SPP DOC 204-B

Question 1

include the functions of the Construction Supervision Group (CSG). (reference Doc. 204-A and Architect’s Guidelines)
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Coordination and Supervision
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Cost and Time Control
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Quality Control of Work and
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Keeping of Records

Answer 1

The responsibilities of the Construction Manager (CM)

Question 2

may hire the CSG to be under his employ or may supervise the CSG hired directly by the Owner.

Answer 2

The Construction Manager (CM)

Question 3

The Architect as the Construction Manager shall not:
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involve himself directly with the work of the Contractor such that it may be construed that he is assuming the Contractor’s liability as provided for in Article 1723, etc. of the Civil Code.
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Impose methods, systems or designs that will substantially affect the construction schedule and impair the design concept of the Architect.

Answer 3

LIMITATION OF AUTHORITY

Question 4

The Architect as the Construction Manager (CM) is directly responsible to the Owner on all aspects of the construction work: programming, coordination, quality and cost control and time management.
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The CM assumes no liability in case equipment fail to function or if a portion of the building collapses:
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due to deficiencies in the plan / design, provided the CM did not participate in the plan / design review and approval, or
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due to the deficiencies in the manner of construction, provided the CM faithfully discharged his function/s during the construction / project implementation.

Answer 4

LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY

Question 5

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The Construction Manager may be an ________
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The individual or the principal of the firm must be a State-regulated professional, preferably an Architect with managerial capabilities and extensive experience in the field of construction. The Architect must be a Registered and Licensed Architects (RLA), with an updated professional identification card and must be a member in good standing of the Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects (IAPOA).
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Architects who are Contractors or who have already been in responsible charge of construction works are usually capable of becoming Construction Managers (CMs).

Answer 5

individual or a firm.

Question 6

Since construction management is not part of the regular services of the Architect, the services rendered by the Architect as a Construction Manager (CM) shall be separately compensated.

Answer 6

METHOD OF COMPENSATION