This phase consists of the preparation of studies derived from the Project Definition Phase, leading to conceptual plans. The Architect, evaluates the Owner’s program, schedule, budget, project site and proposes methods of project deliveries.

Property is either of public dominion or of public ownership.

The engineer or architect who drew up the plans and specifications for a building is liable for damages if within sixteen years from the completion of the structu

A system for the rotation of the Secretariat services among member economies is generally accepted by the Council as a notional timeframe. Commitments made by economies to serve for a period of not less than ___ years

The action must be brought to court within Fifteen years following the collapse of the building.

Liquidated damages are those agreed upon by the parties to a contract, to be paid in case of breach thereof

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 396 AN ACT TO ORDAIN AND INSTITUTE THE CIVIL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

These preliminary studies involve the procurement, analysis and use of secondary information gathered for the project to aid the Client in early decision-making. They represent the Architect’s initial assessment of a project’s soundness, allowing the Client to promptly explore available/ readily identifiable directions / options. Researched / processed / validated secondary data are generally used for such studies e.g. electronic, print, etc.

In computing a period, the first day shall be excluded, and the last day included.

The owner of a parcel of land is the owner of its surface and of everything under it

The owner is likewise responsible for the damages if the edifice falls, within the designated period , on account of defects in the construction or the use of materials of inferior quality furnished by him, or due to any violation of the terms of the contract.

the Architect states the project terms of reference (ToR) including the concept, objectives and other necessary requirements to bid out architectural services (whether public or private).

Ignorance of the law excuses no one from compliance therewith.

It has the has ultimate responsibility for all matters relating to the APEC Architect framework.

An analysis of the space requirements of the project based on organizational structure and functional set-up pinpoints linkages and interaction of spaces. The formulation of the space program will serve as the basis for the development of the architectural plan / design.

entails the conduct of primary and secondary researches and assembled facts used as basis for conclusion.

prepares change orders, gathers and turns over to the Owner written guarantees required of the Contractor and Sub-Contractors.

Whatever is built, planted or sown on the land of another and the improvements or repairs made thereon, belong to the architect of the land, subject to the provisions of the following articles under the civil code

The SPP provides for more than one method of compensation on a project. Each project should be examined to determine the most appropriate and equitable method of compensation.

This cost-based method of compensation is applicable only to non-creative work such as accounting, secretarial, research, data gathering, preparation of reports and the like

This entails the formulation of site criteria, assistance to the Client in site evaluation as well as analysis to determine the most appropriate site/s for a proposed project or building program.