Questions and Answers
What is the minimum combined share percentage that Professional Architects and related bodies must hold in a Multi-Disciplinary Practice?
70%
What is the required minimum share percentage specifically for Professional Architects in the overall equity?
10%
What maximum share percentage can persons from allied professions hold in a Multi-Disciplinary Practice?
30%
What is the minimum paid-up capital requirement for a Multi-Disciplinary Practice as per the Architects Act 1967?
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What must be avoided in the name of a Multi-Disciplinary Practice according to the Architects Act?
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What regulatory bodies must the Multi-Disciplinary Practice register with?
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What should the application for registration as a Multi-Disciplinary Practice include?
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In terms of liability, what is a primary responsibility of professionals in Multi-Disciplinary Practices?
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How does the scale of minimum fees relate to the services offered by architecture firms?
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What role does project management consultancy play in a Multi-Disciplinary Practice?
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Study Notes
Types of Professional Practice
- Multi-Disciplinary Practice (MDP) combines architectural, engineering, and quantity surveying services, providing comprehensive solutions through a single point of responsibility.
- Ideal for Turnkey or Design and Build projects, though the collaboration can create adversarial attitudes among different disciplines.
- The submitting architect is professionally liable, and conditions of engagement are strictly defined by LAM (Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia).
- Involves higher capital investment and overhead costs but facilitates access to larger projects, requiring the appointment of a Company Secretary and audited accounts for submission to the Inland Revenue Board (IRB).
Regulatory Framework
- Governed by the Architects Act 1967 (Act 117), including:
- Architects Rules 2010
- Architects Rules 1996
- LAM Circulars
- Section 35 empowers LAM, with ministerial approval, to establish rules for effective function performance.
Architects (Scale of Minimum Fees) Rules 2010
- Effective from March 1, 2010, stipulates that architectural consultancy practices must adhere to minimum fee scales and outlines required services:
- Basic Services
- Supplementary Services
- Additional Services
Types of Architectural Practices
- Professional architects may establish various practices:
- Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, or Body Corporate, with the option to have a Multi-Disciplinary Practice.
- Allowed to manage any two different types of practices or any three different types of practices if one is an MDP.
Salaried Architect
- Offers valuable training and professional contacts, presenting less risk, particularly in public sector roles (e.g., Jabatan Kerja Raya), GLCs, developers, or contractors.
- Provides a steady and permanent income.
Sole Proprietorship
- Architects must ideally use their full names for firm registration or part of their names if desired.
- Registration applications must be submitted to LAM according to the prescribed format.
Equity Requirements
- MDPs must have at least 70% equity held by professional architects, engineers, or registered quantity surveyors.
- Professional architects must hold a minimum of 10% equity in the MDP.
- Up to 30% equity may be held by individuals from approved allied professions.
Multi-Disciplinary Practice Regulations
- Required minimum paid-up capital for an MDP is RM150,000.
- MDP names must be dignified and avoid ostentation or ridicule.
- Registration is mandatory with both LAM and the Registrar of Companies (ROC) using prescribed forms.
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Description
This quiz covers the Architects Act 1967, focusing on types of professional practice, including body corporate providing multi-disciplinary services. Topics include comprehensive services, single point of responsibility, and its suitability for turnkey or design and build projects.
