PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

PDS- Economic Feasibility Studies

A study to determine the viability of a project such as its
cost of development versus its potential return to the
owner. A detailed cost benefit analysis can guide the
client and the architect in selecting a more viable
alternative plan.

PDS-Project Financing
Architects assist in the determination of requirements of
lending agencies, income-expense relationship and
relative demand for different building typs in actual
financing negotiations.

PDS-Architectural Programming
Investigating, identifying and documenting the needs of
the client for use in the design of the project.

PDS-Site Selection and Analysis

Assisting in the client in locating sites for the proposed
project and evaluating their adequacy with regards to
topography, sub surface conditions, utilities,
development costs, climate, population, legal
considerations and other factors.

PDS-Site Utilization and Land Use Studies

A detailed analysis of the site to evelop its potential
throught he proper utilization of land.

PDS-Space Management Studies

Analysis of the space requirements of the project based
on organizational structure and functional set-up. One
method is to use human behavior and transactional
analysis to pinpoint linkages and interactions of spaces.
The services cover space use and space character
analysis, work station and space module design and
space progam to serve as basis for architectural design.

PDS-Promotional Services

In some cases the project would require promotional

activities in order to generate financial support and
acceptance from governing agencies or from the gen.
public.The architect with his own staff, can accomplish
many of these activities including preparation of
promotional designs, drawings brochures and the like.
As the agent of the owner, the arch. can produce and
coordinate the additional activities necessary to
complete the services.

Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses

The architect 's services for the pre design phase where
creative designing is not included are often
compensated for on the basis of ____. This cost based
method of compensation is directly related to the
architects and his consultants efforts where they are
compensated for every technical hour expended on the
project with a multipier to cover overhead and a
reasonable profit.

1.Schematic Design Phase

2. Design development Phase
3. Contract Document Phase
4. Construction Phase
Sequence for the services rendered by an architect in
regular design services.

DS-Schematic Design Phase

Which phase in DS- Consults with the owner to
ascertain the requirements of the project and confirms
such reqts. with him.

DS-Schematic Design Phase

Which phase in DS- Prepares schematic design studis
leading to a recommended solution including a general
description of the project for approval by the owner.

DS-Schematic Design Phase

Which phase in DS- Submits to the owner a probable
project construction cost based on current cost
parameters.

DS-Design Development Phase

Which phase in DS- Prepares from approved Schematic
Design Studies, the design development consisting of
plans, elevations and other drawings, and outline
specifications, to fix and illustrate the size and character
of the entire project in its essentials as to kinds of
materials, type of structure, mechanical, electrical and
sanitary systems and such other work as may be
required.

DS-Design Development Phase

Which Phase in DS- Submits to the owner a further
statement of probable project construction cost.

DS- Contract Documents Phase

Which Phase in DS- Prepares from approved design
devt documents, the complete construction drawings
and specifications setting forth in detail the work
required for the arch'l, struct;l, elect'l, plumbing/sanitary,
mech'l and other service connected equipment.

DS- Contract Documents Phase

Which Phase in DS- Prepares specifications describing
type and quality of mat., finish, manner of constn and
the gen conditions under which the project is to be
constructed.

DS- Contract Documents Phase

Which Phase in DS- Furnishes the owner not more than
five complete sets of all constn drawings, specs, and
gen conditions under w/c the proj is to be constructed.

DS- Contract Documents Phase

Which Phase in DS- Keeps the owner informed of any
adjustments to previous statements of pobable project
construction cost indicated by changes in scope,
requirements or market conditions.

DS- Contract Documents Phase

Which Phase in DS- Assists the owner in filing the

rquired docs to secure approval of govt authorities
having jurisdiction over the design of the project.

DS-Construction Phase
Which Phase in DS-Prepares forms for contract letting,
docs for constn, forms for invitation and instruction to
bidders, and forms for bidders proposal.

DS-Construction Phase
Which Phase in DS- Assists the owner in obtaining
proposals from contractors in preparing abstract of bids
and in awarding and preparing construction contracts.

Group-1_MBF 6% of Project Construction Cost

Sructures of simplest, utilization character which are
without complication of design or detail and require a
minimum of finish, structural, mechanical and electrical
design.

Group-2_MBF of 7% of Project Construction Cost

Structures of moderate complexity of design requiring a
moderate amount of structural, mechanical, and
electrical designa nd research.

Group-3_MBF of 8% of Project Construction Cost

Structures of exceptional character and complexity of
design or requiring comparatively large amounts of
structural, mechanical and electrical design and
research.

Group-4_MBF of 10% of Project Construction Cost

Residences (Single detached or duplex), small
apartment houses and town houses.

Group-5_MBF of 10% of Project Construction Cost

Monumental buildings and other facilities requiring
consummate design skill and much precise detailing.

Group-6
first structure- mbf

second structure- 80% of basic fee

third structure- 60% of basic fee
succeeding structure- 40% of basic fee
When the design of the architect is used again for the
repetitive construction of similar structures, without
amending the drawing and the specifications.

Group-7_MBF of 10% of Project Construction Cost

First Unit-mbf
2-10 units- 60% of mbf for each additional unit
Eleven units and above- 30% of mbf
When the architect is engaged to undertake a housing
project involving the construction of several
residentialunits on a single site with the use of one basic
plan and specifications.

Group-8_MBF of 15% of Project Construction Cost

Projects of extensive detail such as furniture design,
built in equipment, special fittings, screens, counters,
interiors and other detailed parts of appurtenances of
buildings or structures and landscaping designs.

Group-9_150% of the mbf

For alterations and additions of existing structures
belonging to group 1-5.

Group 10_P200 to give advice

- P500 as an expert witness in an arbitration
As an expert witness and to render opinion or give
advice.

5%
Upon the signing of the agreement a minimum payment
equivalent to ___ of the compensation for basic
services.

15%
Upon the completion of the schematic design service, a
sum equal to ___ of the basic fee, computed upon a
reasonable estimated construction cost of the project.

35%
Upon the completion of the Design development
services, a sum equal to ___ of the basic fee, computed
upon a reasonable estimated construction cost of the
project.

85%
Upon the completion of the contract document services,
a sum sufficient to increase the total payments on the
fee to ____of the basic fee, computed upon a
reasonable estimated construction cost of the structure.

P500
A per diem of not less than ___ plus travelling and living
expenses shall be chargeable to the owne on any
occassion where the architect or his duly authorized
representative shall be required to perform services at a
locality beyond the radius of 100km from his established
office.

2 copies
During the progress of work the owner shall furnish the
architect ___ copies of recors of expenses being
incurred on the construction. Upon completion of the
project, the owner shall furnish the architect ___ copies
of the summary of all cost of labor, services, materials,
equipments, fixtures and all items used at and for the
completion of the construction.

5%
Should the client hire separately the services of the
consultant, the fee of said consultant shall be on the
account of the client and paid directly by the client. In
such a case, the fee of the architect for coordinating the
work and relating the work of the consultant to the
design concept of the architect will be ____ of the cost
of the work.

P-Physical Planning
I- Interior Design
L-Landscape Design
A-Acoustic, Communication and Electronic

Engineering
C-Comprehensive Planning
Design services needed within and outside the building
which require specializations fall under "Specialized
Allied Services" namely:

30%
The rates stipulated regarding Physical Planning is
based on the assumption that the land to be developed
is moderately flat. if the land is rugged with steep terrain
the fee shall be increased by ___%?

4%
For the preparation of detailed engineering drawings
and specifications on roads, drainage, sewerage, power
and comunication system regarding Physical Planning,
an additional fee of ____% of the cost of the
development is to be charged.

Comprehensive Planning Services- Physical

Component
In the formulation of the master development plan, the
following components are to be considered. Concerned
with land use and the changes which occur within the
physical environment (within the space where these
activities take place).

Comprehensive Planning Services- Economic

Component
In the formulation of the master development plan, the
following components are to be considered. Concerened
with the nations assets and its management.

Comprehensive Planning Services- Socio Cultural

Component
In the formulation of the master development plan, the
following components are to be considered. Concerened
with the people, their living conditions and the seeking of
ways to ameliorate it.

Comprehensive Planning Services- Transport

Component
In the formulation of the master development plan, the
following components are to be considered. Concerened
with the movement of people and goods from one place
to another.

Comprehensive Planning Services- Legal and

Administrative Component
In the formulation of the master development plan, the
following components are to be considered. Concerened
with the relationship of policies to the existing laws.

Professional Fee Plus Expenses or Multiple of Direct

Personnel Expenses
As a specialized service, the architect shall be
compensated for by the following methods:

Administrative Matters
Legal responsibilyty of construction supervision group to
the owner?

Technical Matters
Legal responsibilyty of construction supervision group to
the architect and the design engineers?

a. A fee of 1% to 1% of the Project Construction

Cost
b. Multiple of Direct Expense Method
The services of the Architect as Full Time Supervisor
can be compensated for by any of the ff methods.

1 to 3%
Construction management contracts are professional
service contracts normally negotiated between the
owner and the construction manager. a basic fixed fee of
____ % of the estimated construction cost is the total
compensation.

Award fee provision

Other Construction management contracting concepts in

which the const'n manager has the opportunity to obtain
an award fee of specified max size if the measured cost
related values meet or exceed the specified target
values.

Price adjustment provision

Other Construction management contracting concepts in
which the contract price is adjusted upward or
downward in accordance with a prearranged formula.

Operating and support cost factor provision

Other Construction management contracting concepts
that provides a direct incentive on operating and support
costs.

Firm fixed price

Other Construction management contracting concepts in
which the owner will pay the construction manager a
fixed fee. The fee will be unaffected by variations
between the estimate and the bids or by change orders
during the construction phase unless the owner initiates
an increase in scope.

Fixed Price Incentive

Other Construction management contracting concepts in
which the the owner will pay the construction manager a
fixed fee which is adjusted according to the difference
between the final allowable costs and the target costs.

Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF) or Cost Plus Adjusted

Fee (CPAF)
Other Construction management contracting concepts .
Cost reimbursement type contracts with provisions for a
fee that is adjusted by "sharing" formulas applied to the
difference between the final allowable costs and the
target costs.

Cost Plus Fixed Fee

Other Construction management contracting concepts in
which the owner will pay the construction manager a

fixed fee plus reimbursement of certain expenses

incurred in the performance of basic services.

a. Building and Equipment Maintenance

b. Building and Ground Administrations
c. Post-Construction Evaluation
Post Construction services rendered by an architect?

1. Salary Basis
2. management fee based on percentage of gross
rental. The rate of fee is from 4% to 6% of gross rental
Method of compensation of the architect in Post
Construction Services?

4% to 6% of gross rentals
What is the rate of fee of the architect if he
iscompensated for post construction services based on
management fee based on percentage of gross rental?

2% to 5%
When the owner hires an architect or a firm to
coordinate the whole range of Comprehensive
Architectural Services this constitutes Project
Management which is compensated on a percentage
basis of ___ % of estimated project cost.

1. Design Build by Administration

2. Design Build By Guaranteed Max. Cost
Method of project delivery through Design Build
Services.

10% plus or minus

In Design Build Service by Administration although the
architect may prepare a detailed cost estimate of the
project , the estimate may be guaranteed only on a
range of ____the stated estimate.

7%
The fee of the architect for the Design Build Services by
Administration is ____% of the Project Construction

Cost in addition ton the Architect's fee for the regular

design services.

It is divided equally between the Architect and the

client
In Design Build Service by guaranteed max cost, what
will happen if there is a savings on the cost of the
project?

It is divided equally between the Architect and the

client
In Design Build Service by guaranteed max cost, what
will happen if the guaranteed max cost is exceeded by
not more than 10%?

The Architect pays for all the extra cost in excess of

10%
In Design Build Service by guaranteed max cost, what
will happen if the guaranteed max cost is exceeded by
more than 10%?

10%
The fee of the architect for the Design Build Service on a
Guaranteed Maximum Cost is either ____% of the
Project Construction Cost or is already built-in in the
Guaranteed Max Cost. Said fee is aside from the fee of
the Architect for Regular Design Services.

1. Direct Selection
2. Comparative Selection
3. Design Competition
Three basic method of selecting an architect by the
client?

Direct Selection
Method of selecting an Architect which is most often
used by an individual person undertaking a relatively
small project.

Comparative Selection

Method of selecting an Architect which is most often

employed by commitees representing institutions,
corporations or public agencies.

Design Competition
Method of selecting an Architect which are more
frequently used for civic or monumental projects and
prestigous private buildings.

1. Percentage of Construction Cost

2.Multiple of Direct personnel Expense
3.Professional fee plus Expenses
4.Lump Sum or Fixed Fee
5.Per Diem Plus Reimbersable Expenses
6. Mixed Method Of Compensation
What are the methods of compensation of an architect?

Percentage of Construction Cost

A world wide used method of compensation for
architectural services. The amount of the percentage is
related to the size and the type of the project.

Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses

this cost based method of compensation is applicable
only to non-reative work such as accounting, secretarial,
research, data gathering, supervision, preparation of
reports and the like.

Professional Fee Plus Expenses

This method of compensation is frequently used where
ther is a continuing relationship on a series of projects. It
establishes a fixed sum over and above reimbursement
for the architect's technical time and overhead. An
agreement on the general scope of the work is
necessary in order to set an equitable fee.

Lump Sum or Fixed Fee

Some governmental agencies sometimes request a form
of contract which establishes a fixed sum for
architectural and engineering services.

Per Diem plus Reimbursable Expenses

In some casesa client may request an architect to do
work which will require his personal time such as
a. attend board meetings or conference
b. Ocular Inspection of Possible Sites
c. Confer with others regarding prospective investments
or ventures and the like.

Proposal Bond
(5%) Cashier's check or surety bond with the proposal
submitted by the bidder to guarantee that the bidder will
enter into the contract.

Performance Bond
(15%) Approved form of security furnished by the
contractor as a guarantee to execute work in
accordance with terms of the contract.

Payment Bond
(15%) Approved form of security furnished by the
contractor as a guarantee to pay all obligations arising
from the contract.

Guarantee Bond
(30%) Approved form of security furnished by the
contractor to guaranty the quality of materials and
workmanship performed.

Invitation to Bid
Notice or invitation issued to bidders giving information
of the magnitude and extent of the project, nature, etc.

Bid Bulletin
Additional information on contract documents.

Instruction to Bidders
List of instructions on preparation & conditions for award
of contract

General Conditions

Printed documents stipulating procedural and

administrative aspects of the contract.

Special Provisions
Instructions that supplement or modify drawings, specs,
& general conditions of the contract.

Specifications
Written or printed description of work describing qualities
of materials and mode of construction.

Supplementary Specs
Additional info issued as an addition or amendment to
provision of specs.

Specs
Which should govern if there is a discrepancy between
the drawings and specifications?

3 sets of drawings and specs

Owner shall furnish contractor with ___ sets of drawings
and specs for free.

12 sq. m
Office and contractor's Building should be wooden floors
raised above ground, room of approx. ___ m should be
provided for the architect.

Period of not more than 60 days

How long is the period of Making Good of Known
Defects?

7th day from reciept of the notice to proceed

Computation of the contract time for contarctors shall
commence ___?

10 days
Contractor shall submit written notice to the architect at
least ___ days prior to beginning, susending or
resuming the work to the end that the architect may

make preparations for inspection without delaying the

work.

15 days
____ days upon receipt of request for payment, the
architect shall either issue a certificate of payment or
withhold the request and inform the contractor in writing
the reasons for withholding it.

65%
No payments shall be made in excess of ____% of the
contract price unless a notarized statement is submitted
by the contractor to the effect that all bills for labor, other
than current wages, and bills for materials have been
paid.

30% , 1 yr
Guarantee bond is equivalent to ___% of the contract
price covering a period of ___ year after the final
acceptance of the work.

2 months
The owner will release the performance and payment
bonds after the expiration of ____months from the final
acceptance of work. Only after shall the contractor
furnish a guarantee bond in the amount of 30% of the
total contract cost and shall be for a period of 1 yr
commencing from the date of acceptance of work
guaranteeing the quality of work and materials.

5 days after written notice

the contractor hereby agrees to make repairs to correct
defective work within a period of ___ days after written
notice at his own expense within the agreed period of
warranty.