Overview. Republic Act No. 4566 as amended by Presidential Decree No. 1746 provides that no contractor (including sub-contractor and specialty contractor) shall engage in the business of contracting without first having secured a PCAB license to conduct business.
The standard rules of construction are: The plain meaning of the language will be used, unless there are special terms that apply to the subject matter of the contract. This means that the most common and prevailing meaning is applied to the words in the contract.
The Contractor's License Law covers individuals, firms, partnerships, corporations, associations or other organizations, who undertake or offer to undertake or purport to have the capacity to undertake or submit a bid to, or does himself or by or through others, construct, alter, repair, add to, subtract from, improve, ...
The construction industry in Philippines is expected to grow by 8.4% to reach PHP 1.94 trillion in 2024. A CAGR of 3.0% is projected during 2024-2028, with the country's construction output expected to reach PHP 2.58 trillion by 2028, indicating substantial growth potential.
In the Philippines, a construction contract is governed by the general principles of contract law as stated in the Civil Code. The contract must have the essential elements of consent, object, and cause: Consent: Both parties must mutually agree on the terms and conditions of the contract.
Local Government Ordinances on Noise Pollution Most LGUs, particularly in cities and densely populated areas, impose restrictions on construction noise, particularly during specific hours. For example, many ordinances restrict construction activities between PM and AM in residential zones.
Presidential Decree No. 1746 (November 28, 1980) created the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP) to promote, accelerate and regulate the growth and development of the construction industry in conformity with the national goals.
Legal Bases PD No. 1746 (Creating the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines) dated 28 November 1980 – created the CIAP to promote, accelerate and regulate the growth and development of the construction industry in conformity with national goals.
Local Government Ordinances on Noise Pollution Most LGUs, particularly in cities and densely populated areas, impose restrictions on construction noise, particularly during specific hours. For example, many ordinances restrict construction activities between PM and AM in residential zones.
Civil Code Provisions (Nuisance Law) Under the Civil Code of the Philippines, particularly Articles 694 to 707, noise that disturbs the peace and quiet of a household may be considered a nuisance.