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Architect’s Guidelines – 2026 – Study
Guide and Reference Notes
Architect's Guidelines for Standards of Professional Practice Compliances - Methods of Compensation and Schedule of Fees - correct answer ✔✔ UAP- IAPOA Doc. 210 Pre-Design Services - correct answer ✔✔ SPP Doc. 201 Regular Design Services - correct answer ✔✔ SPP Doc. 202 Specialized Architectural Services - correct answer ✔✔ SPP Doc. 203 Full-Time Construction Supervision Services - correct answer ✔✔ SPP Doc. 204-A Construction Management Services - correct answer ✔✔ SPP Doc. 204-B Post-Construction Services - correct answer ✔✔ SPP Doc. 205 Comprehensive Architectural Services - correct answer ✔✔ SPP Doc. 206 Design-Build Services - correct answer ✔✔ SPP Doc. 207 Architectural Design Competition - correct answer ✔✔ SPP Doc. 208 Professional Architectural Consulting Services - correct answer ✔✔ SPP Doc. 209
UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210 - correct answer ✔✔ Replaced the 1979 UAP Doc. 208-b (Methods of Compensation and Schedule of Fees) Code of Ethical Conduct - correct answer ✔✔ SPP Doc. 200 Standards of Professional Practice - correct answer ✔✔ SPP Doc. 201-
- Percentage-based fee;
- Lump sum or fixed fee;
- Time basis - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,] General classifications of methods of compensation
- Percentage based on project construction cost;
- Unit cost method;
- Value-based pricing/percentage of gross rentals - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,] Methods of compensation under Percentage-based fee Percentage based on project construction cost - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP- IAPOA Doc. 210,] This method of compensation for architectural services is the most common worldwide. The amount of the percentage is related to the size and the type of the Proiect Specified percentage times the Project Construction Cost (PCC) - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,] Formula of professional fee of the architect in percentage based on project construction cost
This includes the architectural design and the normal basic engineering design services for structural, plumbing, sanitary, mechanical and electrical systems. This arrangement is desirable if the Client prefers a single point responsibility for the Project Design. Detailed Architectural Design Services (DADS), sixty percent (60%) - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,][,4.1.1 Percentage based on project construction cost,] In some instances, the Client may consider services of some engineering design firms and as such, a separate contract from architectural services will be agreed upon, This type of services is referred to as the "[,blank,]" and shall exclude all engineering and engineering specialist consultant fees. The Architect will still be the lead or prime professional for the Project and shall coordinate all the works of the other engineering design service providers. The architectural design services shall then constitute [,blank,]% of the corresponding stated professional fee (PF) for DAEDS for the project. Detailed Architectural Design Services - correct answer ✔✔ DADS Unit Cost Method - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,] The remuneration under this method is based on cost per square meter of the project such as room, store, buildings or other unit. The Professional Fee (PF) will be based on a computed unit cost parameter Value based Pricing/Percentage of Gross Rentals - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP- IAPOA Doc. 210,] The remuneration under this method as a "value pricing" based on the outcome of revenue, cost and profitability result of a project engagement or based on a measurable profit on specific revenues by the Client Lump Sum or Fixed Fee - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,] This method of compensation may be used when the scope of services required can be clearly and fully defined at the outset of the project. It is
then very important that the Client and the Architect agree on the details of the scope of the project, schedules for design and approvals, construction schedules and other variables defining the extent of services to be performed so that the Architect can prepare a comprehensive estimate of work hours and overhead costs.
- computation of a lump-sum as an appropriate percentage of the probable project construction cost of the project.
- direct development of a fixed amount of compensation by estimating the individual elements of the cost outlines, plus a reasonable margin of profit, all expressed as a single lump-sum. - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,] Two methods of compensation under lump sum or fixed fee Time basis - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,] This method of compensation is useful when the services are difficult to determine in advance or they are interim in nature and often short in duration. Time-based fees - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,] are fees which are charged on an agreed-to hourly (man-hours) or daily (per diem) or per month rate.
- Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses;
- Professional Fee Plus Expenses;
- Per Diem, Honorarium plus Reimbursable Expenses
- Salary cost times a multiplier, plus direct cost or reimbursable expenses;
- Pet Diem or Hourly Basis
- Retainer - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,] Methods of compensation under time basis method
services (man hours x rate) and then multiplying it by a multiplier to cover overhead and profit. 1.5, 2.5 - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,][,4.3 Time basis,][,4.3. Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses] 4.3.8.2 The multiplier ranges from [,blank,]to [,blank,]depending on the office set-up, overhead and experience of the Architect and the complexity of the Project. Architect's rate / hour - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,][,4.3 Time basis,][,4.3.8 Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses] A =? Consultant's rate / hour - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,][,4. Time basis,][,4.3.8 Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses] C =? Rate per hour of Technical Staff, Inspectors and others involved in the Project
- correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,][,4.3 Time basis,][,4.3.8 Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses] T =? No. of hours spent by Architect, Consultants and Technical Staff - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,][,4.3 Time basis,][,4.3.8 Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses] n =? Multiplier to account for overhead and reasonable profit. The value may range from '1.5 to 2.5 depending on the set-up of the Architect's office and the complexity of the Project. - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,] [,4.3 Time basis,][,4.3.8 Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses]
M =?
Reimbursable expenses such as transportation, housing and living allowance of Consultant, transportation, per diem, housing and living allowance of local consultants and technical staff if assigned to places over 100 km. from area of operation of the Architect. Cost of printing of extra set of drawings, reports, maps, contract documents, etc. over the five (5) copies submitted to the Client, overseas and long distance calls, technical and laboratory tests, licenses, fees, taxes and similar cost items needed by the Project. - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,][,4.3 Time basis,][,4.3.8 Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses] R =?
- correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,][,4.3 Time basis,][,4.3.8 Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses] 100 kilometers, 5 copies - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,][,4. Time basis,][,4.3.8 Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses] R = Reimbursable expenses such as transportation, housing and living allowance of Consultant, transportation, per diem, housing and living allowance of local consultants and technical staff if assigned to places over [,blank,]. from area of operation of the Architect. Cost of printing of extra set of drawings, reports, maps, contract documents, etc. over the [,blank,] copies submitted to the Client, overseas and long distance calls, technical and laboratory tests, licenses, fees, taxes and similar cost items needed by the Project. An + Cn + Tn - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,][,4.3 Time basis,] [,4.3.8 Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses] Direct cost =? Direct Cost x M - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,][,4.3 Time basis,] [,4.3.8 Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses]
Salary cost times a multiplier, plus direct cost or reimbursable expenses - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,][,4.3 Time basis,] The method cannot be used as a measure of compensation for services which cannot be measured by the length of time spent on his work. The other part of the remuneration by this method is made up of the reimbursable direct costs. These costs are billed to the Client supported, if required by receipts and other documents. Salary cost times a multiplier, plus direct cost or reimbursable expenses - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,][,4.3 Time basis,] This method is based on the total basic salaries (Direct Salary Expenses) of all Professional Consulting Architects (PCAS) and their staff multiplied by a factor from 3.0 as a multiplier plus cost of certain items that are reimbursable to the PCA classified under "Direct Cost" or "Reimbursable Expenses". The following formula is used to compute the fee: Fee = Salary Cost (or Direct Salary Expenses) x Multiplier + Reimbursable Expenses Salary Cost (or Direct Salary Expenses) x Multiplier + Reimbursable Expenses
- correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,][,4.3 Time basis,][,4.3.11 Salary cost times a multiplier, plus direct cost or reimbursable expenses,] Fee =? 3 - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,][,4.3 Time basis,][,4.3.11 Salary cost times a multiplier, plus direct cost or reimbursable expenses,] Multiplier of the total basic salaries Per Diem or Hourly Basis - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,][,4. Time basis,] This method is particularly suited to engagements involving intermittent personal service. when such consulting services are furnished, the
Professional Consulting Architect (PCA) is compensated for all the time he devotes to the work, including travel time per diem, per diem - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,][,4.3 Time basis,][,4.3.12 Per Diem or Hourly Basis,] The [,blank,] charge should be based on the complexity of the work involved and the extent of his experience/specialization. ln addition to the compensation based on [,blank,], his expenses for travel, subsistence, and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred while away from his home/office shall be reimbursed by the Client. Hourly fees, hourly rates - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,][,4. Time basis,][,4.3.12 Per Diem or Hourly Basis,] [,blank,] are well suited for consultation services, testimony in court, or similar work involving miscellaneous personal service. Most Architects have standard published schedules of [,blank,] for various classifications of technical and non-technical employees. Retainer - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,][,4.3 Time basis,] This method of remuneration is used when the services of a Professional Consulting Architect (PCA) is expected to be required at intervals over a period of time. It is a means of ensuring in advance that his services will be available to the Client when required. Retainer - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,][,4.3 Time basis,] Under this method, a stipulated amount is paid at regular intervals for which the PCA is obligated to render a certain service or to spend a certain amount of time on Client's requirements. The compensation is usually enough to pay for the minimum services required by the Client. All additional services are paid separately. Retainer - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,][,4.3 Time basis,]
- Detailed Architectural Design Services (DADS) - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP- IAPOA Doc. 210,][,SOF,][,Regular Design,] Two ways by which the Architect may enter into contract with the Owner as the Lead Professional working with other professionals in the engineering and allied professions:
- [,blank,]
- [,blank,] Group 1 Recommended Professional Fee for DAEDS - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,][,SOF,][,Regular Design,] Group 1 Recommended Professional Fee for DADS - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP- IAPOA Doc. 210,][,SOF,][,Regular Design,] Group 2 Recommended Professional Fee for DAEDS - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,][,SOF,][,Regular Design,] Group 2 Recommended Professional Fee for DADS - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP- IAPOA Doc. 210,][,SOF,][,Regular Design,] Group 3 Recommended Professional Fee for DAEDS - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,][,SOF,][,Regular Design,] Group 3 Recommended Professional Fee for DADS - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP- IAPOA Doc. 210,][,SOF,][,Regular Design,] Group 4 Recommended Professional Fee for DAEDS & DADS - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,][,SOF,][,Regular Design,]
Group 5 Recommended Professional Fee for DAEDS & DADS - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,][,SOF,][,Regular Design,] Group 6 Recommended Professional Fee - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,][,SOF,][,Regular Design,] Group 7 Recommended Professional Fee for DAEDS & DADS - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,][,SOF,][,Regular Design,] Group 8 Recommended Professional Fee - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,][,SOF,][,Regular Design,] Group 9 Recommended Professional Fee - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,][,SOF,][,Regular Design,] Group 10 Recommended Professional Fee - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,][,SOF,][,Regular Design,] 5% - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,][,SOF,][,Regular Design,][,6. Manner of Payment,] 6.4.1 Upon signing of the Service Agreement An amount equivalent to [,blank,] of the agreed Professional Fee shall be paid by the Owner as engagement fee or as the acceptance fee of the Architect that shall cover the mobilization component of the services. The Professional Fee shall be computed based on the Statement of Probable Project Construction Cost (SPPCC) as included in the Annex of the Service Agreement. 15 days, fifteen percent (15.0%), twenty (20.0%) - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP- IAPOA Doc. 210,][,SOF,][,Regular Design,][,6.4 Manner of Payment,] 6.4.2 Upon the completion of the Schematic Design Phase
15 days, ninety (90%) percent - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,] [,SOF,][,Regular Design,][,6.4 Manner of Payment,] 6.4.5 Bidding or Negotiation Phase Within [,blank,] after the award to the winning bidder or bidders the payment to the Architect shall be adjusted so that it will amount to a sum equivalent to [,blank,] of the Professional Fee, computed upon the lowest bona fide Bid or Bids or upon the winning Bid Price. ten (10%) percent, Five (5%) percent, Five (5%) percent, ten percent (10%) - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,][,SOF,][,Regular Design,][,6. Manner of Payment,] 6.4.6 Construction Phase The remaining of the [,blank,] of the Professional Fee is broken down as follows: a) [,blank,] for Architect's Liability under the Civil Code, and b) [,blank,] for the Periodic Construction Supervision (PCS) Progress Billing can be done on the remaining [,blank,] of the Architect's Fee based on the original Statement of Probable Project Construction Cost (SPPCC). Upon completion of the work (when Certificate of Completion is issued to Contractor), the balance of the Architect shall be paid computed on the Final Project Construction Cost (FPCC). 5% of the PF, 5% of the PF - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,] [,SOF,][,Regular Design,][,6.4 Manner of Payment,] (1) Breakdown of PF, and (2) Cumulative payments Upon signing of Agreement as the mobilization component 15% of the PF, 20% of the PF - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,] [,SOF,][,Regular Design,][,6.4 Manner of Payment,]
(1) Breakdown of PF, and (2) Cumulative payments Upon the completion of the Schematic Design Services 20% of the PF, 40% of the PF - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,] [,SOF,][,Regular Design,][,6.4 Manner of Payment,] (1) Breakdown of PF, and (2) Cumulative payments Upon the completion of the Design Development Services 50% of the PF, 90% of the PF - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,] [,SOF,][,Regular Design,][,6.4 Manner of Payment,] (1) Breakdown of PF, and (2) Cumulative payments Upon the completion of the Contract Documents Services 90% of the PF - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,][,SOF,][,Regular Design,][,6.4 Manner of Payment,] Cumulative payments Within 15 days after the awards to the winning Constructor 10% of the PF, 100% of the PF - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,] [,SOF,][,Regular Design,][,6.4 Manner of Payment,] (1) Breakdown of PF, and (2) Cumulative payments Upon completion of the work Ninety percent (90%), ninety percent (90%) - correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,][,SOF,][,Regular Design,][,6.4 Manner of Payment,] 6.4.9 Once the Architect has prepared all the documents, the Architect has completed the Detailed Design and Contract Documents Phase of his services, which is equivalent to [,blank,] of his work. When the Owner therefore fails to implement the plans and documents for construction as prepared by the Architect, the Architect is entitled to receive as compensation the sum corresponding to [,blank,] of the Architect's fee.
- correct answer ✔✔ [,UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210,][,SOF,][,Specialized Architectural Services,] Recommended professional fee for Physical Planning for building sites such as industrial Estates, Commercial, Religious, institutional and Government Civic Centers, Sports Complexes, Tourist Centers/ Tourism estates/Resorts, Amusement Parks, Educational Facilities, Residential and Housing Subdivisions and the like.
