1. WHY PART 3?

2. ACT 117 ARCHITECTS ACT 1967 WHAT?
An Act of Parliament introduces a law or changes and existing law.
An Act to provide for the registration of architects sole proprietorship, partnerships, and bodies corporate providing architectural consultancy services, interior designers and building draughtsmen.
Architecture is a “protected” profession.
WHY?
To protect the architects?
To protect the interest of the public?

3. ACT ARCHITECTS ACT 1967
HOW?
Architectural services can only be provided by persons registered with the Board of Architects, Malaysia (LAM)
Section 7 of the Act: “No person shall, unless he is an Architect:
(a) be entitled to set up an architectural consultancy practice to render architectural consultancy services subject to section 7A
(aa) be entitled to describe himself or hold himself out under any name, style or title-
(i) bearing the word “Architect” or the equivalent thereto in any other language; or

4. ACT ARCHITECTS ACT 1967
Bearing any other word whatsoever in any language which may reasonably be construed to imply that he is an Architect;
The purpose of the Architects Act is to protect the interest of the public.

6. ACT 117 ARCHITECTS ACT 1967 Section 10 of the Act:
10.(1)(a) Subject to this Act, any person who holds the qualification recognized by the Board shall be entitled on application to be registered as a Graduate Architect.
10.(1)(b) Subject to this Act, any person who is registered as a Graduate Architect under paragraph (a) shall be required to obtain such practical experience and to pass the examinations as may be determined by the Board in order to be entitled to apply for registration as an Architect under subsection (2)

7. ACT 117 ARCHITECTS ACT 1967 ARCHITECT:
A professional with respected standing in society
Professional view is sought after and accepted as definitive:
i. Design and construction
ii. Laws and regulations

8. ACT 117 ARCHITECTS ACT 1967 ARCHITECT:
Involve safety and health of the public.
Must have the minimum knowledge and skills as determined by the Board;
The basic education (Bachelor or Master of Architecture)
The necessary experience (2 years internship)
Part 3 exam.

9. ACT ARCHITECTS ACT 1967
Under section 35, the Board of architects, with the approval of the Minister makes Rules necessary to:
For the purpose of carrying out,
Giving effect to,
the provisions of the Architects Act

11. ARCHITECTS (SCALE OF MINIMUM FEES) RULES 2010.
Under Part II Architectural Consultancy Services
Rules 6 Types of Service:
Describes the type of services:
Basic Services
Supplementary Services
Additional Services

12. ARCHITECTS (SCALE OF MINIMUM FEES) RULES 2010.
Rules 7 The Basic Services that may be provided by the architectural consultancy practice shall be for any or all of the following phases:
Schematic Design Phase
Design Development Phase
Contract Documentation Phase
Contract Implementation and Management Phase
Final Completion Phase

13. ARCHITECTS (SCALE OF MINIMUM FEES) RULES 2010.
Rules 13 Supplementary Services
ascertain Clients objectives, brief and constraints
advise Client on site selection and suitability
prepare project brief
Prepare project plan; costing, implementation schedule, cash flow projections, resource plan
Prepare master plan for discussion with Local Authority
Prepare sales& purchase drawings
Certifying and issuing certificates of stage completion
Providing interior design services
Designing graphics and signange

14. ARCHITECTS (SCALE OF MINIMUM FEES) RULES 2010.
Rules 14 Additional Services
Advisory services
Survey and investigation services
Planning and development services
Financial advisory services
Exceptional negotiations nad protracted involvement services
Project management consultancy services
Miscellaneous services

16. ARCHITECTS (SCALE OF MINIMUM FEES) RULES 2010.
Part III Rules 23 Fees for Basic Services
Works to be Classified Under one or more of the three categories of complexities:
Exceptional character and complexities (airports)
Average complexities (art gallery, college)
Simplest utilitarian (schools, wareho
The scale of minimum fees shall be percentage based upon the total cost of the works:

17. ARCHITECTS (SCALE OF MINIMUM FEES) RULES 2010.
Part III Rules 24 Fees for Supplementary Services
On basis of time cost times multiplier; or
A lump sum derived from estimated time

18. ARCHITECTS (SCALE OF MINIMUM FEES) RULES 2010.
Part III Rules 25 Fees for Additional Services
1) for items under Rules 15,16,17,18,19 and 21
On basis of time cost times multiplier
Lump sum derived from estimate of time
2) Fees for master plans could be either from (a) or (b)
3) Minimum fee for project management services is 3.5% of the total cost of work
4) Minimum fees for:
Landscape is 15% of the total cost of the works
Illumination design services is 10% of the total cost of the works

20. DIFFERENT TYPES OF ARCHITECTURE PRACTICE
1.0 Sole Proprietor:
Registration with Board of Architects Malaysia (LAM) only
Practice is named after the Owner
Owner carry full liability for the practice
Usually smaller practice

21. DIFFERENT TYPES OF ARCHITECTURE PRACTICE
2.0 Partnership:
Registration with Board of Architects only
Basically minimum 2 Architects sole proprietors joining together to share resources
Liability is shared between the partners
Agreement between partners

22. DIFFERENT TYPES OF ARCHITECTURE PRACTICE
3.0 Body Corporate (Sdn Bhd):
Registration with Registrar of Company and the Board of Architects Malaysia (LAM)
Board of Directors must have minimum 2 Architects
Paid up capital set by LAM
Liability is limited to the company
Company accounts to be submitted to ROC annually

23. DIFFERENT TYPES OF ARCHITECTURE PRACTICE
4.0 Multi Disciplinary Practice:
Registration with ROS and Board of Architects Malaysia
Providing combination of services comprising architecture and engineering, or architecture and quantity surveying
Board of Directors comprising of Architect, Professional Engineer, or Quantity Surveyor
Other persons can hold up to maximum 30% of the company share
Minimum paid up capital to be determined by the Minister

25. Roles and Responsibilities
1.0 Towards the Public:
Under Law:
Streets Buildings and Drainage Act
Buildings and other built environment components comply to the current laws and regulations and are healthy and safe for occupation.
Supervision of Works until completion
Issuance of Certificate of Completion and Compliance
Professional & Moral Obligations:
Protection of natural environment and heritage

26. Roles and Responsibilities
2.0 Towards the Client:
Under Law:
Advise Client the law, rules and regulations related to the projects and ensure compliance in design and construction
Under Contract:
Carry out his duties and responsibilities “with reasonable care and skill” as expected by the Client.
Design stage
Construction stage
Completion and certification stage.
Terms and conditions of engagement under the Contract
Coordinate works with other professionals in the team
Administer building Contract between Client and Contractor

27. Roles and Responsibilities
3.0 Towards the Contractor:
As the Clients Agent:
Provide all the necessary information for contractor to carry out the Works
Resolve design issues and coordination among consultants team.
Certification for stages of works completed and for payments.

28. APPOINTMENT LETTER Contents: Project Title
Thank Client for appointment of the above project
Establish scope of services; Basic services as per Architects (Scale of Minimum Fees) Rules 2010
Establish fees payable as per Architects (Scale of Minimum Fees) Rules 2010
Establish who’s going to appoint other supporting Consultants (engineers, quantity surveyor),
A proper agreement between Client and Architects using the LAM Standard form will be executed in due course.
Escape Clause: Notice of Termination by either party.

30. PAM’S ROLES: Architecture Education:
Input on the current syllable based on industry requirements
Enhance education experience through PAM programs and activities; PAM Masterclass, student exhibition, awards and competitions, etc.
Industrial Training
Internship Experience:
CPD programs (legislation, technical, professional practice, etc)

31. PAM’S ROLES: Part 3 Exam:
Give feedback to LAM regarding Part 3 exams formats, passing rates,
Conduct Tutorials and Workshops to help candidates prepare for the exams
Seminars on general information related to the profession and industry to update candidates on the latest

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Medical Centre
Transportation
Multi-purpose Hall

33. Thank you!