Professional

Practice 2
Week No. 5

Regular Practice of the Architect

Prof. Jerald Buen Seriosa, uap, nampap, mtla
Schedule of
Minimum
Basic Fee
Schedule of
Minimum
Basic Fee
Schedule of
Minimum
Basic Fee
Schedule of
Minimum
Basic Fee
Schedule of Minimum Basic
Fee
Interior Design Service

In the design of the structure, the Architect works on a concept. For the realization of this concept,
the Architect builds his structure making both exterior and interior spaces contribute to the total
design concept of the structure. Depending on the complexity of the project, the Architect may get
assistance from Consultants whose expert advice may be needed in the detailing of interior elements.
Interior Design Service
Physical Planning

When the Architect is commissioned

to do physical planing for building
sites such as Industrial Estates,
Commercial, Institutional and
Government Centers, Sports
Complexes, Tourist Centers, Resorts,
Amusement Parks, Educational
Campuses, Housing Subdivisions
and the like, the services are as
follows:
Physical
Planning
Full-Time
Supervision

• Quality Control
• Evaluation
• Keeping of Records,
Reports and Contract
Documents
Quality Control
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

He assists the Architect and the

Design Engineer in the
evaluation of the work of the
Contractor.
Quality
Control

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.
Keeping
Records

Keep in the field office an

orderly file of: Copy of the
Contract Agreement Copy of
Approved Plans and
Specifications Copies of
Building Permits and Licenses.
Full-Time
Supervision Payment

The Construction Supervision

Group is usually recommended
by the Architect and is paid by
the Owner either on a salary
basis or on an agreed flat rate
per month. Overtime work is
paid on a higher rate.
Construction Management

The Construction Manager

could be a member of the staff
of the Owner, or he could be an
independent individual or firm
hired by the Owner to manage
the construction of a particular
project.
 Method of project delivery is the
Design-Build Service namely:

Design-Build a. By Administration
Services

b. By Guaranteed Maximum Cost

 Seven Percent (7%)
of the Project
The fee of the
Construction Cost in
Architect for the
Administration Design-Build Service
addition to the
Architect’s Fee for
by Administration
the Regular Design
Services.
Guaranteed
Maximum Cost
The manner of payment is by lump sum amount scheduled to
follow the progress of the Project. The Architect does not advance
any amount to buy materials or pay labor. Instead, a “revolving
capital” is given at the start of the construction.

The fee of the Architect for the Design Build Service on a

Guaranteed Maximum Cost is either Ten Percent (10%) of the
Project Construction Cost or is already built-in in the Guaranteed
Maximum Cost.
Method of selecting an Architect

Direct Selection

Comparative selection

Design Competitions
Direct Selection

In this method, the Client selects his Architect on the basis of:
• Reputation
• Personal acquaintance or Recommendation of a friend
• Recommendation of a former Client
• Recommendation of another Architect
Comparative selection

Each Architect is usually given the opportunity to explain his background and particular
qualifications for the project under consideration and his approach to the proposed project. He is
then asked to respond to questions from the selection committee.
 Most frequently used for civic or
monumental projects and prestigious
private buildings.
Design
Competitions In the Philippines, the large majority of
the Architects belong to the UAP,
therefore, they will abide by the UAP’s
rules for design competitions as embodied
in UAP Document 209.