Architectural Services Overview

Standards of Professional Practice (SPP) apply to both individual and group practices of architects (sole proprietorship, partnerships, or corporations), following relevant laws and regulations.

Foreign architects need full compliance with Section 38 of RA 9266, including having a local counterpart architect and securing necessary permits from DoLE and Bureau of Immigration.

A registered and licensed architect (RLA) who collaborates with a foreign architect on projects in the Philippines.

BPO and KPO firms, even DTI or SEC registered, are restricted from providing architectural services in the Philippines unless they are also PRC-registered architectural firms.

Projects located within the Philippines.

Republic Act 9266 is a Philippine law governing architecture, which includes regulations on professional practice.

Permits required for foreign architects to practice in the Philippines; issued by DoLE.

Permit needed for foreign architects to practice in the Philippines; obtained from the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE).

The architect advises and represents the client/owner, translating needs into design and overseeing project implementation.

The initial stage where the owner describes needs and requirements to the architect.

The extent of architect's services.Includes analysis, design, and supervision.

The stage where owner's requirements are defined, and technical details/fees are discussed with the architect.

The needs regarding the space of the project, translated into an architectural plan.

A preliminary estimate of the project's construction cost.

The architect clarifies and verifies the technical requirements associated with the project.

A document outlining the specifications, needs, and requirements for the architectural design, derived from the owner's requirements.

The architect assists the owner in filing the necessary documents to get approval from government authorities for the project's design.

The architect prepares bid documents, helps the owner select contractors, and organizes pre-bid conferences.

These are forms and documents used for the construction bidding process, including contract details, invitations to bidders, and proposals.

The architect helps the owner evaluate bids, analyze results, and select the winning contractor.

A meeting where potential contractors ask questions and clarify details about the project before submitting bids.

Similar to bidding, but the architect negotiates with one contractor directly instead of multiple bidders.

The architect owns the bid documents and retains copyright. Bidders must return them.

They are used to conduct the bidding process and are the intellectual property of the architect.

The sum of Architect's, Consultant's, and Technician's costs.

The Architect's profit margin, calculated as a multiplier of the Direct Cost.

Costs incurred by the Architect that are paid back by the Client, such as travel, housing, and printing.

The total amount charged to the Client, including both the Architect's Fee and Reimbursable Expenses.

A compensation method where the Architect receives a fixed fee and reimbursement for expenses, often used for ongoing projects.

A single, pre-determined payment for the Architect's services, typically used for government projects.

Payment for specific activities, such as meetings or site visits, calculated based on a daily rate and reimbursement for expenses.

The SPP allows for different payment methods to be combined in a single project, chosen based on the project's specifics.

The Architect's main job is to create detailed architectural plans, specifications, and other construction documents. These documents serve as instructions for the contractor to build the project.

This phase involves the Architect creating all the necessary plans and documents for construction. It represents 90% of the Architect's work.

If the Owner fails to use the Architect's plans for construction, the Architect is still entitled to 90% of their fee because they completed the Detailed Design and Contract Documents Phase.

If the construction period is extended, the Architect's fees for the Construction Phase will be adjusted proportionally. If construction is delayed more than six months, the remaining fees are doubled.

The Owner must get the Architect's approval to hire specialist consultants. Their costs are separate and not deducted from the Architect's fee.

The Owner must pay extra fees if they require the Architect to design specific elements like cabinets, site development plans, or urban design components.

The Owner can hire full-time supervisors on the Architect's recommendation. These supervisors are paid by the Owner.

The compensation for additional services like designing cabinets, site development plans, etc., is calculated based on the Project Construction Cost.

Architects are not responsible for the accuracy of cost estimates. They can't control labor and material costs, and their responsibility is limited to identifying major errors.

The Owner is responsible for paying any taxes imposed on the Architect's services by local or national governments.

All documents produced by the Architect, like drawings and specifications, are their intellectual property.

The Owner must provide the Architect with cost records for the project during and after construction.

The Architect approves the size, design, and content of all signs placed at the construction site.

When there's no construction manager, the construction supervisor reports to the Architect and is technically supervised by them.

The construction supervisor is under the direct oversight of the Architect.

The construction supervisor reports to the Architect and Owner on the project's progress and quality.