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Q414 - ESCANO. WINNIE D. - Activity 1
Q414 - ESCANO. WINNIE D. - Activity 1
20190905 ACTIVITY 1
The first service the client will receive from the hired architect is pre-design services. The
hired architect will first conceptualize, choose and analyze the site, prepare the design, do
architectural research, conduct feasibility studies, plan the space or zone it, and perform other
relevant tasks. The hired architect must present a proposal detailing the scope of work, method of
payment, owner's duties, and other terms of services following a meeting with the customer.
The compensation for the architect is based on the skills, knowledge, creativity, and level
of professional services provided by the architect or architectural firm. It may also be based on
multiple direct personnel expenses that apply to non-creative work such as accounting,
secretarial, research, data gathering, and report preparation. The calculation is done by
multiplying the total cost of technical services (man hours x rate) by a multiplier to account for
overhead and profit. The multiplier varies from 1.5 to 2.5 depending on the difficulty of the
and international architects. The project definition phase, the schematic design phase, the design
development phase, the contract document phase, the bid or negotiation phase, and finally the
The owner will specify the project's needs during the project definition phase, and the
architect will compile all the data and information. The architect will create the design studies
that will result in conceptual plans during the schematic design phase and will show the client the
preliminary drawings. The architect will create all of the architectural drawings, including floor
plans, elevations, sections, and other pertinent drawings, throughout the design development
process. The architect will also specify the materials and other details. During the preparation of
the contract documents, the architect will put together all of the necessary technical
specifications, detailed designs, and construction drawings, and then present them to the owner
in seven sets in order to secure the necessary business permits. The architect or the architectural
firms will prepare the bid documents for contract letting and organize and conduct the pre-bid
meeting during the bidding or negotiation process. Finally, throughout the construction phase,
the architect undertakes regular site visits and renders judgments on all claims made by the
The Architect may engage into a contract with the Owner for services in one of two
methods. One is the solitary contract between the architect and the owner, which includes here
the sub-consultancy between the architect and other professionals working with the architect.
The second is that the Architect, the Engineer, and the related professionals are carrying out their
The complexity of the project needed to meet the client's criteria determines how projects
are categorized. To establish the Architect's fair compensation, the relevant scale of fees must be
parking structures, public markets, and service garages are examples of buildings that fall within
the Group 1 category because of their simple character and usage. Buildings with intricate plans
and designs, such as art galleries, banks, call centers, places of worship, city halls, dorms, fire
stations, retail malls, supermarkets, police stations, mixed-use structures, and recreational
facilities, fall under Group 2. Group 3 includes exceptionally distinctive and meticulously
designed structures including airport terminals, aquariums, cold storage facilities, morgues,
mental health facilities, and gyms. Group 4 consists of single-detached homes, duplexes, row
homes, small apartment buildings, and townhouses. Group 5 consists of monumental structures
including museums, cemeteries, memorials, and monuments. Group 6 refers to the repetitive
construction of comparable buildings using the same project design and associated contract
agreements without changing the drawing and specifications. A housing project classified as
Group 7 involves building multiple homes on a single property while using a single set of plans,
specifications, and supporting paperwork. Projects in Group 8 involve fine details, like built-in
storage or design features, unique fixtures, countertops, architectural interiors, and development
renovations, rehabilitation, retrofits, and expansions. The Architect is also employed by Group
Specialized Architectural Services deal with specialized knowledge for improving the
project's architectural interior and external elements. It is the job of the architect to closely
adhere to national and international standards with regard to public health, safety, and welfare in
order to ensure that the building and its surrounding physical environment improve people's
quality of life.
The Architect creates the plans and specifications for the acoustic design and treatment,
aids the client in requesting quotes, examines and approves material samples, and does the last
The Architect may enter into contract with the owner in 2 possible ways: 1. Working in a
The method of compensation for Specialized Architectural Services, all of which may be
days multiplied by 8 man-hours, and multiplied by a factor to cover other direct and indirect
costs, such as overhead, etc., or any other applicable method of determining the Architect's fee as
stated in Doc. 201, Doc. The Architect's Guidelines and Section 202.
SPP Document 204-A FULL-TIME CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION SERVICES
Four (4) major members who worked on the design and construction of the building are
listed in this document: 1. The Owner who gives the project's implementation order, 2. All plan
and design services, as well as certain inspection work, are provided by the Architect and his
Specialist Consultants (SCs), 3. The construction company performing the work, and 4. The
individual or group of people who aid with the supervision and the work's completion.
liable for the project's construction oversight. The Architect was then helped when projects were
the project gets more complicated, construction monitoring is required. A team to conduct a
the projects. Growing demand for cost-effectiveness in cost control and faster project delivery
reliable production of high caliber. Construction Management Services were which is also why, it
The Construction Manager (CM) could be either: a representative of the Owner's staff, an
independent person, or a company that the Owner employs to control the construction of a
certain project. The Construction Manager (CM) could be the Architect. His background in the
his ability to coordinate different expertise enables him to oversee and guarantee correct
monitoring of all construction operations for effectiveness and quality and price.
The tasks that the Construction Manager (CM) is responsible for the Construction
Supervision Group (CSG) which include the coordination and supervision, cost and time control,
quality control of work, and keeping of the records. (See Document 204-A and Architectural
Guidelines)
SPP Document 205 POST-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Engineers, Builders, and building owners and operators, makers, building research organizations,
utility companies, furniture makers, and equipment suppliers, building managers, and property
managers must supply access to data on the operation and maintenance of buildings.
of performing a variety of tasks in an effective and inexpensive manner operation and upkeep of
The building administrator and/or property manager roles could be assigned to the
architect. Management of a structure or facility that is used for commerce, industry, residences,
or institutions or complex to extend the building's useful life and generate the highest financial
gain.
The Manner of Providing Services, one or both of the following options are available for
the Architect to engage into a contract with the Owner: 1. Serving in both the capacities of
Comprehensive Architectural Services was a notion that evolved through the a result of
the demands of new, complicated building projects that have emerged in recent years. The shift
in the architecture profession from "basic" and given the broad scope of the offerings, "extra"
services are provided. Recognition of the importance of design and construction services
The term "Comprehensive Architectural Services" describes the variety of expert services
that include Pre-Design Services, Regular Design, and Construction Services, Specialized
Architectural Services, and Post-Construction Services. The architect is the most important
profession in this expanded dimension. He serves as the building design's creator, author, and
organizer. He becomes the foundation upon which a project is built. He needs to be able to the
Architect must possess expertise in order to adequately aid and serve his client in addition to
architectural design, in other fields. Not all of the services are anticipated to be provided by the
Architect. Instead, he must act as the Client's agent in locating and organizing the required
The Project Management (PM) involves managerial tasks that go beyond the customary
architectural and engineering (A&E) services performed throughout the stages of pre-design,
design, and construction. The overall purpose is to control over the time, price, and quality of a
construction project. The existence of a project manager does not exempt designers and
contractors of their relevant regular responsibilities and tasks in the design and construction of
the endeavor. The Project Management enhances the work of the architects and engineers and
Contractors in addressing the varied and intricate project requirements. While the Project
coordinate, schedule, and oversee the numerous activities, and will serve as a consultant on
In order to complete projects in the shortest amount of time, for the least amount of
money, and with acceptable quality and performance, the construction industry and the
construction project must strike a balance between the factors of time and quality and expense,
which the Architect, in many circumstances, can achieve most effectively taking the utilization of
Design-Build Services.
An Architect who holds his level of education, training, and experience is eligible for a
direct role in the project from conception to completion. While offering innovative, cost-effective
solutions, Design-Build Services streamlines and accelerates the project delivery process. In
order to implement his design, the architect provides expert services. Under Design-Build
Services, he takes on professional responsibility and civil liability for both the project's design
and construction.
In this document, is to lay out the foundational ideas for competitions and provide owners
and promoters with guidelines for putting together Architectural Design Competitions. It was
created with both parties' interests in mind. Competitors as well as project proponents and
owners. The individuals and groups in this ADC are the Owner, Jury, Professional Advisor,
A formal authorization of the Owner must be obtained before making any public
declaration. The proposed terms, which detail the schedule, the ADC registration fee (where
applicable, and necessary) and the Jury's membership must have been confirmed in writing by
through way of the ADC Committee, the Owner from the IAPOA. The ADC conditions are the
ADC's purpose, the Owner's objectives, the type of the problem that has to be fixed, and all the
The Owner should appoint and compensate a professional advisor approved by the ADC
of the IAPOA National Board of Directors (NBD) committee. His responsibility is to monitor the
behavior of the ADC and the establishing the Criteria. He is responsible for making sure the
ADC timetable is followed, overseeing the collection of competitor questions, the receiving
entries for the competition, sending responses to each competitor, protecting competitors' privacy
at all times. He'll support the jury and will attend its meetings, but he won't participate in voting.
His responsibility will be restricted to the planning and execution of the competition.
A separate majority vote is required for each of the jury's decisions. Rank each entry's
strategy or design for the competition. List of ADC honors all jurors must affix their signatures
before the jury can submit its report to the owner. The Jury is discharged, and a copy of this
document will be delivered to the IAPOA. No Jury member may directly or indirectly participate
in the competition or receive a direct or indirect commission for activities associated with the
prize-winning design. The amount and number of awards must be specified in the Conditions.
The benefits, the amount paid must take into account the project's size and complexity, as well as
of labor necessary and the expenses paid by competitors. The copyright to any plan or design
must remain with the designer; not it is permissible to make changes without his written consent.
SERVICES
instrumentalities, institutions, and entities frequently choose, commission, or engage the services
evaluations, design a project, and other tasks. Moreover, a crucial tactic for enhancing national
competence in using the local knowledge to the fullest extent possible across a range of advisory
services. This creates the foundations for more advanced national scientific and technical
expertise. Considering the pressing necessity to establish the broad principles for professional
professionals in national development, as well as to uphold their rights in following current laws,
policies, guidelines, and regulations, the CBNE and the PTC was instrumental in developing the
by the aforementioned organizations. The full use of Filipino Professional Consultants' services
(FPCs) can reduce the procurement of foreign expertise, which involves significant costs
expenditure of hard-earned foreign exchange. Such importation also erodes the essence of
maintaining an educational system geared towards the expansion of the country’s professional
capability. For this reason, the displacement of FPCs by foreign consultants is irrational.