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ATIESTED BY WHEREAS, the United Architects of the

Philippines (UAP), the Accredited and
(Sgd.) ArrY LoVELTKA T.BAUrsrA lntegrated Professional Organization for
Officerin-Charge Architects (AIPOA), was charged with the
Office of the Secretary to the responsibility of reviewing and revisiting the
P rofession al Reg ulatory Boards 1979 Standards of Professional Practice;
APPRoVED
WHEREAS, the UAP created a Committee
(Sgd.) TEoFrLo S. PTLANDo, JR. that will craft and finalize the new Standards
Chairman of Professional Practice;
(Sgd.)ANGELTNE T. CHUA CHrAco WHEREAS, the Board, by virtue of

Commissioner Resolution No. 03, Series of 2010, approved
and adopted the new Standards of
(Sgd,) YoLANDA D. REYES Professional Practice that is endorsed by the
Commissioner IAPOA;
WHEREAS, the foregoing Board Resolution

PRoFEasroNAL REGULAToRY BoaRD oF
further directed the IAPOA to develop the
ARcHrrEcruRE Architects' Guidelines for Standards of
RESoLUTIoN No, O5 Professional Practice Comp ances on the
Series of 2016 Methods of Compensation and Schedule of
Fees;
APPROVAL. ADOPTION AND PROMULGATION
OF THE ARCHITECTS' GUIDELINES FOR
STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONALPRACTICE WHEREAS, this Architects' Guidelines
COMPLIANCES ON THE METHODS OF for Standards of Professional Practice
COMPENSATION AND SCHEDULE OF FEES,
AS PREPARED AND RECOMMENOED BY
Compliances on the Methods of
THE ACCREDITEO AND INTEGRATED Compensation and Schedule of Fees was
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR endorsed for the approval and adoption by
ARCHITECTS (IAPOA) the Board and the Commission.
WHEREAS, among the powers of the
Now THEREFoRE, upon the considerations
Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture
(Board) is to monitor the conditions affecting presenled, the Board has RESoLVED, as it so
the practice of architecture and to adopt RESOLVES, tO apprOVe, adopt and promulgate
such measures as may be deemed proper the Architects' Guidelines for Standards of
for the enhancement and maintenance of Professional Practice Compliances on the
high professional, ethical, and technical Methods of Compensation and Schedule
standards of the profession, and to prescribe of Fees (Annex A), as prepared and
and/or adopt the Code of Ethical Conduct recommended by the IAPOA, and which
and Standards of Professional Practice as shall also be made as an integral part of the
respectively provided for under Section 7 (f) implementing rules and regulations of R. A.
and (h) of Republic Act No. 9266, otheMise No.9266;
known as the Architecture Act of 2004,
FURTHER REsoLVEo, that this Architects'
WHEREAS, there already exists an
Architects' National Code as early as Guidelines for Standards of Professional
year 1960. This Architects' National Code Practice Compliances on the Methods of
is composed of two (2) ma.lor parts: the Compensation and Schedule of Fees shall
Code of Ethical Conduct and Standards be the official reference document on the
of Professional Practice, and whlch was methods of compensation and standards in
approved and adopted by the Board and the the fixing offees for professional architectural
Commission on September 24, 1979; services rendered.
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FURTHERMoRE RESoLVED, that this (Sgd.) RoBERT M. MIRAFUENTE
Resolution as well its Annex shall take Member
effect after fifteen (15) days following their
publication in lhe Otricial Gazefte ot in any (Sgd.) FrDEL JosE R. STAPNo
Member
newspaper of general circulation in the
country. ATTESTEo BY
Let copies hereof be furnished the U. P (Sgd.)ArrY. LoVELTKA T. EAUrsrA

Law Cente( Board, Ofiice of the Secretary to Oftcerin-Charge
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other constituent offices/divisions of the Professional Regul atory Boards
Commission, the UAP, and other relevant APPROVED
professional organizations of architects for
information and wider dissemination. (Sgd.) TEoFrLo S. PTLANDo, JR.
Chairman
Done in the City of Manila this 26th day of
July 2016. (Sgd.) ANGEUNE T. CHUA CHrAco
Commission6r
(Sgd.) RoBERT S. SAc (Sgd.) YoLANDA D. REYES
Chairman Commissioner
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FOREWORD
The Unitod Archibcb of the Philippines as th lntogr.bd and

Acddit d Prchsslonal Omanization of ArchiiecB (IAPOA) was mandabd to
rsvl8it and rovbryv the '1979 St ndaI6 of ProEssional Prac{i6 wllh a frash
DersDa6llv6. and to Dropose amendtnonts in eccordance YYih the prot bion3
bt uie nYv An rltsciuni law, particuhrty under Sction 41 of Republic Ac{
9266 or the Ardibctur Acl of 2fiN.
A hBtorical DoEDedive b attechd in thb docunEnl 3o thal tha usr

mav fullv aodmclatb the voluminoug aM tedious wolt dona by the dodlcebd
rneh and wdrren of UAP in writim and completing thb much needcd guEe.'
Vvhlle the Cod. of Ethlcsl Conduc,t was aPprovea, on Aprll 5, 2006 by the
PRBoA throuoh th Board Rosolutlon No. 02, Seri$ of 2006, thc Strndadg of
Profiasllonel Pndica was lf, pending. After 3everalyea6, tho NswnJpdabd
Standadr of Probsllonal Practica (SPP) br Architocts waE apprcvld and
3ubsduentlv onrcribed bv ttre PRC ttrcush Ute PRBoA Rlolution i{o. 3 on
iiitv 27. zo{ol Thh wa3 Diomuloated b egtablith standada br problsional
oeformenoe h dlftrent satlirEs to en3u] high quality servlc.s whih
iasuano tns Dubllc lhat th6 arctriEctrra pmfgssion also'hpcB lts csnons ol
Unavidur wfth reapecl to intogrity, inil,ependence, and a commlun nt to
3aNa.
ln comollance with the PRBoA Resolution No.3, thc UAP' through [|o
SDcdel Comriritte on Shndalds of ProfuEsionel Predlca, contlnud b craf,
ttib StanOrUr of Prolbssional Pradico Complhncs (th! Archibcfs
Guucllner) to betur3 lhe coraEponding MO|oitE of Compcnlauon and
Sddulo 6f Feee to inally comple'b the Slanda]& of PlofBsslonal Pracdo
.ppror[d in 2010.
On Seotomber 19, 2014, th UAP National Execdfw Cofitmlflee
lhrouah UAP Execom Reeolution 1+15 No. 2-1.1 approvd tho sald document
rnd dLs rEtffiod bv the UAP National Board of Direritors on Octobr 15, 201/t
thmuoh UAP NBb Rsolu on 14-15 No. &10. Thls wes 8ubsequently
submfu to tlo PRC Boetd ot Archihciure fur adoption end bruanc. b ell
erchltectE.
The!. ouihllnos ar br all aEfiitects, regedlss of rtrtJ8 or

afrllatbn. lt will oivB all architeds wrious options- In $o pr.p.ratlon of
Dmoooels. aaslqn'ino the aDDmprhb mlue lor thair lor.ioao with due
boriaUoniion bi cfrrpetenckis rind qualifications, all within th bounds of
.thlcal predb..
AR BET{IT Furp, AA
Nauo PrBUont, FY 201+2015
UNITED ARCHITECTS OF THE PHILIPPINES

The lntegrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects
ARCHITECT'S GUIDELINES
FOR STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP) COMPLIANCES
METHODS OF COMPENSATION AND SCHEDULE OF FEES
UAP]APOA DOC,210
in compliance with
PRBoA Resolution No. 3 s. 2010
ARCHITECT'S GUIDELINES
FOR STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP) COMPLIANCES
METHODS OF COMPENSATION AND SCHEDULE OF FEES ON THE FOLLOWNG

ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES:
1. Pre-Design Services (SPP Doc. 201\
2. Regular Design Services (SPP Doc. 202\
3. SpecializedArchitectural Services (SPP Doc. 203)
4. Full-TimeConstruction SupervisionServices (SPP Doc. 204-A)
5. ConstructionManagementServices (SPP Doc. 204-B)
6. Post-ConstructionServices (SPP Doc. 205)
7. ComprehensiveArchitecturalServices (SPP Doc. 206)
8. Design-BuildServices (SPP Doc. 2071
L ArchitecturalDesignCompetition (SPP Doc. 208)
10. ProfessionalArchitectural Consulting Services (SPP Doc. 209)

CONTENTS
lntroduction
Rule I - Title and Ratlonale
Section 1: Title
Section 2: Rationale
Rule lHethodr of Comp6nsatlon

Section 3: Criteria
Section 4: Methods of Compensation
Rulo lll - Schodula of Fees on the Types of Architectural Services

(Matrix of Servlces)
Section 5: Pre-Design Servrces (SPP Doc. 201)
Section 6: Regular Design Services (sPP Doc. 202\
Section 7: Specialized Architectural Services (SPP Doc. 203)
Section 8: Full-Time SupeNision Services (SPP Doc. 204-A)
Section 9: Construction Management Services (SPP Doc. 204-B\
Section 10: Post-Construction Services (SPP Doc. 205)
Section 11 : Comprehensive Architectural Services (SPP Doc. 206)
Section 12: Design-Build Services (SPP Doc. 207)
Section 13: Architectural Design Competition (SPP Doc. 208)
Section 14: Professional Architectural Consulting Services (SPP Doc. 209)
Rule lV - Genor.l Provblonr

Section 15: Collection of Professional Fees
Section 16: lnterest due on Late Payment of Fees
Section 17: Government Taxes on Services
Section 18: Professional Responsibility and Clvil Liability
Section 19: Arbitration Clause
Section 20: Penalty Clause and Sanctions
Section 21: Amendments to this Document
Section 22: Effective Date

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Annexes: appropriate fees for services rendered and to
serve as reference forclients in understanding
A. Definition of Terms the valuable work of an architect.
B Acronyms RULE I
TITLE and RATIONALE

c Related Laws
SECTIoN 1: TITLE
D Sample Fee Calculation Worksheet
(DAEDS) This Document shall be known as the
'UAP-IAPOA DOC. 2'10: ARCHITECT'S
E Sample Fee Calculation Wbrksheet GUIDELINES FOR STANDARDS OF
(DADS) PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP)
COMPLIANCES - I\4ETHODS OF
Postscript COMPENSATION AND SCHEDULE OF
FEES", replacing the 1979 UAP DOC. 208-b
Acknowledgements (Methods of Compensation and Schedule of
Fees).
PRBoA Resolutions
SEc. 2: RATIONALE
INTRODUCTION 2.1 The need to set the parameters on
Architect's Guidelines on Methods of
lncompliance with Republic Act No. Compensation and Schedule of Fees
9266, otheMise known as "The Architecture is paramount to the Architect in the
Act of 2004", the Professional Regulation practice of his profession. This will
Commission through the Professional standardize the ranges for which the
Regulatory Board of Architecture and the Client will compensate an Architect in
United Architects of the Philippines, the direct relation to the value of services
integrated and accredited professional that the Architect provades.
organization of architects (IAPOA), embarked
on the most challenging task aimed at 2.2 the purpose of the Architect's
reviewing and updating the 1979 Standards Guidelines is to complement the
of Professional Practice; not only for guiding existing professional regulatory law
professional performance in different goveming the state-regulated practice
settings, but also for ensuring high quality of of architecture, as governed by R.A.
professional services and assuring the public 9256 (The Architecture Act of 2004)
that the architecture profession imposes its and its derivative regulations, the Code
canons of behaviour not only with respect to of Ethical Standards, Standards of
knowledge and skills but also with respect to Professional Practice and other related
integrity, independence, and commitment to laws, policies, rules and regulations
quality service. approved and implemented by the
Professional Regulation Commission
The Newupdated Standards of (PRC) and/or other concerned
Professional Practice (SPP) approved by government entities. Therefore nothing
the PRC on July 27 ,2010 enjoined the UAP, in the Guidelines must unduly affect
to craft the Architect's Guidelines for SPP the said laws, policies, rules and
Compliances (the Architect's Guidelines), as regulations, and in accordance with the
a result, these guidelines are promulgated to Architect's National Code (ANC), i.e.,
guide architects on the different applicable the Code of Ethicel Conduct (SPP Doc.
methods of @mpensation for various 200) and the Standards of Professional
professional services and determining the Practice (SPP Doc. 201-209)
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RULE ll 3.2.3 Client's procedure and timing

for review and approval of the
METHODS OF COMPENSATION Architect's recommendations/
designs.
SEc. 3: CRITERIA
3.2.4 Costs of administration, including
The criteria for computing the Architect's records to be maintained and
compensation should be based on mutual preserved.
evaluation of the amount of the Architect's/
Architectural firm s talents, skill, experience. 3.2.5 Probability of contingencies that
effort and time available for, and required by are not included in the estimates
the project.
of design and construction
costs.
3.1 Choosing an appropriate method of J_l o Number of third parties or
compensation to use in determining agencies required tobe
the professional fee should be based consulted or furnrshed plans,
on the type of services rendered specifications, reports, and
and lhe professional fee must be similar documents.
commensurate with the degree and
scope of services the Architect has SEc. 4: METHOOS OF COMPENSATION
rendered. lt should be able to reflect the
value of Architects service and focus Compensation of an Architect may be
the Client's attention on the quality and computed based on one or a combination
performance of the Architect's services. of the following methods, with modifications
The method of compensation will serve applicable to the types of services and/
asa basis for the Client to pre-determine or specific cases, if and when needed.
his costs for architectural services. Architectural fees are affected by many
variables and it is impractical to generalize
3.2 The computation of the
professional any one fee basis as preferable for a specific
fees shall depend on the complexity and project.
types of architectural and engineering
Compensation methods for architectural
services to be provided and the services take varied forms. The 2010 SPP
conditions under which they are to be
performed. Compensation for services Documents has identified several methods
that require only one kind of expertise
of compensation which can be generally
classified into these three main types:
or related types of expertise shall be
treated differently from those services a) Percentage-basedFee
that require the use of more than one
type of expertise. b) Lump Sum or Fixed Fee
The following crite a should also be c) Time basis

considered:
3.2.1 Tlme schedule for furnishing 4.1 Percentage-based Fee

services and possible changes 4.1.1 Percentage based on Project
that may affect the consultant's Construction Cost
costs.
4.1.1.1 This method of compensation
3.2.2 Studies, programs, and other for architectural services is
professional input furnished by the most common world-
the Owner or Client. wide. The amount of the
percentage is related to the construction cost per
size and the type of the square meter floor
Proiect. The percentage area) established
will vary depending on the date of the
on the classification of signing of the Service
building, the complexity of Agreement.
building requirements, the
construction value, the type 4.1.1.3.2 "Awarded Prqect
of constructions contract Construction Cost
and other adjustment factors (APCC)' using the
that constitute the extent of bid of the winning
work to be performed by the contractor.
Architect. The Professional
Fee (PF) of the Architect is 4.1 .'l .3.3 The *Final Project
determined by multiplying Construction Cost
the specified percentage (FPCC)" based on
times the estimated, Cost Records that
awarded or final Project will be submitted to
Construction Cost (PCC) of the Architect upon
the prgect for which services the completion of
are furnished. the project. The Cost
Records shall include
4.1 .1.2 This method is fair to both all payments made to
the Client and the Architect the contractor, sub-
as the fee is pegged to contractors, cost of
the cost of the Project materials supplied
the Client is willing to by the owner and
undertake. lt is flexible and other acquisition
easy to apply since if there for all materials and
will be changes, additions services constituting
or deductions of the work the cost of actual total
demanded by the Project construction in place
or required by the Client, of all eiements of
the professional fee of the Project designed
the Architect also adjusts or specified by the
correspondingly without Architect.
amending the scope of work
as provided in the service 4.1.1.4 The most common type of
Agreement. contract fo.
architectural
4.1.1.3 Charges based on a
design services is the
percentage of construction
complete architectural
cost are usually determined
andengineering design
by one of the following
referred to as the
methods:
"Detailed Architectural
and Engineering Design
4.'l .1.3.1 A mutually agreed- Services (DAEDS)". This
upon "Probable includes the architectural
ProJect Construction design and the normal basic
Cost (PPCC)" using engineering design services
unit price parameters for structural, plumbing,
(prevailing market sanitary, mechanical and
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electrical systems. This office planning and architectural
arrangement is desirable if interiors which is the same unit
the Client prefers a single used in lease rates and tenant
point responsibility for the allowances in commercial
Pro;ect Design. building. Others, like hotel
prolects, can often be based on
4.1.1.5 ln some instances, the cost per square meter. Howeve(
Client may consider services unit cost estimation requires
of some engineering design accurate and timely data on the
tirms and as such, a separate cost of providing services for
contract from architectural each unit and renovation of unit
services will be agreed requires more seryice efiort than
upon, This type of services those new unit.
is referred to as the "Detailed
Architectural Design Example
SeNices (DADS)" and shall
exclude all engineering A high-rise Office Building
and engineering specialist Project with 10,000 sqm gross
consultant fees. The floor area (GFA) and 2,000
Architect will still be the lead sqm non-GFA (refer to Rule
or prime professional for the Vll and Vlll of the NBCP)
Project and shall coordinate Average Project Construction
all the works of the other Cost (based on historical date):
engineering design service P30,000.0o/sqm
providers. The architectural
design services shall then Professional Fee based
constitute sixty percent on Percentage of Project
(60%) of the corresponding Contruction Cost:
stated professional fee (PF)
for DAEDS for the project.
6% of Poect Construction
Cost (PCC) Professional Fee
4.1 .2 Unit Cost Method based on Unit Cost Method:
P30,000.00 x 0.06 = P1,800.00/
This method is a variation sqm Professional Fee for the
of the percentage based on GFA:
project construction cost. The
remuneration under this method P1 ,800.00/sqm x '10,000sqm =
is based on cost per square P18,000,000.00
meter of the pro.lect such as
room, store, buildings or other Professional Fee for the non-
unit. The Professional Fee (PF) GFA(50% of GFA): P900.00/sqm
will be based on a computed x 2,000sqm = P1,800,000.00
unit cost parameter. The Total Professional Fee for DAED
computed cost per area may Services: P1 9,800,000.00
be derived from historical data
on the average construction 4.1.3 Value{ased Pricing/Percentage
cost per square meter of a of Gross Rentals
similar project and using
the appropriate percentage The remuneration under this
for the professional fee based method as a "value pricing"
on pro.lect construction cost based on the outcome of
as defined above. Example, revenue, cost and profitability
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result of a project engagement construction cost of the
or based on a measurable project.
profit on specific revenues by
the Client. Examples of such 4.2.2 2 The second is direct
metrics include sales in retail
development of a fixed
facilities, leasing in housing or
amount of compensation
by estimating the individual
commercial ofiice/residence elements ofthe cost outlines,
developments. For Building plus a reasonable margin
Administration and Management
of profit, all expressed as a
Services, where the Architect single lump-sum.
employed by the Client
goes beyond maintenance 4.2.2.3 These two methods are
and upkeep functions by frequently used concurrently
innovating schemes to with one serving as a check
aftain maximum building to the other.
occupancy and performing a
wide range or functions for 4.2.3 \/vhilethe fee remains fixed,
the efficient and economical there may be a change in
project parameters beyond the
operation and maintenance of
a building, facility or a complex, controlof the Architect that
the remuneration may be based
might increase or decrease
the size of the project or the
on a certain percentage of gross
scope of architectural services.
rentals.
It is therefore recommended
4.2 Lump Sum or Fixed Fee to include in the Service
Agreement a clearly stated
4.2.1 This method of compensation time limit for the performance
may be used when the scope of services and a provision for
of services required can be additional compensation for
clearly and fully defined at the extra time used for any changes
outset of the pro,ect. lt is then ordered by the Owner after the
very important that the Client preliminary design documents
and the Architect agree on have been approved, with a
the details of the scope of the clear understanding as to where
project, schedules for desrgn the final approval authority lies.
and approvals, construction lf conditions warrant changes
schedules and other variables in the agreed provisions, the
defining the extent of services Architect's lump sum fee may
to be performed so that the have to be adjusted. The method
Architect can prepare a for determining an equitable
comprehensive estimate of work adjustment in compensation
hours and overhead costs.
must be mutually agreed upon
by both parties. Usually, the
4.2.2 Fwo methods may generally be amount of fee adjustments is
used to arrive at a lump-sum often determined on a cost-plus
compensation for the basic basis considering estimated
services: number of drawings, staff
hours and salaries, schedule
4.2.2.1 The first is the computation requirements, overhead costs,
of a lump-sum as an reimbursable expenses and
appropriate percentage reasonable profit to complete
of the probable project the additional services.
4.3 Time basis a multiplier of "DirectSalary

Expenses" and another which is
4.3.1 Time-based fees are fees which a multiplier of "Direct Personnel
are charged on an agreed-to Expenses". Direct Personnel
hourly (man-hours) or daily Expenses are the most
(per diem) or per month rate. common. Vvhen the rates for
This method of compensation Architects and their staff are
is useful when the services are based on "Direct Personnel
difficult to determine in advance Expenses" they include those
or they are interim in nature and items listed in the Definitions
often short in duration. section of this document.
4.3.2 Tjme-based fees are typically 4.3.6 Additional factors should be

used for the following: considered for overtime
expenses if such work is
services which are not well undertaken at the Client's
defined request or to meet scheduling
pre-design services demands beyond the Architect's
control.
partial services
4.3.7 The hourly or per diem (daily)
additional services rates for Architects and their
staff should be agreed at the
for services as an expert outset and, additionally, the
witness Client and Architect should
agree upon a time period for
specialst expertise or review and adjustment of the
professional architectural hourly rates (perhaps annually)
consultancy services. in order to adjust for inflation
and other factors.
4.3.4 The actual hourly rates vary
across the country and by the 4.3.8 Multiple of Direct Personnel
level of experience and seniority Expenses
of the Architect and staff.
Architects areprofessionals 4.3.8.1 This cost-based method of
with extensive training (the compensation is applicable
internship/apprenticeship and only to non-creative work
licensing process for Architects such as accounting,
is somewhat considerably longer secretarial, research, data
than that for other professionals) gathering, preparation of
and therefore the hourly rates for reports and the like. This
Archatects will correspond to the method of compensation ls
local market, to the Architect's based on technical hours
experience and expertise, and spent and does not account
to the rates of other licensed for creative work since the
professionals in the region. value of creative design
cannot be measured by the
4.3.5 Hourly billing can utilize fixed length of time the designer
rates (such as PhP 500 per has spent on his work. The
hour) or they can use a fee computation is made by
multiplier. There are two types adding all costs of technical
of multipliers - one which is services (man hours x rate)
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and then multiplying it by a transportation, per diem,
multiplier to cover overhead housing and living allowance of
and profit. local consultants and technical
staff if assigned to places over
4.3.8.2 The multiplier ranges from 100 km. from area of operation
1.5 to 2.5 depending on the of the Architect.
office set-up, overhead and
experience of the Architect Cost of printing of exra set
and the complexity of the of drawings, reports, maps,
Project. contract documents, etc. over
the five (5) copies submitted to
4.3.8.3 Other items such as cost the Client, overseas and long
of transportation, living distance calls, technical and
and housing allowances laboratory tests, licenses, fees,
of foreign consultants, taxes and similar cost items
out-of-town living and needed by the Project.
housing allowances of the Direct cost = An + Cn + Tn
local consultants and the
like, are all to be charged Fee = Direct Cost x M
to the Client. At the start Total Cost of Service charged to
of the commission. the Client=Fee+R
Architect shall make known
to the Client the rate of 4.3.9 Professional Fee Plus
professionals and personnel Expenses
who will be assigned to the
This method of compensation
Project and the multiplier
is frequently used where there
that has to be applied before
agreeing on this method of
is continuing relationship
compensation.
on a series of Projects. lt
establishes an agreed fixed
FORMULA
rate or lump sum over and
above the reimbursement for
Assume:
the Architect's technical time
A = Architect's rate / hour and overhead. An agreement on
C = Consultant's rate / hour the general scope of the work
T = Rate per hour of Technical is necessary in order to set an
Staff, Inspectors and others equitable fee.
involved in the Project 4.3.10 Per Diem, Honorarium plu6
n= No. of hours spent by Architect, Reimbursable Expenses
Consultants and Technical
Staff 4.3.10.1 ln some cases a Client
may request an Architect
M = Multiplier to account for to do work which will
overhead and reasonable require his personal time
profit. The value may range such as:
from '1.5 to 2.5 depending on
the set-up of the Architect's attending project-
office and the complexity of the related meetings,
Project. conferences or trips;
R= Reimbursable expenses such conducting ocular
as transportation, housing and inspection of possible
living allowance of Consultant, pro]ect sites; and
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 OFFICIAL GAZETTE 6 383
conferring with others 4.3.11.3 The method however,

regarding prospective cannot be used as a
invesfnenb or venfures measure of compensation
and the like. for services which cannot
be measured by the length
4.3.10.2 For these particular of time spent on his work.
activities, the Architect as
agent of the Owner may 4.3.11.4 The other part of the
be paid on a per diem and remuneration by this
honorarium basis plus method is made up of the
out-of- pocket expenses reimbursable direct costs.
such as but not limited to These costs are billed to
travel, accommodalions the Client supported, if
and subsistence. required by receipts and
other documents.
4.3.11 Salary cost times a
multiplier, plua direct cost or 4.3.12 Pet Diem or Hourly Basis
reimbursable expenses
4.3.12.1 This method is particularly
4.3.1 1.1 This method is based on suitedto engagements
the total basic salaries involving intermittent
(Direct Salary Expenses) personal service. when
of all Professional such consulting services
Consulting Architects are furnished, the
(PCAS) and their staff Professional Consulting
multiplied by a factor from Architect (PCA) is
3.0 as a multiplier plus cost compensated fof all the
of certain items that are time he devotes to the
reimbursable to the PCA work, including travel
classified under "Direct time. The per diem
Cost" or "Reimbursable charge should be based
Expenses". The following on the complexity of the
formula is used to work involved and the
compute the fee: extent of his experience/
specialization. ln addition
Fee= Salary Coqor Direct to the compensation
Salary Expenses) based on per diem, his
x Multiplier +
expenses for travel,
Reimbursable Expenses subsistence, and other
out-of-pocket expenses
4.3.11.? This method of
incurred while away from
remuneration is best suited
for ProJects for which
his home/office shall be
reimbursed by the Client.
the costs are difficult to
predetermine, or in cases 4.3.12.2 Hourly fees are well
where it may
become suited for consultation
necessary to undertake services, testimony in
additional experimental court, or similar work
or investigative work, involving miscellaneous
the result of which may personal service. Most
further alter the scope of Architects have standard
the project. published schedules
6384 OFFICIAL GAZETTE VoL.'112, No. 38
of hourly rates for always having available

various classifications of the services of an
technical and non-tschnil individual architect or
employees. architectural firm. lt is also
used when the services of
4.3.12.3 Sub-consultant and an architecl specialist are
reimbursable dired expenses not requrred on a full-time
are usually billed at basis.
invoice cost plus an
agreed service charge for 4.3.13.3 The amount of the retainer
handling. varies with the character
and value of the services
4 3.13 Retainer to the Client and the
reputation and standing of
4.3 13 1 This method of the consultant in his or her
remuneration is used profession.
when the services of a
Professional Consulting 4.3.13.4 The terms of agreements
Architect (PCA) is for services on a retainer-
expected to be required fee basis also vary widely,
at intervals over a period and it is important that the
of time. lt is a means seNice to be rendered
of ensuring in advance be clearly defined. The
that his services will be compensation may be
available to the Client based on a fixed sum,
when required. Under paid monthly, or by some
this method, a stipulated other mutually agreeable
amount is paid at regular terms, with per diem or
intervals forwhich the PCA hourly rates for additional
is obligated to render a time spent at the request
ce(ain service or to spend of the Client. Retainer
a certain amount of time fees are frequently on an
on Client's requirements. annual basis.
The compensation is
usually enough to pay 4.3.13.s The same pnnciples as
for the mlnimum services explained previously for
required by the Client. hourly (or Cost-Plus)
All additional services charges, in Section 7.3.1
are paid separately. ln and Section 7.3.4, apply
addition to the retainer, the to retainer-fee contracts.
PCA may be reimbursed
for travel, subsistence 4.4 Mixed irethods of Compensation
and other out-of-pocket
4 4.1 Each proiect should be
expenses incurred while
examined to determine the
away from his home/
most appropriate method of
office.
establishing an equitable method
4.3.13.2 The employment of of compensatjon between the
Architects on a retainer- Architect and the Client. Using
fee basis is a common one method of compensation
practice of clients who on a single project may not be
wish to be assured of applicable all the time. There is
,19,
SEPTEMBER 2016 OFFICIAL GAZETTE 638 5
no reason that an assortment of turn, be compensated on a per

compensation methods should diem rate or percentage of the
not be used if appropriate In a construction cost.
single project. Architects can
do business under any of the RULE lll
above fee arrangements and
SCHEDULE OF FEES ON ALL TYPES OF
usually, the method chosen
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
is for the convenience of the
client. ln some instances, it is The entire range of the Architect's services
advisable to use a combination is divided into ten (10) major servrces as
of these various methods of follows:
compensation rather than one
single method. For one phase 1) Pre-Design Services (SPP Doc. 201)
of the prgect, an appropriale
method of compensation 2) Regular Design Services (SPP Doc. 202)
may be used and for another
phase, a difierent method of 3) Specialized Architectural
compensation may be applied.
Services (SPP Doc. 203)
4.4.2 For example, Pre-Design 4) Full-Time Supervision (SPP Doc. 2M-A)

Services and Construction 5) Construction
Services could be compensated Management (SPP Doc. 2M-B)
on a Multiple of Direct Personnel
Expense, while the Regular 6) Post-Construction
and Specralized Allied Design Services (SPP Doc. 205)
Services could be paid on
a Percentage of Project 7) Comprehensive
Construction Cost or Percentage Architectural Services (SPP Doc. 206)
of Cost of Work basis.
8) Design-Build Services (SPP Doc. 207)
4.4.3 Another example is in the
dealing with authorities having 9) Architectural Design
Jurisdiction and obtaining Competition (SPP Doc. 208)
approvals for a project, which
0) Professional Architectural
can be indeterminate in
1
Consulting SeNices (SPP Doc. 209)

complexity and time, it may be
fair to compensate the Architect
Each of these ten (10) major services can
on an agreed- to
hourly
be contracted separately to the Architect
rate. However, the
project
depending upon the desire and needs of
documentation could then be
the Client. The terms and conditions for the
compensated on a percentage
delivery of these Architect s Servrces are
fee based on the construction stipulated on each Architect's Guidelines
cost for the pro,ect.
on Standards of Professional Practice
4.4.4 ln another instance, specific Documents.
determinate services, such
as the preparation of an SEc. 5: PRE-DESIGN SERVICES (SPP
Doc. 201)
architectural rendering or
marketing materials, could 5.1 Manner of Providing Services
be provided at a fixed price
or lump sum. Other services 5.1 .1 After the initial meeting /
for the same project could, in conversation / conespondence
with the Client, the Architect 5.2.1 Multiple of Direct Personnel
must submit his proposal for Expense
preiesign services, stating the
following: 5.2.2 Professional Fee Plus Expenses
5. 1 .1 .1 Scope of Work 5.2.3 Lump Sum or Fixed Fee
5.1.1.2 Manner of Payment 5.2.4 Per Diem, Honorarium Plus

Reimbursable Expenses
5 1 1.3 Owner's Responsibilities
5.2.5 Mixed Methods of Compensation
5. 1 .1 .4 Other Conditions of Services
5.3 Professional Fee
5.1.2 The Architect can render
services in any of the following The Architect's compensation is based
ways: on the Architect's / architectural firm's
talents, skill, experience, imagination,
5.1 .2.1 As an individual Architect he and on the type and level of
must have special training professional services provided.
and be knowledgeable in
different fields to supplement Prior to the start of any Pre-Design
his skills. Services, a Professional Service
agreement between Owner/Client and
5 1.2.2 Archilect's Own Stafi Architect is necessary. The Architect
should request for a five percent (5%)
It is possible for Architects acceptance fee based on agreed
(as natural persons) working professional fee (PF) upon signing of
in a single firm to specialize the agreement.
in a variety of ways. Many
Architects and firms 0uridical Client shall make progress payments
persons) specialize without upon request of the Architect within
losing the generalist seven (7) calendar days from the
approach of the Architect submission of the statement of the
or firm. account.
5. 1.2.3 ByAssociation, Consultation SEc. 6: REGULAR DESIGN SERVICES

or Networking (SPP Doc. 202)
Another common practice 6.1 Manner of Providing SerYices

is consultation between
an Architect and a firm of There are two ways by which the
other disciplines, under Architect may enter into contract with
the extended terms of the the Owner as the Lead Professional
Owner- ArchitectAg reement. working with other professionals in the
engineering and allied professions:
5.2 iiethod of Compensation
6.1 .1 Detailed Architectural and
Different Methods of Compensation Engineering Design Services
are being applied on the Pre-Design (DAEDS) - with a single contract
Services as the volume and range between the Architect and
of works varies on each seNices. Owner, and sub-consultancy
Methods for compensation for Pre- contracts between the Architect
Design Services may be based on one and the other professionals
or more of the following: working with the Architect.
6.1.2 Detailed Architectural Design 6.3 Recommended P rofiessional Fee (RPF)

Services (DADS) - with the
Architect and the engineering Professional architectural work is
and allied profussionals classified in accordance with the
executing separate contracts degree of complexity and the creative
with the Owner skill required to meet the requirements
of the Client within technical, functional,
ln both cases, the professional economic and aesthetic constraints.
responsibilities and civil A grouping of buildings is provided to
liabilities of each State- determine the fair remuneration for the
regulated professional remains Architect.
separate. The Architect
6.3.1 Group I
does not assume any of the
responsibilities and liabilities of Buildings of the simplest
the other professionals (RLPs). utilization and character, which
are without complication of plan/
6.2 Method of Compensation
design ordetailand which require
The Architect's compensation is based only a minimum of architectural
on the Architect's / architectural firm's finishes, engineering and allied
talents, skill, experience, and on the architectural elements:
type and level of professional services Armories Packaglng and
provided. Compensation for Regular Processing Plants
Design Services may be based on one Bakeries Parking
or more of the following: Structures
6.2.1 Percentage (%) of Pro.lect Habitable
Construction Cost (PCC) Agricultural
Buildings Printing Plants
6.2.2 Unit Cost Method based on
Project Construction Cost Hangars Public Markets
6.2.3 Professional Fee plus Expenses lndustrial Service Garages
6.2.4 Lump Sum or Fixed Fee Buildings
6.2.5 Per Diem. Honorarium Plus Manufactunng /

Reimbursable Expenses lndustrial Simple Loft-
Plants Type Euildings
6.2.6 Multiple of Direct Personnel
Expenses Other similar \ /brehouses
utilization type
6.2.7 MixedMethodsofCompensation buildings
Pro.iect Construction Cost Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for

(Pcc) Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design
Services (DAEDS)
P 50.0 million and less 5%
Over P50.0 million to P2,500,000
P100.0 million plus 4% of excess of P50.0 million
Over 500.0 million to P13,500,000
P1.0 billion plus 1% of excss of P500 million
Over P'1.0 billion P18,500,000
plus 1l2o/o of excess of P1 .0 billion
Project Construction Cost Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for

(Pcc) Detailed Architectural Design Services
(DAoS)
P 50.0 million and less 3.0%
P100.0 million plus 2.4o/o of excess of P50.0 million
P200.0 million plus 1.8% of excess of P100.0 million
P500.0 million plus 1 .2o/o of excess of P200.0 million
P1.0 billion plus 0.6% of excess of P500.0 million
Over P1.0 billion P11 ,100,000
plus 0.6% of excess of P1.0 billion
6.3.2 Group 2
Buildings of moderate complexity of plan/design requiring a moderate amount of

research and of engineering and allied architectural design.
Art Galleries Office Buildings / Office Condominium
Banks, Exchange and Park, Playground and Open-Air

Other Buildings Recreational Facilities
Financial lnstitutions Residential Condominiums
Bowlodromes Police Stations
Call Centers Postal Facilities
Churches and Religious Facilities Private Clubs
CityfTown Halls & Civic Centers Publishing Plants

SepteMeen 19, 2016 OFFICIAL GAZETTE 6389
College Buildings Race Tracks

Convents, Monasteries & Seminaries Restaurants / Fastfood Stores
Correctional & Detention Facilities Retail / Wholesale Stores
Court Houses/Halls of Justice Schools
Dormitories Serviced Apartments
Exhibition Halls & Display Structures Shopping Centers
Fire Stations Showrooms / Service Centers
Laundries & Cleaning Facilities Specialty Shops
Libraries Supermarkets / Hyper-marts
Malls / Mall Complexes Welfare Buildings
Motels & Apartels Mixed Use Buildings
Multi-storey Apartments Other buildings of similar nature or use
Nursing Homes
ProJect Construction Cost Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for

Services (DAEDS)
P 50.0 million and less 60/.
P100.0 million plus 5% of excess of P 50.0 million
P1.0 billion plus 2% of excess of P500 million
Over P1.0 billion P28,500,000
plus 1olo of excess of P1 .0 billion

(DADs)
Over P200.0 million to P 5, 700,000
P1.0 billion plus 1 .2% of excess of P500.0 million
plus 0.6% of excess of P'l.0 billion
6.3 3 Group 3
Buildings of exceptional character and complexity of planidesign or requiring
comparatively large amounts of research and of engineering and allied
architectural design:
AirporB / \ ,bt & Dry Porb & Terminals Mental lnstitutions

Aquariums Mortuaries
Auditoriums Nuclear Facilities
Breweries Observatories
Cold Storage Facilities Public Health Centers
Convention Facilities Research Facilities
Gymnasiums Stadia
Hospitals&MedicalBuildings TelecommunicationBuildings
Hotels Theaters & Similar Facilities
Laboratories/TestingFacilities TransportationFacilities&Systems
Marinas and Resort Complexes Veterinary Hospitals
MedicalArts Offices & Clinics Other buildings of similar nature or use

Services (DAEDS)
P 50.0 million and less 7o/o

Over P100.0 million to P 6,s00,000
Over P200.0 million to P 11,500,000
P1.0 billion plus 3% of excess of P500 million
plus 2% of excess of P1 .0 billion
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(DADS)
Over P200.0 million to P6,900.000
P500.0 million glus 2.4o/o of excess of P200.0 million
P1.0 billion plus 1 .8% of excess of P500.0 million
plus 1 .2% of excess of P'l .0 billion
6.3.4 Group 4
Residences (single-detached, single-attached or duplex, row-houses or shop-

houses), small apartment houses and townhouses.
Recommended Professional
Fee (RPF)
Detailed Architectural and 10% of PCC
Eng ineering Design Services
(DAEOS)
Detailed Architectural Design 6% of PCC
Services (DADS)
6.3.5 Group 5
Monumental buildings and other facilities requiring consummate design skill and
much precise detailing.
Exposition & Fair Buildings Specialized decorative buildings
Mausoleums, Memorials, Museums

& Monuments
Buildings of similar nature or use
Recommended Professional
Fee (RPF)
Delailed Architeclural and 12% of PCC
Engineering Design Services
(oAEOS)
Detailed Architectural Design 7 .5o/. ol PCC
Services (DADS)
6.3,6 Group 6
Vvhen the plan/design and related Contract Documents are re-used for the
repetitive construction of similar buildings without amending the drawing and
the specifications, the Architect's fee is computed as follows:
Recommended Professional Fee

(RPF)
First (1st) Building '100% of RPF for type of building
Second (2nd) Building 50% of RPF for type of building
Third (3rd) Building 40% of RPF for type of building
Fourth (4th) and succeeding 30% of RPF for type of building
Buildings
Note: Major adjustment due to site condition will affect the Professional Fee
6.3.7 Group 7
When the Architect is engaged to undertake a Housing Project involving
the construction of several residential units on a single site with the use of one
(1 ) set of plans/design, specifications and related documents, the Architect's Fee
chargeable shall conform with the following:
Recommended Professional Fee (RPF)
No. of Units Detailed Architectural Detailed Architectural

& Engineering Design Design Services
Services (OAEOS) (DADS)
First (1st) Unit 10% of PCC 6% of PCC
From two Fee for one unit plus Fee for one unit plus
to 50% of RPF for each of RPF for each
300/o
ten units (2-10) additional unit additional unit
Eleven units Fee for 10 units plus Fee for 10 units plus
to 40% of RPF for each 24% of RPF for each
thirty units (11-30) additional unit additional unit
Thirty-one units Fee for 30 units plus Fee for 30 units plus
to 25% of RPF for each 15% of RPF for each
fifty units (31-50) additional unit additional unit
Fifty-one units Fee for 50 units plus Fee for 50 units plus
and of RPF for each
150/o 9% of RPF for each
above (51+) additional unit additional unit
6.3.8 Group I Adjustment of the price shall be

made at the time of the signing
Projects involving extensive of the Architect's contract of
detail such as designs for built-in service. The amount excludes
components or elements, built- the cost of transportation and
in equipment, special fittings, accommodations when and
screens, counters, architectural where required. Another sixty
interiors, and development percent (600/o) of the amount
planning and/or design. shall be charged for the travel
period in cese of locations that
Recommended Professional are in excess of one hundred
kilometers (100.0 km, ai(
Fee(RPF) 15% of the PCC straight line or radial distance) of
the Architect's office (as stated
6.3.9 Group 9 in his letterhead).
For alterations, [enovations, (Note; All references to fixed

rehabilitations, retrofit and amount shall refer to the value
expansion/additions to existing of the Philippine Peso as of
buildings belonging to Groups October,2014).
1 to 5 enumerated above, 6.4 Manner of Payment
the compensation of services
should be increased to fifty Payments to the Architect on account
percent (50%) or a total of one of the agreed Professional Fee shall
hundred fifty percent (150%) be made by the Owner on the different
of the RPF. phases of the work of the Architect as
follows:
6.3.10 Group 10
6.4.1 Upon signing of the Srvice
Vvhere the Architect is engaged Agreement
to render opinion or give advice,
An amount equivalent to 5% of
clarilications or explanation on
technical matters pertaining to
the agreed Professional Fee
his profession, (also refer to shall be paid by the Owner
Pre-Design Services SPP Doc.
as engagement fee or as the
acceptance fee of the Architect
201 under Consultation) the
that shall cover the mobilization
chargeable RPF shall not
be less than One Thousand component of the seNices.
Pesos (Pl,000.00) per hour The Professional Fee shall
subject to increase depending be computed based on the
Statement of Probable ProJect
on the extent and coverage of
service required and the location
Construction Cost (SPPCC)
where the Architect shall render
as included in the Annex of the
Service Agreement.
his seNices. Vvhen rendering
services as an expert witness, 6.4.2 Upon the completion of the
the Architect's fee shall not be Schematic Design Phase
less than Five Thousand Pesos
(P5,000.00) pe, appearance Upon completion and submission
regardless as to whether the of the documents under
scheduled hearing took place or Schematic Design Phase
not. as stipulated in the Service
Agreement, but not more than Upon completion and submission
15 days affer submission of the of the documents under Contract
documents to the Owner, the Document Phase as stipulated
Owner shall pay the Architect in the Service Agreement, but
a sum equal to fifteen percent not more than 15 days after
(15.0%)of the Professional Fee, submission of the documents
or a sum sufficient to increase to the Owner, the Owner shall
pay the Architect a sum equal
the total payments on the fee
to twenty (20.0%) percent of to fifty percent (50.0%) of the
Professional Fee, or a sum
the Professional Fee (amount sufiicient to increase the total
paid under Section 6.4.1 shall
be deducted from the total
payments on the fee to
ninety (90%) percent of
the
amount). The Professional Fee Professional Fee (accumulated
shall be computed based on the amount paid under Seclion 6.4.3
Statement of Probable Prolect shall be deducted from the total
Construction Cost (SPPCC) that amount). The Professional Fee
shall be part of the documents shall be computed based on the
to be submitted at this particular Statement of Probable Prqect
stage. Construction Cost (SPPCC) that
shall be part of the documents
6.4.3 Upon the completion of the to be submifted at this particular
Design Development Phase sta9e.
6.4.5 Biddlng or Negotlation Phase

Upon completion and submission
of the documents under \Mthin 15 days after the award
Design Development Phase to the winning bidder or bidders
as stipulated in the Service the payment to the Architect
Agreement, but not more than shall be adjusted so that it will
15 days afier submission of the amount to a sum equivalenl
documents to the Owner, the to ninety (90%) percent of the
Owner shall pay the Architect Professional Fee, computed
a sum equal to twenty percent upon the lowest Dona ,ide Bid
(20.0%) of the Professional Fee, or Bids or upon the winning Bid
Price.
or a sum sufficient to increase
the total payments on the fee 6.4.6 ConstructionPhase
to forty (40.0%) percent of the
The remaining of the ten (10%)
Professional Fee (accumulated
percent of the Professional Fee
amount paid under Section 6.4.2
is broken down as follows:
shall be deducted from the total
amount). The Professional Fee a) Five (5%) percent for
shall be computed based on the Architect's Liability under
Statement of Probable ProJect the Civil Code, and
Construction Cost (SPPCC) that
shall be part of the documents
b) Five (5%) percent for
the Periodic Construction
to be submitted at this particular Supervision (PCS)
stage.
Progress Billing can be done
6.4.4 Upon the completion of the on the remaining ten percent
Contract Document Phase (10%) of the Architect's
Fee based on the original Completion is issued to

Statement of Probable Contractor), the balance of
Project Construction Cost the Architect shall be paid
(SPPCC).
computed on the Final
Upon completion of the Project Construction Cost
work (when Certificate of (FPCC).
Work Phase Breakdown of Cumulative

PF Peyments
Upon signing of Agreement as the mobilization 5% of the PF 5% of the PF1
component
Upon the completion of the Schematic 15% of the PF 20% of the PF'?
Design Services
Upon the completion of the Design 20% of the PF 40% ot the PF'?
Development Services
Upon the completion of the Contract 50% of the PF 90% of the PF'
Documents Services
Within 15 days after the awards to the 900/o of the PF3
winning Constructor
Upon completion of the work 10% of the PF 1000/o of the PFa
Note:
1 . Based on the oiginal SPPCC included as Annex to the Sevice Agreement.
2. Based on the SPPCC submitted at that particular stage.
3. Based on the winning Bid price.
4. Based on the FPPCC.
has completed the Detailed

6.4.7 The Owner can make partial Design and Contract Documents
payments during each of the Phase of his services, which is
various stages of the Architect's equivalent to Ninety percent
work, upon request ofthe (90%) of his work. WIen
that such
Architect, provided the Owner therefore fails
payments are within the to implement the plans and
framework of the manner of documents for construction as
payments outlined above. prepared by the Architect, the
Architect is entitled to receive
6.4.8 lf the work of the Architect is as compensation the sum
abandoned or suspended in corresponding to ninety percent
whole or in part, the Owner shall (90%) of the Architect's fee.
pay the Architect for the services
rendered corresponding to the 6.4.'10 lf portions of the building/s are
amount due at the stage of erected at different periods
suspension or abandonment of ot time, thus increasing
the work. the construction period
and Architect's burden of
6.4.9 Once theArchitect has prepared services, charges pertaining to
all the documents, the Architect services rendered during the
Construction Phase shall be e) SpecialistConsultants
adjusted proportionately. when
the suspension of construction f) Approvals and Authorities
exceeds a period of six (6) Having Jurisdiction
months, the fee forthe remaining
s) Submittals
works (Periodic Construction
Supervision) shall be doubled. h) New Technologies
6.5 Fee Adjustment FactorB i) Construction Administration
The design and construction industry i) Project Location and Site
has become increasingly complex Conditions
and each proJect will be subiect to
certain unique factors which must k) Renovation to existing Buildings
be considered when determining an (versus New Construction)
appropriate fee. These variables or fee
adjustment factors affect the cost of l) Repeat Vllcrk or Repetitive
professional services for the building. Designs
Sometimes the variable may result in
a reduced fee such as limited project
m) Architect's Personnel /
Architect's Compensation
documentation, or the elimination of
an entire phase (such as bidding and n) Dernobilization and remobilization
contract negotiation if undertaken by (Stop and Start-up of \A/orkforce)
the owner).
o) Phased Building Occupancies
A list of these variables or be adiustment
factors is outlined below, however, this 6.5.1 Project Documentation
is
list not exhaustive and certain
Building Owners and Clients or Many clients require unique
Architects may have other factors forms of documentation (such
which affect the cost of professional as their own specialized
services for the building proJect. Some computer standards or "printer-
of these factors include: friendly" formats) or there may
be a requirement to adjust the
a) Scope of Services computer language or platform
. Pre-design or upstream to accommodate consultant's,
services contractor's or the client's
. Traditional Architectural needs. lncreasingly there is a
Design Services demand to develop all designs
. Other Services and the project documentation
using a Building lnformation
b) Prolect Delivery Method and Model or BlM. Furthermore,
Construction Procurement there is often a need to provide
. Sequential Tendering electronic documents in a variety
. Design-Bid-Build of formats to several different
. Design-Build parties in the development of
. Public Private Partnerships the project whether for review
(PPP) and approvals, the preparation
c) Pro.iecl or Consuucton Schedules of shop drawings, or for bidding
purposes. This can be very time
d) Project Documentation and consuming to provide such a
Computer Modeling wide range of documentation
to many different parties. All 6.5.4 Third Party Certification

of this can be expensive and
must result in an adjustment to This may involve certification
the Architect's and Consultants' and documentation costs for
fees. third party certification such
as LEED@, GREEEN@, or
6.5.2 Contract Document Submittal BERDE@,
Schedule
6.5.5 Construction Bid Mode
ln today's faslpaced business The type of prolect delivery or
world there is often a pressure procurement of construction
to complete a project as services can have a big impact
Soon aS possible in order on the Architect and the fee.
to occupy the building. This Small proJects with experienced
schedule may be necessary to
and reliable contractors may
accommodate tenants, to start- requrre basic field review and
up a manufacturing process, or contract administration services.
to begin a new school session. However more complex projects,
Fast track projects require builders with limited experience,
additional fees because the and newer methods of project
architect may need to hire delivery beyond the kaditional
additional stafr, pay staff for design-bid-build will require
overtime work, and re-schedule more time, more services
other work to accommodate the
priorities of such a proiect.
and consequently additional
fees. Furthermore, the type of
construction contract can affect
6.5.3 Construction Technologies the Architect's fee. For example
"Cost Plus" contracts or Unit
There are new technologies Price contracts (as opposed
appearing daily including to Stipulated Sum Contracts)
the need for better energy require additional contract
performance, new building administration services for the
products and building systems, preparation of Certificates for
advanced construction methods,
Payment, therefore, the fee
and design tools. Many clients must be increased.
are anxious toincorporate
these latest innovations into ln this instance, the architectural
their projects. Sometimes this design and construction
request can be costly as there documents are completed
are often unknown risks in using and one single bid package is
products or systems that do not prepared. Following bidding
have a track record, or, there and preparation of one contract
may be additional certifications, with one builder or general
testing, submittals or approvals contractor, the construction
required. There may also be contract is administered by the
additional specialist consultants Architect.
that need to be retained and
coordinated. Frequently, there is Sequential tendering involves
also additional research or other separating the contract
services required on the part of documents (such as bid
the Architect. documents, specifications and
05399'1--6
construction drawings) into requirements for a minimum

separate packages to receive number of meetings and site
multiple bids for different parts visits; and,
of the work to be constructed .
at different times, usually in the Additional clarifications and
sequence of construction (such site visits resulting from the
as site work, foundations, etc.) Client's selectlon of specific
This separation and preparation conkactors, sub{rades,
of multiple bid packages and the suppliers and/or products.
administration of several bids At the outset, it is advised
and contracts requires additional that the Architect and Client
services by the Architect and discuss this level of service for
consequently the fee must be field reviews and construction
adjusted to compensate for administration so as to ascertain
this additional service. what is required and determine
the necessary fee adjustment.
6.5.5 Construction Schedule
When the contractor's
SEc. 7: SPECIALIZED ARCHITECTURAL
SERVICES (SPP Doc. 203)
construction schedule is
extended, the Architect's Specialized Architectural Services deals with
services also must be extended specific expertise for further enhancement
and this increase must be of the architectural interior and exterior
compensated. on the other components of a proJect.
hand, if the schedule is fast
and protracted, decision times The Architect's responsibility to man and
are reduced and fees may be society is to make sure that both the building
adjusted accordingly. and its physical environment enhance the
lives of people by strictly adhering to national
6.5.6 Construction Administration and international standards with regard to
public health, safety and welfare.
Nowadays, most pro.iects
require a level of service which For this type of services, the term Architect
exceeds that which is required refers to the Consulting Architect (CA) who
to exercise a reasonable may be the holder of a valid Specialist
standard of care especrally Certificate that may be issued by the
during field review and contract Board and/or the Commission, upon due
administration of the project. qualification or accreditation by the lAPoA.
These services include some of
the following:
7 .1 Manner of Providing Services
The Architect may enter into contract
Additional meetings,
with the Owner in two possible ways:
coordination and/or site visits
with client's representatives, 7.1 .1 Working in a dual capacity as
user groups, contractors, sub- Architect-of-record and as
trades; Consulting Architect (CA)
Requirements for the

for Specialized Architectural
services.
Architect to chair andl
or minute meetings called 7.1 .2 Working as Consulting
by others and are the Architect (CA) for Specialized
responsibility of others and Architectural services only.
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7.2 Methods of Compensation 7.2.3 Should the Owner/Client hire

separately the services of other
7.2.1 Compensation for specialized Specialist Consultants (SCs),
architectural services, all of their fee shall be on the account
which may be classified as of the Owner/ Clientand shall be
additional or extra services, shall paid directly to the SC. ln such
be computed depending on the case, the fee of the Architect for
complexity of the works to be coordinating and relating the
undertaken using the following work of the Specialist Consultant
methods: to the design concept of the
Architect will be 5% of the SC's
7.2.1.1 Percentage (%) of Cost of
fee.
Work
7.2.1.2 Unll Cost Method based on 7.2.4 When using Multiple of Direct
Cost of Work Personnel Expense, the
compensation can also be
7.2.1.3 Multiple of Direct Personnel computed through man-months
Expense i.e. 22 mandays multiplied by 8
man-hours, and multiplied by a
7.2.1.4 Professional Fee plus factor to cover other direct and
Expenses indirect costs e.g. overhead, etc.
72 1.5 Lump sum or Fixed Fee 7.3 Recommended professional Fee
7.2.1.6 Retainer
7.3.1 Architectural lnterior (Al),
7 .2.1.7 Per Diem, Honorarium Plus Acoustic Design, Architectural
Reimbursable Expenses Lighting Layout and Design
and Site Development Planning
7.2.1.8 Mixed Methods of (SDP)
Compensation
7.3.1.1 Recommended Professional
7 .2.2 \ /hen using the Percentage of Fee (RPF) is 10% to 15% of
Cost of Work, the Architect's the cost of work depending
Fee excludes the fee of any on the complexity of the
Engineering and / or Specialist work required by the project.
Consultants (SCs) working with
the Architect. Cost of Work is 7.3.1.2 The Manner of Payment for
defined under Annex (Definition the above services shall be
of Terms) of this Guidelines. as follows:
Upon submission of the preliminary design 30% of the fee

Upon submission of the final design 50% of the fee
Upon completion of the project 50% of the fee
7.3.1.3 The Architect may bill the construction work.

and be paid for the Should the work be not
progress payments during completed, the Architect
construction proportional shall be paid by the Client
to the percentage of the amount proportional to
progress of completion of the work completed at the
stage when the project was Civic Centers, Sports

abandoned. Complexes, Tourist Centers/
Tourism Estates/Resorts,
I _3_Z Physical Planning for building Amusement Parks, Educational
sites Buch as lndustrial Estates, Facilities, Residential and
Commercial, Religious, Housing Subdivisions and the
lnstitutional and GovernmenV like.
7.3.2.1 The Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) is P50,000.00 per hectare for
the first five (5 has.) hectares net to the architect.
Recommended
Area Amount
Professional Fee (RPF)
Basic rate for the first P5.00 P250,000.00
5 hectares or less per sq. meter
(1 hectare:10,000
sq.mete0
Over 5 hectares up to P4.00 P250,000.00
10 hectares per sq. meter + P40,000.00 per
hectare in excess of 5
hectares
Over 10 hectares up to P3.00 P450,000.00
50 hectares per sq. meter + P30,000.00 per
hectares
Over 50 hectares and P1.50 P1 ,650,000.00
above per sq. meter + P15,000.00 per
hectares
7.3.2.2 The rate stipulated above is based on the assumption that the land to be
developed is moderately flat. However, if the land is rugged with steep terrain
the fee shall increase by 20o/o lo 30Yo.
7.3.2.3 The following payment schedule is applied to thrs service:
Framework Development Plan (FRDP) 30o/o of RPF

Conceptual Master Development Plan (CMDP) 30% of RPF
Preliminary Master Development Plan (PMDP) 20% of RPF
Detailed Master Development Plan (DMDP) 20% of RPF
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7.3.2.4 f he above services pertain Other applicable mode of

only to physical planning determining the Architect's fee
outputs and do not include that is mutually agreed upon by
engineering services and the Architect and the Client are
other allied services. the following:
e.g. landscape design.
transportation planning. a) Per diem plus reimbursable
environmental investigations expenses
and other services. b) Retainer plus reimbursable
7.3.2.5 The detailed design of the expenses
building/s and landscaping c) Rate cost times a multiplier
elements is not part of plus reimbursable expenses
Physical Planning Services
and shall be treated SEc. 8: FULL-TIME SUPERVISION
separately under Regular SERVICES (SPP Doc. 204-A)
Design Services SPP
Doc. 202 or Specialized 8.1 Manner of Providing Services
Architectural Services (Site There are two ways by which the
Development Planning) SPP Architect may enter into contract with
Doc. 203. the Owner:
7.3.2.6 The Architect may bill and 8.1 1 Working in a dual capacity as
be paid for the progress Architect-of-record and as
payments for the work Consulting Architect for tulltime
duration proportional to supervision services or as the
the percentage of progress Construction Supervision Group
of completion of the (CSG). As the Architect-of-
Specialized Architectural record (AoR) of the project,
Servrces. Should the work the Aor is in a better position
be abandoned or not be to interpret his drawings and
completed at a particular documents and to assure
stage of the work of the conformity by the Contractor. He
Architect, the pro-rated PF can assign his staff to undertake
component shall be paid to the fulltime supervisory work
the Architect by the Client. to perform the works as
7.3.3 Other Specialized Architectural enumerated in the Architect's
Services Guidelines.
Basic compensation for 8.1.2 Working as Consulting Architect

the foregoing Specialized for fulltime supervision services
Architectural Services, all only or as the CSG.
of which are classified as 8.2 Method of Compensation
additional or extra services,
shall be through man- months Compensation for Fulltime Construction
i.e. 22 man-days multiplied by 8 Supervision Services may be based on
man-hours, and multiplied by a one or more of the following:
factor to cover other direct and
indirect costs e.g. overhead, 8.2.1 Percentage of Project Construction
etc., or using the Multiple Cost
of Direct Personnel Expense 8.2.2 Multiple of Direct Personnel
Method. Expense
8.2.3 Professional Fee Plus Expenses construction. The Architect must
be a Registered and Licensed
8.2.4 Lump Sum or Fixed Fee Architect (RLA), with an updated
professional identification card
8.2.5 Per Diem, Honorarium Plvs
and must be a member in
Reimbursable Expenses good standing of the lntegrated
8.2.6 Mixed Methods of Compensation and Accredited Professional
Organization of Architects
8.3 Recommended Professional Fee (TAPOA).
The Recommended Professional 9.1.2 Architects who are Contractors

Fee (RPF) for Fulltime Construction or who have been in-charge of
Supervision Services is 1ok to 1.5o/o ot construction works are capable
the Project Construction Cost (PCC). of becoming Construction
Managers (CMs).
8.4 Manner of Payment
9.2 Methods of Compensation
The Architect may bill and be paid
for the progress payments during Since construction management is
construction proportional to the not part of the regular services of the
percentage of progress of completion Architect, the services rendered by the
of the construction work. Should the Architect as a Construction Manager
work be not completed, the pro-rated (cM) shall be separately compensated.
RPF component shall be paid to the
Architect by the Client. 9.2.1 The compensation can be based
on the following methods:
8.5 Separate Consultants
9.2.1.1 Percentage of Project
Should the Client hire separately the Construction Cost
services of the Consultant, the fee of
the Consultant shall be on the account 9.2.1.2 Multiple of Direct Personnel
and paid directly by the Client. ln such Expense
case, the fee of the Architect-of-Record
(AoR) for coordinating and relating the 9.2.'1.3 Professional Fee PIus
work ofthe Consultant to the work ofthe Expenses
Architect will be 5% of the Consultant's
fee. 9.2.1.4 Lump Sum or Fixed Fee
SEc 9:
CONSTRUCTION IITANAGEMENT 9.2.1 .5 Per Diem, Honorarium Plus
SERVICES (SPP Doc. 204-8) Reimbursable Expenses
9.1 Manner of Providing Senrices and 9.2.1.6 Mixed Methods of

Qualifications Compensation
The Construction Manager may be an 9.2.2 To motivate the Construction

individual or a firm. Manager to reduce acquisition
and operating costs. the services
9.1 1 The individual or the principal of the Construction Manager
of the firm must be a State- can also be compensated using
regulated prcfussional, preferably Construction Management
an Architect with managerial Contracting Concepts which
capabilities and extensive includes a range of incentive-
experience in the field of type contracts and provisions.
SEPTEMBER,I9,2016 OFFICIAL GAZETTE 6403
During the initial stages of the according to the difference

prolect, incentive type contracts between the final allowable
are appropriate such as: costs and the target costs.
9.2.2.1 Award Fee Provisions 9.2.2.5 Cost plus lncentive Fee

(CPIF) or Cost plus Adjusted
The Construction Manager Fee (CPAF)
has the opportunity to
obtain an award fee of Cost reimbursement type
specified maxrmum size if contracts with provisions
the measured cos!related for a fee that is adjusted by
values meet or exceed the "sharing" formulas applied to
specified target values. the difference between the
final allowable costs and the
9.2.2.2 P tice Adlustment Provisions target costs.
The contract price is adjusted 9.2.2.6 Cost Plus Fixed Fee -

upward or downward
in accordance with a The Owner will pay the
prearranged formula. The Construction Managera fixed
operating and support cost fee plus reimbursement of
factor provision provides a certain expenses incurred
direct incentive on operating in the performance of basis
and support costs. services.
9.3 Recommended Professional Fee

For the later stages of a prolect,
contract types are used to encourage
The services of the Architect as
Construction Manager can be
better construction management compensated by a Recommended
services. The preceding types Professional Fee (RPF) ot 1.5o/o to
of contracts forconstruction
of the Project Construction Cost (PCC).
3o/o
management services are used

according to gross estimates and 9.4 Manner of Payment
complexity of work.
The Architect may bill and be paid
9.2.2.3 Fim Fixed Price for the progress payments during
construction proportional to the
The Owner will pay the percentage of progress of completion
Construction Manager a of the construction work. Should the
fixedfee. The fee will be work be not completed, the pro-rated
unaffected by variations RPF component shall be paid to the
between the estimate and Architect by the Client.
the bids or by change orders
during the construction 9.5 Separate Consultants
phase unless the Owner
Should the Client hire separately the
initiates an increase in
services of the Consultant, the fee of
scope.
the Consultant shall be on the account
9.2.2.4 Fixed Price lncentive and paid directly by the Client. ln such
case, an additional compensation
The Owner will pay the for the Architect-of-Record (AoR) for
Construction Manager a coordinating and relating the work
fixed fee \Mhich is adjusted of the Consultant to the work of the
Architect-of-Record (AoR) can be SEc. 11 : COMPREHENSIVEARCHITECTURAL
computed using time-based methods SERVICES (SPP Doc. 206)
or percentage basis equivalent to 5% of
the Consultant's fee. 11.1 Manner of Providing Services
SEc. 10: POST-CONSTRUCTION 11.1.1 Normally, the Architect enters

SERVICES (SPP Doc. 205) into a contract with the Owner
to perform comprehensive
10.1 Manner of Providing Services architectural services. By the
very nature of the services,
The Architect may enter into contract
he assumes the role of the
with the Owner in two possible ways:
Project Manager or Project
'10.1.1 Working in a dual capacity Development Manager or
as Architect-of-record and as overall coordinator.
Consulting Architect for post-
11.1.2 He may expand his staff by
construction services.
hiring the experts needed
10.1 .2 Working as Consulting or form a professional team
Architect for posf construction consisting of the following:
services only.
1'1.1.2.1 Architects
10.2 irethod of Compen6ation
11.1.2.2 Engineers
The Architect performing Post-
Construction Services or engaged 11.'1.2.3 MarketAnalyst
as the Building Administrator and/ 11.1.2.4 Accountants
or Property Manager can be
compensated using the following 11.1.2.5 General Contractors
methods:
11.1.2.6 Real Estate Consultants
10.2.'l Value-pricing or Percentage
of gross rentals, '11.1.2.7 Sociologists
maintenance and security fees
11.12.8 Planners
10.2.2 Monthly salary/ fee
11 .1 .2.9 Bankers
Expense '11.1.2.10 Lawyers
10.2.4 Retainer plus Reimbursable 11.1.3 lf a Prolect Manager is

Expenses hired by the Owner, it is
the responsibility of the
10.2.5 Professional Fee Plus Project Manager to hire
Expenses the Construction Manager
either to be paid by him or
by the Owner on a salary
The Recommended Professional or percentage basis of
Fee (RPF) based on value-pricing is construction cost. ln the
from 4Yo to 6% of gross rental. This same manne( the Full-'l'ime
incentive-type of management fee will Construction Supervisor will
ensure more efficient and economical either be with the staff of the
operation and maximize building Project Manager or hired by
revenues. the Owner.
11 .2 Method of Compensation way of bidding out projects

to constructors, or from the
The Architect as Project Manager can different modes of Design-
be compensated using the following Build Services (DBS). Such
methods: an arrangement may take the
form of any of the following:
11.2.1 Percentage of Prolect
Construction Cost 12.2 The Architect is part
.2.2 Multiple of Direct Personnel

of or a member of
11
Expense
the entity constructing
his/her design. He/She
1'l .2.3 Professional Fee plus works in tandem with
Expenses or has authorized an
entity to construct his/her
11.2.4 lump Sum or Fixed Fee design.
11.3 Recommended Professional Fee 12.2 2 The Architect is

himself/herself a
11.3.1 The Recornrnended Professional State-licensed contractor
Fee (RPF) for ProJect implementing his/her
Manager is 2o/o lo 5o/o ol design (or that of others).
Prolect Construction Cost
(PCC). 12.2.2 ln adopling any of the
above arrangements, or any
11.3.2 lfthe Architect as Project acceptable variation thereof,
Manager performs Regular the Architect must strictly
Design Services for the same adhere to the following:
project, he is compensated
separately for these services 12 2.2 1 The Architect must
as stipulated in SPP DOC. retain his/her separate/
202. distinct professional
identity, prerogatives and
SEc. 12: DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES (SPP integrity as an Architect,
Doc. 207) and is therefore subject
to the standards and
12.'l Types of Services tenets of the SPP,
particularly Document
There are two types of Design-Build 200, otheMise known
Services: as the Code of Ethical
12.1 Design-Build Services by Conduct and SPP
Document 202.
Administration
12.2 Design-Build Services on a

12.2.2.2 Wtlatever mode the
Architect adopts in being
Guaranteed Maximum Cost
involved in construction,
12.2 Manner ot Providing Services he/she must strictly
adhere to the tenets of
12.2 1 The Architect may be involved the Architects Credo with
in construction, including the pledge that he/she
that of his/her own design, "shall disclose whenever
by adopting an arrangement required, any business
different from the general investment or venture
that may tend to create Cost, exclusive of
the
conflict of interest, and Architect's Fee forthe Regular
ensure that such conflict Design SerVices
neither compromises
the legitimate rnterest of '12.5 Manner of Payment
the Client nor interfere
12.5.1 The manner of payment to the
with his duty to render
Architect follows the progress
impartial judgment."
of construction. The Architect
12.3 Method of Compensation may bill and be paid for the
progress payments during
Compensation for the Architect construction proportional to
performing Design-Build Services can the percentage of progress of
be based on the following: completion of the construction
work. Should the work be not
12.3.'1 Percentage of Pro.iect completed, the pro-rated RPF
Construction Cost crmponent shall be paid to
the Architect by the Client.
Expense 12.5.2 The Client directly pays all
costs for labor and materials.
'12.3.3 Professional Fee plus
The Architect does not
Expenses
advance any money for
12.3.4 Lump Sum or Fixed Fee payment of expenditures
connected with the work.
12.3.5 Per Diem, Honorarium Plus Generally, a revolving fund
Reimbursable Expenses is given to the Architect
beforehand and is accounted
12.3.6 Mixed Methods of for and subject to periodic
Compensation auditing by the Client.
12.3.7 Built-in in the Guaranteed 1 2.5.3 The Owner/ Client shall pay
Maximum Cost for the cost of all permits,
licenses and other incidentals
to the work.
12.4.1 The Recomrnended Protsssional
12.5.4 The Architect may appoint,
Fee (RPF) for an Architect subject to the Owner/ Client's
doing Design-Build Services approval, a construction
by Adminiskation shall be 7%
superintendent, purchasing
of the Project Construction agent, timekeeper and
Cost (PCC), exclusive of the property clerk aside from
Architect's Fee for the Regular the usual labor personnel
Design Services. required. Saiaries of such
12.4.2 llrP- Recomnrended Professional persons are paid by the
Fee (RPF) for an Architect Owner/ Client and not
doing Design-Build Services deductible from the Architect's
on a Guaranteed Maximum Fee under the SPP
Cost shall be 10% of the SEc. 13: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Project Constructron Cost COMPETITION (SPP Doc. 208)
(PCC), or is already buillin
in the Guaranteed Maximum 13.1 CompetitionSecretariat
The body formed by the Owner and 13.4 Jury

approved by the Professional Advisor,
to assist the Professional Advisor and 13.4.1 The people appointed by
the Jury in the administrative conduct the Owner to assess the
of the ADC. This may include the entries to the competition.
following: The members of the Jury are
called Jurors.
13.1.1 Secretary/Receptionist
13.4.2 ltconsists of a majority of
'13.1.2 Encoder/Researcher registered and licensed
architects (RLAs, hereinafter
'13.1 .3 Support Staff/OJTs referred to as "Architecus")
I J.Z Profeasional Advisor assisted by a lay Juror to
represent and voice the
13.2.1 A Professional Advisor rs intention of the Owner.
an Architect nominated/
appointed and paid by the 13.4.3 They are nominated by the
Owner and approved by the Owner and approved by
IAPOA National Board of the lntegrated and Accredited
Directors (NBD) thru its ADC Professional Organization of
Committee to organize the Architects (IAPOA).
ADC on behalf of the Owner.
13.5 Competition BudgeUcosts
13 2.2 His role is the supervision
of the conduct of the ADC 13.5.1 A budget must be earmarked
forthe salary ofthe Secretariat
and the preparation of the
Conditions. His function throughout the duration of the
includes insuring that the Competition, from the time it
ADC timetable is adhered is launched and up to the end
of the Exhibition, Awarding
to, supervising the receipt
of Competitor's questions, 13.5.1.1 Salary can be on a
the dispatch of reply to all monthly basis for the
Competitors and the receipt temporary staff and
of competition entries, and weekly allowance for
safeguarding the anonymity support staff like oJT
of CompetitoB at all times who assists in the
13.2.3 He will assist the Jury and Judging, Exhibit and
will be present during its Awarding ceremonies.
deliberations but he will have
no vote.
13.2.4 His responsibilities will be

13.5 2 A budget can also
limited to the organization and
be earmarked for
the conduct ofthe competition.
office overhead
cost, including office
13.3 TechnicalAdvisors rental (if necessary),
transportation, office
Technicl Advisors are Specialist supplies and meals.
personnel who may be consulted
by the Jurors during the conduct of 13.5.2 The Professional Advisor
the ADC to permit them to obtain all shall be provided with an
necessary relevant information. Honorarium per month during
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the duration of the Competition. shall be paid to each of the
Expenses for board and Competitors selected to take
lodging, transportation and part in the second (2nd) stage.
airfare, if travel for the Advisor This sum, which is intended
is so required the Competition, to reimburse them for the
shall be reimbursed by the additional work carried out in
Owner. the second (2nd) stage, shall
be stated in the Conditions
13.5.3 The Technical Advisor shall and shall be in addition to the
also be provided with an prizes awarded.
Honorarium as Consultation
Fee. 13 6.6 The Conditions shall state the
use to which the Owner will
13.5.4 The Jurors shall also be put the winning plan/design
provided with an Honorarium
scheme/s. ADC-generated
to cover the period for plans/designs may not be
the Judging. Expenses used or altered in any way
for accommodation, food, except by agreement with
transportation and airfare
the author. The Owner or his
shall also be on the account
agents are not free to pick
of the Owner.
out portions of the entries
13.6 Prizes, Honoraria and Mentions to compose another plan/
design. This is covered by
13.6.1 The prizes awarded must applicable ownership and
be related to the size and copyright provlsions under
complexity of the project, Secs. 20 (4) and 33 of R.A.
the amount of work involved No. 9266 (The Architecture
and the expense incuned by Act of 2004) and of R.A. No.
Competitors. lt is important for 8293 (lntellectual property
the Owner to allot adequate Code of the Philippines) and
prize money to compensate their respective lRRs.
all the Competitors for their
work. 13.6.7 ln Project ADCS, the award
of first prize to a plan/design
'13.6.2 For ldeas Competition places the Owner under
only, it may be possible to an obligation to entrust the
remunerate only the first (1st) Author of the plan/design
prize winner. with the commission for
13.6.3 The Owner undertakes to the Project. lf the winning
accept the decisions of the Competitor is unable to
Jury and to pay the prizes satisry the Jury of his ability
allotled within one ('l) month to carry out the plan/ design
of the official announcement work, the Jury may require
of the ADC results. the winner to collaborate
wth another Architect of the
13.6.4 Each participant in a limited winning Competitor's choice,
ADC by invitation shall receive duly approved by the Jury and
an honorarium in addition to Owner.
the prizes awarded.
'13.6.8 ln Prqect ADCS, provisions
'13.6.5 ln two (2)-stage competitions, shall be made in the
a reasonable honorarium ADC Conditions for the
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first prize winner to receive the qualifications of a

compensation of a further Filipino Professional
sum equal to the amount of Consultant (FPC) as
the first prize if no contract hereafter defined,
is signed within twelve (12) the FPCA must be a
months of the announcement Ph ilippine-registered
of the Jury's award. ln so and licensed architect
compensating the first prize (RLA) and must be
winner, the Owner does not a member in good
acquire the right to carry out standing of the IAPOA;
the prqect except with the the FPCA must also
collaboration of its Author. be an RLA specializing
13.6.9 ln an ldeas Competition, if the
in any or several
branch/es of the State-
Owner decides to make use
regulated profession of
of all or part of the winning architecture as defined
scheme, he should do so with
under R.A. No. 9266 and
the collaboratron of theAuthor.
its derivative regulations;
The terms of collaboration if the FPCA signs and
must be acceptable to the seals architectural
latter
documents, he then
SEc. 14: PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL becomes an Architect-of-
CONSULTING SERVICES (SPP Doc. 209) record (AoR) for a project
and thereby assumes the
14.1 Manner of Providing Services attendant professional
responsibilities and civil
14.1.1 Professional Architectural
liabilities consistent with
Consulting Services (PACS)
the provisions under valid
means the rendering by
and subsistrng laws.
a professional consulting
architect (PCA) or by 14.1 2 Foreign Consultant (FC)
a consulting firm, i.e. a or Foreign Architect
Registered Architectural (FA) which refers to an
Firm (RAF), of independent individual, not a citizen of
advice, extension of technical the Philippines, who:
assistance and services,
as well as undertaking 14.1.1.2.1 satisfiesthedefinition
of activities, requiring of a Professional
appropriate knowledge, skills, Consulting Architect
training and experience, (PCA) as hereafter
recognized competence, provided;
integrity, and/or financial and
logistical capability. 14.1.1.2.2 has acquired a
permit to work and/
This type of service can be
provided by: or do business in
the Philippines in
14.1 1 1 Filipino Professional accordance with the
Consulting Architect rules and regulations
(FPCA) which refers to a of the Commission
Filipino citizen, a natural Guidelines for
person \rrho possesses the Registration
of Foreign specialization performed
Professionals by members of the
(Res. No. 98- Council of the Built and
547); has acquired Natural Environment
a temporary/ (CBNE), except where
special permit no qualified FPCA is
(TSP) to engage available. Under the said
in the practice circumstances, where a
of any branch of non-FPCA i.e. a FA or FC
architecture for any is engaged, a minimum
prqect on Philippine of two (2) Filipino RLAS in
soil in full accordance the same area or field of
with the pertinent architectural specializal,on
Board Resolutions shall be employed as
implementing Secs. understudies; and
37 and 38 of R.A.
No.9266; 14.1.1.4 For Government projects,
the selection of PCAS
14.1 2.3 is allowed by the shall be in accordance
Department of Labor with the relevant
and Employment provisions of R. A. No.
(DOLE), Bureau of 9184, otherwise known
lmmrgration and as the Government
Deportation (BlD) Procurement Reform Act
and other concerned (GPRA) of 2003.
regulatory
agencies and/or 14.2 Method of Compensation
instrumentalities
of government to 14.2.1 A Professional Consulting
practice the State- Architect (PCA) may provide
regulated profession services directly or indirectly
of architecture in the to the Client in the manner
Philippines, under prescribed, suggested
pertinent laws, rules or promulgated by the
and regulations; and Commission/Board through
the IAPOA.
14.1 2.4 is a registered
and/or licensed 14.2.2 Compensation of a
professional profiessional consulting
architect in his own Architect (PCA) may be
country of origin computed based on one or a
(and/or country of combination of the following
res ide n ce/p ractice, methods, with modifications
as applicable). applicable to the types of
services and/ or specific
14.1.1.3 Only duly{ualified Filipino cases, if and when needed:
professional consulting
Architects (FPCAS) shall 14.2.2.1 Pet Diem or Hourly
render architectural con- Basis
sulting servi:es in aas
or fields of architectural 14.2.2.2 Relainet
14.2.2.3 Salary cost times a 14.3.6 All entities, whether in the

multiplier, plus direct Government, private sector
cost or reimbursable or CSOs and the international
expenses community (with projects on
Philippine soil) shall respect
14.2.2.4 Fixed/Lump Sum payment and take cognizance of said
CEC and SPPS;
14.2.2.5 Percentage of total
prqect cost RULE IV
14.3 Recommended Professional Fee GENERAL PROVISIONS
14.3.1 The computation of the SEc. 15: COLLECTION OF PROFESSIONAL

compensation of fees for FEES
professional architectural
consulting services (PACS) It shall be unlawful for any unlicensed
shall depend on the type of and unregistered person to collect a fee for
services to be rendered and architectural services as provided for in R.A.
the conditions under which 9266
they are to be performed;
SEc. '16: INTEREST DUE ON LATE
14.3.2 Compensation for PACS PAYMENT OF FEES
that require only one kind of
expertise/specialization or The Architect shall be entitled to interest at
related types of expertise the prevailing rate set by the Bangko Sentral
shall be treated differently ng Pilipinas (BSP) and mutually agreed upon
from those services that by lhe Architect and his client, on all fees,
require the use of more than other charges and reimbursements due and
one type of expertise; not paid within thirty (30) days from receipt
of billing.
14.3.3 Compensationandallowances
shall be comparable with SEc. 17: GOVERNMENT TAXES ON
SERVTCES
foreign consulting service
compensation standards: The Architect's fee as stipulated in the
Methods of Compensation and Schedule
14.3.4 Fot the same scope of of Fees is net to the Architect. Any tax
work, there shall be no (exclusive of income tax), i.e., Value-Added
disparity in the compensation Tax (VAT) that the national and/or local
between Filipino professional government/s may impose on the Architect
consulting Architects (FPCAS) as a consequence of the services performed
and their foreign consultant for the Project shall be paid by the Owner
(FC) counterparts;
SEc. 18: PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIL
1 4.3.5 PrDfrssbnal Consltirg 1rcfi ;69ts RESPONSIBILITY
(PCAS) shall adhere to and
be governed by the relevant 18.'1 The Architect is legally and
provisions pertaining to professionally responsible before
compensation as provided the State and civilly liable on the
for under the Codes of Ethical architectural design part of the prgect
Conduct (CEC) and the other and shall be responsible for the
Standards of Professional conduct and performance of hiYher
Practice (SPP); services to their clients, whether in
the government, private sector or civil '19.3 The exclusive venue of such ADR
society. proceedings shall be the CIAC Ofiice
at corners Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. and
18.2 Vvhere applicable, the Architect may
Makati Ave. in Makati City, PH.
secure locally their professional liability
insurance or malpractice insurance or SEc. 20t PENALTY CLAUSE AND
their acceptable equivalent in bond
SANCTION
commensurate with the nature and
magnitude of their project involvement Any individual, partner. firm/corporation/
and their compensation. Such cost consortium who engages in architectural
shall form part of the total prqect cost
services, but are not qualified in accordance
chargeable to the Client.
with the provisions by laws, particularly under
18.3 Legal liabilities of the Architect shall R.A. No. 9266 (The Architecture Act of 2004)
be based on the Civil Code of the and its IRR shall be sub.lect to sanction/s
Philippines. by the appropriate public or private entities,
SEc. 19: ARBITRATION without prejudice to the filing of appropriate
criminal, civil or other administrative or cases
19.1 ln case of any dispute between the pursuant to existing laws.
Architect and the Client with regards
to the provision of services as SEc. 21: AMENDMENTS TO THIS
stipulated in the Service Agreement, DOCUMENT
the settlement shall be submitted in
accordance with the provrsions of R.A. The UAP-IAPOA shall continuously
No. 9285, otheMise known as the enhance the contents of this Oocument
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to be responsive to new challenges and
Act of 2004 and as provided for under requirements of professional practice.
E.O. No.1000, governing Construction Any amendment to this document shall
(and Consulting) lndustry Arbitration,
be prepared by a Special Committee on
as well as the applicable provisions of
the New Civil Code.
the Standards of Professional Practice of
the integrated and accredited professional
19.2 ln case of any dispute concerning organization of architects (IAPOA), in
the Service Agreement, the Padies consultation with the PRC-PRBoA and other
may then venture into a negotiation association of architects. The amendments
period for fourteen (14) calendar days,
shall be then submitted to the UAP National
failure of which would authorize any of
Board for approval.
the parties to engage in mediation/
conciliatory discussions (with a neutral SEc. 22: EFFECTIVITY
3rd party as an active participant in
seeking the resolution of the dispute) This Architect's Guidelines on Standards
within another 14 calendar days, or to of Professional Practice (SPP)Compliances:
immediately seek arbitration modes Methods of Compensation & Schedule of
of ADR under the Construction Fees (UAP-IAPOA Doc. 21 0) shall be efiective
lndustry Arbitration Commission
after approval of the United Architects of
(CIAC), which also handles disputes
concerning professional or consulting
the Philippines (UAP) National Board of
services, guaranteeing a resolution of Directors and upon the recommendation
the issues presented within a six (6) of the PRC- PRBoA for implementation as
month period, after which the losing part of the PRBoA-issued Resolution on the
party may file a Petition for Review Standards of Professional Practice (SPP)
before the Court of Appeals (CA). Documents.
ANNEXES Commission as used for this SPP

and the succeeding SPP documents
shall refer only to the Professional
A, DEFINITION OF TERMS Regulation Commission (PRC), duly
i. Architect as used in this Guideline created under R.A. No. 8981 (The PRC
Modernization Act of 2000).
shall refer only to a Registered and
Licensed Architect (RLA), a natural
viii. Contractor and General Contractor
person under Philippine law and shall also mean Constructoror Builder,
jurisprudence with a valid certificate
and may be used interchangeably.
of registration and a valid professional
identification card (representing the ix. Cost of Work (CoW) means the total
renewable 3-year license) for the cost of all fixtures and accessories
lawful practice of the State-regulated for architectural interiors, acoustics,
profession of Architecture. The term lighting works, site development civil
Architect may also refer to Architect- works and landscaping works i.e.
of-record (AoR), Architect in charge hardscape and softscape, which were
of construction (AicC), Consulting erther designed, specified or procured
Architect (CA) as provided for under by the Specialist Architect and/or his
R.A. No. 9266. Specialist Consultants (SCs) for the
Owner/ Client, and that were used or
Architectural Firm (AF) as used in this installed in the proJect. The "cost of
Guideline shall refer only to a juridical
person under Philippine law and work" is used for projects covering
architectural interiors, acoustic design,
jurisprudence, duly registered with the
site development planning, architectural
Department of Trade and lndustry (DTl)
lighting and other similar works under
as a sole proprietorship for individual the Specialized Architectural Services.
architectural practice orregistered
with the Securities and Exchange X Direct Peraonnel Cost shall refer to
Commission (SEC) and with the the total cost considering the rate of
Professronal Regulation Commission the Architect, the Consultant, Technical
(the PRC or hereafter the Commission) Staff, Researchers and others involved
as a professional partnership or as in the Pro.lect per hour (man-hours),
an architectural corporation for group per day or per month throughout the
architectural practice by RLAs, subject duration of the project.
to full compliances with Sec. 37 of R.A.
No. 9266 and derivative regulations. xt Multiplier shall refer to any factor which
compensates the Architect for the
Architect and Architectural Firm (AF) following items:
may be used interchangeably.
Board as used in this Guideline a. Overhead costs of the office

shall refer only to the Professional b Fringe benefits and social charges
Regulatory Board of Architecture
(PRBoA), duly created under R.A. c Fee for contingencies
No. 9266 and its IRR and under the
supervision and administrative control d lnterest on capital reserves and
of the Commission.
e Reasonable Profit
v. Bid and Tender shall mean the same
The value of the "multipliel' may range
Client, Owner and Proiect Proponent from 1 .5 to 2.5 depending on the set-up
may be used interchangeably. of the Architect's ofiice, the type and the
053991-7
complexity of the Project, experience of employees on public interest
the Architect and the geographic area in assignments.
which his/her offlce is located.
xl Prime Professional shall refer to
x Overhead refers to the following the Architect commissioned by the
Owner/Client to plan and design the
provisions for office, light, air- building/structure and all its utilities
conditioning, and similar items for and to coordinate the works of all allied
working space; design professionals involved in the
project including all inter-disciplinary
b depreciation allowances or rental
and specialized works. He shall make
of furniture, equipment and
certain that these inputs comply with
instruments;
lhe requirements of the project and are
c. vehicle and travel-related expenses; compatible with the architectural design
concept.
d. office supplies;
xrv Professional/s as used in this
taxes and insurances other than Guideline shall refer only to Registered
those included as salary cost; and Licensed Professionals (RLPs), all
natural persons under Philippine law
f library and periodical expenses and jurisprudence with a valid certificate
and other means of keeping and a valid professional identification
abreast with new developments card (representing the renewable
and/or technologies; license) for the lawful practice of a
State-regulated profession other than
g executjve, ad min istrative, accountng, Architecture.
legal, stenographic, and clerical
salaries and expenses, other Professional Fee shall also be
than those that are identifiable as referred to as Architect's Fee or the
salaries including reimbursable Basic Fee or Basic Rate, and may be
non-salary expenses, plus salaries used interchangeably, and shall refer
or imputed salaries of partners to the compensation to the Architect
and principals to the extent that on account of his/her delivery of the
they perform general executive Architectural Services agreed mutually
and administrative services as by the Client and the Architect. Vvlere
distinguished from technical the Architect has to render more than
or advisory services directly the basic services, it shall be the
applicable to particular projects; subject of a special additional charge
these services and expenses, commensurate with the special
essential to the conduct of the services required. Such special charge
business, includes preliminary shall be in addition to the basic fee.
arrangements for new projects
or assignments, and interest on xvt Project Construction Cost (PCC) as
borrowed capital; herein referred to, means the cost of
the completed building to the Owner,
h business development expenses, including the structure, plumbing/
including salaries of principals sanitary and electrical fixtures,
and salary costs of employees so mechanical equipment, elevators,
engaged; and provision for loss escalators, airronditioning system,
of productive time of technical fire protection system, alarm and
employees between assignments. clock system, communications and
and for time of pnncipals and electronic system, elements attached
053991-7
to the building and all items indicated number of copies submitted

in the plans, designs, drawings and to the Client. This includes
specifications prepared by the Architect identifiable reproduction costs
and his consultants. The construction applicable to the work, such as
cost of other items planned and blue- printing, mimeographing,
designed by the Architect, such as printing, etc.
architectural interiors (Al) and site
development plan elements and other c ldentifiable @rnmuni:atbn expenses,
items of similar nature, additionally such as overseas and long-
planned / designed by the Architect are
distance telephone, telegraph,
also part of the PCC.
internet, short messaging system
The cost of materials used and the (SMS), cable, express charge,
labor for their installation are part of the postage, etc.
PCC. lf these items are furnished by the
Owner below its market cost, the cost of d technical and laboratory tests,
the material and labor shall nonetheless soil tests, borings and similar cost
be computed on the basis of the current items needed by the Project.
(and fair market value) costs.
licenses, fees, taxes, special legal
The PCC does not include any of the
and accounting expenses.
fees for the Architect, the Engineer, the
Specialist Consultants or the salaries of Services directly applicable to the
the construction inspectors. work, such as computer rental and
xvii. Project Deyelopment Cost shall programming costs, commercial
include cost of the construction as printing and bindings and similar
well as all professional fees, permits, costs that are not applicable to
clearances and utilities and cost of general overhead.
acquiring the pro,ect site / lot, cost of
money, etc. g ldentifiable expenses for supplies
and materials charged to the
xviii. Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) project at hand, as distinguished
is the reference for the Professional Fee
from such supplies and expenses
of an Architect based on the building
applicable to two or more pro.,ects.
type, the pro.iect and construction
budgets, the method of project delivery, These also include expenses, which
the role of consultants, and the scope seldom can be determined in advance
of services, together with other fee with any invoice costs, plus a service
ad,iustment factors.
as may be mutually agreed upon by the
xix. Reimbursable Erpenses shall refer to Architect and his Client.
expenses in connection or related to the
pro.lect that may include but not limited xx. Salary Cost means the cost of salaries
to the following: (including sick leave, vacation, holiday
a. transportation, housing and and incentive pay applicable thereto)
living allowance of Consultant, of professional consultants for the time
transportation, per diem, housing directly chargeable to the projects,
and living allowance of local plus excise, and payroll taxes as well
consultants and technical staff if as all other imposable taxes; and
assigned to places over 100 km.
contributions for social security and
from the area of operation of the
insurance benefits.
Architect.
b. Cost of printing of extra set of xxt Service Agreement means a
dra,vings, reports, maps, contract duly notarized written contract or
documents, etc over the required equivalent public instrument stipulating
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the scope of services and guaEnteeing MoP - Manual of Procedure
compensation of such services to be
rendered by an architect registered and PACS - Professional Architectural
licensed by the PRC-PRBoA. Consulting Services
xxii. Standards of Professlonal Practice PCA - Professional Consulting

(SPP) isa required document under Sec. Architect
41 of R.A. No. 9266 (The Architecture
Acl of 2004) and its lmplementing Rules
PCC - Project Construction Cost
and Regulations (lRR). PF - Professional Fee
xxiii. Stato shall refer solely to the National
Government of the Republic of the
PPCC - Probable Project
Construction Cost
Philippines.
B. Acronym3:
PRC - Professional Regulation
Commission
AF - Architectural Firm PRBoA - Professional Regulatory
AlcC - Architect in charge of Board of Architecture
construction RLA - Registered and Licensed
Architect
ANC - Architect's National Code
AoR -Architect-of-record RLP - Registered and Licensed

Professional
APCC - Awarded Project
- Recommended
Construction Cost RPF
Professional Fee
CA - Consulting Architect
sc - Specialist Consultant
CAD - Computer-Aided Design
SDP - Site Development Planning
CDP - Comprehensive
SPP - Standards of Professional
Development Plan
Practice
CEC - Codes of Ethical Conduct SPPCC - Statement of Probable
CoW - Cost of vlbrk ProJect Construction Cost
DAEDS - Detailed Architectural and UAP - United Architects of the

Engineering Design Philippines, lnc.
Services
Related LawB:
DADS - Detailed Architectural -
Design Services R.A. No. 8293 lntellectual Property
Code of the
FPCA - Filipino Professional Philippines
Consulting Architects
R.A. No. 9184 - Government
FPCC - Final Project Construction Procurement
Cost Reform Act of 2003
IAPOA - lntegrated and Accredited R.A. No. 9266 - Architecture Act of

Professional Organization 2004
ofArchitects
R.A. No. 9285 - Alternative Dispute
MDP - Master Development Plan Resolution Act of2004
D. Sample Fee Calculation Worksheet (DAEDS)

sorsoEon M.dhol Center
P ect Location
suildlnS Gro llp 3 7.0%
---I6GE oefinitto n Phase 5% of Base Fee 0,35

schemati. Desl Phase 15* of Base Fee 1.05%
n Deve 20% of Sase Fee 1,40%
Contract Document Pha5e 50% of Sase Fee 3.50%
Conttruction Phase 10% of gase o.70%
AD]I} .tB
0.00%
Levell ist 0.5016 o-50%
Level 2 SpeEialist 1,00%
L.vel 3 specialist 1.S0%
Projact Documentatlon
Normal 0.00%
Bltu 0.10%
contrad Document submittal &hed ule
Normal 0.00%
Fast-track 0.1096
Construdlon TechnoloSies
Common 0.00%
NewTechnolosie! 0.10% crccn rcot wolls 0.101(
rtiffcatlon
0.00%
LEEo, GREEEN, Berde 0.10% GREEEN o.t0x
OBO, BFP 0.00%

Others 0.10% DOH 0,1016
Construction Bid Mode
Negotiated bid 0.00%
Mrrltiple blds 0.25% o.25%
Constru.tion Sched!le
Norfial 0.0096
0.10%
ETC.
(a)sub-total 8,O5%
lb) Adiustment for Renovation/Addition + 50% of{a)
nstructi tn
. Fee Adjustmenton Construction Cost Fee {*l Cost FeelAmount)
P0-Ps0,000,000.00 8,05x P50,0@,o@.o0 Pt,02t@o.d)
P50,000,001.00 - P100,0@,000.00 less 1% 7,05 PSO,Modn,IX) P3,525dn (n
P100,000,011 00 - P200,000,000.00 less 1X 6.OS9t P2\MO,UN.N Pl,514500-00
P200,000,001.00 - P500,000,000.00 less 196
P500,000,001.00 - P1,000,000,000.00 less 1X
over PlB less 1%
P9,062,500,00
E. Sample Fce Calculation Worksheet (DADS)
Proiect.Narne Sotsogon Medicdl Cenut

Proiect Location
Bu 6 3 4,2%
Prolect Deflnition Phase 5% ol Baie Fe 0.219d

DesiSn Phase 15% oI Ease Fee o.63X
-schematic
oesiEn Development Phase 20% of Base Fee 0.utt
Contrad Document Phase 50% of Base Fee 2.r0r4
Construction Phase 10% of o.12%
GeneralPractice 0.0096
Leve | 1 Specialist 0.30% o.30x
Level 2 Speciallst 0.60%
Level 3 Speciallst 0.90%
Prolect 0ocumentation
Normal o"oo% -_..l
BIM
Sahedu le
- 0.06%
Contract Document Submlttal
Norinal 0.m%
Fast-traCk a.06%
Commoh 0.m%
.New Technologles 0.05% crcan root 0.06t
Crtrflcatlon
None 0.00%
LEED, GREEN, Eerde 0.06% GREEEN o.05x
oBo, EFp 0.00% _mH------.---,

Others 0.059( o,06%
Negotiated bid 0.00,6

Multiple bids 0.15% o-1'rt
Construdlon Schedule
Norftal 0.00%
Fast-track 4.06%
ETC.
(a)Sub-total 7,Osti
(b) Adltlstmnt.for Rnovetion/Addition + 50% of (al
4&tta
Cost
Constructlon Cost Fe. (96) Cost Fee{Amountl
PO-P50,0m,000.00 4a3X P50,@O.0@-N P2,1rS,UD,N
. rP50,000,001.00-P100.0tX),000.00 hss 0.5% 4,2:t% P50,000,0@.00 PZllS,tXb.U)
00- less 0.6% 3.53X P25,Ml000.N P907,5/n.00
P200,000.001.00 - P500,000,000.00 less 0.6%
P50O;000,m1.00 - P1,000,0{m,000.00 le$06.%
over PLB less 0.6%
E P5,137,5N.00
-
POSTSCRIPT Architects (PlA), the League of Philippine

Architects (LPA) and the Association of
The essential characteristic of a Philippine Government Architects (APGA).
profession requires the setting of standards
for admission to the profession, intellectual On December 12, 1974, out of the
and practical training to acquire professional noble vision of unification, the three
competence, and an organization to rest such existing architectural associations were
competence. To ensure that professional integrated into one professional organization
services are delivered in a manner expected of architects called the United Architects of
of professionals, it has become necessary to the Philippines. Consequently, UAP was
lay down canons of professional performance registered with the Securities and Exchange
and behaviour rn work situations, as well as Commission on March 26, 1975 and the first
procedures for maintaining discipline. professional organization to be accredited
by the Professional Regulation Commission
Standards of professional performance (PRC) on May 12, 1975.
and conduct have been developed to meet
the expectations of users of professional The UAP, in response to the need to
services, individual and corporate clients, review and update the documents and in
governmental authorities, and the general order to be more responsive to the practice of
public. Those seeking professional services the architecture profession in the Philippines
turn for advice to professionals because of prepared and divided the Architects
the trust they repose in the reputation and National Code into two parts, namely: the
standing of the profession. Code of Ethical Conduct, and Standards of
Professional Practice. On July 21, 1979,
ln the Philippines, the groundwork the Architect's National Code was approved
for writing standards of architecture by the UAP National Board of Directors
practice was laid on January 21, 1933 by and subsequently adopted by the PRC
the Philippine Architects Society (PAS), the through the Board of Architecture (BOA) on
first architectural association organized in September 24, 1979.
the Philippines, entitled "Relation of Charges
and Rules Relative to Professional Fees', \Men Republic Act No. 9266, otheMise
while the New Code of Ethics was published known as "The Architecture Act of 2004"
on April 7, 1946 by the Philippine lnstitute of was passed on March 17,2004, the UAP
Architects, the spln-off of PAS. On November was accredited by the PRC as the lntegrated
25, '1960, after re-examining the Code of and Accredited Professional Organization of
Ethics, a new set of documents entitled Architects (IAPOA). As part of its mandate
"National Code of Architect's Services and as the IAPOA, a Task Force on Standards of
Fees in the Philippines" or
"Architect's Professional Practice was created by UAP on
National Code" for brevity, was published. July 1,2004 to revisit and review the 1979
Standards of Professional Practice with a
ln order to articulate more explicitly the fresh perspective, and propose amendments
architecture profession's commitment to in accordance with the provisions of the
experlise and conscientious service, on new architecture law, particularly under
October 25, 1965, the Architect's National Section 41.
Code was approved and adopted by the
three architectural organizations existing at The Code ofEthical Conduct was
that time, namely; the Philippine lnstitute of approved on April 5, 2006, by the PRBOA
6420 OFFICIAL GAZETTE VoL, 1'12, No. 38
through its Board Resolution No. 02 leaving also serves to assure the public that the
the Standards of Professional Practice architecture profession imposes its canons of
pending. behaviour not only with respect to knowledge
and skills but also with respect to integrity,
Under the painstaking efforts of several independence, and a commitment to quality
administrations, the UAP Task Force was service.
strengthened and empowered to respond
to the increasing public and users demand, ln compliance with the Resolution issued
the evaluation of new standards of regulated by the PRBOA, the UAP continues to task
professional pctice, the advancement of the Special Committee on Stiandards of
technology and the enactment of new allied Professional Practice to craft the Architect's
professional laws. Both the PRBOA, and the Guidelines for SPP Compliances (the
UAP have continued to interdependently, Architect's Guidelines) to feature the
symbiotically, and synergistically collaborate determination of the corresponding
with each other their progressive efforts to Architect's Fees and the Manual of
amend the 1979 Standards of Professional Procedure for SPP Compliances (Manual
Practice. of Procedure) to help the architects and
stakeholders understand the policies
On October 26, 2009, the committee was and standards used in implementing the
institutionalized under the 2009 UAP-Bylaws Standards of Professional Prac'tice.
as one of the standing special committees.
Accordingly, an Ad-Hoc Committee was Since the new standards of practice
formed to accomplish the task of finalizing provide a more tangible indicetion of what
the draft of the Proposed Standards of is expected by the public and regulatory
Professional Practice, which was approved authorities in the way of professional
on December 6, 2009 by the UAP National performance and conduct of an architect, the
Board of Directors. Task Force on Manual of Practice crafted the
Architect's Guidelines for SPP Compliances
After 31 years, the Newupdated (to be known as the Architect's Guidelines)
Standards of Professional Practice (SPP) for and recommended to the UAP National
Architects was approved and subsequently Executive Committee last September 19,
prescribed by the PRC through the PRBoA 2014 (UAP Execom Resolution 14-15 No.
Resolution No. 3 on July 27 , 2010. The new 2-14\ and to the UAP National Board of
standards of practice were promulgated not Directors last October 15, 2014 for approval
only for guiding professional performance (UAP NBD Resolution 14-15 No. 3-19) and
in different settings. but also for ensuring submission to the PRC Board of Architecture
high quality professional servicesi and it for adoption and issuance to all architects.
SEPTEMBER 19,20,16 OFFICIAL GAZETTE 6421
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Task Force on Manual of Practice and the Committee on Standards of Professional
Practice, METHODS OF COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE OF FEES UAP DOC. 210 would
like to acknowledge the following persons for their contribution in making the ARCHITECT'S
GUIDELINES possible:
Committee on Profoasional Practice - 1979

Chairman Felipe M. Mendoza, FUAP, LIKHA, APEC Architect
Vice Chairman Froilan L. Hong, CUAP, APEC Architect
Members Otilio A. Arellano, FUAP
Cesar V Canchela, FUAP, LIKHA, APEC Architect
Antonio S. Dimalanta, FUAP
Cristina R. Fugoso, FUAP
Geronimo V Manahan, CUAP, LIKHA, APEC Architect
Norberto M. Nuke, FUAP, LIKHA, APEC Architect
Rebecca V Tobia, CUAP
UAP Document 202 Group -2004
Chairperson Corazon F. Tandoc, FUAe AA
Members Maria Elena C. Cayanan, FUAP, AA
Daniel C. Go, FUAP, APEC Architect
Jose Siao Ling, FUAP, APEC Architect, AA
Raul R. Locsin, FUAP
Simeon C. Tan, FUAP
Domingo LL. Tablizo, Jr. FUAP, AA
Committee on Standards of Professional Practice (SPP) 2OO5-2OO7

Honorary Chairman Edric Marco C. Florentino, FUAP, APEC Architect
Chairman Prosperidad C. Luis, FUAP, APEC Architect
Members Norberto M. Nuke, FUAP LIKHA, APEC Architect
Edilberto F. Florentino, FUAB LIKHA, APEC Architect
Froilan L. Hong, FUAP, APEC Architect
Yolanda D. Reyes FUAP, APEC Architect, HAIA, AA
Emmanuel P Cuntapay, FUAP
Maria Cristina V Turalba, FUAP
Corazon F. Tandoc, FUAP, AA
Maria Elena C. Cayanan, FUAP, AA
Daniel C. Go, FUAP, APEC Architect
Jose Siao Ling, FUAP, APEC Architect, AA
Angeline T. Chua Chiaco, FUAe APEC Architect
Special Committee on Professional Practice 2OO7 - 2010

Chairman Edric Marco C. Florentino, FUAP, APEC Architect
Members Norberto M. Nuke, FUAP, LIKHA, APEC Architect
Prosperidad C. Luis, FUAP, APEC Architect
Yolanda D. Reyes FUAP, APEC Architect, HAIA
Maria Cristina V Turalba, FUAP
Edilberto F. Florentino, FUAe LIKHA, APEC Architect
Ana S. Mangalino-Ling, FUAP, APEC Architect, AA
Michael T. Ang, FUAP, APEC Architect, AA
George S. Salvan, FUAP
Armin B. Sarthou, Jr., FUAP
Miguel C. Guerrero lll, FUAP, APEC
Architect, AA Leah F. Ybaflez-Martin, UAP
Special Committee on SPP UAP Doc.2l0, FY 2011 -2012
Chairman Reneto L. Punzalan, FUAP
Members Edilberto F. Florentino, FUAP, LIKHA, APEC Architect
Prosperidad C. Luis, FUAP, APEC Architect
Yolanda D. Reyes, FUAP, APEC Architect, HAIA, AA
Edric Marco C. Florentino, FUAe APEC Architect
Ana S. Mangalino-Ling, FUAP, APEC Architecl
Michael T. Ang, FUAP, AA
Guillermo H. Hisancha, FUAP
Corazon F. Tandoc, FUAP
Crisencio V Benitez, FUAP
Armin B. Sarthou, Jr, FUAP
Serge T Chua, Jr., FUAP
Special Committee on Architect's Guidelines, FY 2012 -2013

Chairman Norberto M. Nuke, FUAe LIKHA, APEC Architect
Members Amado E. Tandoc, Jr., FUAP
Potenciano C. Estanislao, FUAP
Diogenes E. Barredo, FUAP
Maria Lisa V Santos, FUAP
Task Force on Manual of Practice, FY 2013 - 2014

Chairman Rey S. Gabitan, UAP
Members Marlon M. Cariflo, UAP
John Joseph Fernandez, UAP
Miguel C. Guerrero, FUAP
Rafael C. Briones, Jr., UAP
Task Force on Manual of Practlce, FY 2014 - 2015

Chairman Rey S. Gabitan, UAP
Members Marlon M. Cariflo, UAP
Peach Buencamino, UAP, AA
Rafael C. Briones, Jr., UAP
Maundelito Florendo, UAP
Ted Villamor G. lnocencio, FUAP
Arnel M. Colcol
Advisers Ma. Benita O. Regala, FUAP, AA

Edric Marco C. Florentino, FUAP, APEC Architect
Prosperidad C. Luis, FUAP, APEC Architect,
UAP National Presidents
1975 Norberto M. Nuke, FUAP, LIKHA, APEC Architect. AA

1976 Jose V Herrera, FUAP
1977 Ruperto C. Gaite, FUAP
1979-1980 Felipe M. Mendoza, FUAP, LIKHA
1981 Otilio A. Arellano, FUAP
'1981-1982 Leandro V Locsin, FUAP, LIKHA
I 983-1984 Manuel T. Manosa, Jr. FUAe LIKHA, APEC Architect
'1985-1986 Cesar V Canchela, FUAq LIKHA, APEC Architect
1987-1988 Froilan L. Hong, FUAP, LIKHA, APEC Architect, AA
'1989 Angel R. Lazaro, Jr. FUAP, LIKHA, APEC Architect, AA
1990-1991 Richeto C. Alcordo, FUAP
1992-1994 Jaime C. Marquez, FUAP
1994-1996 Nestor S. Mangio, FUAq APEC Architect
1996-1998 Emmanuel P Cuntapay, FUAP
1998-2000 Yolanda David. Reyes, FUAP, LIKHA, APEC Architect, HFAIA,AA
2000-2002 Prosperidad C. Luis, FUAP, APEC Architect, AA
2002-2004 Robert S. Sac, FUAP
2004-2005 Enrique O. Olonan, FUAP
2005-2007 Ednc Marco C. Florentino, FUAP, APEC Architect, AA
2007-2009 Medeliano T Roldan, Jr FUAP
2009-2010 Ana S. Mangalino-Ling, FUAe APEC Architect, AA
2010-2012 Ramon S. Mendoza, FUAP
2012-2014 Rozanno C. Rosal, FUAP, AA
2014-2015 Ma. Benita O. Regala, FUAP, AA
PRC-Board of Architecture 2OO8 - 2012

Chairman Armando Dominador N. Alli, FUAP, APEC Architect
Members Angeline T. Chua Chiaco, FUAq APEC Architect, AA
Marietta B. Segovia, UAP
PRC-Board of Architecture 2012 - 2013

Chairman Rolando L. Cordero, FUAP, AA
Members Angeline T. Chua Chiaco, FUAP, APEC Architect, AA
Marietta B. Segovia, UAP
PRC-Board ofArchitecture 2013 - present

Chairman Rolando L. Cordero, FUAP, AA
Members Yolanda D. Reyes, FUAP, Apec Architect, HAIA, AA
Fidel Jose R. Siapno, FUAP, AA
PRoFEssroNAL REGULAToRY BoARD oF WHEREAS, after 31 years, there is now
ARcHrrEcruRE an urgent and important need to finally
prescribe and promulgate the nedupdated
REsoLurroN No. 03 Standards of Professional Practice for
Series of 2010 Architects;
PRESCRIBING THE STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL
PRACTICE FOR ARCHITECTS AS Now, THEREFoRE, the Board RESoLVES,
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPLEMENTING RULES as it is hereby RESoLVED, by virtue of the
AND REGULATIONS ORR) OF REPUBLIC powers vested upon the Board to prescribe
ACT NO, 9266, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE
ARCHITECTUREACT OF 2OM' the neMupdated Standards of Professional
Practice for Architects as supplemental
WHEREAS, Section 7 (g), Art. ll of R.A. implementing rules and regulations of R.A.
No. 9266, known as " The Architecture Act No. 9266 and as integral part of herein
of 2004, mandates that the Professional resolution as Annex "A" thereto;
Regulatory Board of Architecture (the
"Board") shall "prescribe and/or adopt the FURTHER, RESoLVED, that the
Code of Ethical Conduct and Standards of determination of the corresponding
Professional Practice for registered and Architect's Fees be stated in detail under the
licensed Architects ("Architects")': Architect's Guidelines for SPP Compliances
(the Architect's Guidelines), which shall
WHEREAS, the Board has already be crafted by the IAPOA, with the Board's
adopted and promulgated the Code of assistance; and that the said Architect's
Ethical Conduct through Resolution No.02. Guidelines be an official IAPOA issuance to
series of 2006, leaving the mattdl of the be observed by a IAPOA Members;
Standards of Professional Practice pending;
FURTHERMoRE, RESoLVED, that,
WHEREAS, in mid-2004. the lntegrated immediately upon completion and subsequent
and Accredited Professional Organization of dissemination of the said Architect's
Architects (IAPOA), with the full assistance of Guidelines, the IAPOA must embark on the
the Board, embarked on an effort to update crafting ofthe Manual of Procedure for SPP
and amend/repeal the 1979 Standards of Compliances (the Manual of Procedure),
Professional Practice, which was known as which shall similarly be an official IAPOA
"UAP" Documenls 201 through 208"; issuance to be observed by all IAPOA
Members.
WHEREAS, under a separate Board
Resolution, the said 1979 Standards of FTNALLY RESoLVED, that this Resolution
Professional Practice became part of the shall take effect after fifteen (15) days
implementing rules and regulations of the following the full and complete publication
repealed architecture law, R.A. No. 545, as thereof in the Otricial Gazette ot any major
amended by R.A. No. 1581; dally newspaper of national crrculation in the
Philippines.
WHEREAS, over the last six (6) years, both
the Board and the IAPOA have continued Done in the City of Manila, this 27th day of
to interdependently, symbiotically, and July 2010.
synergistically collaborate with each other
(Sgd.) ARMANDo N, ALLI
their progressive efforts to amend/repealthe
'1979 Standards of Professional Practice, Chairman
conducting many meetings, conferences, and (Sgd.)ANGELTNE T. CHUA CHrAco
broad-based consultations in the process, Member
and culminating to the issuance of this
resolution with its annex: the newupdated (Sgd.) MARTETTA B. SEGovtA
Standards of Professional Practice; and Member

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EDITEO AT THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIOENT OF THE PHILIPPINES PURSUANT TO

VoL. 112 MANILA, PHILIPPINES, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 No.38

PROCLAMATIONS, EXECUTIVE ORDERS OEPARTMENT, BUREAU AI{D OFFICE

ATIESTED BY WHEREAS, the United Architects of the

(Sgd.)ANGELTNE T. CHUA CHrAco WHEREAS, the Board, by virtue of

WHEREAS, the foregoing Board Resolution

Let copies hereof be furnished the U. P (Sgd.)ArrY. LoVELTKA T. EAUrsrA

The Unitod Archibcb of the Philippines as th lntogr.bd and

A hBtorical DoEDedive b attechd in thb docunEnl 3o thal tha usr

The!. ouihllnos ar br all aEfiitects, regedlss of rtrtJ8 or

UNITED ARCHITECTS OF THE PHILIPPINES

METHODS OF COMPENSATION AND SCHEDULE OF FEES

METHODS OF COMPENSATION AND SCHEDULE OF FEES ON THE FOLLOWNG

1. Pre-Design Services (SPP Doc. 201\

2. Regular Design Services (SPP Doc. 202\

3. SpecializedArchitectural Services (SPP Doc. 203)

4. Full-TimeConstruction SupervisionServices (SPP Doc. 204-A)

5. ConstructionManagementServices (SPP Doc. 204-B)

6. Post-ConstructionServices (SPP Doc. 205)

7. ComprehensiveArchitecturalServices (SPP Doc. 206)

8. Design-BuildServices (SPP Doc. 2071

L ArchitecturalDesignCompetition (SPP Doc. 208)

10. ProfessionalArchitectural Consulting Services (SPP Doc. 209)

Rule I - Title and Ratlonale

Rule lHethodr of Comp6nsatlon

Section 4: Methods of Compensation

Rulo lll - Schodula of Fees on the Types of Architectural Services

Section 5: Pre-Design Servrces (SPP Doc. 201)

Section 6: Regular Design Services (sPP Doc. 202\

Section 7: Specialized Architectural Services (SPP Doc. 203)

Section 8: Full-Time SupeNision Services (SPP Doc. 204-A)

Section 9: Construction Management Services (SPP Doc. 204-B\

Section 10: Post-Construction Services (SPP Doc. 205)

Section 11 : Comprehensive Architectural Services (SPP Doc. 206)

Section 12: Design-Build Services (SPP Doc. 207)

Section 13: Architectural Design Competition (SPP Doc. 208)

Section 14: Professional Architectural Consulting Services (SPP Doc. 209)

Rule lV - Genor.l Provblonr

Section 16: lnterest due on Late Payment of Fees

Section 17: Government Taxes on Services

Section 18: Professional Responsibility and Clvil Liability

Section 19: Arbitration Clause

Section 20: Penalty Clause and Sanctions

Section 21: Amendments to this Document

Section 22: Effective Date

TITLE and RATIONALE

RULE ll 3.2.3 Client's procedure and timing

The following crite a should also be c) Time basis

3.2.1 Tlme schedule for furnishing 4.1 Percentage-based Fee

4.3 Time basis a multiplier of "DirectSalary

4.3.2 Tjme-based fees are typically 4.3.6 Additional factors should be

conferring with others 4.3.11.3 The method however,

of hourly rates for always having available

no reason that an assortment of turn, be compensated on a per

4.4.2 For example, Pre-Design 4) Full-Time Supervision (SPP Doc. 2M-A)

Consulting SeNices (SPP Doc. 209)

5. 1 .1 .1 Scope of Work 5.2.3 Lump Sum or Fixed Fee

5.1.1.2 Manner of Payment 5.2.4 Per Diem, Honorarium Plus

5. 1.2.3 ByAssociation, Consultation SEc. 6: REGULAR DESIGN SERVICES