Architecture Practice Act 1967
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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?

<p>RM150,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be avoided in the name of a Multi-Disciplinary Practice according to the Architects Act?

<p>Pretentious or ostentatious names</p> Signup and view all the answers

What regulatory bodies must the Multi-Disciplinary Practice register with?

<p>LAM and ROC</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the application for registration as a Multi-Disciplinary Practice include?

<p>Prescribed forms</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of liability, what is a primary responsibility of professionals in Multi-Disciplinary Practices?

<p>To ensure the quality and adherence to regulations in their respective services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the scale of minimum fees relate to the services offered by architecture firms?

<p>It ensures fair compensation for the professional services provided.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does project management consultancy play in a Multi-Disciplinary Practice?

<p>It coordinates various aspects of project delivery to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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.

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