Marvin Tolete Architects

10/07/2026

🛘🦶 Footing Construction

Footing construction using reinforcing bars involves installing steel reinforcement within the concrete footing to resist tensile forces and strengthen the foundation. Since concrete is strong in compression but weak in tension, rebars provide the necessary tensile strength to safely transfer structural loads from the building to the supporting soil. The reinforcement is fabricated and installed according to the approved structural plans, ensuring the correct bar size, spacing, anchorage, and concrete cover are maintained. Properly placed and secured rebars improve the footing’s strength, durability, and resistance to cracking, resulting in a stable and long-lasting foundation.

🚧⚒️ Building Construction: Simplified & Illustrated

07/07/2026

🏗️🪧 Issuance of a Building Permit

The issuance of a building permit is the official approval granted by the local building official that authorizes the start of construction, alteration, repair, renovation, demolition, or addition of a structure after determining that the plans and specifications comply with applicable laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations.

📘⚖️ National Building Code: Simplified & Illustrated

05/07/2026

01/07/2026

🚨📄 Terms and Conditions of Permits

That the proposed construction/erection/addition/alteration/renovation/conversion/ repair/moving/demolition, etc. shall be in conformity with the provisions of the National Building Code, and its IRR. The issued building permit shall be subject to the following terms and conditions.

📘⚖️ National Building Code: Simplified & Illustrated

30/06/2026

🚧 CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Project: Bioco House
Location: Umingan, Pangasinan
Floor area: 343 Sq. m.
Description: Plastering, Concreting, Form works, and Ceiling works

29/06/2026

🕳️🪏 Excavation

Building Excavation is the process of removing soil, rock, and other unsuitable materials from a construction site to prepare the ground for the construction of a building foundation. It is one of the most critical initial phases of any construction project, as it establishes the required depth, dimensions, and level necessary to accommodate the structural foundation and other below-grade components such as footings, grade beams, retaining walls, utility lines, and drainage systems.

🚧⚒️ Building Construction: Simplified & Illustrated

23/06/2026

🧱🧾 Application for Building Permits

Applying for a building permit in the Philippines requires submitting duly accomplished application forms, proof of land ownership, detailed construction plans signed by licensed professionals, and supporting clearances.

📘⚖️ National Building Code: Simplified & Illustrated

19/06/2026

🧱🧧 Exemption from Building Permits & Fees

Under the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of the National Building Code of the Philippines (PD 1096), a building permit is generally required before any construction, alteration, repair, conversion, addition, or demolition work is undertaken. However, certain minor constructions and repairs are exempt from the requirement to secure a building permit, provided they do not violate any provision of the Code. Garden pools should not be more than 0.5 m. deep.

📘⚖️ National Building Code: Simplified & Illustrated

17/06/2026

‼️🏢 Abatement of Dangerous Building

Abatement of a dangerous building refers to the legal process of eliminating, correcting, or reducing the hazards posed by a structure that is unsafe to life, health, property, or public welfare. Under the Philippine National Building Code, a building may be declared dangerous or ruinous when it is structurally unstable, dilapidated, abandoned, fire-prone, unsanitary, or otherwise poses a threat to occupants and the general public.

📘⚖️ National Building Code: Simplified & Illustrated

16/06/2026

⚖️📋 Ancillary and Accessory Permits

Ancillary and Accessory Permits are separate legal authorizations required under the National Building Code of the Philippines (PD 1096). You cannot get a final Building Permit or Certificate of Occupancy without completing the specific ancillary and accessory forms that apply to a project. Ancillary permits are mandatory attachments to main building permit application. They ensure that all technical systems inside your building comply with architectural and engineering codes. Each form must be signed and sealed by its respective licensed professional. Accessory permits are independent approvals for secondary structures or site modifications on a property. You often file these separately if you are adding features to an existing property.

📘⚖️ National Building Code: Simplified & Illustrated