Architecture Professional Practice Reviewer

Vocabulary flashcards covering the History of Architects National Code, UAP Documents, PRBOA Resolutions, Laws, International Organizations, and UAP Document 301 General Conditions.

Philippine Architects Society (PAS)

First architectural association organized in the Philippines, later renamed Philippine Institute of Architects (PIA).

Architect's National Code (ANC)

Code approved on October 23, 1965, divided into Code of Ethical Conduct and Standards of Professional Practice.

January 15, 1975

The date three architectural organizations (LPA, APGA, PIA) were integrated into one association, the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP).

Public Safety

The architect's highest priority in his/her ethical duty.

Spectrum of the Architect's Services

The complete range of professional services an architect provides, from project conception to post-construction management.

UAP Document 200

Code of Ethical Conduct establishing ethical principles and professional responsibilities for architects in the Philippines.

UAP Document 201

UAP document that covers Pre-Design Services.

UAP Document 202

UAP document that covers Architectural Programming, Feasibility Study, Site Study, and Cost Effectiveness Study.

UAP Document 203

UAP document that covers the Architect's Regular Services.

UAP Document 204

UAP document that covers Planning, Interior Design, Landscaping, Acoustics, Communications, and Electronic Engineering.

UAP Document 205

UAP document that covers Full-Time Supervision and Construction Management.

UAP Document 206

UAP document that covers Buildings and Grounds Administration.

UAP Document 207

UAP document that covers Project Management Services.

Felix Roxas y Arroyo

First recorded Filipino architect, from Binondo, Manila.

Maestro de Obras

Master Builder; the highest architectural profession Filipinos could attain during the Spanish period.

Republic Act No. 545

Law enacted on June 17, 1950, which first regulated the practice of architecture in the Philippines.

Presidential Decree No. 223

Decree issued in June 1973 that created the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).

Certificate No. 001

PRC certificate number issued to UAP on May 12, 1975, when accredited as the First Accredited Professional Organization (APO).

ARCASIA

Architects Regional Council Asia, organized in Jakarta, Indonesia to foster friendly, intellectual, artistic, educational, and scientific relations among architects in Asia.

Letter of Instruction No. 1000

Directive issued by President Ferdinand E. Marcos requiring government agencies to support PRC-accredited professional organizations like UAP.

UAP Document 301

General Conditions establishing relationships among the Owner, Architect, and Contractor and prescribing norms for performance of the work.

Project Representative

A full-time construction inspector hired by the Owner and authorized to assist the Architect and Engineer in supervision.

Proposal Bond

Security accompanying the bid/proposal to guarantee the bidder will enter the contract if awarded.

Performance Bond

Security guaranteeing faithful performance of the work, set at $15\%$ of Contract amount under UAP Doc 301.

Payment Bond

Security guaranteeing payment of obligations arising from the contract, set at $15\%$ of Contract amount under UAP Doc 301.

Guarantee Bond

Security concerning quality of materials, equipment, and workmanship, set at $30\%$ of total Contract cost for a one-year period from acceptance.

65% Threshold

Article 22 threshold where no payment on contracts in excess of $65\%$ of Contract Price is made unless the Contractor submits required sworn statement concerning labor/material bills.

Making Good Known Defects Period

Stated period of not more than 60 calendar days (unless the contract expressly names otherwise) for correcting known defects attributable to the Contractor.

Article 33 of UAP Doc 301

Article covering liens, assignment, damages, disputes, and arbitration.