Questions And Answers
Percentage based on PCC - ANS This method of compensation is the most common
worldwide. The amount of the percentage is related to the size and the type of the project. The
fee of the architect is determined by multiplying the specified percentage times the estimated,
awarded or final PCC
PCC - ANS Project Construction Cost
Probable Project Construction Cost (PPCC) - ANS Initially estimated amount during
pre-design phase. Uses unit price parameters (prevailing market construction cost per square
meter floor area)
Awarded Project Construction Cost (APCC) - ANS Amount based on the winning bid for
the project.
Final Project Construction Cost (FPCC) - ANS Based on Cost Records that will be
submitted to the Architect upon the completion of the project.
Cost Records - ANS Shall include all payments made to the contractor, sub-contractors,
cost of OSM and other acquisition for all materials and services constituting the cost of actual
total construction.
Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design Services - ANS Includes the architectural
design and the normal basic engineering design services.
Detailed Architectural Design Services - ANS In some instances, the client may consider
services of some engineering design firms. A separate contract from architectural services will
be agreed upon. This type of service shall exclude all engineering fees.
60% - ANS Percentage that DADS constitute in DAEDS
Unit Cost Method - ANS This method is a variation of the percentage based on PCC. The
remuneration under this method is based on cost per square meter of the project. This requires
accurate and timely data on the cost.