LOCAL STUDY

COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES OF AN ARCHITECT IN THE

PHILIPPINES
Comprehensive Architectural Services refers to the range of professional services
that covers Pre-design Services, Regular Design Services, Specialized Architectural
Services, Construction Services and Post-Construction Services.
In this extended dimension, the Architect is the prime professional. He functions as
creator, author, and coordinator of the building design which becomes the basis for
the construction of a project. In order for him to be able to properly assist and serve
his Client, the Architect has to be knowledgeable in other fields in addition to
building design.
The Architect is not expected to perform all the services. Rather, he is to act as the
agent of the Client in procuring and coordinating the necessary services required by
a project.
SCOPE OF SERVICES:

A. Pre-Design Services (SPP Document 201)

1. Consultation
2. Pre-Feasibility Studies
3. Feasibility Studies
4. Site Selection and Analysis
5. Site Utilization and Land-Use Studies
6. Architectural Research
7. Architectural Programming
8. Space Planning
9. Space Management Studies
10. Value Management
11. Design Brief Preparation
12. Promotional Services
B. Regular Design Services (SPP Document 202)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Project Definition Phase

Schematic Design Phase
Design Development Phase
Contract Documents Phase
Bidding or Negotiation Phase
Construction Phase

C. Specialized Architectural Services (SPP Document 203)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Architectural Interiors (AI)

Acoustic DesignArchitectural
Lighting Layout and Design
Site Development Planning (SDP)
Site and Physical Planning Services (including Master
Development Planning, Subdivision Planning and Urban
Design)
6. Comprehensive Development Planning (CDP)
7. Historic and Cultural Heritage Conservation and
Planning
8. Security Evaluation and Planning
9. Building Systems Design
10. Facilities Maintenance Support
11. Building Testing and Commissioning
12. Building Environmental Certification
13. Forensic Architecture
14. Building Appraisal
15. Preliminary Services
16. Contract Documentation and Review
17. Post-Design
Services
(including
Construction
Management Services)
18. Dispute Avoidance and Resolution
19. Architectural Research Methods
20. Special Building/ Facility Planning and Design
21. Building Components
22. Management of Architectural Practices
D. Construction Services
1. Fulltime Supervision Services (SPP Document 204-A)
2. Construction Management Services (SPP Document 204B)
E. Post-Construction Services (SPP Document 205)
1. Building and Facilities Administration
2. Post-Construction Evaluation

INTERNATIONAL STUDY
COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES OF AN ARCHITECT IN CANADA
The Architects services consist of those services performed by the Architect, the
Architects employees, and the Architects Consultants set forth herein and any
other services. They include the provision of normal structural, mechanical and
electrical engineering services by professional engineers when these Consultants
are engaged by the Architect.
The Architects services include Consultant Coordination required to integrate all
parts of the services.
PRE-DESIGN SERVICES
Facilities Programming
Feasibility Studies
Existing Site and Facilities Analysis
Traffic and Parking Studies
Existing Equipment and Furniture Inventories
Energy Analysis
Master Programming and Planning
Environmental Studies
Space Schematics/Flow Diagrams
Marketing Studies
Financial Analysis
Project Financing
Advisor for Architectural Competitions
Preparation of Proposal Call Documents

POST-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Commissioning Services
Post-occupancy Studies
Maintenance and Operational Programming

 Building Maintenance Manuals

Post-occupancy Evaluation

SITE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Site Analysis and Selection
Site Development Planning / Site Plan Agreement
Detailed Site Utilization Studies
On-site Utility Studies
Off-site Utility Studies
Environmental Studies and Reports
Zoning and Land Use Amendments
Geotechnical Engineering
Site Surveying
Legal Survey
Landscape Design

MATERIALS AND SYSTEMS TESTING

Procurement of Testing Services
Review and Analysis of Testing

INTERIOR DESIGN AND DESIGN SERVICES

Space Planning
Adaption of Mechanical and Electrical Systems and other Systems to Tenant
Needs
Preparation of Furnishing Requirements
Bidding or Purchasing Procedures for Furniture
Furniture and Equipment Selection and Layout
Special Furnishings Design
Tenant-related Services

 Interior Partition Location

Furniture and Finishing Specifications
Selection of Interior Materials, Finishes, and Colours
Procurement of Furniture
Coordination of Installation and Delivery of Furniture
Design of Interior and Exterior Signage and Symbols
Selection or Acquisition of Fine Arts or Crafts
Graphic Design
Documentation of Requirements and Procurement of Graphics Work

PROJECT ADMINISTRATION AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Project Administration
Disciplines Coordination/Document Checking
Consulting with and Review and Approval of Authorities
Submittal Services
Owner-supplied Data Coordination
Schedule Development/Monitoring
Testing and Inspection Administration
Project Representation
Supplemental Documentation
Administration of Multiple Contracts
Detailed Cost Estimates and Quantity Surveys
Value Analysis or Value Engineering
Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Coordination of Mock-ups
Facility Management

PROMOTION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

Preparation of Press Releases
Preparation of Promotional Brochures

 Presentations at Public Meetings

Preparation of Leasing Material
Computer Presentations

DOCUMENTATION SERVICES
Preparation of Special Certificates and Letters of Assurance
Certified Area Calculations
Record Drawings and Computer Files
Preparation of Measured Drawings
Building Inspection and Reporting
Aerial Site Photography
Still Photography of Existing Conditions
Periscope Photography of Models
Presentation Photography of Renderings or Models
Construction Progress Photographs
Architectural Photography of Completed Building or Site
Videotaping
Inventories of Materials, Equipment or Furnishings

ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION
Historic Building Documentation
Heritage Conservation District Studies
Conservation Reports

URBAN DESIGN
Streetscape Design
Drafting of Zoning Bylaws and Regulations
Shadow Studies
Urban Design Studies
Wind Studies

 Land Use Studies

Transportation Studies

COMPREHENSIVE
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The range of roles undertaken by practising architects is wide and can include:

Pre-design, scoping and feasibility work

Building design

Documentation of building projects

Procurement of building services

Contract administration

Oversight of building works

Post-occupancy evaluation

Other design services (e.g. interior design, urban design, landscape

architecture)

Consultancy work, including project management and strategic planning

Training and education (e.g. adjunct and sessional university teaching)

Service to the profession (e.g. boards, committees and juries)

COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES OF AN ARCHITECT IN BRITISH

COLOMBIA
PRE-CONTRACT PHASE: ACTIVITIES SCOPE

Determine if other architects are or were involved with the project.

Address issues pertaining to copyright, ownership and use of design

and documents, credits (acknowledgement) and liability

Determine broadly and to the extent feasible type, size, scope and
complexity of project.

Verify ability to provide professional services, including competence,

availability, resources, professional liability insurance requirements and
licensing (e.g., MAIBC; Certificate of Practice; Temporary Licence;
business licence.)

Discuss such factors affecting project viability as:

Zoning/development approval financing (client solvency; external
funding) economics (project feasibility) social or community groups
environmental impact heritage designation; and special
considerations.

Discuss clients budget, relationship to the project and resources

together with likely hard (construction) and soft costs.

Discuss required professional (architectural and other) services.

Discuss appropriate type of professional services agreement.

Discuss such possible methods or aspects of construction delivery as:

a) Single bid, stipulated sum package; or
b) Direct selection by the client; or Invited bidders; or Open
bidding
c) Construction Management
d) Design-build
e) P3
f) Standard Forms of Contract

Discuss potential requirements of authorities having jurisdiction

Discuss basic consultant team services, specialist consultant services

and related fees and expenses.

Discuss miscellaneous fees and costs paid directly by client, such as

those for legal surveys, geotechnical consulting, models, inspection
and testing.

Discuss professional liability insurance coverage requirements and who

provides policy; disclose architects coverage

Discuss compatibility of construction budget, project time schedule,

project program and site.

Discuss professional fees, reimbursable expenses and mechanisms for

invoicing and payment.

Prepare client-architect agreement and forward to the client for review.

(cf. AIBC Bulletins 66 and 67)

Assure clients understanding and acceptance of terms of engagement.

Execute the agreement.

SCHEMATIC DESIGN PHASE: SERVICE SCOPE

Obtain the clients project brief and program of requirements.

Assemble and review applicable requirements of Authorities Having

Jurisdiction (e.g., site plan control, applicable zoning or land use, and
code requirements) and assist the client to obtain approvals where
applicable.

Develop, with the client and consultants, a broad, probable project

schedule, including completion dates for each phase of the project for
which the architect is engaged

Discuss with the client the requirements for, and request as needed,
such site information as: Legal survey; Topographic survey; and
Geotechnical investigation and report.

Advise the client to assess and report on environmental issues

applicable to the site.

Assist the client in obtaining proposals for investigation and testing of

the site, if needed for proper execution of the work.

Confirm understanding of preliminary space requirements and data

using the clients program of requirements.

Review program of requirements and characteristics of the site with

client to determine if construction budget and program are compatible.

Consider structural and building services systems to be used in the

project; coordinate with consultants as required.

Review alternate schematic design approaches in reference to the

construction budget and project schedule with client.

Review alternate project delivery and construction contract options.

Provide a statement of probable construction cost based on current

area and/or volume unit prices.

Submit schematic design documents to the client.

Assist client with submissions (if and as applicable) and process for
approval by authorities having jurisdiction.

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS PHASE: SERVICE SCOPE

Upon client approval of the design development documents and

statement of probable construction cost, review any additional client
requirements (e.g. equipment) to be addressed during the construction
documents phase.

Review with client need for additional consultants. Assist client to

establish contractual relationships as appropriate.

Prepare construction documents in compliance with applicable codes

and regulations including, as appropriate: Site Plan; Plans;
Elevations; Sections; Details; Notes/dimensions; Specifications
and Schedules.

Obtain the clients instructions regarding construction insurance and

surety bonds.

Obtain the clients instructions and advise client regarding project

delivery method, construction contracts, and bidding and contract

award procedures.

Obtain the clients instructions for phased occupancy or other special

requirements.

Determine items of work to be furnished by the client, or not to be

included in the construction contract(s) documents.

Check completed documents for coordination, compliance with clients

program, accuracy and cross-coordination with consultants work.
Revise own documents as required and direct consultants to do the
same for their aspects of the project.

Review construction documents in reference to construction budget

with client.

Advise the client of any adjustments to the statement of probable

construction cost

Submit drawings and specifications to client for review and approval;

assist client to confirm its understanding.

Sign and seal drawings, specifications, and other documents (e.g.,

letters of assurance) required by legislation/regulations for
development/building permits, and (as the coordinating registered
professional), ensure consultants do likewise.

Assist client in their application for a building permit.

CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT PHASE: SERVICE SCOPE

Assist and advise the client in obtaining bids or negotiated proposals.

Record bid document inquiries received and answers provided.

Prepare and issue addenda as necessary, including signed and sealed

drawings and specifications, coordinating all consultants input.

Analyze bids or negotiated proposals.

Advise the client on selection and implications of alternatives as

applicable.

Assist the client and contractor in award, preparation and execution of

the construction contract.

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION PHASE: SERVICE SCOPE

Request and receive such post-bid information/submittals as:

Performance bond; Labour and material payment bond; Insurance
certificates; and Workers compensation certificates.

Obtain and review the contractors construction schedule at onset of

construction phase. 5.3 As the payment certifier, obtain and review
contractors schedule of values.

Establish and or advice regarding lines of communication between all

parties concerned (i.e., contractors, the client and/or the clients
representative, consultants).

Establish requirements for testing and inspection of specific materials

and work by inspection and testing companies. Arrange for distribution
of reports through proper channels, for action if necessary.

Review actual colour and finish selections (for code compliance).

Review shop drawings, samples and other submittals. Instruct the

consultants to review as appropriate; coordinate results.

Render impartial findings on interpretation of contract documents.

Coordinate field reviews and other services of consultants and direct

findings through proper channels for action or review.

Sign and seal applicable letters of assurance, as appropriate, for

general compliance of construction with building permit documents.

Obtain and review the contractors updated schedules and advise the
client of potential revisions to date of substantial performance

References:
http://comparison.aaca.org.au/industry-profile
http://www.aibc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Bulletin-90-MinimumScope-of-Architectural-Services_RF.pdf
http://www.mbarchitects.org/docs/guide_architectservicefees(e).pdf
http://www.architectureboard.ph/1%20LAWS%20(&Regns)ON
%20ARCH3/104%201979_StdsofProfPractice/Orig%20UAP%20Docs%20200208.pdf