7: spp doc 202
Regular Design Services
apply to both individual practice (i.e. by a natural person) and group
(by a juridical entity like a partnership or a corporation)
Foreign Architects offering services under this service are subject to
full compliances with Sec. 38 of R.A. No. 9266:
Temporary/Special Permit
A work permit from DOLE
Must work with a local counterpart who is an RLA
BPO and KPO firms cannot render architectural services for projects
located on Philippine soil unless they are PRC-registered
architectural firms
Regular design services of an architect
the Architect acts as the Owner’s/ Client's/ Proponent’s Adviser
and/or Representative
translates the Owner's needs and requirements to spaces and forms
in the best manner of professional service
starts at the inception of the project when the Owner outlines his
requirements to the Architect
work covers the various aspects of the project
analysis and study of the needs and requirements,
preparation of the necessary instruments of service,
supervision during project implementation
ends only when the general contractor or builder turns over the
completed project to the Owner
Scope of service
Project Definition Phase
involves the definition of the requirements of the project by
the Owner.
informs the Owner of the technical requirements of the
project and the concomitant professional fees.
Duties include:
conceptual framework and related requirements
gathers relevant information and data
reviews owner’s space requirements and translates
prepares an initial probable construction cost.
Schematic Design Phase
Consist of the preparation of schematic design studies
derived from the project definition phase
Duties include:
evaluates the Owner’s program, schedule, budget,
project site
prepares the initial line drawings leading to a
recommended solution including a general description
submits to the Owner a Statement of the Probable
Project Construction Cost (SPPCC)
Design Development Phase
Duties include:
consisting of plans, elevations, sections and other
drawings,.
outline specifications to fix and illustrate the size and
character of the entire project as to type of materials,
type of structural, electrical, mechanical, sanitary,
electronic and communications systems
diagrammatic layout of construction systems,
an updated SPPCC for submission to the Owner.
Contract Document Phase
Duties include:
prepares the complete Contract Documents
prepares Technical Specifications
submits to the Owner seven (7) sets of all construction
drawings and technical specifications for purposes of
obtaining a building permit
updates the SPPCC based on changes in scope,
assists the Owner in filing the required documents to
secure approval of government authorities
Bidding or Negotiation Phase
prepares the Bid Documents
assists the Owner from the early stage of establishing a list
of prospective Contractors
For competitive bids / procurements,
furnishes complete sets of the Bid Documents for
purposes of bidding
helps in organizing and conducting pre-bid conferences
responds to questions from bidders,
assists the Owner in obtaining proposals from
Contractor
Construction Phase
Duties include:
makes decisions on all claims of the Owner and
contractors
prepares change orders, gathers and turns over
makes periodic visits to the project site (not be required
to make exhaustive or continuous 8-hour on-site
supervision)
determines the amount owing and due (constitute a
certification to the Client that the work has progressed)
inspection or full-time (8-hour) construction supervision
be required by the Client, a separate full-time
supervisor shall be hired and agreed upon by the
Owner and the Architect
When the Architect is requested by the Owner to do the
full-time supervision, his services and fees shall be
covered separately
Manner of providing services
two ways by which the Architect may enter into contract with the
Owner
with a single contract between the Architect and Owner, and
sub-consultancy contracts between the Architect and the
other professionals working with the Architect
with the Architect and the engineering and allied
professionals executing separate contracts with the Owner
Project classification
classified in accordance with the degree of complexity and the
creative skill required to meet the requirements
Owner’s responsibilities
Provide full information as to his requirements
designate a representative authorized to act on his behalf.
examine and render decisions pertaining to documents submitted by
the Architect
direct the Architect to obtain at his expense,
pay for architectural and all other engineering and allied services
Pay for the design and consulting services on acoustic,
communication, electronic, and other specialty systems which may
be required for the project.
Arrange and pay for such legal, auditing, insurance, counseling and
other services as may be required
Pay for all reimbursable expenses
If the Owner observes or otherwise becomes aware of anything that
may impair the successful implementation of the project, he shall
give promptwritten notice to the Architect.
