UAP DOC 202:

DESIGN SERVICES
FOUR PHASES OF REGULAR SERVICES:
1. Schematic Design Phase
2. Design Development Phase
3. Contract Documents Phase
4. Construction Phase
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 1. SCHEMATIC DESIGN PHASE
a. Consult with the Owner to ascertain
(determine) the requirements of the
project and confirms such requirements
with him.
b. Prepares schematic design studies leading
to a recommended solution including a
general description of the project for
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approval by the Owner.

c. Submits to the Owner a Statement of
Probable Project Construction Cost based
on current cost parameters.
 2. Design Development Phase
a. Prepares plans, elevations and other
drawings, and outline specifications;
Fix and illustrate the size and character
of the project (material, structure,
mechanical, electrical, etc.)
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b. Submits to the Owner a further

Statement of Probable Project
Construction Cost.
 3. Contract Document Phase
a. Prepares complete construction drawings
(detailed architectural, structural, electrical,
plumbing/sanitary, mechanical and other
service-connected equipment)
b. Prepares specifications (type of quality of
materials, finish, manner of construction and
general conditions)
Furnishes 5 complete sets of contract
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c.
documents for bidding
d. Informs owner of adjustments in costs

e. Assists owner in filing the required documents

to secure government approvals
 4. Construction Phase
a. Prepares form for contract letting,
documents for bidding and for construction
b. Assists Owner in obtaining proposals from
contractors
c. Decides on claims of owner and contractor
d. Periodically visits the project site to
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monitor general progress

e. Issues Certificates of Payments (based on
his observations and the Contractors
Applications for Payment
 Minimum Architectural docs (A sheets) that
specifically form part of Regular Design
service phase:
1. Schematic (concept-level)
2. Design Development (pre-final)
3. Contract Documents (final)
4. Tender/Bid Documents
5. Building Permit Application (excluding
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detailed designs/drawings)
 Minimum Architectural Interior docs (AI
sheets) that specifically form part of Regular
Design service phase:
1. Architectural interior perspectives
2. Space plan & furniture/equipment layout
3. AI sections and elevations
4. Floor pattern plans
5. Wall/ceiling pattern plans
6. Door/opening & partition plans, designs and
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details
7. Plans/designs and details of built-in provisions
and movable items (furnishings and the like)
8. Plans/designs and details of way-finding
provisions and signage systems.
 Project Classification
GROUP 1 (6% of PCC):
Structures of simplest, utilization
character which are without complication
of design or detail and require a minimum
of finish, structural mechanical and
electrical design.
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* PCC (Project Construction Cost)- the cost of completed structure to the Owner
 Group--1 buildings/structures:
Group
Armories Parking Structures
Bakeries Printing Plans
Farm structures Public Markets
Freight Facilities Service Garages
Simple Loft-type
Hangars Structure
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Industrial Buildings
Manufacturing/ Warehouses
Industrial Plans
Packaging and
Processing Plants
 Project Classification
GROUP -2 (7%):
Structures of moderate complexity of
design requiring a moderate amount of
structural, mechanical and electrical
design and research.
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 Group--2 buildings/structures:
Group
Art Galleries Office Buildings
Banks & Financial Institutions Parks, Playground & Open-air
Bowling Alleys Recreational Facilities
Churches & Religious Facilities Police Stations
City Halls Post Offices
Convents, Monasteries, Seminaries Private Clubs
Court Houses Publishing Plants
Dormitories Race Tracks
Exhibition Halls & Display Restaurants
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Structures Retail Stores
Fire Stations Schools
Laundries & Cleaning Facilities Shopping Centers
Libraries Specialty shops
Motels & Apartels Supermarkets
Multi-storey Apartments Welfare Buildings
Nursing Homes
 Project Classification
GROUP-3 (8%):
Structures of exceptional character and
complexity of design or requiring
comparatively large amounts of structural,
mechanical and electrical design and
research.
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 Group--3 buildings/structures:
Group
Aquariums Laboratories
Atomic Facility Marinas
Auditoriums Medical Office Facilities
Airports & Clinics
Breweries Mental Institutions
Cold Storage Facilities Mortuaries
Communication Observatories
Buildings Public Health Centers
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Convention Halls Research Facilities

Gymnasiums Stadiums
Hospitals & Medical Theaters & Similar
Buildings Facilities
Hotels Veterinary Hospitals
 Project Classification
GROUP-4 (10%):
Residences (Single Detached or Duplex),
small apartment houses and town houses.
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 Project Classification
GROUP-5 (12%):
Monumental buildings and other facilities
requiring consummate design skill and
much precise detailing.
Ex.
Exposition & Fair Buildings
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Mausoleums, Memorials, Monuments

Museums
Specialized decorative buildings
Structures of similar nature or use
 Project Classification
GROUP-6:
Repetitive Construction of Buildings

1st structure- min. basic fee

2nd structure- 80% of basic fee
3rd structure-60% of basic fee
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Succeeding structure-40% of basic fee

 Project Classification
GROUP-7:
HOUSING PROJECTS -several units on a single site

1ST Unit 10%

2 to 10 Units Fee of 1 unit plus 60% of Basic Fee for
each additional unit
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11 units and above Fee for 10 units plus 30% of Basic Fee
for each additional unit
 Project Classification
GROUP-8 (15%):
Projects involving extensive detail such as
furniture design, built-in equipment, special
fittings, screens, counters, interiors and other
detailed parts of appurtenances of buildings
or structures and landscaping.
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 Project Classification
GROUP-9 (1.5 x Basic Fee or 150%):
Alterations and additions of existing
structures belonging to groups 1 to 5.
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A townhouse renovation in NY
 Project Classification
GROUP-10:
opinions, advice, clarifications or explanation
on technical matters pertaining to the
profession

Render opinions/advice/clarifications/explanations on
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technical matters = P200.00/hr.

As an expert witness = P 500.00/hr.
* As of 1979

Speaking engagements = P1,000.00/hr.

 PAYMENT SCHEDULE
PERIODIC CUMULATIVE
1. Upon signing of agreement 5% 5%
2. Upon completion of schematic design 10% 15%
services
3. Upon completion of design devt services 20% 35%
4. Upon completion of contract docs. services 50% 85%
*Within 15 days after awards of bids 85%
5.Upon completion of the construction work 15% 100%
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* Remaining 15% constitute 10% for Architects

LIABILITY and 5% for construction phase