Marvin Tolete Architects

07/06/2026

🚨💸 National Building Code Amount of Fines

Under the National Building Code of the Philippines (PD 1096), administrative fines are determined by the Office of the Building Official (OBO) and are classified into three OBO categories based on the severity of the offense.

📘⚖️ National Building Code: Simplified & Illustrated

05/06/2026

🏕️⛏️ Site Clearing

Site clearing in construction is the foundational first step of any building project, involving the removal of obstacles, debris, unwanted structures, trees, vegetation, and other materials that may interfere with development. This process prepares the land for excavation, grading, and construction activities by creating a safe, clean, and accessible work area. Proper site clearing helps ensure accurate site layout, improves worker safety, prevents future construction delays, and establishes a stable foundation for the successful ex*****on of the project.

🚧⚒️ Building Construction: Simplified & Illustrated

04/06/2026

📊🖇️ Building Official Office Organization

The Office of the Building Official is a local government unit mandated by the National Building Code of the Philippines. It evaluates and issues building permits, ancillary permits, and certificates of occupancy, while enforcing architectural and structural safety standards.

📘⚖️ National Building Code: Simplified & Illustrated

03/06/2026

⏰ High time

A group of Filipino architects is pushing for amendments to the country’s nearly five-decade-old building code following the deadly collapse of a nine-story structure under construction in Angeles City, Pampanga, saying the state regulations must keep pace with advances in construction technology and materials.

Full story on bnc.ph

03/06/2026

⚖️💰National Building Code Administrative Fines

Under the National Building Code of the Philippines (PD 1096), administrative fines are imposed for violations of the Code and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).

📘⚖️ National Building Code: Simplified & Illustrated

02/06/2026

🏕️🏛️ National Building Code General Building & Site Requirements

The National Building Code of the Philippines establishes uniform standards to ensure architectural design, structural integrity, and public health. Building and site requirements are heavily governed by site safety, sanitation, light and ventilation, and environmental safeguards.

📘⚖️ National Building Code: Simplified & Illustrated

01/06/2026

💸❌ Building Permit Fees Exemption

Under the National Building Code of the Philippines, some buildings or structures are exempted from payment of building permit fees.

📘⚖️ National Building Code: Simplified & Illustrated

31/05/2026

👷🏻‍♂️☑️ Building Official Qualifications & Duties

A Building Official is responsible for enforcing the National Building Code of the Philippines and ensuring that buildings are safe, legal, and compliant with construction standards. They review and approve building permits, conduct inspections, issue occupancy permits, monitor illegal constructions, and coordinate with other government offices.

📘⚖️ National Building Code: Simplified & Illustrated

31/05/2026

🚧 CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Project: Nipa Hut 2.0
Location: Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan
Floor area: 214 Sq. m.
Description: Ceiling works, Tile works, & Concreting

28/05/2026

🛘🔄 Proportioning of Concrete

Concrete proportioning (or mix design) determines the exact quantities of cement, fine aggregate (sand), coarse aggregate (gravel), and water needed. The goal is to produce workable fresh concrete that cures into strong, durable, and cost-effective hardened concrete.

🚧⚒️ Construction Tips: Simplified & Illustrated