Building Materials & Construction Quiz 2

Here's Part 2 of Building Materials and Methods of Construction Quiz. There will be 30 questions randomly picked from a database of 200+ questions. Each time you take the quiz, there will be different questions appearing. Enjoy!!! Take the Exam again HERE. Large screen setup HERE OR you may want to take a longer quiz consisting of 50 random questions. Take the Exam again HERE. Large screen setup HERE OR you may want to take a much longer quiz consisting of 75 random questions. Take the Exam again HERE. Large screen setup HERE ...

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Building Utilities Quiz 2

Here's Part 2 of Utilities Quiz - Mechanical. Electrical, Auxiliary Systems and Lighting & Acoustics of buildings. There will be 30 questions randomly picked from a database of 200+ questions. Each time you take the quiz, there will be different questions appearing. Enjoy!!! Take the Exam again HERE. Large screen setup HERE OR you may want to take a longer quiz consisting of 50 random questions. br nuffnang_bid = "bb0ad51423208e20f4c8b35492262af3"; document.write( "" ); (function() { var nn...

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Planning Quiz 1: Site Planning, Urban Design & Urban Planning

Here's Part 1 of Site Planning, Urban Design & Urban Planning Quiz for your exercise. There will be 30 questions randomly picked from a database of 200+ questions. Each time you take the quiz, there will be different questions appearing. Enjoy!!! Take the Exam again HERE. Large screen setup HERE OR you may want to take a longer quiz consisting of 50 random questions. Take the Exam again HERE. Large screen setup HERE OR you may want to take a much longer quiz consisting of 75 random questions. Take the Exam again HERE. Large screen...

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BldgLaws Quiz 4: Fire Code Quiz

Here's Part 2 of Building Laws Quiz focusing on RA9514- the Fire Code of the Philippines for your exercise. There will be 30 questions randomly picked from a database of 200+ questions. Each time you take the quiz, there will be different questions appearing. Enjoy!!! Take the Exam again HERE. Large screen setup HERE OR you may want to take a longer quiz consisting of 50 random questions. Take the Exam again HERE. Large screen setup HERE OR you may want to take a much longer quiz consisting of 75 random questions. Take the Exam again...

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ProfPrac Quiz 3

Here's a short quiz consisting of 30 questions for Professional Practice. Write down your answers after each question on a piece of paper. The answers can be found at the end of the presentation. Passing score is 15 or 75% 26-30 = Excellent 21-25 = Very Good 16-20 = Good 11-15 = Some More Review 6-10 = Double your effort 1-5 = You're in trouble nuffnang_bid = "bb0ad51423208e20f4c8b35492262af3"; document.write( "" ); (function() { var nn = document.createElement('script'); nn.type = 'text/javascript';...

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ProfPrac Quiz 2

Here's a short quiz consisting of 30 questions for Professional Practice. Write down your answers after each question on a piece of paper. The answers can be found at the end of the presentation. Passing score is 15 or 75% 26-30 = Excellent 21-25 = Very Good 16-20 = Good 11-15 = Some More Review 6-10 = Double your effort 1-5 = You're in trouble nuffnang_bid = "bb0ad51423208e20f4c8b35492262af3"; document.write( "" ); (function() { var nn = document.createElement('script'); nn.type = 'text/javascript';...

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BldgLaws Quiz 3: Fire Code Part 2

Here's a short quiz consisting of 30 questions regarding RA 9514-the Fire Code of the Philippines. Prepare your paper and write down your answers after each question. The answers can be found at the end of the presentation. Passing score is 15 or 75% 26-30 = Excellent 21-25 = Very Good 16-20 = Good 11-15 = Some More Review 6-10 = Double your effort 1-5 = You're in trouble nuffnang_bid = "bb0ad51423208e20f4c8b35492262af3"; document.write( "" ); (function() { var nn = document.createElement('script');...

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BldgLaws Quiz 3: Fire Code Part 1

Here's a short quiz consisting of 30 questions regarding RA 9514-the Fire Code of the Philippines. Prepare your paper and write down your answers after each question. The answers can be found at the end of the presentation. Passing score is 15 or 75% 26-30 = Excellent 21-25 = Very Good 16-20 = Good 11-15 = Some More Review 6-10 = Double your effort 1-5 = You're in trouble nuffnang_bid = "bb0ad51423208e20f4c8b35492262af3"; document.write( "" ); (function() { var nn = document.createElement('script');...

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MOA between UAP and PICE

Year 2003. The UAP and PICE signed a joint resolution supporting the passage of Architecture and Civil Engineering bills delineating their respective scope of practice and strengthening their collaborative efforts in common goals.The two professional groups through their leaders stressed the need for the immediate passage of their respective bills, which would benefit their hundreds of thousand members nationwide.In Year 2004, the Architecture Act was passed and signed into law.In Year 2005, a petition for declaratory relief filed on 3 May...

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Regional Trial Court Ruling

Compare the decision of the Court of Appeals with the initial ruling made by the Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 22 that validated the questioned provisions, specifically paragraphs 3 and 4 of Section 302 of the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Presidential Decree 1096, otherwise known as the National Building Code of the Philippines. RTC Decision Court Or...

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Court of Appeals Decision regarding signing of architectural plans

Here is the controversial CA Decision that has angered many Architects. The Court of Appeals, in its Decision dated 5 January 2012, granted the appeal of PICE and reversed the Decision of the Regional Trial Court. Here's a copy of the decision: Part 1 Decision Re Uap - Part 1 by Rey Gabitan Part 2 Decision Re Uap - Part 2 by Rey Gabi...

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Determining Allowable Maximum Volume of Building (AMVB)

ALLOWABLE MAXIMUM VOLUME OF BUILDING (AMVB) Above-Grade – The limit of the total volume of space that can be occupied by a proposed building/structure above grade level. the AMVB is an imaginary prism within the fully enclosed areas and courts of a proposed building/structure shall fit. Quantifying the AMVB. The AMVB shall be primarily determined by the following: a. Multiply the AMBF (in square meters) for the lot by the applicable BHL (in meters) for the lot to arrive at the initial AMVB (in cubic meters); the result of this step is the imaginary...

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Determining AMBF & PSO (R-1 & R-2)

The following rules shall be observed in the determination of the Allowable Maximum Building Footprint (AMBF) for buildings and related habitable structures. If the stated rules are compared with a) Rule VIII Table VIII.1.- Reference Table on Percentage of Site Occupancy and Maximum Allowable Construction Area (MACA); b) Rule VIII Tables VIII.2. and VIII.3. (setbacks, yards and courts); or c) with the applicable stipulations under this Rule and with the applicable stipulations of the Fire Code, the more stringent but applicable regulation...

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History and Theory of Architecture Quiz 1

Here's Part 1 of History and Theory of Architecture Quiz. There will be 30 questions randomly picked from a database of 300+ questions. Each time you take the quiz, there will be different questions appearing. Enjoy!!! Take the Exam again HERE. Large screen setup HERE OR you may want to take a longer quiz consisting of 50 random questions. Take the Exam again HERE. Large screen setup HERE OR you may want to take a much longer quiz consisting of 75 random questions. Take the Exam again HERE. Large screen setup HERE nuffnang_bid...

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Building Materials & Construction Quiz 1

Here's Part 1 of Building Materials and Methods of Construction Quiz. There will be 30 questions randomly picked from a database of 200+ questions. Each time you take the quiz, there will be different questions appearing. Enjoy!!! Take the Exam again HERE. Large screen setup HERE OR you may want to take a longer quiz consisting of 50 random questions. Take the Exam again HERE. Large screen setup HERE OR you may want to take a much longer quiz consisting of 75 random questions. Take the Exam again HERE. Large screen setup HERE ...

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Building Utilities Quiz 1

Here's Part 1 of Utilities Quiz - Plumbing & Sanitary Systems of buildings. There will be 30 questions randomly picked from a database of 200+ questions. Each time you take the quiz, there will be different questions appearing. Enjoy!!! Take the Exam again HERE. Large screen setup HERE OR you may want to take a longer quiz consisting of 50 random questions. Take the Exam again HERE. Large screen setup HERE OR you may want to take a much longer quiz consisting of 75 random questions. Take the Exam again HERE. Large screen setup...

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BldgLaws Quiz 2 - Housing, BP344, etc.

Here's Part 2 of Building Laws Quiz on the IRR of the Revised Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008 - RA 9514. There will be 30 questions randomly picked from a database of 200+ questions. Each time you take the quiz, there will be different questions appearing. Enjoy!!! Take the Exam again HERE. Large screen setup HERE OR you may want to take a longer quiz consisting of 50 random questions. Take the Exam again HERE. Large screen setup HERE OR you may want to take a much longer quiz consisting of 75 random questions. Take the Exam...

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BldgLaws Quiz 1 - National Building Code

Here's Part 1 of the Building Laws Quiz focusing on the Revised IRR of the National Building Code (PD 1096). There will be 30 random questions picked from a database of 200+ questions. There will be different questions each time you take the quiz. Enjoy!!! Take the Exam again HERE. Large screen setup HERE OR you may want to take a longer quiz consisting of 50 random questions. Take the Exam again HERE. Large screen setup HERE OR you may want to take a much longer quiz consisting of 75 random questions. Take the Exam again HERE. Large...

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BP 220 Economic and Socialized Housing Projects

BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 220AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS TO ESTABLISH AND PROMULGATE DIFFERENT LEVELS OF STANDARDS AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIALIZED HOUSING PROJECTS IN URBAN AND RURAL AREAS FROM THOSE PROVIDED UNDER PRESIDENTIAL DECREES NUMBERED NINE HUNDRED FIFTY-SEVEN, TWELVE HUNDRED SIXTEEN, TEN HUNDRED NINETY-SIX AND ELEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE SECTION 1.  It is hereby declared a policy of the Government to promote and encourage the development of economic and socialized housing projects, primarily...

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