CELAW
A Civil Engineer employed in the private sector who signs and seals the Civil Engineering plans, specifications and other related documents of a certain project for and in behalf of his employers shall be compensated with a minimum of 12% of the professional fee for the project, over and above the basic monthly salary
False
The percentage fee for Construction supervision is 8% times the estimated construction cost
False
When doing work on foreign assisted projects, or in projects where international; consultants participate, the Civil Engineer performing similar or equivalent work, should accept compensation that approximates 10% more than the minimum wage prevailing in the region as international standard rates
False
The "Percentage of Construction Cost" method can lead to disputes if project cost estimates are inaccurate
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The "Salary Cost Times Multiplier" method discourages detailed financial management and accurate record-keeping
False
The "Cost Plus Fixed Fee" method is particularly effective for projects with a well- defined scope at the outset
False
The "Percentage of Construction Cost" method generally results in lower fees for larger projects
False
In the Philippines, the typical multiplier used in the "Salary Cost Times Multiplier" method ranges from 1.5 to 2.0
False
The DPWH guidelines are considered flexible and adaptable to project-specific needs
False
The study and report phase may includes rendering a planning report on the contemplated project, including alternative solutions, layouts, and locations along with initial estimates of the probable project cost
False
The Civil Engineering has the knowledgeable and control on the Legal, Land, Administration, Staffing and Financial Costs of the project
False
At the completion of final design and perhaps to 15% when the construction bids become known
False
In Part A - Minimum Compensation for Civil Engineer as Prime Professional Group 1 the minimum basic fee for project construction cost of over P20 Million to P30 Million is P1,600,000 plus 3.5% of excess of P30 Million
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In Part B - Minimum Compensation for Civil Engineer as Professional not Prime Group 4 the engineer’s fee for project construction cost of over P30 Million is P285,000 plus 0.975% in excess of P10 Million
False
On the Minimum Compensation for Civil Engineering rendering Academic Services the teaching part time or full time basis of a Doctorate Degree Holder is P500/hr
False
In Part B - Minimum Compensation for Civil Engineer as Professional not Prime Group 4 the engineer’s fee for project construction cost of over P20 Million is P105,000 plus 0.675% in excess of P10 Million
False
In Part A - Minimum Compensation for Civil Engineer as Professional not Prime Group 3 the the minimum basic fee for project construction cost of P10 Million and less is P5%
False
A bid bond ensures that the contractor awarded the project will perform the work at his bid price if the actual cost of performance increases
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No matter what their cause, the contractor is always responsible for the additional cost due to delays
False
Extra overtime labor in a construction project mostly lies outside the initial budgetary estimate and can only be controlled by the contingency amount
False
Professional engineering costs, which may involve field surveys, geotechnical explorations, and planning analyses, are not considered part of the probable total capital cost of a typical construction project
False
A contingency allowance, which accounts for tangible or foreseen costs, is routinely added to the basic cost estimate, and this allowance is typically reduced as the project progresses towards completion
False
The schedule of minimum basic fees for a Civil Engineer is fixed and does not vary based on the complexity of the project, regardless of whether the structure is simple or complex
False
For simple structures such as lofts, warehouses, and garages, the minimum basic fee for Civil Engineers remains constant regardless of the overall project construction cost
False
The contingency percentage typically increases as the project progresses
False
The fee for expert witness services includes additional compensation based on the project’s total cost
False
The contingency allowance is typically reduced to 20% when construction bids become known
False
The minimum basic fee for projects with construction costs of P10 million or less is 7% for all types of structures
False
Direct personnel services are commonly charged on an hourly basis unde the cost-pluixed fee method
False
Overhead costs are excluded from the salary cost times multiplier method
False
When applied to larger projects, the "Percentage of Construction Cost" method tends to result in proportionately lower fees, leading to potential disputes over compensation
False
Projects with uncertain scopes are less likely to benefit from the "Cost Plus Fixed Fee"method due to its rigid cost structure
False
The "Salary Cost Times Multiplier" method, while comprehensive, often discourages meticulous financial management and precise record-keeping due to its straightforward application
False
The per diem rate usually refers to a ten-hour workday
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The Fixed Price method allows for adjustments in the lump sum if the project's scope changes during execution
False
Professional Fees for Signing and Sealing Documents are always included in the basic monthly salary of civil engineers
False
Project management software ensures that cost overrun will never occur at all
False
Usually, the contractor is the one the one that is responsible for the cost of obtaining permits and making the required inspections and is not part of the cost of the project
False
Construction Cost may include the cost for field or traffic surveys, planning analyses, geotechnical explorations and analyses, in addition to the direct engineering costs
False
The study and report phase may includes rendering a planning report on the contemplated project, including alternative solutions, layouts, and locations along with initial estimates of the probable project cost
False
In Part A - Minimum Compensation for Civil Engineer as Prime Professional Group 2 the minimum basic fee for project construction cost of P10 Million and less is 7%
True
On the Minimum Compensation for Civil Engineering rendering Academic Services the teaching part time or full time basis of a Civil Engineer Conducting Tutorial/ Refresher Courses is P500/hr.
True
If the Civil Engineer is not the prime professional but renders basic civil engineering services only, his fee shall be a minimum of 25% of the prime professional fee
True
In Part A - Minimum Compensation for Civil Engineer as Professional not Prime Group 3 the the minimum basic fee for project construction cost of over P10 Million to P20Million is P800,000 plus 7.5% of excess of P10 Million
True
In Part B - Minimum Compensation for Civil Engineer’s for rendering the Expert Witness is P2,000/appearance
True
Enforcement of the "Salary Cost Times Multiplier" method is achieved through detailed contracts and regular audits
True
The "Per Diem" method is often used for long-term
True
Hourly Billing Rates may include all direct personnel expenses, overhead, and profit
True
The Civil Engineer who performs services under a salary cost times multiplier agreement or other cost-based agreement must provide the accounting necessary to segregate and record the appropriate expenditures
True
The percentage fee for Detailed engineering design is 6% times the estimated construction cost
True