services
UAP Doc 201 Pre-Design Services

“EPASSSSP” - NON CREATIVE – no design and construction

1. E-conomic Feasibility Studies 2. P-roject Financing 3. A-rchitectural Programming 4. S-ite Selection and Analysis* 5. S-ite Utilization and Land-Use
Studies* 6. S-pace/Management Studies 7. P-romotional Services * Must be EnP, Environmental Planner
MDPE – compensation method

Methods of Compensation
1. Percentage of Construction 2. Multiple Direct Personnel Expense MDPE Architect = NTRMf Consultant = NTRMf Staff =
NTRMf ------------------------------ E = Direct Cost E + MP + RE = Project Cost; where MP (Marginal Cost = 30%), RE (Reimbursable Expense) Project Cost
+ AE = Professional Fee: where AE = Architect & Engineer Fee N – T – R – Mf – Min. Fee = 2.0 – 2.5 as Multiplier 3. Lump Sum/ Fixed Fee 4. Per
Diem Plus Reimbursable Expense 5. Combination 6. Professional Fee and Expenses 7. Turn Key
Reimbursable Expenses
Conditions: 1. Pertinent to the Project 2. Must occur within 100 K = radius 3. Mutual agreement
Schedule of Payments

CONTRACTOR
1. Downpayment - 20 – 50% of Project Cost 2. Progressive Billing – base on percentage of completion (not more than 1 month) 3. Final
Billing/Payment - 98% Complete 4. Guarantee Bond – enforced for 1 year
ARCHITECT
1. Proposal Fee – 5% 2. Schematic Design – 15% 3. Design Dev’t - 15% 4. Contract Docs - 50% 5. Retention - 15% = Liability
10%, Supervision 5%
SPECIALIZED ALLIED SERVICES SAS
1. Proposal Fee – 5% 2. Prelim Drawings - 25% 3. Final Drawings - 50% 4. Retention - 20% = 3 months after the acceptance of the Architect

UAP Doc 202 Design Services: Regular Architectural Services

“PWSP” “SDCC” - Sequential

1. P-reliminary Design/S-chematic Design 2. W-orking Drawings/D-esign Dev’t Phase 3. S-pecifications and Other Contract Documents/C-ontract
Documents* 4. P-art-Time Supervision/C-onstruction Phase* *Under Contract Doc. Phase (Refer to UAP Doc 301 General Conditions of a Contract)
“GASSD”
1. G-eneral Conditions – Execution, Intent – satisfaction to finish the proj., Correlation 2. A-greement 3. S-pecifications 4. S-pecial Provisions 5. D-
rawings *Under Construction Phase

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Important Milestones of Construction

“RERCF”
1. R-eference – Horizontal, Vertical 2. E-xcavation – min. depth .60m until stable – w/ signature of the Architect, must have a permit 3. R-ebars
4. C-oncreting 5. F-inishes – Mock up (samples)
5 M’s of Construction
1. M-achines 2. M-oney 3. M-anpower 4. M-aterial 5. M-inutes
PROJECT CLASSIFICATION
UAP – degree of difficulty/complexity of design FCP – risk of occurrence of Fire NCP – use and occupancy ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTS (SCHEDULE OF
MINIMUM BASIC FEE)
“SMERM” “RHEAC”

GROUP DEFINITION MINIMUM BASIC FEE

S-imple (Hangars) Without partitions P50M & less 6%

M-oderate (Art Galleries) With partitions P50M & less 7%
E-xceptional Requires Consultants P50M & less 8%
(Aquariums)
R-esidences Single Detached or 10% of Proj. Const. Cost
Duplex
M-onumental Buildings Requires Concepts 12% of Proj. Const. Cost
(Expositions,
Mausoleums, Memorials)
R-epetitive Buildings Construction of 1st Structure – MBF
Similar Structures 2nd Structure – 80% of BF
3rd Structure – 60% of BF
Succeeding – 40% of BF
H-ousing Projects Construction of 1st Unit = 10% MBF = A 2 to
several residential 10 Units = A + (60% of
units MBF x N) = B 11 and above
= B + (30% of MBF x N) ;
where N = no. of units
E-xtensive Detailing Design of detailed 15% of Proj. Const. Cost
Parts of
appurtenances,
special fittings, etc.
A-lterations and Structures belonging MBF + 50% of MBF
Additions to Groups 1 to 5
C-onsultations and Technical matters, P200, P500
Arbitration service as an expert
witness

UAP Doc 203 Specialized Allied Services SAS

“PILAC”

SERVICES PARTICULARS PAYMENTS/SCHEDULE OF FEES

P-hysical Must be an EnP Type I Site Dev’t Planning

Planning 50 HAS – P5000/HAS = A
50-100 – A + P4500/HAS = B 100-
200 – B + P4000/HAS = C over
200 – C + P3000 Type II
Subdivision Planning (Urban) MM,
Cities, Regional Centers, Provincial
Capitals
100 HAS – P3000/HAS = A
100-200 – A + P2300/HAS = B
over-200 – B + P2000/HAS = C
Type II Subdivision Planning
(Rural) other localities
100 HAS – P2000/HAS = A
100-200 – A + P1500/HAS = B
over-200 – B + P1000/HAS = C
I-nterior Design Licensed IND 12 – 20% cost of work
L-andscape Landscape 10 – 15% cost of work
Design Architect
A-coustic, Engineer ECE 10 – 15% cost of work
Communication
and Electronic
Engineering
Services

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C-omprehensive Must be an EnP a. Same w/ Physical Planning

Planning 1. Physical b. MDPE
Component
2. Economic
Planning
3. Socio-Cultural
4. Transport
5. Legal &
Administrative
Civil works (preparation of detailed engineering drawings and specifications, roads, drainage, sewerage, power and communication) – 4% cost of the
development
STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

UAP DOC 204 Construction Services

“FC”
1. F-ull Time Supervision – Team or Individual, Quality Control, Evaluation, Records – Basic Salary if Architect 1- 1.5% 2. C-onstruction Management –
CM - Team or Individual, Time and Cost Control, Coordination and Supervision – 1.5 – 3% of Construction Cost 3*. P-roject Management – PM – 2 – 5%
(Refer to UAP Doc 206 Comprehensive Architectural Services)

Before During After

Construction

CM Present

PM Present – Present Present –

Identifies, Advertising,
accredits, Promotional
recommends Services, Building
potential Administrator
contractors &
suppliers

UAP Doc 205 Post-Construction Services (Maintenance and Administration) 1. BE – Building and Equipment Maintenance If the building is Safe and
habitable – will issue – Certificate of Occupancy Good working condition and properly maintained 2. BG – Building & Grounds Administration
1. Billing of Tenants
2. Security and Janitorial Services (Monitoring)
3. Local Ordinances
Method of Compensation (BG)
1. Fixed Salary Basis – monthly
2. Percentage of Gross Rentals – 4-6%
UAP 206 Comprehensive Architectural Services (Scope from UAP Doc 201 to 205) The Project Manager – PM – 2 - 5% of Estimated Project Cost,
Combination Methods if performs in regular Architectural Services for the same project – will compensate separately.
Basic Functions
a. Operates as a member of Owner-Architect-Engineer-Contractor b. Contractor – men and equipment, project delivery as per contract, Owner – funds are
available to complete project w/in budget estimates c. Plan, Program, Monitor activities, Adviser of material cost and Construction methods, Exercise Overall
cost control.
Detailed Functions
a. Pre-Construction Phase b. Construction Phase
UAP 207 Design-Build Services

Method of Project Delivery

1. DBA Design-Build Services by Administration - 7% of Proj. Const. Cost Proj. Const. Cost. in addition to Architects fee for Regular Design Services (UAP
202) 10% (if residential proj.) + 7% = 17% 2. DBGMC Design Build by Guaranteed Maximum Cost a. Lump Sum b. If the cost is exceeded by not more
than 10% it is divided = bet. Architect and Client. However if the excess is more than 10% the Architect pays for all extra cost of the10% UAP Doc 208
Selection of the Architect & Methods of Compensation 1. Direct Selection 2. Indirect
1. Referral from satisfied client
2. Recommendation form another Architect
3. Comparative Selection
3. Design Competition Methods of Compensations (Refer to UAP Doc 201 Pre-Design Services)
UAP Doc 301 General Conditions of a Contract
1. Establishes the relationship bet:
1. Architect and Client
2. Contractor and Client
3. Architect and Contractor
2. Establishes the norms of conduct
1. must have an Architect
2. must have an Engineer
3. its “Conditions”
3. Current Standards of the Practice whether in DESIGN and CONSTRUCTION Section 1 – Definition of Documents (Glossary of Terms)
Section 2 – Laws Regulation
a. Site Conditions b. Permits c. Taxes d. Royalties e. Patents f. Surveys
Section 3 – Equipment Materials “Quality and Quantity”
Section 4 – Premises Temporary Facilities
“TEMPACIL”* a. Office – bedroom for Architect b. Quarters – for staying workers c. Warehouse – storage d. Accessway – road ways, bridge, hoist
(elevator) e. Enclosure f. Signage g. Trial usage *contractors expense
Section 5 – Protection

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a. Property (work area) b. Adjacent Property and Existing Utilities c. Life, work, and Property during emergencies
Section 6 – Labor, Work, and Payments
Labor – characteristics/quality No. /quality, no. of workers signed by YOU Work – duration and deadlines; if delay P20,000 per day. Liquidated Damages
= 0.01 of the Contract Sum “by the government”
Payments

Contractor
1. Progressive Billing – partial % of Completion 2. Request for inspection Architect will issue (if accept) a. Certificate of Acceptance < b. Certificate of
Payment – Owner for payment – pay or not pay c. If 65% completion – the contractor will issue of non-financial obligation (certificate)
Section 7 Relationship bet. Architect and Sub-Contractor
5 copies of Drawings to: a. Contractor b. Owner c. Office of the Building Official (OBO) d. Fire Dept. e. Site Laws Affecting Real Estate Housing,
General Design, Construction, etc. 1. PD 1096 – The National Building Code 2. PD 1185 – The Fire Code of the Philippines – Enforced by PNP Gen.
Hermohenes Ebdane 3. PD 957 – The Condominium & Subdivision Buyers Protective Law 4. BP 220 – Socialized Housing Law 5. BP 344 – Law
Enhancing the Mobility of the Disabled (Accessibility Law)
Laws that regulate the Practice of Architecture
1. RA 545/RA9266 – the Architecture Law 2. EO 164 – Regulating the Hiring of Foreign Consultants 3. PD 49 – Intellectual Property Law 4. PD 223 -
PRC Law 5. LOI 1000 – Letter of Instructions, mandating government support only to APO (Accredited Professional Organization) See print out of PRC
6. RA 9283 – Copyright Law PD – Presidential Decree BP – Batas Pambansa EO - Executive Order LOI – Letter of Instruction RA – Republic Act
Additional Terms: 1. According to RA9266 – all projects either big or small must have a contract. LAWYER – NOTARY – REGISTER OF CONTRACT
2. Contractor – pays for the Building Permit (cannot be reimbursed, not included in Estimates) 3. Architect cannot be a Contractor at the same time.
4. Contractor is profit motivated; Builder is completion motivated; Contractor holds the money; Builder doesn’t hold the money. 15 days can a contractor,
atter giving due notice to the owner/architect suspend work or terminate a contract. Responsible for the payment of insurance for personal injury and
to property; Responsible for the As-Built Plans of the Project 5. 2% per annum – Interest (if money is not fully collected) 6. TOR – Terms of Reference
7. Building Permit – validity 120 days, valid 12 months if constructed has not commenced; exception government structure; excepted if P15,000 proj. cost
8. Notary – to legalize document with series no., document no., etc. 9. Arbitration – can file a case after 30 days 10. Specifications – are printed
documents stipulating the procedural aspects of the contract 11. Variance – is the minimum possible deviation from standards which is permitted to make a
highly beneficial housing project. 12. Project duration is computed immediately from the receipt date of the NTP 13. Design of any religious structures
is assessed professional fees 14. Competitive bidding is mandatory for public work projects 15. 7 Days – affectivity of a Construction contract from receipt
of Notice of Final Payment 16. Civil Code – liability of Architect for Regular Design of structures – 15 years 17. PERT – Prog. Evaluation Review Technique
18. CPM – Critical Path Method

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