SPP

Question 1

R.A. No. 9266, known as “The Architecture Act of 2004”

and to be known hereinafter as the
_______

Answer 1

SPP Documents

Question 2

METHODS OF SELECTION (TYPES)

Answer 2

Direct Selection - small project. Recommendation
Comparative Selection - representing
institutions, corporations or public agencies.
Architectural Design Competition (ADC) - used for civic or
monumental projects

Question 3

METHODS OF SELECTION -Comparative Selection process

Answer 3

Invitation - The client sends an invitation with the Terms of Reference (ToR) for a project based on a Design Brief from another architect.
Pre-qualification - submit information regarding their qualification and
expertise.
Interview - The Architect explains his methodology in translating the
plan/design requirements of the proposed project.
Verification - check references such as former clients and
financial institutions.
Evaluation & Ranking - The selection committee may adopt its own
procedure in evaluating the entries and recommending the most
capable firm.
Negotiation - The Architect explains to the Client the Scope of
Services and the Architect’s Fee as prescribed under the Architect’s
Guidelines.

Question 4

METHODS OF SELECTION - Architectural Design Competition (ADC) (advantages, disadvantage, procedure and participants

Answer 4

Advantages
a. Opportunities will be open only to all PRC-registered and licensed
Architects (RLAs) or PRC-registered Architectural Firms (AFs).
b. The Client/ Committee will have a wider range of options.
Disadvantages
a. Process may be expensive and time consuming
b. The time and effort required may discourage qualified firms from
participating.
Procedure. Competitions should be conducted:
a. With the assistance of the integrated and accredited professional
organization of architects (IAPOA) or one of its local chapters, and
b. In accordance with the Architect’s Guidelines.
Participants
a. Sponsor or Client
b. Competitors
c. Professional Adviser
d. Jury – Composed of at least five (5) members who are known for
their integrity, objectivity, impartiality and honesty.
d.1 Architect – member in good standing of the IAPOA
d.2 Competition Sponsor or Client.

Question 5

METHOD OF COMPENSATION - type of services.

Answer 5

Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses
Professional Fee Plus Expenses
Lump Sum or Fixed Fee
Per Diem, Honorarium Plus Reimbursable Expenses
Mixed Methods of Compensation

Question 6

applicable only to non-creative
work such as accounting, secretarial, research, data gathering, preparation of
reports and the like.

Answer 6

Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses

Question 7

This method of compensation is frequently used where there is continuing
relationship involving a series of Projects. It establishes a fixed sum over and
above the reimbursement for the Architect’s technical time and overhead. An
agreement on the general scope of the work is necessary in order to set an
equitable fee.

Answer 7

Professional Fee Plus Expenses

Question 8

This method may be applied to government projects since they entail more
paper work and time-consuming efforts.

Answer 8

Lump Sum or Fixed Fee

Question 9

In some cases a Client may request an Architect to do work which will require
his personal time such as:
attending project-related meetings, conferences or trips;
conducting ocular inspection of possible project sites; and
conferring with others regarding prospective investments or ventures
and the like.

Answer 9

Per Diem, Honorarium Plus Reimbursable Expenses

Question 10

The SPP provides for more than one method of compensation on a project.
Each project should be examined to determine the most appropriate and
equitable method of compensation.

Answer 10

Mixed Methods of Compensation