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DECK 1 Flashcards

1
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Defining open space in residential subdivision (CODE)

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PD 1296

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A key house agency that assist private developers to undertake low and middle income mass housing production

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Home Ins. & Guarantee Corp. (HIGC)

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The value of extra work or change in construction plans by the owner

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Actual Cost + 10%(profit,overhead & tax)

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Refers to the most reasonable price of land and shelter based on the needs and financial capability of “program beneficiaries and appropriate financial schemes” (RA 7279).

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Affordable Cost

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Architectural programming is one of the architect’s services that falls under

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Pre design

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6
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In a PERT CPM. ____________is a starting node to two or more activities

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Burst node

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When the owner hires an Architect of a firm to coordinate the whole range of Comprehensive Architectural Services, it shall constitute?

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Project Management

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Which article is NOT included in the Building Contract?

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Cost Records

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9
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He is a registered & licensed architect, who is academically and professionally qualified, & with exceptional or recognized expertise or specialization in any branch of architecture;

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Consulting Architect

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BA full time construction inspector hired by owner assisting in the supervision of the work

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Project representative

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After ___________ substantial completion of contract work, the architect shall inspect the project & issue certificate of completion after certification, the contractor will finish outstanding work during period of making good of all known defect of 60 days

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98%

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12
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In methods of compensation, if the Architect as Project Manager performs regular architectural services for the same project, he is compensated separately for these services as stipulated in what UAP Documents?

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UAP doc. 202

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Within how many months shall be the release of Retention from date of Final Payment?

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3 months

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14
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Condominium & Subdivision, Bridges Protective Law.

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PD 957

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This services giver full meaning to what the professional calls comprehensive Architectural Service. It wraps-up the whole range of architectural services.

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Post Construction Services

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16
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The approved form of security furnished by the Contractor as a guarantee of good faith on the part of the contractor to execute the work in accordance with terms of the Contract

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Performance Bond

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17
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BP 220: The parking requirement for multi-family dwelling is

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1 slot/ family dwelling

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18
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PD 957: In Design Standards for Residential Condominium Projects, offsite parking is allowed but must NOT be more how may meters away from the building it serves?

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100 meters

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19
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Under PD 1096 the executive officer of OBO appointed by the secretary to enforce the provision of the code in the field as well as the enforcement or orders and decisions made pursuant thereto

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City Engineer

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20
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Contract Documents shall be the property of the

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Architect

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21
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It is instructions that supplement or modify drawings, specs, & general conditions of the contract.

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Special Provisions

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22
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The _________ shall submit ________ copies of shop drawings for the architect’s approval

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Contractor / 2

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23
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are set of requirements for an itemized or generalized construction work, materials, methods, or systems.

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Specifications

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24
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Specifications

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Open Specifications

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25
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– establishes the exact and specific quantity, types, color, texture, and other properties. Such can not be changed or subjected to equivalencies without prior concent from the specs writter or the architect

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Closed Specifications

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26
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specifies the manufacturers and producers or the brands of materials and products be used for each specific work.

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Brand Name Specifications

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27
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Combines two or more techniques.

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Combination Specifications

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Division 01 — General Requirements  
Division 02 — Site Construction 
Division 03 — Concrete 
Division 04 — Masonry 
Division 05 — Metals 
Division 06 — Wood and Plastics 
Division 07 — Thermal and Moisture Protection 
Division 08 — Doors and Windows 
Division 09 — Finishes 
Division 10 — Specialties 
Division11 — Equipment 
Division 12 — Furnishings 
Division 13 — Special Construction 
Division 14 — Conveying Systems 
Division 15 — Mechanical 
Division 16 — Electrical
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Division of Master Format Specifications (1995 - Nov 2004)

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29
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an organization that maintains and advances the standardization of construction language as pertains to building specifications.provides structured guidelines for specification writing in their Project Resource Manual, formerly called the Manual of Practice (MOP).

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CSI - Construction Specification Institute

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30
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The most widely used standard for organising specifications and other written information for commercial and institutional building projects. It provides a master list of divisions, and section numbers and titles within each division, to be followed in organizing information about a facility’s construction requirements and associated activities

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Master Format Specifications

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31
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Classes
A – wood, cloth, paper, rubber and plastics
B – flammable liquid and gases
C – fire involving energized electrical equipment
D – involving combustible metals (such as magnesium, sodium, potassium)

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Classes of Fire

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32
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not normally filled with water (water is introduced by fire service connection when needed)

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Dry Standpipe

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33
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air compartment or chamber to which ducts are connected

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Plenum

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34
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– neutralize or remove a fire hazard

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Abatement

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35
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it is normally open, closes automatically to prevent passage of fire or smoke

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Damper

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36
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the lowest temperature at which the material will give sufficient vapor to ignite when exposed to flame

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Flash Point

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37
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an electrical conductor used to bypass a safety device

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Jumper

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38
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stairway enclosure so designed that products of combustion is prevented from moving in

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Smokeproof Tower

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39
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not allowed as a form of escape

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Fire escape ladders

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40
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signed on docs. that one has not prepared or supervised
paid illegal amount in the application
impersonation
aided an illegal practice

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Grounds for suspension and revocation of license

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41
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develop levels of standards and technical requirements for economic and socialized housing projects
for socialized and economic housing
housing units that are affordable to average and low-income earner (30% of the gross family income)
it is a law that relaxes the provisions of the NBC for the purpose of making the dwelling units more affordable without compromising health, safety and enviromental protection

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BP 220

42
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Sale of Subd Lots / Condo buyers protection

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PD 957

43
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defining open space

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PD 1216

44
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Condominium act

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RA 4726

45
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comprehensive and continuing urban development and housing program, establish the mechanism for its implementation, and for other purposes

a. Uplift the conditions of the underprivileged and homeless citizens in urban areas and in resettlement areas by making available to them decent housing at affordable cost, basic services, and employment opportunities;
b. Provide for the rational use and development of urban land in order to bring about the following:

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R.A. 7279 - Urban Development and Housing Act

46
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Environmental Impact Statement
prepare, file and include in every action, project or undertaking which significantly affects the quality of the environment a detailed statement on:
the environmental impact of the proposed action,
any adverse environmental effect which cannot be avoided should the proposal be implemented;
alternative to the proposed action;
a determination that the short-term uses of the resources of the environment are consistent with the maintenance and enhancement of the long-term productivity of the same
whenever a proposal involves the use of depletable or nonrenewable resources, a finding must be made that such use and commitment are warranted.

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P.D. 1151 - Philippine Environmental Policy

47
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Philippine Environmental Code

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PD 1152

48
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a book containing all contract and non-contract documents for a construction project except the drawings
Organization of the Project Manual
bidding requirements
parts of the contract (agreement and bond forms)
general and supplementary conditions of the contract
technical specifications

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Project Manual

49
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invitation, prequalification forms, instruction to bidders, information to bidders, bid forms

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Bidding Requirements

50
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bid security, subcontractor list, substitutions

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supplements to bid forms

51
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agreement (owner-contractor), performance bond, labor and materials payment bond, certificates of insurance

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contract forms

52
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general conditions

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general and supplementary conditions

53
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(also called “closed”), specifies brand names, product,
proprietary specification – the most restrictive
“approved equal” language,

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Prescriptive Specification

54
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(also called “open”), specifies results that are to be achieved but gives the contractor the choice on how it will be achieved; used in public projects in order to promote competition
descriptive – like a “recipe” to be followed, quantities and qualities of ingredients
reference standard – reference to ASTM, AISC, NBC

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Performance Secification

55
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complete, accurate and unambiguous
up to date references (standards)
do not specify the results and at the same time the method (this may conflict)
use standards than can be measured
avoid exculpatory clauses (broad way of shifting responsibility)
avoid “and/or”, etc.,
keep it short

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Writing Specifications

56
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one general contractor

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single prime contract

57
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major portions are contracted separately (e.g. mechanical, electrical), specialty contractors favor this but make coordination difficult

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multiple prime contract

58
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used for fast track construction, some work can proceed as soon as its drawings and specs are available, other will have to wait, this overlaps the design process

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many prime contracts

59
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graphic presentation of work to be done

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Drawings

60
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written and verbal description of work

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written and verbal description of work

61
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changes in the work, time, protection of persons and property, insurance and bonds, correction of work, termination or suspension of the contract

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General Conditions

62
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compensation, description of work, date of commencement, completion, liquidated damages, payment

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Agreement

63
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changes before contract execution

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addenda

64
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changes after contract execution

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Modifications

65
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Architect reviews processes, shop drawings, submittals, observes construction making sure it is consistent with the contract, evaluates contractor accomplishment and request for payments and administers the project closeout procedure

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Construction Administration

66
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illustrations showing how the contractor proposes to supply and install the required work, very detailed

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shop drawings

67
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physical example of the portion of work, they become standards of appearances and workmanship

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Sample

68
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brochure, charts, instructions

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Product data

69
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authorizing the variation from the original that involves changes in cost and/or time. Architect prepares it, the owner issues it to the contractor. All must approve this.

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Change Orders

70
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when the building is made ready for occupancy

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Project Closeout

71
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when the building can be used, it is also the termination of the contractors schedule

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Substantial Completion

72
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– a result of architect’s inspection, identifies the work to be completed or corrected

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punchlist

73
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formulates policies and objectives as well as over-all strategies for housinc

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Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC)

74
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formerly Human Settlements Regulatory Commission; to foster growth and renewal of urban and rural communities, optimum land-use, adequate shelter and environmental protection

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Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB)

75
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provident savings fund for housing

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Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-ibig Fund)

76
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generate continuous source of funds for housing through secondary mortgage market system

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National Home Mortgage and Finance Corporation (NHMFC)

77
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undertake housing development and resettlement

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National Housing Authority (NHA)

78
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develop, standardize, and mass produce housing materials

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National Housing Corporation (NHC)

79
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1902 - Academia de Arquitectura y Agrimensura de Filipinas; 1st President Guillermo Gardiner
National Assembly 1921 - 1st Engineers and Architects Law Act No. 2985 (master buildings were registered as architects)
1933 - Philippine Architects Society (adopted a code of ethics and standardized fees)
1945 Sept. 2 - PAS became PIAP the became Philippine Institute of Architects (PIA)
1950 - League of Philippine Architects, AR 545 was enacted
1958 - Association of Philippine Government Architects
1973 - creation of PRC; APGA, LPA and PIA negotiated
1974 - approval of the constitution and by-laws by the 3 organizations
1975 - United Architects of the Philippines

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History of Archl. Organization in Phils.

80
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responsibilities toward the public
constructive civic service
preservation of heritage
uphold interest of its professional organization
abide by the code of ethical conduct
refrain from paid advertisements of self-laudatory, misleading publicity
refrain from taking part in paid advertisement

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architects responsibilities in relation to

people

81
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introduce oneself by sample (no free design)
ascertain nature and scope of project, define charges
honest advocate (even that would mean loss of project)
explain character of estimate
consider needs and stipulation of the client
charge the client
not undertake fixed contract sum
not accept payment from other source
refrain from business that would discredit oneself

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architects responsibilities in relation to

Client

82
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make contractor understand the contract (avoid mistakes)
architect’s error should not be absorbed by the contractor
promptly act on non-conformance of the contractor
not accept free engineering services or other “freebies” that would make him obligated
promptly act on request for payments

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architects responsibilities in relation to

Contractor

83
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no “freebies”

avoid commissions, discounts, gifts that places one under reciprocal frame

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architects responsibilities in relation to

agents, dealers

84
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no free architect’s services except small civic and charitable projects
not knowingly compete with other architects on basis of fee
not seek commission on a project when another architect is currently negotiating
not be part of a competition where there is conflict of interest
not invade or conquer another architect’s project
notify original designers when undertaking renovation works
not maliciously talk about another architect
protect ones name from being used maliciously
sign only on plans one has prepared
treat well employees and subordinates
share technical information and experience
serve ones professional association

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architects responsibilities in relation to

colleagues & subordinates

85
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feasibility studies (viability), financing, programming (problem seeking), site selection or analysis, site studies, space studies, promotional services (marketing)

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Pre-Design

86
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schematic design, design development, contract document, construction

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Design

87
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interior design, landscape, physical planning (site planning), comprehensive planning (starts with data base gathering end culminates with master development plan)

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Specialized Allied

88
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implements construction

hires workers, negotiate with contractors, authorize payment of accounts

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Design-Build

by administration

89
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involves the use of a revolving fund
savings and excesses are shared with conditions
50/50 split on savings
50/50 split on excess up to 110% of the guaranteed cost
architect pays for the excess beyond 110% of the guaranteed cost.

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Design Build by guaranteed maximum cost

90
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full-time supervision (quality control, evaluation of contractor’s work, record keeping)
construction management (coordination and supervision, cost and time control, quality control and record keeping)
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Construction Services

91
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building and equipment maintenance (trouble free use)
building and grounds administration (billing, security, operations)
post construction evaluation (have the goals been achieved)

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Post Construction Services

92
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all in one services

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Comprehensive Architectural Services

93
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Stipulated sum (fixed fee, lump sum))
cost plus fee = actual expense plus reasonable fee for profit
multiple of direct personnel expense = salaries are determined then multiplied by a factor, this is increased by a multiplier for overhead and profit
percentage of construction cost
unit cost method = based on definable unit (housing unit, square meter, room)
per diem plus reimbursable expense
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Compensation Method

94
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revised RA 6541

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PD 1096

95
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BO issue permit within ______ from the date of payment

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15 days

96
Q

fill-up a form
lot ownership / possessory right (TCT, sale, lease, contract)
drawings, specifications and estimates
lot plan

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Bldg. permit Requirements

97
Q

permit becomes null and void if:
construction does not commence within _______
suspended/ abandoned for ________

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one year / 120 days

98
Q

no building can be occupied without such certificate
no change in occupancy allowed
issued within 30 days after final inspection

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Certificate of Occupancy

99
Q

Type I - wood construction
Type II - wood with protective fire-resistance and one-hour fire resistive throughout
Type III - masonry and wood construction, and one-hour fire resistive throughout
Type IV - steel, iron, concrete, masonry
Type V - fire resistive

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Types of Construction

100
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time in hours a material or assembly can be expected to withstand exposure to fire without collapsing, develop any openings which permit the passage of flame or hot gases, or exceeding specified temperature on the side away from the fire

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fire resistance rating

PROF PRAC (6 decks)

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