INTRODUCTION TO THE GLOBAL PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE

Question 1

It is often associated
with economic development,
financial markets and
international business.

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GLOBALIZATION

Question 2

He describes
globalization as a homogenizing
process, made possible by the
differentiation of time from space.

Answer 2

Anthony Giddens

Question 3

refers to
the increasing interdependence of
world economies because of the
growing scale of cross-border
trade of commodities and services,
flow of international capital and
wide and rapid spread of
technologies.

Answer 3

ECONOMIC GLOBALIZATION

Question 4

refers to the
transmission of ideas, meanings and
values around the world in such a way
as to extend and intensify social
relations. This process is marked by the
common consumption of cultures that
have been diffused by the Internet,
popular culture media, and
international travel.

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CULTURAL GLOBALIZATION

Question 5

• focal points of the world,
  they also represent globe-wide activities and positions of
  their countries.
• are engines and archives of
  growth, change, culture, and ideas.

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global cities

Question 6

Two sources to Globalize Architecture

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1. the culture of commerce
2. the culture of design

Question 7

is driven by changing consumer
expectations, market opportunities,
and business agendas.

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GLOBAL CULTURE OF COMMERCE

Question 8

NEW TECHNOLOGIES ARE CHANGING THE NATURE OF
WORK — WITH ITS________

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MULTIDIMENSIONAL EFFECTS

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AiCC

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Architect in Charge of Construction

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AoR

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Architect-of-record

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CA

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Consulting Architect

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AF

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Architectural Firm

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DAEDS

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Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design Services

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DADS

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Detailed Architectural Design Services

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PCC

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Project Construction Cost

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PPCC

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Probable Project Construction Cost

Question 17

APCC

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Awarded Project Construction Cost

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FPCC

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Final Project Construction Cost

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CoW

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Cost of Work

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PF

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Professional Fee

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RPF

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Recommended Professional Fee

Question 22

This does not include any of the fees for the Architect, the Engineer, the Specialist Consultants, or the salaries of the construction inspectors.

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Project Construction Cost

Question 23

This includes the cost of the construction as well
as all professional fees, permits, clearances, and utilities and
cost of acquiring the project site, cost of money, etc.

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Project Development Cost

Question 24

Library and periodical expenses and other means
of keeping abreast with new developments and technologies
and business development expenses fall under which?

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Overhead

Question 25

The total cost considering the rate of the Architect, the Consultants, Technical Staff, Researchers, and others involved in the Project per hour (man-hours), per day, or per month.

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Direct Personnel Cost

Question 26

The total cost of all fixtures and accessories for architectural interiors, acoustics, lighting works, site development civil works and landscaping works which were either designed, specified, or procured by the Specialist Consultants.

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Cost of Work

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Methods of Compensation

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1. Percentage-based fee 2. Lump sum or fixed fee 3. Time basis

Question 28

The PCC that is the estimated amount

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Probable Project Construction Cost (PPCC)

Question 29

The PCC that is based on the bid of the winning contractor

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Awarded Project Construction Cost (APCC)

Question 30

The PCC that is the actual and final cost based on cost records

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Final Project Construction Cost (FPCC)`

Question 31

In a DADS arrangement, the Architect is entitled to _____ of the corresponding DAEDS professional fee,

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60%

Question 32

Under this method, the fee is based on cost per square meter of the project.

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Unit Cost Method

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This method is appropriate when the scope of services required can be clearly and fully defined from the beginning of the project.

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Lump Sum / Fixed Fee

Question 34

This method is useful when the services are difficult to determine in advance and if they are interim in nature or often short in duration.

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Time-based Fee

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This method is based on technical hours spent and does not account for creative effort since the value of creative design cannot be measured by the amount of time spent. | applicable to non-creative work only

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Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses

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● Often used when there is a continuing relationship on a series of projects. ● A fixed rate that already accounts for overhead and profit is established.

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Professional Fee + Expenses

Question 37

Applicable for requests that require the Architect’s personal time

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Per Diem, Honorarium, Plus Reimbursables

Question 38

This method is based on the total basic salaries of all Professional Consulting Architects (PCAs) and their staff multiplied by a factor from 3.0, plus reimbursables.

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Salary Cost x Multiplier + R

Question 39

Applicable to engagements involving intermittent personal service, such as consultancy services. The Architect must be compensated for all the time he spends on the work, including travel time.

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Per Diem or Hourly Basis

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Used when the consulting architect is expected to be required at intervals over a period of time. It is a means of ensuring that his services will be available to the Client when required.

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Retainer

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There is a single contract between the Architect and the Client, and sub-consultancy contracts between the Architect and the other professionals

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Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design Services (DAEDS)

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The Architect and the engineering and allied professionals execute separate contracts with the Client

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Detailed Architectural Design Services (DADS)

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These mean the same and refer to the offer or the proposal received from a bidder.

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Bid, Tender

Question 44

Any factor which compensates the Architect for the following: ● Overhead costs of the office ● Benefits and social charges for employees ● Contingencies ● Cost of money/interest ● Reasonable profit

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Multiplier

Question 45

The value of the multiplier may range from _____ depending on the setup of the Architect’s office, the type and complexity of the Project, experience of the Architect, and the geographic area in which hs/her office is located.

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1.5 to 2.5

Question 46

The Architect commissioned by the Client to plan and design the building and all its utilities and to coordinate the works of all allied design professionals involved in the project. He shall make certain that these inputs comply with the requirements of the project and are compatible with the architectural design concept.

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Prime Professional

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Compensation to the Architect on account of his/her delivery of services agreed mutually by the Client and the Architect.

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Professional Fee

Question 48

Cost of the completed building to the Owner, including the structure, plumbing, sanitary and electrical fixtures, mechanical equipment, elevators, air-conditioning system, communications and electronic systems, elements attached to the building, and all items indicated in the plans/designs of the Architect and his consultants.

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Project Construction Cost

Question 49

The reference for the professional fee of an Architect based on the building type, project/construction budget, method of project delivery, role of consultants, and the scope of services.

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Recommended Professional Fee

Question 50

Expenses related to the project that may include, but not be limited to: ● Transportation ● Housing and living allowance of consultants if assigned to placed over 100km away from office ● Cost of printing of extra sets of drawings ● Identifiable communication expenses such as overseas and long-distance calls, internet, SMS, postage, etc.

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Reimbursable Expenses

Question 51

The cost of salaries of professional consultants for the time directly chargeable to the project, plus all imposable taxes and contributions for social security and insurance benefits.

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Salary Cost

Question 52

A duly notarized written contract stipulating the scope of services and guaranteeing compensation for such services.

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Service Agreement