UAP DOC 210

Methods of Compensation and Schedule of Fees

CONTENTS
01. RECAP 02. TERMS AND
ACRONYMS
SPP DOCS 201-209 Definition of Terms and
Acronyms

03. RULE 1 04. RULE 2 05. RULE 3 05. RULE 4

Title and Rationale Methods of Compensation Schedule of Fees General Provisions

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RECAP
● SPP 201: Pre-design Services
● SPP 202: Regular Design Services
● SPP 203: Specialized Architectural Services
● SPP 204a: Full-time Construction Supervision
● SPP 204b: Construction Management
● SPP 205: Post-construction Services
● SPP 206: Comprehensive Architectural Services
● SPP 207: Design Build Services
● SPP 208: Architectural Design Competitions
● SPP 209: Prof. Architectural Consulting Services

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SPP DOC 201: PRE DESIGN SERVICES

• Consultation • Architectural programming

• Pre-feasibility studies • Space planning
• Feasibility studies • Space management studies
• Site selection and analysis • Value management
• Land use studies • Design brief preparation
• Research • Promotional services

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SPP DOC 202: REGULAR DESIGN SERVICES

Six phases of regular design service:

• Project Definition Phase
• Schematic Design Phase
• Design Development Phase
• Contract Document Phase
• Bidding or Negotiation Phase
• Construction Phase

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SPP DOC 203: SPECIALIZED ARCHITECTURAL
SERVICES
• Architectural Interiors • Security Evaluation/Planning
• Acoustic Design • Building Systems Design
• Lighting Design • Facilities Maintenance Support
• Site Development Planning • Testing/Commissioning
• Physical Planning • Environmental Certification
• Comprehensive Development Planning • Forensic Architecture
• Heritage Conservation and Planning

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SPP DOC 203: SPECIALIZED ARCHITECTURAL
SERVICES
• Building Appraisal • Special Building Design
• Structural Conceptualization • Building Components
• Preliminary Services • Management of Practices
• Contract Documentation/Review
• Post-design Services
• Dispute Avoidance/Resolution
• Architectural Research Methods

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SPP DOC 204A: FULL-TIME CONSTRUCTION
SUPERVISION

• Rendering service as the Architect-in-charge of construction (AiCC), who

is directly and professionally responsible and liable for the construction
supervision of the project.

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SPP DOC 204B: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

• The responsibilities of the Construction Manager (CM) include the following functions:
• Coordination and Supervision
• Cost and Time Control
• Quality Control of Work
• Keeping of Records

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SPP DOC 205: POST-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

• Building Maintenance
• Grounds and Landscaping Supervision
• Building Equipment Maintenance
• Business Development and Management

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SPP DOC 206: COMPREHENSIVE
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

• Comprehensive Architectural Services refers to the range of professional services

that covers:
• Pre-design Services
• Regular Design Services
• Specialized Architectural Services
• Construction Services
• Post-Construction Services
• The Architect in this capacity functions as the Project Manager.

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SPP DOC 207: DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES

• Design-Build Services by Administration

• Design-Build Services with Guaranteed Maximum Project Construction Cost

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SPP DOC 208: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
COMPETITION

TWO TYPES OF COMPETITION: CLASSIFICATIONS BASED ON CLASSIFICATIONS BASED ON

NUMBER OF STAGES: PARTICIPANTS:
• Competitions for actual
projects proposed for • Single stage • Open competitions
implementation.
• Two- Stage • Limited-by-invitation
• Ideas competitions set as a competitions
design and planning exercise
to elucidate a problem.

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SPP DOC 209: PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL
CONSULTING SERVICES

The rendering of independent advice and extension of technical assistance

requiring appropriate knowledge, skills, training and experience, and
recognized competence.

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DEFINITION OF
TERMS
DEFINITION OF TERMS

DIRECT PERSONNEL COST MULTIPLIER

▪ The total cost considering the rate of the ▪ Any factor which compensates the
Architect, the Consultants, Technical Staff, Architect for the following:
Researchers, and others involved in the • Overhead costs of the office
Project per hour, per day, or per month. • Benefits and social charges for
employees
• Contingencies
• Cost of money/interest
• Reasonable profit
The value of the multiplier may range from 1.5 to 2.5 depending on
the setup of the Architect’s office, the type and complexity of the
Project, experience of the Architect, and the geographic area in
which his/her office is located.
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DEFINITION OF TERMS

OVERHEAD
▪ Provisions for office, light, air-conditioning, ▪ Taxes and insurances other than those
and similar items for the working space included as salary cost
▪ Depreciation allowances or rental of ▪ Library and periodical expenses and
furniture, equipment and instruments other means of keeping abreast with new
▪ Vehicle and travel-related expenses developments and technologies
▪ Executive, administrative, accounting,
▪ Office supplies
legal, stenographic, and clerical salaries
▪ Business development expenses and expenses

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DEFINITION OF TERMS

PROJECT CONSTRUCTION COST

▪ Cost of the completed building to the Owner, ▪ The cost of materials used and the labor for
including the structure, plumbing, sanitary their installation are part of the PCC. If
and electrical fixtures, mechanical these items are furnished by the Client
equipment, elevators, air-conditioning below market cost, the cost of the material
system, communications and electronic and labor shall nonetheless be computed
systems, elements attached to the building, on the basis of current and fair market
and all items indicated in the plans/designs value costs.
of the Architect and his consultants.
▪ The PCC does not include any of the fees for
the Architect, the Engineer, the Specialist
Consultants, or the salaries of the
construction inspectors.
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DEFINITION OF TERMS

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT COST REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES

▪ Includes the cost of the construction as ▪ Expenses related to the project that may
well as all professional fees, permits, include, but not be limited to:
clearances, and utilities and cost of • Transportation
acquiring the project site, cost of money, • Housing and living allowance of
etc. consultants if assigned to placed over
100km away from office
• Cost of printing of extra sets of drawings
• Identifiable communication expenses
such as overseas and long-distance calls,
internet, SMS, postage, etc.

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DEFINITION OF TERMS

SALARY COST SERVICE AGREEMENT

▪ The cost of salaries of professional ▪ A duly notarized written contract
consultants for the time directly stipulating the scope of services and
chargeable to the project, plus all guaranteeing compensation for such
imposable taxes and contributions for services.
social security and insurance benefits.

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ACRONYMS
ACRONYMS

AICC AOR
Architect in Charge Architect-of-record
of Construction

CA AF DAEDS DADS
Consulting Architect Architectural Firm Detailed Architectural Detailed Architectural
and Engineering Design Services
Design Services

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ACRONYMS

PCC PPCC
Project Probable Project
Construction Cost Construction Cost

APCC FPCC COW (R)PF

Awarded Project Final Project Cost of Work (Recommended)
Construction Cost Construction Cost Professional Fee

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RULE 1
TITLE AND RATIONALE
TITLE
• UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210: Architect’s Guidelines for Standards of
Professional Practice (SPP) Compliances - Methods of
Compensation and Schedule of Fees
• This replaces the 1979 UAP Doc. 208-B (Methods of
Compensation and Schedule of Fees)

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RATIONALE
• To standardize the ranges of compensation for architectural
services
• To complement RA 9266, Code of Ethical Conduct, SPP 201-209,
and other related laws

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RULE 2
METHODS OF COMPENSATION
CRITERIA

COMPENSATION COMPUTATION ▪ The method of compensation should be

SHOULD BE BASED ON THE chosen based on the type of service.
ARCHITECT’S ▪ The computed fee must be
▪ talents, skill, and experience commensurate with the scope and
complexity of service.
▪ effort and time available for the
project ▪ Compensation for services that require
the use of more than one type of
▪ effort and time required by the expertise shall be treated differently from
project those services that require only one kind
of expertise

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CRITERIA

THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA MUST

ALSO BE CONSIDERED
▪ Studies, programs, and other ▪ Costs of administration, including records
professional input furnished by the to be maintained and preserved
Client ▪ Probability of contingencies
▪ Client’s procedure and timing for ▪ Number of third parties that the Architect
review and approval of designs needs to coordinate with

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METHODS OF COMPENSATION

PERCENTAGE-BASED FEE LUMP SUM OR FIXED FEE TIME-BASED FEE

▪ Percentage based on Project ▪ An appropriate percentage ▪ Multiple of direct personnel
Construction Cost (PCC) of the PPCC expenses
▪ Unit cost method ▪ Estimating the individual ▪ Professional fee + expenses
▪ Value-based elements of the cost ▪ Per diem, honorarium +
pricing/Percentage of gross outlines + a reasonable reimbursable expenses
rentals margin for profit ▪ Salary cost x multiplier +
direct cost or reimbursable
expenses
▪ Per diem or hourly basis
▪ Retainer

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METHODS OF COMPENSATION

MIXED METHODS

▪ Using one method of compensation on a ▪ Example: Pre-design and construction

single project may not be applicable all services could be compensated on an
the time. It is recommended that an MDPE basis while the regular design and
assortment of compensation methods be specialized architectural services may be
used, if appropriate. compensated based on a percentage of
the PCC.

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PERCENTAGE-
BASED FEES
Percentage based on Project Construction Cost (PCC)
Unit cost method
Value-based pricing/Percentage of gross rentals
1.1 PERCENTAGE-BASED ON PCC
• One of the most common compensation methods
• The percentage amount is based on the type of project
• The fee of the Architect is determined by multiplying the specified
percentage by the PCC
• Fair to both the Client and the Architect
• Fair to the Client because the fee is pegged to the Client’s budget
• Fair to the Architect because if there are changes, the fee adjusts
accordingly

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1.1 PERCENTAGE-BASED ON PCC
Six phases of regular design service:
• Project Definition Phase PPCC
• Schematic Design Phase PPCC
• Design Development Phase PPCC
• Contract Document Phase PPCC
• Bidding or Negotiation Phase APCC
• Construction Phase FPCC

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1.1 PERCENTAGE-BASED ON PCC
• The PCC may be:
• Probable Project Construction Cost (PPCC), which is the
estimated amount
• Awarded Project Construction Cost (APCC), which is based on
the bid of the winning contractor
• Final Project Construction Cost (FPCC), which is the actual and
final cost based on cost records

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1.1 PERCENTAGE-BASED ON PCC
• The percentage amount for DAEDS and DADS are not the same.
• DAEDS is the more common than DADS.
• In a DADS arrangement, the Architect is entitled to 60% of the
corresponding DAEDS professional fee, since he is the lead
professional and coordinates the work of the other designers.

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1.2 UNIT COST METHOD
• A variation of the Percentage Based on PCC method
• Under this method, the fee is based on cost per square meter
of the project.
• The cost per area may be derived from historical data (average
construction cost per sqm. of similar projects)

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1.2 UNIT COST METHOD
• Example: A high-rise office building project with 10,000 sqm GFA and 2,000 sqm
non-GFA. DAEDS contract.
• Average project construction cost: PHP30,000/sqm
• Applicable Professional Fee: 6% of PCC (DAEDS)
• Fee for GFA
• PHP30,000/sqm x 6% = PHP1,800/sqm
• PHP1,800/sqm x 10,000 sqm = PHP18,000,000
• Fee for non-GFA
• Use 50% of rate for GFA = PHP900/sqm
• PHP900/sqm x 2,000 sqm = PHP1,800,000
• Total Fee: PHP19,800,000
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1.3 VALUE-BASED PRICING/ %OF RENTALS
• The compensation under this method is a value-based pricing based on the
revenue/profitability outcomes of the service. Examples:
• Sales in retail facilities
• Leasing in housing
• Leasing in commercial spaces
• In this service, the Architect goes beyond maintenance/upkeep functions and
innovates schemes to maximize building occupancy and make the building’s
operations efficient.

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LUMP SUM/
FIXED FEES
An appropriate percentage of the PPCC
Estimating the individual elements of the cost outlines +
a reasonable margin for profit
2. LUMP SUM/ FIXED DEE
• This method is appropriate when the scope of services required can
be clearly and fully defined from the beginning of the project. As
such, the following must clearly defined from the beginning:
• Scope of work
• Schedules for designs and approvals
• Construction schedule

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2. LUMP SUM/ FIXED DEE
• The lump sum may be computed in two ways:
• As a percentage of the PCC
• Estimating direct cost then adding a reasonable margin for
profit

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TIME-BASED
FEES
Multiple of direct personnel expenses
Professional fee + expenses
Per diem, honorarium + reimbursable expenses
Salary cost x multiplier + direct cost or reimbursable expenses
Per diem or hourly basis
Retainer
3. TIME-BASED FEE
• This method is useful when the services are difficult to determine in
advance and if they are interim in nature or often short in duration.
• Time-based methods are often used for:
• Services that are not well-defined
• Predesign services
• Partial services or additional services
• Rendering expert testimony
• Consultancy

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3.1 MULTIPLE OF DIRECT PERSONNEL EXPENSES
(MDPE)
• Applicable to non-creative work only (i.e. not design services).
• This method is based on technical hours spent and does not account
for creative effort since the value of creative design cannot be
measured by the amount of time spent.

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3.1 MULTIPLE OF DIRECT PERSONNEL EXPENSES
(MDPE)
• Legend:
• A = Architect’s hourly rate
• C = Consultant’s hourly rate
• T = Technical staff’s hourly rate
• N = number of hours spent
• M = Multiplier to account for overhead and profit, ranging from 1.5-2.5
• R = Reimbursable expenses
• Direct cost = An + Cn + Tn
• Fee = Direct cost x M
• Total cost of service charged to Client = Fee + R
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3.2 PROFESSIONAL FEE + EXPENSES (PFPE)

• Often used when there is a continuing relationship on a series of

projects.
• A fixed rate that already accounts for overhead and profit is
established.

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3.3 PER DIEM, HONORARIUM, PLUS
REIMBURSABLES
• Applicable for requests that require the Architect’s personal time,
such as:
• Attending project related meetings, conferences, or trips
• Ocular of project site/s
• Conferring with others regarding prospective investments or ventures and
the like
• The reimbursable expenses include, but are not limited to:
• Travel
• Accommodations
• Subsistence

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3.4 SALARY COST X MULTIPLIER + R
• This method is based on the total basic salaries (Direct Salary
Expenses) of all Professional Consulting Architects (PCAs) and their
staff multiplied by a factor from 3.0, plus reimbursables.
• Fee = Salary Cost x Multiplier + Reimbursables

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3.5 PER DIEM OR HOURLY BASIS
• Applicable to engagements involving intermittent personal service,
such as consultancy services. The Architect must be compensated
for all the time he spends on the work, including travel time.
• Consultation services
• Testimony in court
• Similar work involving miscellaneous personal service

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3.6 RETAINER
• Used when the consulting architect is expected to be required at
intervals over a period of time. It is a means of ensuring that his
services will be available to the Client when required.
• Under this method, a stipulated amount is paid at regular intervals
for which the consulting architect is obligated to render a certain
service or to spend a certain amount of time on the Client’s
requirements.

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3.6 RETAINER
• The retainer arrangement is common in situations when the Client
wishes to be assured of always having available the services of an
individual architect or firm. It is also used when the service of the
Architect is not required on a full-time basis.

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RULE 3
SCHEDULE OF FEES
SPP DOC 201:
PRE-DESIGN
SERVICES
MDPE
Professional fee + Expenses
Lump sum or fixed fee
Per diem
SPP DOC 202:
REGULAR DESIGN
SERVICES
• Percentage of PCC • MDPE
• Unit cost method based on • Mixed
PCC
• Recommended professional
• Professional fee + expenses fee (RPF)
• Lump sum or fixed fee
• Per diem, honorarium +
reimbursable expenses
MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

DETAILED ARCHITECTURAL AND DETAILED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES

ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES (DAEDS) (DADS)

▪ There is a single contract between the ▪ The Architect and the engineering and
Architect and the Client, and sub- allied professionals execute separate
consultancy contracts between the contracts with the Client
Architect and the other professionals

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MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

DETAILED ARCHITECTURAL AND DETAILED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES

ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES (DAEDS) (DADS)

▪ There is a single contract between the ▪ The Architect and the engineering and
Architect and the Client, and sub- allied professionals execute separate
consultancy contracts between the contracts with the Client
Architect and the other professionals

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MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

• Whether the arrangement chosen is DAEDS or DADS, the professional

responsibilities and civil liabilities of each State-regulated professional
remain separate.

• This means that in a DAEDS arrangement, the Architect does not

assume the responsibilities or liabilities of the other professionals.

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METHODS OF COMPENSATION

• Percentage of PCC
• Unit cost method based on PCC
• Professional fee + expenses
• Lump sum or fixed fee
• Per diem, honorarium + reimbursable expenses
• MDPE
• Mixed
• Recommended professional fee (RPF)

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RECOMMENDED PROFESSIONAL FEE (RPF)

• Professional architectural work is

S-M-E-R-
classified in accordance with the
degree of complexity and the creative
skill required to meet the

M-R-H-E- requirements of the Client within

technical, functional, economic, and

R-C
aesthetic constraints.

• Based on this, building types may be

grouped to determine the fair
remuneration for the Architect.
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RECOMMENDED PROFESSIONAL FEE (RPF)

S-M-E-R-M-R-H-E-R-C
GROUP 1- SIMPLE GROUP 6- REPETITIVE
GROUP 2- MODERATE GROUP 7- HOUSING
GROUP 3- EXCEPTIONAL GROUP 8- EXTENSIVE DETAILING
GROUP 4- RESIDENCES GROUP 9- RENOVATIONS
GROUP 5- MONUMENTAL GROUP 10- CONSULTANCY

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GROUP 1: SIMPLE
• Buildings of the simplest utilization • Armories
and character, without complication • Bakeries
of plan, design or detail. • Habitable agricultural buildings
• Hangars
• These buildings require only a • Industrial buildings
minimum of architectural finishes, • Manufacturing / industrial plants
engineering, and allied architectural • Packaging and processing plants
elements. • Parking structures
• Printing plants
• Public markets
• Service garages
• Simple loft type buildings
• Warehouses
• Other similar utilization type buildings
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RPF FOR GROUP 1

PROJECT CONSTRUCTION
DAEDS DADS
COST IN PHP
50M and less 5% 3%
50M -100M 2.5M + 4% of excess of 50M 1.5M + 2.4% of excess of 50M
100M-200M 4.5M + 3% of excess of 100M 2.7M + 1.8% of excess of 100M
200M-500M 7.5M + 2% of excess of 200M 4.5M + 1.2% of excess of 200M
500M-1B 13.5M + 1% of excess of 500M 8.1M + 0.6% of excess of 500M
Over 1B 18.5M + ½% of excess of 1B 11.1M + 0.6% of excess of 1B

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EXAMPLE

PROBLEM:

▪ PCC = 150 M
▪ Project Type = Group 1
▪ Service = DAEDS
Compute for the minimum basic
fee.

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EXAMPLE

PROBLEM: SOLUTION:

▪ PCC = 150 M ▪ Minimum Basic Fee:

▪ Project Type = Group 1 • 4.5M + 3% of excess of 100M
▪ Service = DAEDS ▪ Minimum Basic Fee:
• 4.5M + 3% of 50M (Since PCC
Compute for the minimum basic = 150M)
fee.
▪ Minimum Basic Fee:
• 4.5M + 1.5M
▪ Minimum Basic Fee = 6 M
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GROUP 2: MODERATE COMPLEXITY
Buildings of moderate complexity of plan and design, requiring a moderate amount of research
and of engineering and allied architectural design

• Art galleries • Police stations

• Banks, exchange and other buildings • Postal facilities
• Financial institutions • Private clubs
• Bowlodromes • Publishing plants
• Call centers • College buildings
• Churches and religious facilities • Convents, monasteries, seminaries
• City hall, town hall, civic centers • Correctional and detention facilities
• Office buildings • Courthouses
• Park, playgrounds., open-air recreational
facilities
• Residential condominiums

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GROUP 2: MODERATE COMPLEXITY
Buildings of moderate complexity of plan and design, requiring a moderate amount of research
and of engineering and allied architectural design

• Dormitories • Retail/wholesale stores

• Exhibition halls and display structures • Schools
• Fire stations • Serviced apartments
• Laundries • Shopping centers
• Libraries • Showrooms/service centers
• Malls and mall complexes • Specialty shops
• Motels and apartels • Supermarkets
• Multi-storey apartments • Welfare buildings
• Nursing homes • Mixed-use buildings
• Race tracks • Others of similar use/nature
• Restaurants, fast-food stores

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RPF FOR GROUP 2

PROJECT CONSTRUCTION
DAEDS DADS
COST IN PHP
50M and less 6% 3.6%
50M -100M 3M + 5% of excess of 50M 1.8M + 3% of excess of 50M
100M-200M 5.5M + 4% of excess of 100M 3.3M + 2.4% of excess of 100M
200M-500M 9.5M + 3% of excess of 200M 5.7M + 1.8% of excess of 200M
500M-1B 18.5M + 2% of excess of 500M 11.1M + 1.2% of excess of
500M
Over 1B 28.5M + 1% of excess of 1B 17.1M + 0.6% of excess of 1B

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EXAMPLE

PROBLEM:

▪ PCC = 300 M
▪ Project Type = Group 2
▪ Service = DADS
Compute for the minimum basic
fee.

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EXAMPLE

PROBLEM: SOLUTION:

▪ PCC = 300 M ▪ Minimum Basic Fee:

▪ Project Type = Group 2 • 5.7M + 1.8% of excess of
200M
▪ Service = DADS
▪ Minimum Basic Fee:
Compute for the minimum basic • 5.7M + 1.8% of 100M (Since
fee. PCC = 300M)
▪ Minimum Basic Fee:
• 5.7M + 1.8M
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▪ Minimum Basic Fee = 7.5 M
GROUP 3: EXCEPTIONAL COMPLEXITY
Buildings of exceptional character and complexity of plan or design, requiring large amounts of
research and of engineering and allies architectural design.

• Airports, wet/dry ports • Medical arts offices, clinics

• Aquariums • Mental institutions
• Auditoriums • Mortuaries
• Breweries • Nuclear facilities
• Cold storage facilities • Observatories
• Convention facilities • Public health centers
• Gymnasiums • Stadia
• Hospitals • Telecom buildings
• Hotels • Theaters
• Laboratories • Transpo facilities and systems
• Marinas and resort complexes • Veterinary hospitals

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RPF FOR GROUP 3

PROJECT CONSTRUCTION
DAEDS DADS
COST IN PHP
50M and less 7% 4.2%
50M -100M 3.5M + 6% of excess of 50M 2.1M + 3.6% of excess of 50M
100M-200M 6.5M + 5% of excess of 100M 3.9M + 3% of excess of 100M
200M-500M 11.5M + 4% of excess of 200M 6.9M + 2.4% of excess of 200M
500M-1B 23.5M + 3% of excess of 500M 14.1M + 1.8% of excess of
500M
Over 1B 38.5M + 2% of excess of 1B 23.1M + 1.2% of excess of 1B

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EXAMPLE

PROBLEM: SOLUTION:

▪ PCC = 45 M ▪ Minimum Basic Fee:

▪ Project Type = Group 3 • 7%
▪ Service = DAEDS ▪ Minimum Basic Fee:
• 7% of 45M
Compute for the minimum basic
fee. ▪ Minimum Basic Fee = 3.15 M

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GROUP 4: RESIDENCES

• Residences, including:
• Single-detached Recommended
• Single-attached Service Rendered
Professional Fee
• Duplex
• Rowhouse DAEDS 10% of PCC
• Shophouse
• Small apartment houses DADS 6% of PCC
• Townhouses

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GROUP 5: MONUMENTAL
Monumental buildings and other
facilities requiring consummate
Recommended
design skill and much precise detailing, Service Rendered
Professional Fee
including:
DAEDS 12% of PCC
• Exposition and fair buildings
• Mausoleums, memorials, and DADS 7.5% of PCC
monuments
• Specialized decorative buildings
• Museums
• Other buildings of similar nature
and use

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GROUP 6: REPETETIVE CONSTRUCTION

The design is reused for the repetitive construction of similar buildings without amending the
drawing and the specifications

RECOMMENDED PROFESSIONAL FEE

FIRST BUILDING 100% OF RPF OF BUILDING TYPE

SECOND BUILDING 50% OF RPF OF BUILDING TYPE

THIRD BUILDING 40% OF RPF OF BUILDING TYPE

FOURTH AND SUCCEEDING BUILDING 30% OF RPF OF BUILDING TYPE

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EXAMPLE

PROBLEM:

▪ Project Type: Bakery, one plan, 5

iterations
▪ PCC: 10 M
▪ Service: DAEDS
Compute for the minimum basic
fee.

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EXAMPLE

PROBLEM: RECALL:

▪ Project Type: Bakery, one plan, 5 ▪ Group 1 DAEDS: RPF= 5% of PCC

iterations ▪ REPETETIVE CONSTRUCTION:
▪ PCC: 10 M RECOMMENDED PROFESSIONAL FEE
▪ Service: DAEDS 100% OF RPF OF BUILDING
FIRST BUILDING
TYPE
Compute for the minimum basic
SECOND BUILDING 50% OF RPF OF BUILDING TYPE
fee.
THIRD BUILDING 40% OF RPF OF BUILDING TYPE

FOURTH AND SUCCEEDING

30% OF RPF OF BUILDING TYPE
BUILDING
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EXAMPLE

PROBLEM: SOLUTION:

▪ Project Type: Bakery, one plan, 5 ▪ First implementation: 100% of RPF

• PCC = 10M
iterations
• 5% of PCC = 500K
▪ PCC: 10 M ▪ Second implementation: 50% of RPF
▪ Service: DAEDS • 50% of 500K = 250K
▪ Third implementation: 40% of RPF
Compute for the minimum basic • 40% of 500K = 200K
fee.
▪ Fourth and Fifth Implementation: 30% of RPF
• 30% of 500K = 150K
• 150k x 2= 300K
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GROUP 7: HOUSING PROJECTS
NUMBER OF RECOMMENDED PROFESSIONAL FEE
UNITS DAEDS DADS
Involves the construction of 10% of PCC 6% of PCC
1
several residential units on a (Standard RPF) (Standard RPF)
single site with the use of one Fee for one unit + 30% of
Fee for one unit + 50% of
set of plans 2-10 RPF for each additional
RPF for each additional unit
unit
Fee for 10 units + 24% of
Fee for 10 units + 40% of
11-30 RPF for each additional
RPF for each additional unit
unit
Fee for 30 units + 15% of
Fee for 30 units + 25% of
31-50 RPF for each additional
RPF for each additional unit
unit
Fee for 50 units + 9% of
Fee for 50 units + 15% of
51 and above RPF for each additional
RPF for each additional unit
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unit
EXAMPLE

PROBLEM:

▪ Project Type: House, one plan,

25 implementations
▪ PCC: 1 M
▪ Service: DAEDS
Compute for the minimum basic
fee.

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EXAMPLE

PROBLEM: SOLUTION:

▪ Project Type: House, one plan, ▪ Fee for House 1:

• PCC = 1M
25 implementations
• 10% of PCC = 100K
▪ PCC: 1 M ▪ Fee for House 2-10: 50% of RPF
▪ Service: DAEDS • 50% of 100K = 50K
• 50K x 9 houses= 450K
Compute for the minimum basic ▪ Fee for House 11-25: 40% of RPF
fee. • 40% of 100K = 40K
• 40K x 15= 600K
▪ TOTAL: 1.15 M
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GROUP 8: EXTENSIVE DETAIL

• Projects involving extensive details such as:

• Designs for built-in components or elements
• Special fittings
• Screens
• Counters
• Architectural interiors
• Development planning and/or design

• RPF: 15% of PCC

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GROUP 9: ALTERATIONS/ ADDITIONS

• Alterations, renovations, rehabilitations, retrofit and

expansion/additions to existing buildings belonging to
Groups 1-5

• RPF: 150% of RPF

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GROUP 10: RENDERING ADVICE

• RPF shall be at least PHP 1,000 per hour, subject to increase

depending on the extent and coverage of service required and the
location where the Architect shall render his services.

• When rendering service as an expert witness, the fee shall be at

least PHP 5,000 per appearance, regardless as to whether the
hearing took place or not.

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UAP DOC 210
(PART 2)
Methods of Compensation and Schedule of Fees
GROUP 6: REPETETIVE CONSTRUCTION

The design is reused for the repetitive construction of similar buildings without amending the
drawing and the specifications

RECOMMENDED PROFESSIONAL FEE

FIRST BUILDING 100% OF RPF OF BUILDING TYPE

SECOND BUILDING 50% OF RPF OF BUILDING TYPE

THIRD BUILDING 40% OF RPF OF BUILDING TYPE

FOURTH AND SUCCEEDING BUILDING 30% OF RPF OF BUILDING TYPE

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EXAMPLE

PROBLEM:

▪ Project Type: Bakery, one plan, 5

iterations
▪ PCC: 10 M
▪ Service: DAEDS
Compute for the minimum basic
fee.

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EXAMPLE

PROBLEM: RECALL:

▪ Project Type: Bakery, one plan, 5 ▪ Group 1 DAEDS: RPF= 5% of PCC

iterations ▪ REPETETIVE CONSTRUCTION:
▪ PCC: 10 M RECOMMENDED PROFESSIONAL FEE
▪ Service: DAEDS 100% OF RPF OF BUILDING
FIRST BUILDING
TYPE
Compute for the minimum basic
SECOND BUILDING 50% OF RPF OF BUILDING TYPE
fee.
THIRD BUILDING 40% OF RPF OF BUILDING TYPE

FOURTH AND SUCCEEDING

30% OF RPF OF BUILDING TYPE
BUILDING
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EXAMPLE

PROBLEM: SOLUTION:

▪ Project Type: Bakery, one plan, 5 ▪ First implementation: 100% of RPF

• PCC = 10M
iterations
• 5% of PCC = 500K
▪ PCC: 10 M ▪ Second implementation: 50% of RPF
▪ Service: DAEDS • 50% of 500K = 250K
▪ Third implementation: 40% of RPF
Compute for the minimum basic • 40% of 500K = 200K
fee.
▪ Fourth and Fifth Implementation: 30% of RPF
• 30% of 500K = 150K
• 150k x 2= 300K
5 SPP DOC 210 ▪ TOTAL: 1.25 M
GROUP 7: HOUSING PROJECTS
NUMBER OF RECOMMENDED PROFESSIONAL FEE
UNITS DAEDS DADS
Involves the construction of 10% of PCC 6% of PCC
1
several residential units on a (Standard RPF) (Standard RPF)
single site with the use of one Fee for one unit + 30% of
Fee for one unit + 50% of
set of plans 2-10 RPF for each additional
RPF for each additional unit
unit
Fee for 10 units + 24% of
Fee for 10 units + 40% of
11-30 RPF for each additional
RPF for each additional unit
unit
Fee for 30 units + 15% of
Fee for 30 units + 25% of
31-50 RPF for each additional
RPF for each additional unit
unit
Fee for 50 units + 9% of
Fee for 50 units + 15% of
51 and above RPF for each additional
RPF for each additional unit
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unit
EXAMPLE

PROBLEM:

▪ Project Type: House, one plan,

25 implementations
▪ PCC: 1 M
▪ Service: DAEDS
Compute for the minimum basic
fee.

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EXAMPLE

PROBLEM: SOLUTION:

▪ Project Type: House, one plan, ▪ Fee for House 1:

• PCC = 1M
25 implementations
• 10% of PCC = 100K
▪ PCC: 1 M ▪ Fee for House 2-10: 50% of RPF
▪ Service: DAEDS • 50% of 100K = 50K
• 50K x 9 houses= 450K
Compute for the minimum basic ▪ Fee for House 11-25: 40% of RPF
fee. • 40% of 100K = 40K
• 40K x 15= 600K
▪ TOTAL: 1.15 M
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GROUP 8: EXTENSIVE DETAIL

• Projects involving extensive details such as:

• Designs for built-in components or elements
• Special fittings
• Screens
• Counters
• Architectural interiors
• Development planning and/or design

• RPF: 15% of PCC

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EXAMPLE

PROBLEM: SOLUTION:

▪ Project Type: Cabinetry and

Millworks
▪ PCC: 300K
▪ RPF: 15% of PCC
Compute for the minimum basic
fee.

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EXAMPLE

PROBLEM: SOLUTION:

▪ Project Type: Cabinetry and ▪ Minimum Basic Fee:

Millworks • 15%
▪ PCC: 300K ▪ Minimum Basic Fee:
▪ RPF: 15% of PCC • 15% of 300k
Compute for the minimum basic ▪ Minimum Basic Fee = 45K
fee.

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GROUP 9: ALTERATIONS/ ADDITIONS

• Alterations, renovations, rehabilitations, retrofit and

expansion/additions to existing buildings belonging to
Groups 1-5

• RPF: 150% of RPF

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EXAMPLE

PROBLEM: SOLUTION:

▪ Project Type: House Renovation ▪ RPF for Group 4: 10% of PCC (DAEDS)
• PCC = 700K
▪ PCC: 700K • 10% of PCC = 70K
▪ Group: 4 Residential ▪ RPF for Renovation Work:
• RPF= 150% of RPF (GROUPS 1-5)
▪ Service: DAEDS • RPF= 70K x 150%
Compute for the minimum basic ▪ TOTAL: 105 K
fee.

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GROUP 10: RENDERING ADVICE

• RPF shall be at least PHP 1,000 per hour, subject to increase

depending on the extent and coverage of service required and the
location where the Architect shall render his services.

• When rendering service as an expert witness, the fee shall be at

least PHP 5,000 per appearance, regardless as to whether the
hearing took place or not.

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PAYMENT SCHEDULE
(REGULAR DESIGN SERVICES)
WORK PHASE FEE DUE CUMMULATIVE
AMOUNT
Upon signing of service agreement +5% of PF 5%*
Upon completion of Schematic Design Phase +15% of PF 20%**
Upon completion of Design Development Phase +20% of PF 40%**
Upon completion of Contract Document Phase +50% of PF 90%**
Bidding or Negotiation Phase Adjust fee to be equal to 90% of RPF, 90%***
based
on winning bid
Upon completion of work 10% of PF 100%****
(5% for civil liability, 5% for Periodic
Construction Supervision)

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* Based on original PPCC ***Based on APCC
**Based on latest PPCC ****Based on FPCC
EXAMPLE
PROBLEM:

• Project Type: Bakery

• PPCC: 10 M
• APCC: 9.5 M
• FPCC: 9.8 M
• Service: DAEDS
Compute for the minimum basic fee.

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EXAMPLE
PROBLEM: RECALL:

• Project Type: Bakery WORK PHASE FEE DUE CUMMULATIVE

AMOUNT
• PPCC: 10 M Upon signing of service agreement +5% of PF 5%*
Upon completion of Schematic Design Phase +15% of PF 20%**
• APCC: 9.5 M Upon completion of Design Development +20% of PF 40%**
Phase
• FPCC: 9.8 M Upon completion of Contract Document Phase +50% of PF 90%**
• Service: DAEDS Bidding or Negotiation Phase Adjust fee to be equal to 90% of RPF, 90%***
based
Compute for the minimum basic fee. on winning bid
Upon completion of work 10% of PF 100%****
(5% for civil liability, 5% for Periodic
Construction Supervision)

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EXAMPLE
PROBLEM: SOLUTION:
Project Definition: entitled to receive 5% of the RPF
• Project Type: Bakery
• RPF= 5% of PPCC
• PPCC: 10 M • 5% x 10M= 500,000
• APCC: 9.5 M • 5% x 500,000 = 25,000

WORK PHASE FEE DUE CUMMULATIVE CONSTRUCTION RPF RECEIVABLE RUNNING

• FPCC: 9.8 M AMOUNT COST TOTAL
Upon signing of service +5% of PF 5%* 10 M 500K 25K 25K
• Service: DAEDS agreement

Compute for the minimum basic fee. Upon completion of

Schematic Design Phase
+15% of PF 20%**

Upon completion of +20% of PF 40%**

Design Development
Phase
Upon completion of +50% of PF 90%**
Contract Document
Phase
Bidding or Negotiation Adjust fee to be 90%***
Phase equal to 90% of
RPF, based
on winning bid
Upon completion of work 10% of PF 100%****
(5% for civil
liability, 5% for
Periodic
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Supervision)
EXAMPLE
PROBLEM: SOLUTION:
Schematic Design: entitled to receive 15% of the RPF
• Project Type: Bakery
• RPF= 5% of PPCC
• PPCC: 10 M • 5% x 10M= 500,000
• APCC: 9.5 M • 15% x 500,000 = 75,000

WORK PHASE FEE DUE CUMMULATIVE CONSTRUCTION RPF RECEIVABLE RUNNING

• FPCC: 9.8 M AMOUNT COST TOTAL
Upon signing of service +5% of PF 5%* 10 M 500K 25K 25K
• Service: DAEDS agreement

Compute for the minimum basic fee. Upon completion of

Schematic Design Phase
+15% of PF 20%** 10 M 500K 75K 100K

Upon completion of +20% of PF 40%**

Design Development
Phase
Upon completion of +50% of PF 90%**
Contract Document
Phase
Bidding or Negotiation Adjust fee to be 90%***
Phase equal to 90% of
RPF, based
on winning bid
Upon completion of work 10% of PF 100%****
(5% for civil
liability, 5% for
Periodic
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Supervision)
EXAMPLE
PROBLEM: SOLUTION:
Design Development: entitled to receive 20% of the RPF
• Project Type: Bakery
• RPF= 5% of PPCC
• PPCC: 10 M • 5% x 10M= 500,000
• APCC: 9.5 M • 20% x 500,000 = 100,000

WORK PHASE FEE DUE CUMMULATIVE CONSTRUCTION RPF RECEIVABLE RUNNING

• FPCC: 9.8 M AMOUNT COST TOTAL
Upon signing of service +5% of PF 5%* 10 M 500K 25K 25K
• Service: DAEDS agreement

Compute for the minimum basic fee. Upon completion of

Schematic Design Phase
+15% of PF 20%** 10 M 500K 75K 100K

Upon completion of +20% of PF 40%** 10 M 500 K 100K 200K

Design Development
Phase
Upon completion of +50% of PF 90%**
Contract Document
Phase
Bidding or Negotiation Adjust fee to be 90%***
Phase equal to 90% of
RPF, based
on winning bid
Upon completion of work 10% of PF 100%****
(5% for civil
liability, 5% for
Periodic
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Supervision)
EXAMPLE
PROBLEM: SOLUTION:
Contract Documents: entitled to receive 50% of the RPF
• Project Type: Bakery
• RPF= 5% of PPCC
• PPCC: 10 M • 5% x 10M= 500,000
• APCC: 9.5 M • 50% x 500,000 = 100,000

WORK PHASE FEE DUE CUMMULATIVE CONSTRUCTION RPF RECEIVABLE RUNNING

• FPCC: 9.8 M AMOUNT COST TOTAL
Upon signing of service +5% of PF 5%* 10 M 500K 25K 25K
• Service: DAEDS agreement

Compute for the minimum basic fee. Upon completion of

Schematic Design Phase
+15% of PF 20%** 10 M 500K 75K 100K

Upon completion of +20% of PF 40%** 10 M 500 K 100K 200K

Design Development
Phase
Upon completion of +50% of PF 90%** 10 M 500 K 250K 450K
Contract Document
Phase
Bidding or Negotiation Adjust fee to be 90%***
Phase equal to 90% of
RPF, based
on winning bid
Upon completion of work 10% of PF 100%****
(5% for civil
liability, 5% for
Periodic
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Supervision)
EXAMPLE
PROBLEM: SOLUTION:
Bidding Phase: Adjust to 90% of the RPF based on APCC
• Project Type: Bakery
• RPF= 5% of APCC
• PPCC: 10 M • 5% x 9.5M= 475,000
• APCC: 9.5 M • 90% x 475,000 = 427,500

WORK PHASE FEE DUE CUMMULATIVE CONSTRUCTION RPF RECEIVABLE RUNNING

• FPCC: 9.8 M AMOUNT COST TOTAL
Upon signing of service +5% of PF 5%* 10 M 500K 25K 25K
• Service: DAEDS agreement

Compute for the minimum basic fee. Upon completion of

Schematic Design Phase
+15% of PF 20%** 10 M 500K 75K 100K

Upon completion of +20% of PF 40%** 10 M 500 K 100K 200K

Design Development
Phase
Upon completion of +50% of PF 90%** 10 M 500 K 250K 450K
Contract Document
Phase
Bidding or Negotiation Adjust fee to be 90%*** 9.5 M 475 K 427.5 K (ADJUSTMENTS)
Phase equal to 90% of RETURN 22.5K TO CLIENT
RPF, based
on winning bid
Upon completion of work 10% of PF 100%**** 9.8 M
(5% for civil
liability, 5% for
Periodic
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Supervision)
EXAMPLE
PROBLEM: SOLUTION:
Construction Phase: entitled to receive 10% of the RPF
• Project Type: Bakery
• RPF= 5% of FPCC
• PPCC: 10 M • 5% x 9.8M= 490,000
• APCC: 9.5 M • 10% x 490,000 = 49,000

WORK PHASE FEE DUE CUMMULATIVE CONSTRUCTION RPF RECEIVABLE RUNNING

• FPCC: 9.8 M AMOUNT COST TOTAL
Upon signing of service +5% of PF 5%* 10 M 500K 25K 25K
• Service: DAEDS agreement

Compute for the minimum basic fee. Upon completion of

Schematic Design Phase
+15% of PF 20%** 10 M 500K 75K 100K

Upon completion of +20% of PF 40%** 10 M 500 K 100K 200K

Design Development
Phase
Upon completion of +50% of PF 90%** 10 M 500 K 250K 450K
Contract Document
Phase
Bidding or Negotiation Adjust fee to be 90%*** 9.5 M 475 K 427.5 K (ADJUSTMENTS)
Phase equal to 90% of RETURN 22.5K TO CLIENT
RPF, based
on winning bid
Upon completion of work 10% of PF 100%**** 9.8 M 490 K 49 K 476.5K
(5% for civil CLIENT TO GIVE
ADDITIONAL
liability, 5% for 13.5 K TO
Periodic SATISFY RPF
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Supervision)
EXAMPLE

WORK PHASE FEE DUE CUMMULATIVE

AMOUNT
Upon signing of service agreement +5% of PF 5%*
Upon completion of Schematic Design Phase +15% of PF 20%**
Upon completion of Design Development Phase +20% of PF 40%**
Upon completion of Contract Document Phase +50% of PF 90%**
Bidding or Negotiation Phase Adjust fee to be equal to 90% of RPF, 90%***
based
on winning bid
Upon completion of work 10% of PF 100%****
(5% for civil liability, 5% for Periodic
Construction Supervision)

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NOTES:
• Partial/progress payments: Acceptable, provided that such
payments are within the framework of the manner of payments

• Suspension of design work: If the work of the Architect is

abandoned or suspended in whole or in part, the Owner shall pay
the Architect for the services rendered corresponding to the
amount due at the stage of the suspension or abandonment of
the work

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NOTES:
• 90% clause: The Architect is entitled to 90% of his fee once the
Contract Documents Phase are completed.

• Extended or delayed construction: If portions of the building are

erected at different periods of time, charges pertaining to
services rendered during the Construction Phase shall be
adjusted proportionately. When the suspension of construction
exceeds a period of six months, the fee for the remaining works
(Periodic Construction Supervision) shall be doubled.

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SPP DOC 203:
SPECIALIZED
ARCHITECTURAL
SERVICES
• Percentage of cost of work • Lump sum or fixed fee
• Unit cost method based on • Retainer
cost of work
• Per diem, honorarium plus
• Multiple of direct personnel reimbursable expenses
expenses
• Mixed methods of
• Professional fee plus compensation
expenses
NOTES:
• When using the Percentage of Cost of Work method, the
architect’s fee excludes the fee of any engineering and/or
specialist consultants (SC) working with the Architect

• If the Client separately hires other Specialist Consultants (SC),

their fee shall be on the account of the Client and shall be paid
directly to the SC. In such cases, the Architect shall charge a
coordination fee equal to 5% of the SC’s fee.

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AI, ACOUSTIC DESIGN, LIGHTING, DESIGN/SITE
PLANNING

• Fee Amount: 10-15% of cost of work

• Payment Schedule
• 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

• Note: This schedule doesn’t tally to 100%, so this will likely

need to be corrected in future versions of the document.

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PHYSICAL PLANNING
AREA RPF AMOUNT

5 hectares or less (1 hectare = 10,000 5 PHP per sqm. or 50K per 250K for 5 hectares
sqm.) hectare
Over 5 hectares up to 10 hectares 4 PHP per sqm. or 40K per Cost for 5 hectares (250K)
hectare + 40K per hectare in excess
of 5 hectares
Over 10 hectares up to 50 hectares 3 PHP per sqm. or 30K per Cost for 10 hectares (450K)
hectare + 30K per hectare in excess
of 10 hectares
These rates are applicable if the site is moderately flat. If the land is rugged with steep terrain, the fee
shall increase by 20-30%.

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PHYSICAL PLANNING

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Framework Development Plan (FRDP) 30% 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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FEE FOR OTHER SPECIALIZED ARCHITECTURAL
SERVICES

• Man-months x Multiplier to account for overhead and profit

• MDPE
• Per diem + R
• Retainer + R
• Rate cost x multiplier + R

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SPP DOC 204-A:
FULL-TIME
SUPERVISION
SERVICES
• Percentage of PCC
• MDPE
• Professional Fee + Expenses
• Lump Sum or Fixed Fee
• Per diem, honorarium + R
RECOMMENDED PROFESSIONAL FEE
• 1% to 1.5 % of the PCC

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SPP DOC 204-B:
CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT
SERVICES
• Percentage of PCC
• MDPE
• Professional Fee + Expenses
• Lump Sum or Fixed Fee
• Per diem, honorarium + R
• Mixed methods
RECOMMENDED PROFESSIONAL FEE
• 1.5% to 3% of the PCC

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SPP DOC 205:
POST-
COSNTRUCTION
SERVICES
• Value-pricing or percentage • Retainer + R
of gross rentals,
maintenance fees, and • Professional Fee + R
security fees
• Monthly Salary
• MDPE
RECOMMENDED PROFESSIONAL FEE
• If based on value-based pricing, the recommended fee is 4-
6% of the gross rentals (incentive-based).

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SPP DOC 206:
COMPREHENSIVE
ARCHITECTURAL
SERVICES
• Percentage of PCC
• MDPE
• Professional Fee + Expenses
• Lump sum or fixed fee
RECOMMENDED PROFESSIONAL FEE
• 2-5% of PCC

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SPP DOC 207:
DESIGN- BUILD
SERVICES
• Percentage of PCC • Built into the Guaranteed
Maximum Cost
• MDPE
• Professional Fee + Expenses
• Lump sum or fixed fee
• Per diem, honorarium + R
• Mixed methods
RECOMMENDED PROFESSIONAL FEE
• Design-build services by administration: 7% of the PCC
• Design-build services on a Guaranteed Maximum Cost: 10% of PCC

All of these fees are exclusive of the fee for regular design services.

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NOTES:
• The Client directly pays for all costs of labor and materials. The
Architect does not advance any money for payment of expenditures
connected with the work. Generally, a revolving fund is given to the
Architect beforehand and is accounted for and subject to audit by the
Client.

• The Client shall pay for the cost of all permits, licenses, and other
incidentals.

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SPP DOC 208:
ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN
COMPETITION
COMPETITION BUDGET/ COSTS
• A budget Must be earmarked for the salary of the Secretariat throughout
the duration of the competition, from the time it is launched and up to the
end of the exhibition and awarding.

• Salary can be on a monthly basis for the temporary staff and weekly
allowance for the support staff (e.g. OJT).

• A budget can also be earmarked for the office overhead cost, including
office rentals, transportation, office supplies, and meals.

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COMPETITION BUDGET/ COSTS
• Professional Advisor: Shall receive an honorarium per month during the
duration of the competition. Expenses for board and lodging,
transportation and airfare shall be reimbursed by the Client.

• Technical Advisor: Shall receive an honorarium for consultation services

rendered.

• Jurors: Shall receive an honorarium to cover the period for the judging.

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PRIZES, HONORARIA, MENTIONS
• The prizes awarded must be related to the size and complexity of the project,
the amount of work involved, and the expense incurred by the Competitors.

• For ideas competitions, it may be possible to remunerate the First Prize

Winner only.

• The Client undertakes to accept the decisions of the Jury and to pay the
prizes within one month of the announcement of the results.

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PRIZES, HONORARIA, MENTIONS
• Each participant in a limited competition by invitation shall receive an
honorarium in addition to the prizes awarded.

• In two-stage competitions, a reasonable honorarium shall be paid to each of

the competitors chosen to move forward to the second stage.

• The Conditions shall state the use to which the Client will put the winning
design. ADC-generated designs may not be used or altered in any way except
by agreement with the author. Ownership and copyright provisions of RA
9266 and RA 8293 (IP Code) shall apply.

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SPP DOC 209:
PROFESSIONAL
ARCHITECTURAL
CONSULTING
SERVICES
• Per diem or hourly basis
• Retainer
• (Salary Cost x Multiplier) +
Direct Cost or R
• Lump Sum
• Percentage of PCC
RECOMMENDED PROFESSIONAL FEE
• Compensation shall be comparable with foreign consulting compensation
standards.
• For the same scope of work, there shall be no disparity in the
compensation for a Filipino PCA and their foreign consultant counterparts.

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RULE 4
GENERAL PROVISIONS
COLLECTION OF PROFESSIONAL FEES
It is unlawful for any unlicensed and/or unregistered person to
collect a fee for architectural services. (RA 9266)

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INTERESTS DUE TO LATE PAYMENTS
The Architect is entitled to interest at the prevailing rate set by the
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and mutually agreed-upon by
the Architect and the Client, on all fees, other charges and
reimbursements due and not paid within 30 days from receipt of
billing.

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INTERESTS DUE TO LATE PAYMENTS
The Architect is entitled to interest at the prevailing rate set by the
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and mutually agreed-upon by
the Architect and the Client, on all fees, other charges and
reimbursements due and not paid within 30 days from receipt of
billing.

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ARBITRATION
In case of any dispute between the Architect and the Client, the
dispute shall be dealt with in accordance with RA 9285
(Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 2004).

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AMENDMENTS
The UAP-IAPOA shall continuously enhance the contents of this
document to be responsive to new challenges and requirements of
professional practice.

Any amendment to this document shall prepared by a Special Committee on

the Standards of Professional Practice of the IAPOA. The amendments shall
then be submitted to the UAP National Board for approval.

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EFFECTIVITY
This document shall be effective after approval of the UAP National Board of
Directors and upon recommendation of the PRC and PRBoA for
implementation as part of the PRBoA-issued Resolution on the Standards of
Professional Practice (SPP) Documents.

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