FILIPINO ARCHITECT’S DESIGN SERVICES
This Article about the
Filipino Architects design services about the professional services prepared by
United Architects of the Philippines that every newly board passer should
be follow the guidelines of the sequence of every services
which is a guide for the client every transaction. it contains a MINIMUM BASIC
FEE in different type of classification of the project.
ARCHITECT’S DESIGN SERVICES
BASED ON UAP DOCUMENTS
1. REGULAR SERVICES
1.1
The Architect, in regular practice, normally acts as his client’s or the
Owner’s adviser. He translates the Owner’s needs and requirements to spaces and
forms in the best manner of professional service he can render.
1.2
The Architect’s work starts at the very inception of the project when the Owner
outlines his requirements to him. It ranges through his study and analysis of
the various aspects of the project, goes through the preparation of the necessary
instruments of service and through the multitude of construction problems and
does not terminate until the project is completed.
1.3
In effect, the Architect renders services whose sequence comes in four phases
as follows:
a. Schematic Design Phase
b. Design Development Phase
c. Contract Document Phase
d. Construction Phase
1.4
Schematic Design Phase
a.
Consults with the Owner to ascertain the requirements of the project and
confirms such requirements with him.
b.
Prepares schematic design studies leading to a recommended solution including a
general description of the project for approval by the Owner.
c.
Submits to the Owner a Statement of Probable Project Construction Cost based on
current cost parameters.
1.5
Design Development Phase
a.
Prepares from approved Schematic Design Studies, the Design Development Documents
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.
b. Submits to the Owner a further Statement
of Probable Project Construction Cost.
1.6
Contract Documents Phase
a. Prepares from approved Design Development
Documents, the complete
Construction
Drawings and Specifications setting forth in detail the work required for the
architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing / sanitary, mechanical and
other service- connected equipment.
b.
Prepares specifications describing type and quality of materials, finish,
manner of construction and the general conditions under which the project is to
be constructed.
c.
Furnishes the Owner not more than five (5) complete sets of all construction drawings,
specifications and general conditions for purposes of bidding.
d.
Keeps the Owner informed of any adjustments to previous Statements of Probable
Project Construction Cost indicated by changes in scope, requirements or market
conditions.
e.
Assist the Owner in filing the required documents to secure approval of government
authorities having jurisdiction over the design of the Project.
1.7
Construction Phase
a.
Prepares forms for contract letting, documents for construction, forms for invitation
and instruction to bidders, and forms
for bidders’ proposals.
b.
Assist the Owner in obtaining proposals from Contractors, in preparing abstract
of bids and in awarding and preparing construction contracts.
c.
When required in the contract, makes decision on all claims of the Owner and Contractors
and on all other matters relating to the execution and progress of work or the
interpretation of the contract Documents. Checks and approves samples, schedules,
shop drawings and other requirements subject to and in accordance with the
descriptive information and provisions of the Contract Documents, prepares change
orders, gathers and turns over to the Owner written guarantees required of the
Contractors or sub-contractors.
d.
Make periodic visits to the project site to familiarize himself with the
general progress and quality of the work and to determine whether the work is
proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents. He shall not be required
to make exhaustive or continuous 8-hour on-site supervision to check on the
quality of the work involved and he shall not be held responsible for the
Contractor’s failure to carry out the construction work in accordance with the
Contract Documents. During such project site visits and on the basis of his
observations he shall report to the Owner defects and deficiencies noted in the
work of Contractors, and shall condemn work found failing to conform to the
Contract Documents.
e.
Based on his observations and the Contractor’s Applications for Payment, he shall
determine the amount owing and due to the Contractors and shall issue corresponding
Certificates for Payment for such amounts.
2. PROJECT CLASSIFICATION
2.1
Architectural work varies in complexities and in the creative skill required to
successfully meet the requirements of the Client within the constraints of the
technical, functional, economic, aesthetic and other considerations.
2.2
These considerations imply that each design project can be determined only on
its own merits.
2.3
The following groupings of buildings are attempts to classify them in
accordance with the degree of complexity of each structure.
2.4
Based on this grouping, corresponding graduated scale charges is prescribed to
be able to determine the fair remuneration to the Architect.
2.5
The Architect’s fee includes the normal structural, electrical, plumbing /
sanitary, and mechanical engineering services and is determined by getting the
percentage indicated in the Schedule of Minimum Basic Fee for specific group
and multiplying it with the Project Construction Cost.
2.6
The schedule of charges herein indicated are to be considered as the Minimum Basic
Fee since the Architects’ Charges also take into consideration his professional
standing in the community.
3. SCHEDULE OF MINIMUM BASIC FEE
3.1
Group I
Structures
of simplest, utilization character which are without complication of design or
detail and require a minimum of finish, structural, mechanical, and electrical design.
Armories Parking
structures
Bakeries Printing
plants
Farm structures Public
Markets
Service garages
Freight facilities Simple
loft-type structures
Hangars
Industrial buildings Warehouses
Manufacturing / Industrial plants
Packaging and processing plants
And other similar utilization type buildings
PROJECT CONSTRUCTION
COST MINIMUM BASIC FEE
P 50 Million and less ………………………. 6 Percent
Over P 50 Million to P 3,000,000 plus 5
percent
P 100 Million ……………………………….. of excess of P 50 Million
Over P 100 Million to P 5,500,000 plus 4 percent
P 200 Million ……………………………….. of excess of P 100 Million
Over P 200 Million to P 9,500,000 plus 3 percent
P 500 Million ……………………………….. of excess of P 200 Million
Over P 500 Million to P 18,500,000 plus 2 percent
P 1 Billion …………………………………… of excess of P 500 Million
Over P 1 Billion …………………………….. P 28,500,00 plus 1 percent
of excess of P 1 Billion
3.2
Group 2
Structures
of moderate complexity of design requiring a moderate amount of structural,
mechanical and electrical design and research.
Art galleries Nursing
Homes
Banks, Exchange and other Office Buildings
financial institutions Park,
playground and open – air
Bowling Alleys recreational facilities
Churches and Religious facilities Police
Stations
City Halls Post
Offices
College
buildings Private
Clubs
Convents,
Monasteries and Seminaries Publishing
plants
Correctional
and Detention Institutions Race
tracks
Court
Houses Restaurants
Dormitories
Retail
Stores
Exhibition
Halls and Display structures Schools
Fire
Stations Shopping
centers
Laundries
& cleaning facilities Specialty
shops
Libraries
Supermarkets
Motels
and Apartels Welfare
buildings
Multi-storey
apartments
And other structures of similar nature
or use
PROJECT
CONSTRUCTION COST MINIMUM BASIC FEE
P
50 Million and less ………………………. 7 Percent
Over
P 50 Million to P 3,500,000 plus 6 percent
P
100 Million ……………………………….. of excess of P 50 Million
Over
P 100 Million to P 6,500,000 plus 5 percent
P
200 Million ……………………………….. of excess of P 100 Million
Over
P 200 Million to P 11,500,000 plus 4 percent
P
500 Million ……………………………….. of excess of P 200 Million
Over
P 500 Million to P 23,500,000 plus 3 percent
P
1 Billion …………………………………… of excess of P 500 Million
Over
P 1 Billion …………………………….. P 38,500,00 plus 2 percent
of
excess of P 1 Billion
3.3
Group 3
Structures
of exceptional character and complexity of design or requiring
comparatively
large amounts of structural, mechanical and electrical design and
research.
Aquariums
Laboratories
Atomic
facilities Marinas
Auditoriums
Medical office facilities & clinics
Airports
Mental institutions
Breweries
Mortuaries
Cold
storage facilities Observatories
Communications
buildings Public health centers
Convention
Halls Research facilities
Gymnasiums
Stadiums
Hospitals
and Medical buildings Theaters and similar facilities
Hotels
Veterinary hospitals
And
other structures of similar nature or use
PROJECT
CONSTRUCTION COST MINIMUM BASIC FEE
P
50 Million and less ………………………. 8 Percent
Over
P 50 Million to P 4,000,000 plus 7 percent
P
100 Million ……………………………….. of excess of P 50 Million
Over
P 100 Million to P 7,500,000 plus 6 percent
P
200 Million ……………………………….. of excess of P 100 Million
Over
P 200 Million to P 13,500,000 plus 5 percent
P
500 Million ……………………………….. of excess of P 200 Million
Over
P 500 Million to P 28,500,000 plus 4 percent
P
1 Billion …………………………………… of excess of P 500 Million
Over
P 1 Billion …………………………….. P 48,500,00 plus 3 percent
of
excess of P 1 Billion
3.4
Group 4
Residences
(Single Detached or Duplex), small apartment houses and town houses.
MINIMUM
BASIC FEE.…..10 Percent of PROJECT CONSTRUCTION COST
3.5
Group 5
Monumental
buildings and other facilities requiring consummate design skill and
much
precise detailing.
Exposition
and Fair Buildings Specialized decorative buildings
Mausoleums,
Memorials,
Monuments
And structures of similar nature or use
Museums
MINIMUM
BASIC FEE……12 Percent of PROJECT CONSTRUCTION COST
3.6
Repetitive Construction of Buildings
When
the design of the Architect is used again for a repetitive construction of
similar
structures,
without amending the drawing and the specifications, the Architect’s fee
is
computed as follows:
First
structure ………………………………. Minimum Basic Fee
Second
structure …………………………… 80 % of Basic Fee
Third
structure ……………………………… 60 % of Basic Fee
Succeeding
structure ……………………… 40 % of Basic Fee
3.7
Group 7 Housing Projects
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 basic
plan
and specifications, the MINIMUM FEE chargeable thereunder shall conform
with
the following :
First
Unit …………………………………….. 10 Percent of the Construction
Cost
of one unit as Basic Fee
From
two to ten units ………………………. Fee of the 1 unit plus 60% of
Basic
Fee for each additional unit
Eleven
units and above ……………………. Fee for 10 units plus 30% of
Basic
Fee for each additional unit
3.8
Group 8
Projects
involving extensive detail such as furniture design, built-in equipment,
special
fitting, screens, counters, interiors and other detailed parts of appurtenances
of
buildings or structures and landscaping designs.
Minimum
Basic Fee …………………. 15 Percent of Project Construction Cost
3.9
Group 9
For
alterations and additions of existing structures belonging to Groups 1 to 5
enumerated
above, compensation for services should be increased by 50 percent or
a
total of 150 percent of the Basic Fee.
3.10
Group 10 Consultations and Arbitration
Where
the Architect is engaged to render opinion or give advise, clarifications or
explanation
on technical matters pertaining to his profession, the Minimum Fee
chargeable
thereunder shall not be less than Two Hundred Pesos (P200.00*) per
appearance
irrespective of whether the scheduled hearing took place or not.
*All
references to fixed amount shall refer to the value of the Peso as of November
1979.
Adjustment of the price shall be made at the time of the contract.
4. PAYMENT SCHEDULE
4.1
Payments on account of the Architect’s basic services shall be as follows:
a.
Upon the signing of the Agreement a minimum payment equivalent to five
percent
(5%) of the compensation for basic services.
b.
Upon the completion of the Schematic Design Services, but not more than 15
days
after submission of the Schematic Design to the Owner, a sum equal to fifteen
percent
(15%) of the Basic Fee, computed upon a reasonable estimated
construction
cost of the structure.
c.
Upon the completion of the Design Development Services, but not more than 15
days
after submission of the Design Development to the Owner, a sum sufficient to
increase
the total payments on the fee to thirty-five percent (35%) of the Basic Fee
computed
upon the same estimated construction cost of the structure as in (b).
d.
Upon the completion of the Contract Document Services but not more than 15
days
after submission of the Contract Documents to the Owner, a sum sufficient to
increase
the total payments on the fee to Eighty-five percent (85%) of the Basic Fee
computed
upon a reasonable estimated construction cost of the structure as in (b).
e.
Within 15 days after the awards of Bids, the payment to the Architect shall be
adjusted
so that it will amount to a sum equivalent to eighty-five percent (85%) of the
Basic
Fee, computed upon the winning Bid Price.
f.
Upon completion of the construction work, the balance of the Architect’s fee,
computed
on the Final Project Construction Cost of the structure shall be paid.
4.2
The Owner shall make partial payments during each of the various stages of the
Architect’s
work, upon request of the Architect, provided that such payments are within
the
framework of the manner of payments outlined above.
5. OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
5.1
Provide full information as to his requirements for the project.
5.2
Designate when necessary, representative authorized to act in his behalf.
Examine
documents
submitted by the Architect and render decisions pertaining thereto promptly,
to
avoid unreasonably delay in the progress of the Architect’s work. Observe the
procedure
of issuing orders to contractors only through the Architect.
5.3
Furnish or direct the Architect to obtain at the Owner’s expense, a certified
survey of
the
site, giving, as may be required, topographical surveys, grades and lines of
streets,
alleys,
easements, encroachments, zoning, and deed restrictions, boundaries, with
dimensions
and complete data pertaining to existing buildings, and other improvements
and
full information as to available utility service lines both public and private;
and test
boring
and pits necessary for determining sub-soil conditions.
5.4
Pay for structural, acoustic, chemical, mechanical, soil mechanics or other
tests and
reports
as may be required for the project.
5.5
Pay for design and consultancy services on acoustic, communication, electronic,
and
other specialty systems which may be required for the project.
5.6
Arrange and pay for such legal, auditing, and insurance counseling services as
may
be
required for the project.
5.7
Pay for all reimbursable expenses incurred in the project as called for in
Section 6 “
Other
Conditions on Services” and all taxes (not including income tax) that the
government
may impose on the Architect as a result of the services rendered by the
Architect
on the project whether the services were performed as an individual
practitioner,
as a partnership or as a corporation.
5.8
If the Owner observes or otherwise becomes aware of anything that may impair
the
successful
implementation of the project, he shall give prompt written notice thereof to
the
Architect.
6. OTHER CONDITIONS ON SERVICES
6.1
Conditions for Minimum Basic Fee
The
“Minimum Basic Fee” referred in Section 3.0 applies to construction work done
by
a Contractor on the basis of a Lump Sum Contract. Construction works that are
let
on cost-plus-fee basis, or on any basis other than the Lump Sum contract, where
the
Architect has to render additional services shall be subject to additional
compensation
commensurate with the additional services required. Such additional
compensation
shall be in addition to the Minimum Basic Fee.
6.2
Other Professional Services
The
Architect’s fee includes normal structural, electrical, plumbing / sanitary and
mechanical
engineering services. Other services that may be needed in order to
complete
the project such as services of acoustic and illumination engineers, mural
painters,
sculptors, interior decorators and landscape architects are to be
recommended
by the Architect for the Owner’s approval and costs for these services
are
to paid for separately by the Owner.
6.3
Miniature Models
The
Architect may make and include miniature models of his design studies as part
of
his preliminary work if he so deems it to be necessary but no extra charge for
such
miniature models shall be made by the Architect. However, if the Owner
desires
to have a miniature model of the final and approved design for exhibition and
display
purposes, the Owner shall pay for the cost of said miniature model.
6.4
Per Diem and Traveling Expenses
A
per diem of not less than P500.00* plus travelling and living expenses shall be
chargeable
to the Owner on any occasion where the Architect or his duly authorized
representative
shall be required to perform services at a locality beyond the radius of
100
kilometers from his established office.
6.5
Extra Sets of Contract Documents
The
Architect shall furnish the Owner five (5) sets of Drawing, Specifications and
other
contract documents. Cost of printing or reproduction of extra sets of Contract
Documents
when required by the Owner or his representative is to be charged to
and
paid for by the Owner.
6.6
Changes Ordered by the Owner
If
the Architect is caused additional professional services, extra drafting or
other
office
expenses due to changes ordered by the Owner after approval of the Design
Development
Documents, he shall be paid for such expenses and services involved.
The
amount of compensation and the extension of time for the completion of the
documents
shall be upon mutual agreement of both parties.
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*All
references to fixed amount shall refer to the value of the Peso as of November
1979.
Adjustment of the price shall be made at the time of the contract.
6.7
Work Suspended or Abandoned
If
the work of the Architect is abandoned or suspended, in whole or in part, the
Architect
is to be paid by the Owner for the services rendered corresponding to the
fees
due at the stage of suspension or abandonment of the work.
The
primary service of the Architect is the preparation of plans, specifications
and
other
building construction documents which are actually sets of detailed
instructions
that
shall serve as the basis for the Contractor to build the project. Once the
Architect
has prepared all these documents he has completed the Contract
Documents
Phase of his services which is equivalent to EIGHTY FIVE PERCENT
(85%)
of his work. The remaining FIFTEEN PERCENT (15%) of his work is broken
down
as follows:
TEN
PERCENT (10%) for the Architect’s liability under the Civil Code – and –
FIVE
PERCENT (5%) for the construction phase service which includes preparation
of
contract document forms and periodic visits during the construction.
When
the OWNER therefore fails to implement the plans and documents for
construction
as prepared by the Architect, the Architect is entitled to receive as
compensation
the sum corresponding to EIGHTY FIVE (85%) PERCENT of his fee.
6.8
Different Periods of Construction
If
portions of the buildings are erected at different periods of time, thus
increasing
the
Architect’s construction phase period and burden of services rendered during
the
construction
phase shall be doubled. A suspension of construction for a period not
exceeding
six (6) months shall not be covered by this provision.
6.9
Services of Consultants
If
the Owner desires to engaged special consultants, such consultants shall be
with
the
consent of the Architect and the cost of their services shall be paid for
separately
by
the Owner and shall not be deducted from the fees due the Architect.
6.10
Separate Services
Should
the Owner require the Architect to design or plan moveable or fixed pieces of
furniture,
cabinets, covered walks, grottos, pools, landscaping and other items of
similar
nature, the Owner shall pay the Architect in addition to the Minimum Basic
Fee,
a compensation in the amount of Fifteen Percent (15%) of the Construction
Cost
of the above work.
6.11
Full - Time Supervision
Upon
recommendation of the Architect and with the approval of the Owner, full-time
construction
inspection as will be deemed necessary shall be engaged and paid for
by
the Owner. The full-time construction inspectors shall be under the technical
control
and supervision of the Architect as to the progress and quality of the work
done.
6.12
Estimate
Any
Statements of Probable Construction Cost, or any Semi-Detailed or Detailed
Cost
Estimates submitted by the Architect is accurate only up to a certain degree.
This
is so because the Architect has no control over the cost of labor and
materials,
or
many factors that go into competitive bidding.
6.13
Government Taxes on Services
The
Architect’s Fee as stipulated in Section 3 “ Minimum Basic Fee” is net to the
Architect.
Any tax that the government may impose on the Architect as a
consequence
of the services performed for the Project (exclusive of income tax)
shall
be paid by the Owner.
6.14
Ownership of Documents
All
designs, drawings, models, specifications and copies thereof, prepared and
furnished
by the Architect in connection with any project are instruments of
professional
service. As instruments of service they are the property of the Architect
whether
the work for which they were made may be executed or not, and are not to
be
reproduced or used on other work except with a written agreement with the
Architect.
This is in pursuance with the pertinent provisions Republic Act 545
promulgated
on June 17, 1950 and of Presidential Degree No. 49 on the “Protection
of
Intellectual Property” issued on November 14, 1972.
6.15
Cost Records
During
the progress of work the Owner shall furnish the Architect two (2) copies of
records
of expenses being incurred on the construction. Upon completion of the
project,
the Owner shall furnish the Architect two (2) copies of the summary of all
cost
of labor, services, materials, equipment, fixtures and all items used at and
for
the
completion of the construction.
6.16
Design and Placement of Signs
All
signboards of contractors, sub-contractors, jobbers and dealers that shall be
placed
at the project site during the progress of construction shall be approved by
the
Architect as to size, design and contents. After the completion of the project,
the
Owner
or his building lessee shall consult the Architect for the design and size of
all
signboards,
lettering, directories and display boards that will be placed on the
exterior
or public areas attached to the building, in order to safeguard the Owner’s
interest
that nothing will be installed inside or outside of the building that would
mark
the
safety and aesthetics of the structure.
6.17
Project Construction Cost
Project
Construction Cost herein referred to, means the cost of the Owner including
plumbing
and electrical fixtures, mechanical equipment, elevators, escalators,
airconditioning
system,
automatic fire sprinkler system, alarm and clock system,
communications
and electronic system, elements attached to the building and all
items
indicated in the drawings designed by or specified by the Architect and his
consultant.
Other items if designed and planned by the Architect, such as movable
or
fixed pieces of furniture, cabinets, covered walks, grottos, pools, landscaping
and
other
items of similar nature are to be paid for separately by the Owner to the
Architect
as stipulated in Section 6.10 (Separated Services)
The
Project Construction Cost does not include any Architect’s fee or Engineer’s
fee
or
the salaries of the construction inspectors. When labor or materials are
furnished
by
the Owner below its market cost, the cost of the work shall be computed upon
such
current market-cost, the cost of the work shall be computed upon such current
market-cost.
