SEVEN MAJOR SERVICES OF THE ARCHITECT

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201 PRE-DESIGN SERVICES

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202 ARCHITECTS DESIGN SERVICES

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203 SPECIALIZED ALLIED SERVICES

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 costbenefit analysis can guide the client and the
architect in selecting a more viable alternative
plan.
Project Financing
Architects assist in the determination of
requirements of lending agencies, incomeexpense relationship and relative demand for
different building types in actual financing
negotiations.
Architectural Programming
Investigating, identifying and documenting the
needs of the client for use in the design of the
project.
Site Selection and Analysis
Assisting 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.
Site Utilization and Land-Use Studies
A detailed analysis of the site to develop its
potential through the proper utilization of land.
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
behaviour 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 a space program to serve as basis for
architectural design.
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 general 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 Architect can produce and
coordinate the additional activities necessary to
complete the services. In all such activities, the
Architect must maintain his professional status
as the agent of the Owner.

The Architect, in regular practice, normally acts

as his clients or the Owners adviser.
The Architects work starts at the very inception
of the project when the Owner outlines his
requirements to him
In effect, the Architect renders services whose
sequence come in four phases as follows:
a. Schematic Design Phase
b. Design Development Phase
c. Contract Documents Phase and
d. Construction Phase.
Schedule of Minimum Basic Fee
GROUP 1- Simplest structure 6% of project
construction
GROUP 2-Moderate complexity 7%
GROUP 3 Exceptional character and
Complexity design 8%
GROUP 4 Residences 10%
GROUP 5 Monumental Buildings10 %
GROUP 6 Repetitive construction 10% FOR
First structure, Second is 80% OF 10%,Third is
60%, Succeeding is 40% of basic fee.
GROUP 7 Housing projects 10% For first
unit, fee of 1 unit + 60% of basic fee for second
to tenth units, fee of 10 units + 30% of basic fee
for eleventh and above
GROUP 8 projects involving extensive detail
15% of project construction cost.
GROUP 9 alterations and additions to
existing structures 150% of basic fee
according to structures
GROUP 10 opinion or give advice to his
profession P200/HR. for expert witness is
minimum of P500

a.
Interior Design
12% - 20% cost of the work depending on the
complexity of the work, 15% common,
b.
Acoustic, Communication & Electronic
Engineering
c.
Landscape Design
Payments for Acoustics, Comm. And Elec. Eng.,
and Landscape
Range of fee is 10% - 15%, if a consultant other
than the project arch. Is hired, a fee of 5% is
charged as Coordination Fee.
d.
Physical Planning

Type 1- Complexes
*BASIC RATE
P5000/HA
FOR FIRST 50 HA
*OVER 50HA100HA
P250,000 + P4500/HA
OVER 50HA
*OVER 100HAP475,000 + P4,000/HA
200HA
OVER 100HA
P875,000 + P3,000/HA
*OVER 200HA
OVER 200HA

METHOD OF COMPENSATION
The Architects services for the Pre- Design
Phase where creative designing is not included
are often compensated for on the basis of
multiple of direct personnel expense. This costbased 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
multiplier to cover overhead and a reasonable
profit.
Progress payment of services shall be `made
based on the accomplishments of the work of
the Architect.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Signing of Contract 5% of construction

cost
Upon completion of the schematic design
services additional 15% (Total of 20%)
Upon completion of design development
services additional 15% (Total of 35%)
Upon completion of contract document
services additional 50% (Total of 85%)
Upon completion of construction work
Remaining balance of the architect shall
be paid. (Total of 100%)

Type 2- Subdivision Planning For Housing W/In

Metro Manila Cities,Reg Centers, And Provincial
Cap.
*BASIC RATE
P3,000/HA
FOR FIRST
100HA
*OVER 100HA
P300,000 + P2,300/HA
200HA
OVER 100HA
P550,000 + P2000/HA
*OVER 200HA
OVER 200HA
Type 3- Subdivision Planning For Housing
Properties Located On Other Locations beside
Type 2
*BASIC RATE
P2,000/HA
FOR FIRST
100HA
P200,000 + P1,500/HA
*OVER 100HAOVER 100HA
200HA
P350,000 + P1,000/HA
OVER 200
*OVER 200HA
e.

Comprehensive Planning
Physical Component
Economic Component
Socio-Cultural Component
Transport Component
Legal And Admin Component

METHOD OF COMPENSATION
Professional Fee plus Expenses The fee of the
Architect-Planner for the physical planning
component is based on the schedule prescribed
under UAP Doc. 203-D Physical Planning Services
while the fee for consultants, researches and other
out of pocket expenses are reimbursable to the
Architect.
Multiple of Direct Personnel Expense

Adamson University | College of Architecture

OLANIO, MARC Q.

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204 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
FULL-TIME SUPERVISION
Quality Control of Work
He makes certain that the Contractor complies
with the plans, specifications and called other
contract documents and assures that
workmanship is in accordance with sound and
accepted construction practices.
Evaluation and Construction Work
He assists the Architect and the Design
Engineer in the evaluation of the work of the
Contractor.
Keeping of Records, Reports and Contract
Documents
Conduct regular coordination meetings with the
Owner, the Architect-Engineer-Consultant, the
Contractor, and such other parties as may be
required, or their designated representatives.
Attend conferences called by the Owner or the
Architect/Engineer- Consultant.
Accompany the Owner, the Architect/EngineerConsultant or their representative(s), and
government inspectors during their visits to the
project.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Coordination and Supervision
a. Recommends the General Contractor
and Specialty Trade Contractors that would
work with the construction team.
b. Coordinates and supervises all
construction groups involved in the project.
c. Approves methods and systems of
construction.
Cost and Time Control
a. Programming, planning and scheduling
of all construction activities and sees to it that
these are properly monitored during execution
phase.
b. Prepares Pert CMP and Cash Flow
c. Reviews all Change Orders and
Payments prior to approval of Owner.

METHOD OF COMPENSATION

Salary Basis Or On An Agreed Flat

Rate/Mo. Overtime Is Paid On A Higher
Rate

Percentage Fee Method

Multiple Of Direct Personnel Expense

Method

Construction Management
Coordination And Supervision
Cost And Time Control
Quality Control Of Work And
Keeping Of Records
Construction Manager Contract

Basic Fixed Fee Of 1.5% To 3% Of The

Estimated Construction Cost
During Initial Stages Of Acquisition:

Award Fee Provisions

Price Adjustment Provision

Operating And Support Cost Factor

Provision
For The Later Stages Of Project

Firm Fixed Price

Fixed Price Incentive

Cost Plus Incentive Fee (Cpif) Or

Cost Plus Adjusted Fee (Cpaf)

Cost Plus Fixed Free

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205 POST-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

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205 COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES

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205 DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES

Building & Equipment Maintenance

Comprehensive Architectural Services is a Design-Build Service by Administration
With the completion of the structures and
When the Project is constructed under the
range of professional services that covers Preconsequent turnover to the Owner, the latter
direct and sole responsibility of the Architect, he
design Services, Allied Services, Construction
can hire the services of an in-house Architect.
performs the following services:
Services and Post-Construction Services.
1. Prepares schedule of work, construction
It shall be the duty of the Architect to see to it
program, estimate and bill of materials, labor,
that the building and all the parts thereat Scope of Comprehensive Architectural
plants, equipment and services.
Services
(plumbing and lighting fixtures, partitions, etc.)
2. Hires construction personnel and designates
1. Pre-Design Services (UAP Doc. 201)
as well as all the equipment (air conditioning;
duties and remunerations thereof;
sprinkler system, generators, etc.) are in good
a. Economic Feasibility
3. Negotiates and enters into contract with
working condition and properly maintained.
b. Project Financing
piecework contractors and evaluates work
Building &Grounds Administration
c. Architectural Programming
Aside from building and equipment
accomplished there under;
d. Site Selection and Analysis
maintenance, the in-house Architect functions
4. Procures materials, plants and equipment,
e. Site Utilization and Land-Use Study
f. Promotional Services
as the building and grounds administrator.
licenses and permits;
g. Space/Management Study
Specifically, the responsibilities of a building
5. Authorizes payments of accounts;
2. Design Services: Regular Architectural
and grounds administrator are:
6 .Keeps records and books of accounts;
Services (UAP Doc. 202)
a. Billing of tenants for rentals and utilities
7. Negotiates with government agencies having
a. Preliminary Design
like electricity, water, telephone and gas.
jurisdiction over the project; and
b. Work Drawings
b. Monitoring of security and janitorial
8. manages all other businesses of the
c. Specifications and Other Contract
services.
construction;
Documents
c. Must be conversant with local
9. The above services are performed with the
d.
Part-Time
Supervision
ordinances and building regulations enacted to
following conditions:
3.
Specialized
Allied
Services
(UAP
Doc.
203)
protect health, life and property.
a. All costs of labor and materials are paid
a. Interior Design
Post- Construction Evaluation
directly by the Client. The Architect does not
b. Landscape Design
Whenever desired by the Owner, the Architect
advance any money for payment of
c.
Acoustics,
Communication
and
can offer post-construction evaluation services.
expenditures connected with the work.
Electronic
Engineering
His services shall then consist of the following:
b. Although the Architect may prepare a
d. Planning
a. Evaluate the initial program versus the
detailed cost estimate of the Project, the
4. Construction Services (UAP Doc. 204)
actual use of facility.
estimate may be guaranteed only on a range of
a. Full-Time Supervision
b. Determine the effectiveness of the
b. Construction Management
Ten Percent (10%) plus or minus the stated
various building systems and the materials
5. Post-Construction Services (UAP Doc. 205)
estimate.
systems and the materials systems in use.
a. Building and Equipment Maintenance
c. The Architect appoints, subject to the
c. Evaluate the functional effectiveness of
b. Building Administration
Clients approval a construction superintendent,
the plan
Comprehensive Architectural Services
d. Study the application and effectiveness
a purchasing agent, a timekeeper or keepers,
1. Project Management
of the design
and a property clerk aside from the usual labor
When the Owner hires an Architect or a firm to
personnel required. Salaries of such persons re
METHOD OF COMPENSATION
coordinate the whole range of Comprehensive
paid by the Client and are not deductible from
Architectural Services this constitute Project
the Architects fee.
The method of compensation can either be (1)
Management.
salary basis or (2) management fee based on
2 Project Management is therefore that group
METHOD OF COMPENSATION
percentage of gross rentals. The rate of the fee
of a management activities over and above
is from 4% to 6% of gross rentals.
normal architectural and engineering services
7% of project construction cost = arch fee for
In both cases, the expenses for repairs of the
carried out during the pre-design, design and
reg.design services
building and equipment and maintenance of the
construction phases, that contribute to the
grounds are paid separately by the Owner.
control of time, cost and quality of construction Design build services on a guaranteed
of a project. 3. It is the intention and the
maximum cost
practice of project management not to impinge
A.
Services same as design-build by
or relieve the designers and contractors of their
administration
respective normal duties and responsibilities in
B.
Consist of the client being given a
the design and construction of the project.
guaranteed
max.
cost
of
construction of project.
METHOD OF COMPENSATION
Payment

Lump sum amt. Scheduled to follow

The Project Manager is compensated on a
the progress of the project
percentage basis of 2% to 5% of estimated

If there is savings on the cost of the

Project Cost.
project, it is equally divided by client
If the Architect as Project Manager performs
and arch
Regular Architectural services for the same
If guaranteed max cost is exceeded by not
project, he is compensated separately for these
more than 10%,it divided equally by clent and
services as stipulated in UAP Doc.202.
arch, but if more than 10%,arch pays the cost
excess of 10%