ARCHITECTS NATIONAL CODE

THE ARCHITECTS CODE OF ETHICS

GISRIP, BBCC
G-eneral Objectives
B-usiness I-deals
uccess
C-riticism R-emuneration
Endeavor I-nterest of the Client P-rofessional Prerogative

B-ehavior SC-reative

SPECTRUM OF THE ARCHITECTS SERVICES

The Spectrum of the Architects 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.
3. Mutual agreement

Must occur within 100 K = radius

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% 4. Contract Docs - 50% 5. Retention
Supervision 5%
SPECIALIZED ALLIED SERVICES SAS

15% 3. Design Devt

- 15% = Liability 10%,

1. Proposal Fee
4. Retention

5% 2. Prelim Drawings - 25% 3. Final Drawings - 50%

- 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 Devt
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

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 Ms 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
S-imple (Hangars)

DEFINITION
Without

MINIMUM BASIC
FEE
P50M & less 6%

partitions
M-oderate (Art

With partitions

P50M & less 7%

E-xceptional

Requires

P50M & less 8%

(Aquariums)

Consultants

R-esidences

Single Detached 10% of Proj. Const.

Galleries)

or Duplex
M-onumental Buildings Requires

Cost
12% of Proj. Const.

(Expositions,

Concepts

Cost

Construction of

1st Structure

Similar

MBF2nd Structure

Structures

80% of

Mausoleums, Memoria
ls)
R-epetitive Buildings

BF3rd Structure
60% of
BFSucceeding 4
0% of BF
H-ousing Projects

Construction of

1st Unit = 10% MBF

several

= A 2 to 10 Units = A

residential units + (60% of MBF x N)

= B 11 and above
= B + (30% of MBF
x N) ; where N = no.
of units
E-xtensive Detailing

Design of

15% of Proj. Const.

detailed Parts of Cost

appurtenances,
special fittings,
etc.
A-lterations and

Structures

Additions

belonging to

MBF + 50% of
MBF

Groups 1 to 5
C-onsultations and

Technical

Arbitration

matters, service

P200, P500

as an expert
witness
UAP Doc 203 Specialized Allied Services SAS

PILAC
SERVICES

PARTICULARS PAYMENTS/SCHEDULE OF
FEES

P-hysical

Must be an

Planning

EnP

Type I Site Devt

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 =
Bover-200 B + P2000/HAS
= C Type II Subdivision
Planning (Rural) other
localities

100 HAS P2000/HAS =

A
100-200 A + P1500/HAS =
Bover-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

Communicatio
n and
Electronic
Engineering
Services
C-

Must be an

omprehensive EnP
Planning

1.

a.

Same w/ Physical

Planningb.
Physical

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
Present
CM
Present
Present
Present
Identifies,
Advertising,
accredits,
Promotional
recommends
Services,
potential
Building
contractors &
Administrator
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
PM

1.

Billing of Tenants

2.

Security and Janitorial Services (Monitoring)

3.
1.

Local Ordinances
Method of Compensation (BG)
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 PreDesign Services)
UAP Doc 301 General Conditions of a Contract

1.

Establishes the relationship bet:

1.

Architect and Client

2.

Contractor and Client

3.
2.

Architect and Contractor

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
a. Property (work area) b. Adjacent Property and Existing Utilities c.
and Property during emergencies

Life, work,

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 nonfinancial 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 doesnt 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. cost8. 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