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SPP
State
shall refer solely to the National Government of the Republic of the Philippines
Standards of Professional Practice (SPP)
is a required document under Sec. 41 of R.A. No. 9266 (The Architecture Act of 2004) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)
May 12, 1975
UAP was granted Certificate No. 001, the first professional organization to be accredited by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
R.A. No. 9266
“The Architecture Act of 2004”
Commission
as used for this SPP and the succeeding SPP documents shall refer only to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), duly created under R.A. No. 8981 (The PRC Modernization Act of 2000)
Board
as used for this SPP and the succeeding SPP documents shall refer only to the Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture (PRBoA), duly created under R.A. No. 9266 and its IRR and under the supervision and administrative control of the Commission
Architect
a natural person under Philippine law and jurisprudence with a valid certificate of registration and a valid professional identification card (representing the renewable 3-year license) for the lawful practice of the State-regulated profession of Architecture
Architectof-record (Aor)
Architect in charge of construction (Aicc)
Consulting Architect (CA)
Depending on the SPP, the term Architect may also refer to ?
Architectural Firm (AF)
shall refer only to a juridical person under Philippine law and jurisprudence as a sole proprietorship and professional partnership or as an architectural corporation for group architectural practice by RLAs, subject to full compliances with Sec. 37 of R.A. No. 9266 and derivative regulations.
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
where sole proprietorship for individual architectural practice were duly registered
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and with the Professional Regulation Commission
where professional partnership or as an architectural corporation for group architectural practice were duly registered
Professional/s
shall refer only to Registered and Licensed Professionals (RLPs), all natural persons under Philippine law and jurisprudence with a valid certificate and a valid professional identification card (representing the renewable license) for the lawful practice of a State-regulated profession other than Architecture
Contractor and General Contractor
shall also mean Constructor or Builder
Architect and Architectural Firm (AF)
Client, Owner and Project Proponent
Bid and Tender
may be used interchangeably for this SPP and some of the succeeding SPP
Acronym: ADR
Meaning: Alternative Dispute Resolution
Acronym: AF
Meaning: Architectural Firm
Acronym: ADC
Meaning: Architectural Design Competition
Acronym: Aicc
Meaning: Architect in charge of construction
Acronym: Aor
Meaning: Architect-of-record
Acronym: BPO
Meaning: Business Process Outsourcing
Acronym: CA
Meaning: Consulting Architect
Acronym: CEC
Meaning: Codes of Ethical Conduct
Acronym: DoLE
Meaning: Department of Labor and Employment
Acronym: DTI
Meaning: Department of Trade and Industry
Acronym: FPCA
Meaning: Filipino Professional Consulting Architects
Acronym: IAPOA
Meaning: Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects
Acronym: KPO
Meaning: Knowledge Process Outsourcing
Acronym: MoP
Meaning: Manual of Procedure
Acronym: PACS
Meaning: Professional Architectural Consulting Services
Acronym: PCA
Meaning: Professional Consulting Architect
Acronym: PRC
Meaning: Professional Regulation Commission
Acronym: PRBoA
Meaning: Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture
Acronym: SEC
Meaning: Securities and Exchange Commission
Acronym: RLA
Meaning: Registered and Licensed Architect
Acronym: SPP
Meaning: Standards of Professional Practice
Acronym: TSP
Meaning: Temporary/ Special Permit
SELECTION OF THE ARCHITECT : INTRODUCTION
There are many ways by which a Client can engage the services of an Architect.
The most appropriate method of selecting an Architect will depend on the type and complexity of the project
SELECTION OF THE ARCHITECT : SCOPE OF SERVICES
The scope of services will depend on the method by which the Architect is selected
SELECTION OF THE ARCHITECT : METHOD OF SELECTION
Direct Selection
Comparative Selection
Architectural Design Competition
Direct Selection
It is used when undertaking a relatively small project
Reputation
Personal or business acquaintance or recommendation of a friend
Recommendation of the Architect’s former Client
Recommendation of another Architect
The Client selects his Architect on the basis of
Comparative Selection
may be conducted by committees representing institutions, corporations or public agencies
Comparative Selection Process
Invitation
Pre-qualification
Interview
Verification
Evaluation & Ranking
Negotiation
Invitation
The Client issues an invitation which includes the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the project which is based on the Design Brief prepared by another Architect.
The selection committee established by the Client may consist of representatives from other State-regulated professions and/or the construction industry, as well as persons with related expertise.
Pre-qualification
Architects and/or PRC-registered Architectural Firms (AFs) submit information regarding their qualification and expertise
Interview
The Architect explains his methodology in translating the plan/design requirements of the proposed project
Verification
The selection committee may visit buildings designed by the Architects and check references such as former clients and financial institutions
Evaluation & Ranking
The selection committee may adopt its own procedure in evaluating the entries and recommending the most capable firm
Negotiation
The Architect explains to the Client the Scope of Services and the Architect’s Fee as prescribed under the Architect’s Guidelines
Architectural Design Competition (ADC)
is used for civic or monumental projects
The competition may either be an idea competition, design or design build competition.
Architectural Design Competition (ADC) Advantages
Opportunities will be open only to all PRC-registered and licensed Architects (RLAs) or PRC-registered Architectural Firms (AFs).
The Client/ Committee will have a wider range of options
Architectural Design Competition (ADC) Disadvantages
Process may be expensive and time consuming
The time and effort required may discourage qualified firms from participating.
Some potentially unscrupulous prospective Clients will seek free services under the guise of design competition. Architects must always be constantly aware that ownership and copyright issues under Secs. 20 (4) and 33 of R.A. No. 9266 must be fully addressed under all architectural competition rules.
Architectural Design Competition (ADC) Procedure
With the assistance of the integrated and accredited professional organization of architects (IAPOA) or one of its local chapters
In accordance with the Architect’s Guidelines
Architectural Design Competition (ADC) Participants
Sponsor or Client
Competitors
Professional Adviser
Jury
Participants: Sponsor or Client
a natural or juridical person
Participants: Competitors
Filipino/ Philippine-Registered and Licensed Architects (RLA) and IAPOA members in good standing
Participants: Professional Adviser
Philippine-Registered and Licensed Architects (RLAs) who are IAPOA members in good standing
Participants: 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
SELECTION OF THE ARCHITECT : OF COMPENSATION
This will be covered by the respective type of services
SPP Document 201
STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP) ON PRE-DESIGN SERVICES
SPP Document 201: INTRODUCTION
The basic services provided by the Architect have remained relatively unchanged over the years.
However, the Architect must expand his services in response to the increasing demands of his/her Clients, the evolution of new standards of regulated professional practice, the advancement of technology and the enactment of new laws
SCOPE OF PRE-DESIGN SERVICES
It covers 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.
Consultation
When a Client calls upon the Architect to give oral or written advice and direction, to attend conferences, to make evaluations and appraisals regarding a contemplated project and similar activities, the Architect renders valuable inputs whether or not the Client pursues the project.
Pre-Feasibility Studies
These preliminary studies involve the procurement, analysis and use of secondary information gathered for the project to aid the Client in early decision-making.
They represent the Architect’s initial assessment of a project’s soundness, allowing the Client to promptly explore available/ readily identifiable directions / options.
Researched / processed / validated secondary data are generally used for such studies e.g. electronic, print, etc
Feasibility Studies
Detailed analysis of the project based on pre-feasibility studies will determine the viability of a proposed development
The studies will set the project against present and future trends to forecast how it will perform over time
This requires primary data gathering and analysis.
Site Selection and Analysis
This entails the formulation of site criteria, assistance to the Client in site evaluation as well as analysis to determine the most appropriate site/s for a proposed project or building program.
Site Utilization and Land-Use Studies
The detailed analysis of the site involves the identification of a site’s development potentials through the proper utilization of land.
The analysis covers the context of the site as well as that of its surrounding environment and the development controls that apply to the site and its environs.
Architectural Research
Architectural research entails the conduct of primary and secondary researches and assembled facts used as basis for conclusion.
Architectural Programming
This analytical problem-seeking process will lead to the statement and identification of both horizontal and vertical requirements in offering a solution.
It incorporates a space program with characterizations of the envisioned spaces such as ambiance, cost range, etc.
Space Planning
The Architect determines the adequate size and appropriate configuration and assemblage for a proposed project in consideration of the use, allocation and interface of spaces for given activities.
Space planning is done mainly through primary data gathering such as interviews, consultations, interfaces, focus group discussions (FGDs), space planning surveys, space audits, etc. and subsequent analyses i.e. spatial layouts with stacking concepts, particularly for multi-storey structures.
Space Management Studies
An analysis of the space requirements of the project based on organizational structure and functional set-up pinpoints linkages and interaction of spaces.
The formulation of the space program will serve as the basis for the development of the architectural plan / design.
Value Management
This technique is applied in the cost management process to minimize the negative effect of simplified operations associated with many cost-reduction programs.
The goal of value management is to achieve an unimpaired program at minimum cost.
Thus, a plan, design or system that has been successfully value-managed will still satisfy the same performance criteria as the costlier alternatives.
Design Brief Preparation
Under design brief preparation, the Architect states the project terms of reference (ToR) including the concept, objectives and other necessary requirements to bid out architectural services (whether public or private)
Promotional Services
Projects may require promotional activities in order to develop and generate financial support and acceptance from governing agencies or from the general public. In such cases, the Architect can act as the agent of the Owner by producing and coordinating the additional activities necessary to complete the services. In all such activities, the Architect must maintain his professional status as the representative of the Owner.
Pre-Design Services Manner of Providing Services
the Architect must submit his proposal for pre-design services
The Architect can render services
The Architect must submit the following proposal for pre-design services
Scope of Work
Manner of Payment
Owner’s Responsibilities
Other Conditions of Services
The Architect can render services in any of the following ways
As an individual Architect
Architect’s Own Staff
By Association, Consultation or Networking
As an individual Architect
He must have special training and be knowledgeable in different fields to supplement his skills
Architect’s Own Staff
It is possible for Architects (as natural persons) working in a single firm to specialize in a variety of ways.
Many Architects and firms (juridical persons) specialize without losing the generalist approach of the Architect or firm
By Association, Consultation or Networking
Another common practice is consultation between an Architect and a firm of other disciplines, under the extended terms of the Owner-Architect Agreement.
METHOD OF COMPENSATION for Pre-Design Services
Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses
Professional Fee Plus Expenses
Lump Sum or Fixed Fee
Per Diem, Honorarium Plus Reimbursable Expenses
Mixed Methods of Compensation
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 since the value of creative design cannot be measured by the length of time the designer has spent on his 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
Multiplier Range of Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses
1.5 to 2.5
Formula for Direct Cost
AN + CN + TN
Formula for Fee
Direct Cost x M
Formula for Total Cost of Service charged to Client
Fee + R
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 in order to set an equitable fee
Lump Sum or Fixed Fee
This method may be applied to government projects since they entail more paper work and time-consuming efforts
Per Diem, Honorarium Plus Reimbursable Expenses
In some cases a Client may request an Architect to do work which will require his personal time such as:
attending project-related meetings, conferences or trips;
conducting ocular inspection of possible project sites; and
conferring with others regarding prospective investments or ventures and the like
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.
SPP Document 202
STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP) ON REGULAR DESIGN SERVICES
Foreign Architects
must first secure a Temporary/ Special Permit (TSP) and a work permit from the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE)
must work in collaboration with a local counterpart Architect who is a Registered and Licensed Architect (RLA) under Philippine law
TSP, Work Permit, Filipino Architect counterpart
Requirements of a Foreign Architect to practice architecture in the country?
Owner’s/ Client's/ Proponent’s Adviser and/or Representative
What is the role of the Architect in a Regular Design Services?
Project Definition Phase
This phase involves the definition of the requirements of the project by the Owner. The Architect in turn informs the Owner of the technical requirements of the project and the concomitant professional fees
Architect’s Work in Project Definition Phase of Regular Design Services
consults with the Owner to ascertain the conceptual framework
gathers relevant information and data leading to the definition of the requirements
reviews and refines the owner’s space requirements
prepares an initial statement of probable construction cost
Schematic Design Phase
This phase consists of the preparation of schematic design studies derived from the Project Definition Phase, leading to conceptual plans
Architect’s Work in Schematic Design Phase of Regular Design Services
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, including a general description of the project for approval by the Owner.
Submits to the Owner a Statement of the Probable Project Construction Cost (SPPCC) based on current cost parameters
Design Development Phase
Based on approved schematics and conceptual plans
Architect’s Work in Design Development Phase of Regular Design Services
documents consisting of plans, elevations, sections and other drawing
outline specifications to fix and illustrate the size and character of the entire project
diagrammatic layout of construction systems
an updated SPPCC for submission to the Owner
