STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP)

R.A. No. 9266, known as “The Architecture Act of 2004”

SPP DOCUMENTS (ANNEX “A”)

State shall refer solely to the national government of the republic of the Philippines.

The term architect may also refer to:

• Architect-of-Record (AOR)
• Architect In-Charge of Construction (AICC)
• Consulting Architect

ACRONYMS

IRR – Implementing Rules and Regulations

PRC – Professional Regulation Commission
PRBOA – Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture
RLA – Registered and Licensed Architect
RLPS – Registered and Licensed Professionals
CPD – Continuing Professional Development
AOR – Architect-of-Record
AICC – Architect-In-Charge of Construction
CA – Consulting Architect
AF – Architectural Firm
IaAPOA – Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architect

METHODS OF SELECTION OF THE ARCHITECT

1. Direct selection (small project).

• Reputation
• Personal or business acquaintance or recommendation of a friend
• Recommendation of the architect’s former client
• Recommendation of another architect.

2. Comparative selection (institutions, corporations, or public agencies).

• Invitation
• Pre-qualification
• Interview
• Verification
• Evaluation & ranking
• Negotiation
3. Architectural design competition (ADC) (civic or monumental projects).

• Advantages
o Opportunities will be open to all PRC-registered and licensed architects (RLAS) or PRC-registered architectural firms (AFS).
o Client/ committee will have a wider range of options.
• Disadvantages
o Process may be expensive and time consuming
• Procedure
o With the assistance of the integrated and accredited professional organization of architects (IAPOA) or one of its local
chapters, and in accordance with the architect’s guidelines
• Participants
o Sponsor or client – a natural or juridical person;
o Competitors – Filipino/Philippine-registered and licensed architects (RLA) and IAPOA members in good standing.
o Professional adviser – Philippine-registered and licensed architects (RLAS) who are IAPOA members in good standing;
o Jury – composed of at least five (5) members who are known for their integrity, objectivity, impartiality, and honesty.
▪ Architect – member in good standing of the IAPOA
▪ Competition sponsor or client.
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R.A. No. 9266, known as “The Architecture Act of 2004”

SPP DOCUMENT 201 (PRE-DESIGN SERVICES)

SCOPE OF PRE-DESIGN SERVICES

The pre-design services cover a broad line of architectural services ranging from initial problem identification to activities that would allow
the architect to initially conceptualize an array of architectural and allied solutions.

1. Consultation
When a client calls upon the architect to give oral or written 7. Architectural programming
advice and direction, to attend conferences, to make This analytical problem-seeking process will lead to the
evaluations and appraisals regarding a contemplated statement and identification of both horizontal and vertical
project and similar activities, the architect renders valuable requirements in offering a solution.
inputs whether the client pursues the project.
8. Space planning
2. Pre-feasibility studies The architect determines the adequate size and appropriate
These preliminary studies involve the procurement, configuration and assemblage for a proposed project in
analysis and use of secondary information gathered for the consideration of the use, allocation, and interface of spaces
project to aid the client in early decision-making. for given activities.

3. Feasibility studies 9. Space management studies

Detailed analysis of the project based on pre-feasibility An analysis of the space requirements of the project based
studies will determine the viability of a proposed on organizational structure and functional set-up pinpoints
development. linkages and interaction of spaces.

4. Site selection and analysis 10. Value management

This entails the formulation of site criteria, assistance to the This technique is applied in the cost management process
client in site evaluation as well as analysis to determine the to minimize the negative effect of simplified operations
most appropriate site/s for a proposed project or building associated with many cost-reduction programs.
program.
11. Design brief preparation
5. Site utilization and land-use studies Under design brief preparation, the architect states the
The detailed analysis of the site involves the identification project terms of reference (tor) including the concept,
of a site’s development potentials through the proper objectives, and other necessary requirements to bid out
utilization of land. architectural services (whether public or private).

6. Architectural research 12. Promotional services

Architectural research entails the conduct of primary and Projects may require promotional activities to develop and
secondary researches and assembled facts used as basis generate financial support and acceptance from governing
for conclusion. agencies or from the public.

METHOD OF COMPENSATION

1. Multiple of direct personnel expenses

• This cost-based method of compensation is applicable only to non-creative work such as accounting, secretarial, research, data
gathering, preparation of reports and the like.
• This method of compensation is based on technical hours spent and does not account for creative 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.
• The multiplier ranges from 1.5 to 2.5 depending on the office set-up, overhead and experience of the architect and the complexity
of the project.
• Other items such as cost of transportation, living and housing allowances of foreign consultants, out-of-town living, and housing
allowances of the local consultants and the like, are all to be charged to the client.
• At the start of the commission, the architect shall make known to the client the rate of professionals and personnel who will be
assigned to the project and the multiplier that must be applied before agreeing on this method of compensation.

Formula

Assume:
A = Architect’s rate / hour
C = Consultant’s rate / hour
T = Rate per hour of technical staff, researchers and others involved in the project
AN, CN, TN = Number of hours spent by architect, consultants, and technical staff
M = Multiplier to account for overhead and reasonable profit. The value may range from 1.5 to 2.5 depending on the set-up of
the architect’s office and the complexity of the project.
R = Reimbursable Expenses
Direct cost = AN + CN + TN
Fee = Direct Cost x M
Total cost of service charged to client = fee + R

2. Professional fee plus expenses

This method of compensation is frequently used where there is continuing relationship involving a series of projects. It establishes a
fixed sum over and above the reimbursement for the architect’s technical time and overhead. An agreement on the general scope of
the work is necessary to set an equitable fee.

3. Lump sum or fixed fee

This method may be applied to government projects since they entail more paper work and time-consuming efforts.

4. Per diem, honorarium plus reimbursable expenses

In some cases, a client may request an architect to do work which will require his personal time. For these activities, the architect as
agent of the owner may be paid on a per diem and honorarium basis plus out-of-pocket expenses such as but not limited to travel,
accommodations, and subsistence.

5. Mixed methods of compensation

The SPP provides for more than one method of compensation on a project. Each project should be examined to determine the most
appropriate and equitable method of compensation.
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R.A. No. 9266, known as “The Architecture Act of 2004”

SPP DOCUMENT 202 (REGULAR DESIGN SERVICES)

SCOPE OF SERVICES

1. Project definition phase

• Consults with the owner
• Gathers relevant information
• Reviews and refines
• Prepares an initial statement of probable construction cost.

2. Schematic design phase

• Evaluates the owner’s program, schedule, budget, project site and proposes methods of project deliveries.
• Prepares the initial line drawings representing design studies leading to a recommended solution
• Submits to the owner a statement of the probable project construction cost (SPPCC) based on current cost parameters.

3. Design development phase

• The design development documents consisting of plans, elevations, sections, and other drawings
• Outline specifications
• Diagrammatic layout of construction systems, and
• An updated SPPCC for submission to the owner.

4. Contract document phase

• Prepares the complete contract documents consisting of detailed designs and construction drawings
• Prepares technical specifications describing type and quality of materials
• Submits to the owner seven (7) sets of all construction drawings and technical specifications
• Updates the SPPCC based on changes in scope, requirements, or market conditions.
• Assists the owner in filing the required documents to secure approval of government authorities

5. Bidding or negotiation phase

• Prepares the bid documents
• Assists the owner from the early stage of establishing a list of prospective contractors to awarding of the construction contract.

6. Construction phase
• Makes decisions on all claims of the owner and contractors on all matters
• Prepares change orders, gathers, and turns over to the owner written guarantees required of the contractor and sub-contractors.
• Makes periodic visits to the project site
• Determines the amount owing and due to the contractor and issues corresponding certificates for payment
• Should more extensive inspection or full-time (8-hour) construction supervision be required by client

MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

There are two ways by which the architect may enter contract with the owner as the lead professional working with other professionals in
the engineering and allied professions:
• With a SINGLE contract between the architect and owner, and sub-consultancy contracts between the architect and the other
professionals working with the architect.
• With the architect and the engineering and allied professionals executing SEPARATE contracts with the owner.
In both cases, the professional responsibilities and civil liabilities of each state regulated professional remains separate. The architect
does not assume any of the responsibilities and liabilities of the other professionals (RLPS).

PROJECT CLASSIFICATION

Professional architectural work is classified in accordance with the degree of complexity and the creative skill required to meet the
requirements of the client within technical, functional, economic, and aesthetic constraints. Based on these groupings, the corresponding
scale of charges shall be prescribed in the architect’s guidelines to determine the fair remuneration to the architect.

Group 1 – simplest utilization

Group 2 – moderate complexity of plan/design
Group 3 – exceptional character and complexity of plan / design
Group 4 – residentials
Group 5 – monumental buildings and other facilities
Group 6 – plan / design is re-used for the repetitive construction of similar buildings
Group 7 – housing project of several residential units on a single site with the use of one (1) set of plans/design
Group 8 – projects involving extensive detail
Group 9 – alterations, renovations, rehabilitations, retrofit and expansion/additions to existing buildings
Group 10 – the architect is engaged to render opinion or give advice

METHOD OF COMPENSATION

1. Percentage (%) of project construction cost (PCC)

The architect’s fee based on the PPC shall be detailed in the architect’s guidelines.

2. Multiple of direct personnel expenses

3. Professional fee plus expenses
4. Lump sum or fixed fee
5. Per diem, honorarium plus reimbursable expenses
6. Mixed methods of compensation
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R.A. No. 9266, known as “The Architecture Act of 2004”

SPP DOCUMENT 203 (SPECIALIZED ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES)

The term Consulting Architect (CA) shall refer only to a RLA who may also be a separately Registered and Licensed Professional (RLP)
i.e. a natural person under Philippine law and jurisprudence with a valid certificate of registration and a valid professional identification
card (representing the renewable license) for the lawful practice of one or more State-regulated profession other than architecture.
For this SPP, the term Architect refers to the Consulting Architect (CA) who may be the holder of a valid Specialist Certificate that may be
issued by the Board and/or the Commission, upon due qualification or accreditation by the IaAPOA.

SPECIALIZED ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

1. Architectural Interiors (AI)

Detailed planning and design of the indoor /enclosed areas 14. Building Appraisal
Estimating value.
2. Acoustic Design
Detailed planning and design to control sound transmission 15. Structural Conceptualization
Conceives, chooses, and develops the type, disposition,
3. Architectural Lighting Layout and Design arrangement and proportioning of the structural elements of
Detailed planning and design of light transmission, timing, an architectural work, considering safety, cost-
and control effectiveness, functionality, and aesthetics.

4. Site Development Planning (SDP) 16. Preliminary Services

Utilization of spaces within and surrounding a specific Site analysis, space planning and management,
building/ structure architectural programming, and the other services under
SPP document 201.
5. Site And Physical Planning Services
Studies the interrelationship with other structures, the 17. Contract Documentation and Review
surrounding environment, and their effect and impact on the Specification writing, estimation and quantity survey,
neighboring areas. architectural production, architectural software,
architectural support services and contract document
6. Comprehensive Development Planning review
Covers the range of all services from primary data gathering
through the formulation of the master development plan 18. Post-Design Services
Pre-construction, construction, post-construction, and the
7. Historic And Cultural Heritage Conservation and other services under SPP documents 204, 206 and 207.
Planning
Provides research, management, interpretation, and 19. Dispute Avoidance and Resolution
conservation of historical heritage. Construction arbitration, mediation and conciliation,
negotiation and of contract administration, quality surveys,
8. Security Evaluation and Planning appraisals and adjustments and expert testimony.
Arranges and formulates methods of rating and
ascertaining the value of structures or facilities which must 20. Architectural Research Methods
be fully secured, kept safe, protected, assured, guaranteed, Architectural thesis
and provided sufficient safeguards for the conduct of any
work or activity. 21. Special Building/ Facility Planning and Design
Planning and design processes required for housing
9. Building Systems Design developments, recreational and tourism estates, health
Producing building components in a highly engineered, care and hospitality facilities, transportation and
efficient, and cost-effective manner telecommunications facilities, production and extractive
facilities, utility-related developments, secure facilities,
10. Facilities Maintenance Support business and industrial parks, economic zones and
Ensure the proper function and maintenance of the community architecture and the like.
building/structure and site after final inspection.
22. Building Components
11. Building Testing and Commissioning Building materials and finishes, construction
Recommends the systematic process of ensuring that a methodologies, building envelopes including cladding and
building/structure’s array of systems is planned, designed, roofing systems, architectural fenestrations and
installed, and tested to perform according to the design architectural hardware, fixtures, and fittings.
intent and the building’s operational needs.
23. Management Of Architectural Practices
12. Building Environmental Certification Architectural Office Operations, Architectural Office
To evaluate the environmental performance of a building Management, Accounting / Finance / Taxation / Audit, Labor
and to encourage market migration towards sustainable Code, Architectural Marketing and Project Development,
design. Proposals/ Negotiations/ Contracts, Contract
Administration, File Management and Limitations of
13. Forensic Architecture Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Knowledge
Focus on the ways in which the building/structure can best Process Outsourcing (KPO) Operations.
maintain itself and prolong its life
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R.A. No. 9266, known as “The Architecture Act of 2004”

SPP DOCUMENT 204-A (FULLTIME SUPERVISION SERVICES)

• Four principal members, involved in the design and building construction process:
- The Owner who orders for the implementation of a project;
- The Architect and his Specialist Consultants (SCs) who render plan/design services and limited inspection work;
- The Contractor who performs the construction work;
- The individual or group
• The Architect-In-Charge of Construction (AICC) is directly and professionally responsible and liable for the construction supervision
of the project.

• When projects were still manageable in size, the Architect was then assisted by a construction inspector, traditionally called Clerk-
of-Works. As projects become more complex, it becomes necessary for a construction supervision group to do the full-time inspection
at the project site.

• The Construction Supervision Group (CSG) is normally recommended by the Architect based on their performance, and hired by the
Owner. They are answerable to both the Owner and Architect.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

• Quality Control
• Evaluation of Construction Work
• Preparation of Daily Inspection Reports
• Filing of documents

MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

There are two ways by which the Architect may enter into contract with the Owner:
- Working in a dual capacity as Architect-of-record and as Consulting Architect for fulltime supervision services or as the Construction
Supervision Group (CSG).
- Working as Consulting Architect for fulltime supervision services only or as the CSG.
METHOD OF COMPENSATION

1. Percentage (%) of project construction cost (PCC)

2. Multiple of direct personnel expenses
3. Professional fee plus expenses
4. Lump sum or fixed fee
5. Per diem, honorarium plus reimbursable expenses
6. Mixed methods of compensation

LIMITATION OF AUTHORITY

- The Construction Supervision Group (CSG), which may be a qualified architectural firm, or which the Architect is only part of, shall
not assume the responsibility of the Contractor’s project superintendent.
- The CSG shall not make decisions on matters that are the sole responsibility of the Architect-of-record (AOR).

LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY

- The Construction Supervision Group (CSG) is responsible to the Owner only for administrative matters. For technical matters, the
CSG is responsible to the Architect-of-record (AOR).
- Under Article 1723 of the present Civil Code, the CSG may appear not to have any legal responsibility since the Architect-of-record
(AOR) and Engineers-of-record (EORS) are responsible for the design while the Contractor is responsible for the construction.
- If the AOR (and EORS) and the Contractor are sued by an Owner for civil liabilities due to the performance or non-performance of
certain acts traceable to the CSG, the AOR and EORS may file cross claims against the CSG.

QUALIFICATIONS

Inspectors of the Construction Supervision Group (CSG) must have:

- A Bachelor of Science in Architecture (B.S. Arch.) degree
- Extensive experience in design and building construction and must be very knowledgeable in building materials and construction
detailing.
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SPP DOCUMENT 204-B (CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES)

The Construction Manager (CM) could either be:

- a member of the staff of the Owner,
- an independent individual, or
- a firm hired by the Owner to manage the construction of a particular project.
The Architect can serve as the Construction Manager (CM)

FUNCTIONS AND DESCRIPTION OF TASKS

The responsibilities of the Construction Manager (CM) include the functions of the Construction Supervision Group (CSG). (reference
Doc. 204-A and Architect’s Guidelines)
- Coordination and Supervision
- Cost and Time Control
- Quality Control of Work and
- Keeping of Records
The Construction Manager (CM) may hire the CSG to be under his employ or may supervise the CSG hired directly by the Owner.

LIMITATION OF AUTHORITY

The Architect as the Construction Manager shall not:

- Involve himself directly with the work of the Contractor such that it may be construed that he is assuming the Contractor’s liability as
provided for in Article 1723, etc. of the Civil Code.
- Impose methods, systems or designs that will substantially affect the construction schedule and impair the design concept of the
Architect.

LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY

• The Architect as the Construction Manager (CM) is directly responsible to the Owner on all aspects of the construction work:
programming, coordination, quality and cost control and time management.
• The CM assumes no liability in case equipment fail to function or if a portion of the building collapses:
o due to deficiencies in the plan / design, provided the CM did not participate in the plan / design review and approval, or
o due to the deficiencies in the manner of construction, provided the CM faithfully discharged his function/s during the
construction/project implementation.

QUALIFICATIONS

The Construction Manager may be an individual or a firm.

- The individual or the principal of the firm must be a State-regulated professional, preferably an Architect with managerial capabilities
and extensive experience in the field of construction.
- Architects who are Contractors or who have already been in responsible charge of construction works are usually capable of
becoming Construction Managers (CMs).

METHOD OF COMPENSATION

Since construction management is not part of the regular services of the Architect, the services rendered by the Architect as a Construction
Manager (CM) shall be separately compensated.
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SPP DOCUMENT 205 (POST-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES)

- Building administration and management goes beyond maintenance and upkeep functions. It requires the services of a multi-
disciplinary professional who can perform a wide range or functions for the efficient and economical operation and maintenance of a
building, facility, or a complex.
- In Post-Construction Services, the channels of communication are kept open among the building owners, operators, architects,
engineers, builders, manufacturers, building research groups, utility providers, furniture and equipment vendors and building
administrators/ property managers to provide access to information regarding the performance and upkeep of buildings.
- The Architect may be engaged as the Building Administrator and/or Property Manager of a commercial, industrial, residential, or
institutional building, facility or complex to maximize the lifespan of the building/s in order to produce the maximum economic return.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

1. Building and Facilities Administration

a. Building Maintenance. The Architect shall:

- See to it that the building and all the parts thereof (structure, plumbing, electrical, partitions, finishes, etc.) are all in good
condition.
- Formulate and enforce rules for the proper use of the building and facility, particularly in the common areas and the emergency/
egress/ exit areas.
- Monitor security services, and
- Monitor maintenance and upkeep services (cleanliness of corridors, lobbies, stairs and other common areas, exits, parking
areas, garbage collection).

b. Grounds and Landscaping Supervision. The Architect shall:

- Supervise landscape contractors and gardeners for the proper watering, pruning, trimming and maintenance of the landscape
(both hardscapes and softscapes);
- Maintain orderly entrances, exits and parking areas; and
- Maintain streets i.e. road rights-of–way (RROWs), walkways, and ramps.

c. Building Equipment Maintenance. The Architect shall:

- Assist the proper third parties in seeing to it that all equipment (air-conditioning, sprinkler system, generators, transformers, tele
communications equipment, etc.) are properly maintained and in good working condition
- Business Development and Management. The Architect shall:
o Innovate schemes to attain maximum building occupancy
o Bill the tenants for rentals and utilities (electricity, water, telephone, cable, gas, and other/ related dues)

2. Post-Construction Evaluation

a. Upon the request of the Owner, the Architect shall:

- Evaluates the initial design program vs. The actual use of the facility;
- Determine the effectiveness of the various building systems and the materials systems in use;
- Assist the proper third parties in evaluating the functional effectiveness of the design and construction process undertaken, and
- Study, research, and give solutions to any discovered/ emerging/ evolving defects and failures such as shrinkage, water seepage
and other problems in the building. This is referred to as “forensic investigation” of the building’s systems (reference doc 203).

MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

The Architect may enter into contract with the Owner in two possible ways:

- Working in a dual capacity as Architect-of-record and as Consulting Architect for post-construction services.
- Working as Consulting Architect for post-construction services only.

METHOD OF COMPENSATION

- Percentage of gross rentals, maintenance, and security fees; and/or

- Monthly salary/ fee.
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R.A. No. 9266, known as “The Architecture Act of 2004”

SPP DOCUMENTS 206 (COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES)

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.

SCOPE OF COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

1. Pre-Design Services (SPP Document 201)

2. Regular Design Services (SPP Document 202)
3. Specialized Architectural Services (SPP Document 203)
4. Construction Services
5. Post-Construction Services (SPP Document 205)

PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PM)

- By his education and training, the Architect may perform any or all of the services as stipulated under Section 2 above. However,
when the Owner hires an Architect or a firm to coordinate the whole range of Comprehensive Architectural Services (CAS), this
constitutes Project Management (PM).
- Project Management (PM) involves management activities over and above the normal architectural and engineering (A&E) services
carried out during the pre-design, design, and construction phase.
- The presence of a PM does not relieve the designers and contractors of their respective normal duties and responsibilities in the
design and construction of the project. The PM complements the functions of the Architects, Engineers, and Contractors in meeting
the broad and complex requirements of projects.

THE PROJECT MANAGER (PM)

1. The Project Manager (PM, whether individual or firm) operates as a member of an Owner-Architect-Engineer-Contractor Team.
In the Team Approach, each member of the team will have precedence in his own field of operations or expertise. In accordance with
this principle:
- The Architect and the Specialist Consultants (SCs) will have prime responsibility for the plan/design of the project.
- The Engineers will be responsible for their respective engineering plans.
- The Contractor shall be responsible for his men and equipment and the delivery of the project.
- The Owner makes decisions on the project and assures that funds are available to complete the project.
- The Project Manager (PM)’s primary responsibility is the exercise of overall cost control. He will plan, program, and monitor the
various activities, and will act as an adviser on material costs and construction methods.

2. Scope of Services
- Pre-Construction Phase
As early as during the design development phase, perhaps even concurrently with the Architect’s commission, the Project
Manager (PM) should conduct regular consultations with the Owner and with the Architects and Engineers (for A&E services)
on all aspects of planning for the project.
- Construction Phase
If the Project Manager (PM) also serves as the Construction Manager (CM) to oversee time, cost and quality control during the
construction of the project, he shall provide the services detailed under SPP Documents 204-A and/or 204-B.

MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

1. Normally, the Architect enters into a contract with the Owner to perform comprehensive architectural services. By the very nature of
the services, he assumes the dual role of the Project Manager (PM) and the Construction Manager (CM), or effectively the overall
coordinator whose functions are outlined under this SPP.

2. To perform the variety of services indicated under the Comprehensive Architectural Services, the Architect must make full use of his
own capability as well as of services offered by other professionals. He may expand his staff by hiring the experts needed, or he may
form a team consisting of professionals such as but not limited to:
- Architects - Real Estate Consultants
- Engineers - Sociologists
- Market Analysts - Planners
- Accountants - Bankers
- General Contractors - Lawyers
3. If a Project Manager (PM) is hired by the Owner, it may be the responsibility of the PM to either hire the Construction Manager (CM)
to be paid either by him or directly by the Owner on salary, or on the basis of percentage of construction cost or to serve as the CM
himself. In like manner, the Fulltime Supervisor can either be a staff member of the PM or hired directly by the Owner.

METHOD OF COMPENSATION

1. The Project Manager is compensated on a percentage basis, as shall be described in the Architect’s Guidelines.
2. If the Architect as Project Manager (PM) performs regular design services for the same project, he shall be compensated separately
for these services as stipulated in SPP Document 202.
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SPP DOCUMENTS 207 (DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES)

- An Architect with his education, training and expertise qualifies him to take a direct role in the project, from conceptualization to
implementation.
- Design-Build Services simplifies and expedites the process of project delivery while providing creative cost-effective solutions.
- The Architect renders professional services in the implementation of his design. In Design-Build Services, he assumes the
professional responsibility and civil liability for both the design and the construction of the project.

SCOPE OF DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES

1. Design-Build Services by Administration

- The scope of Design-Build Services by Administration includes the Architect’s Regular Design Services (reference SPP
Document 202) namely:
o Project Definition Phase
o Schematic Design Phase
o Design Development Phase
o Contract Document Phase
o Construction Phase – When the various phases of design services are completed, the Construction Phase goes beyond
periodic inspection and assessment to include the following:
a. Preparation of schedule of work, program and estimates of materials, labor, transportation, equipment, and services
as reference for the construction.
b. Organization and hiring of construction personnel, designation of duties and remunerations
c. Negotiation and entering into contract with piecework contractors and evaluation of work accomplishments
d. Procurement of materials, plants, and equipment, licenses and permits
e. Authorizing and undertaking payments of accounts
f. Keeping records and books of accounts
g. Negotiation with Government and private agencies having jurisdiction over the project, and
h. Management of all other business transactions related to the project construction / implementation.

2. Design-Build Services with Guaranteed Maximum Project Construction Cost

- This method is essentially the same as Design-Build Services by Administration except that the Owner/ Client is provided a
guaranteed maximum project construction cost for the construction of the project.
- The Owner/ Client is given an estimate of the project, and upon completion, if there is realized savings from the estimated project
construction cost; it is divided equally between the Owner/ Client and the Architect.
- The project construction cost is guaranteed by the Architect not to exceed Ten Percent (10%) of the estimated project
construction cost. Should the actual cost exceed the estimated project construction cost plus Ten Percent (10%), the Architect
shall be liable for the excess amount but only up to the amount of his administration Fee.
- Should there be additional expenditures beyond the guaranteed maximum project construction cost which are due to legitimate
change/variation orders (CVOs), extra work orders (EWOs), substantial escalation of prices of the costs of materials or labor as
evidenced by data certified by a nationally recognized agency such as the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA),
or to other causes not attributable to the fault of the Architect, the additional costs shall be borne by the Owner/ Client