ARCHITECT’S GUIDELINES

STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

( replacing the 1979 UAP DOCUMENT 200 SERIES )
The United Architects of the Philippines as the
Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization
of Architects (IAPOA) was mandated to revisit and
review the 1979 Standard of Professional Practice with
a fresh perspective and to propose amendments in
accordance with the provision of the new
Architecture Law, particularly under Section 41 of
Republic Act 9266 or the Architecture Act of 2004
This Document shall be known as the
'UAP-IAPOA DOC. 210: ARCHITECT'S
GUIDELINES FOR STANDARDS OF
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP)
COMPLIANCES - METHODS OF
COMPENSATION AND SCHEDULE OF
FEES", replacing the 1979 UAP DOC. 208-b
(Methods of Compensation and Schedule
of Fees).
STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (UAP DOCUMENTS)
Sole power of interpreting the provisions of the code:
National Board of Directors of the United Architects of the Philippines Board of Professional
Regulation Commission

201 Pre- design Services

202 Design services
203 Specialized Allied Services
204-a Full-Time Supervision
204-b Construction Management
205 Post- Construction Services
206 Comprehensive Architectural Services
207 Design- Build Services
208 Architectural Design Competition
209 Professional Architectural Consulting
SPP DOC. 201 PRE-DESIGN SERVICES
• Economic Feasibility Studies
• Project Financing
• Architectural Programming
• Site Selection and Analysis
• Site Utilization and Land-Use Studies
• Space Management Studies
• Promotional Services
SPP DOC. 202 DESIGN SERVICES
 1. Schematic Design Phase
 2. Design Development Phase
 3. Contract Document Phase
• General Conditions
• Agreement
• Specifications
• Special Provision
• Drawings
 4. Construction Phase
ARCHITECT’S FEE (RPF) DAEDS DADS
 Group 1 SIMPLE …………………………. 5% 3%
 Group 2 MODERATE ……………………. 6% 3.6%
 Group 3 EXCEPTIONAL ………………… 7% 4.2%
 Group 4 RESIDENTIAL ……………….. 10% 6%
 Group 5 MONUMENTAL ……………….. 12% 7.5%
 Group 6 REPETITIVE ……………………... 100% 50% 40% 30% (4th+)
 Group 7 HOUSING ………………………….
 Group 8 EXTENSIVE DETAILING ………………..15%

 Group 9 ALTERATIONS / RENOVATION ………. 150%

 Group 10 CONSULTATION ARBRITATION ….P1000/hr…

5000/appearance
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
 a. Upon Singing 5%
 b. Schematic Design Phase 15%
 c. Design Development Phase 20%
 d. Contract Documents 50%
 e. Retention Fee 10%
• Architects Liability 5%
• Supervision/ visit 5%
SPP DOC. 203 SPECIALIZED ALLIED SERVICES

 1. Architectural Interior, Acoustic Design, Architectural Lighting Layout &

Design And Site Development Plan
RPF………………………………..10% - 15%
 2. Physical Planning
SPP DOC 204-A FULL TIME SUPERVISION SERVICES

CSG – Construction Supervision Group

• RPF – 1 1/2%
• MDPE (Multiple Direct Personnel
Expense)
SPP DOC 204-B CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
SERVICES

 CM - CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
• RPF - 1.5 - 3%
• MDPE (Multiple Direct Personnel Expense)
SPP DOC 205 POST CONSTRCUTION SERVICES

 BUILDING & EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

• Maintenance of building systems and building equipments
 BUILDING & GROUNDS ADMINISTRATION
• Billing of tenants
• Monitoring of Security and Janitorial services
• Update of local ordinances and building regulations
 POST-CONSTRUCTION EVALUATION
• Evaluate use of Facility
• Determine effectiveness of building systems and materials
• Functionality of the building plans
• Study of functionality and effectiveness of the design

 COMPENSATION
• Salary Basis
• Percentage Method 4 – 6% of gross rentals
SPP DOC 206 COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL
SERVICES
• All services (UAP DOC 201-205)
• Equivalent to Project Manager

 COMPENSATION

• Percentage Method (2% - 5%)

• Compensation
• Combination
SPP DOC 207 DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES
 DESIGN BUILD SERVICES
• Handling projects at the shortest time, at lowest cost
with quality and performance
1. Design Build Service by Administration
2. Design Build Service on a Maximum Guaranteed
Cost
DESIGN BUILD SERVICES BY ADMINISTRATION
• Project constructed under the direct and sole
responsibility of the Architect
• Fee as Compensation separate Architects Fee for
regular design services
 DESIGN BUILD SERVICES ON A GUARANTEED MAXIMUM COST
• Client given a guaranteed maximum cost for the construction of the project
• 10% Fee as Compensation separate Architects Fee for regular design services
1. Essentially the same as DBS by Admin but with a Guaranteed Maximum
Cost
2. Savings from construction is DIVIDED EQUALLY between Owner/Client &
Architect
3. GMC up to 10% only, excess of 10% shall be paid by the Architect
4. Change orders, additional works, escalation or materials and/or labor not
caused by the Architect shall be borne by the Owner/Client.
SELECTION OF THE ARCHITECT
 DIRECT SELECTION
• Clients Personal selection of architect

 COMPARATIVE SELECTION
• Clients choose between other architects for the best suited for
the project

 DESIGN COMPETITION
• For monumental, civic, and prestigious private building projects
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